Rolex Submariner alternatives
A 40 to 41 mm steel diver with a unidirectional rotating bezel, 300 m of water resistance and an Oyster bracelet. Alternatives here are dive watches rated to at least 200 m.
These 18 watches come from other brands, sit within 3 mm of a Rolex Submariner reference in case size, and cost less than its $10,050 starting price. They're grouped by price, closest in size first, with one watch per brand in each group.
The Rolex Submariner
| Reference | Case | Lug-to-lug | Water | List price | eBay median ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submariner 124060 | 41 mm | 47.6 mm | 300 m | $10,050 | $14,595 |
| Submariner 14060M | 40 mm | 47.5 mm | 300 m | — | $11,229 |
| Submariner 114060 | 40 mm | 48 mm | 300 m | — | $13,579 |
| Submariner Date 116610LN | 40 mm | 47.6 mm | 300 m | — | $13,191 |
| Submariner Date 16610 | 40 mm | 47.6 mm | 300 m | — | $10,850 |
| Submariner Date 126610LN | 41 mm | 47.6 mm | 300 m | $11,350 | $14,999 |
| Submariner Date 126610LV | 41 mm | 47.6 mm | 300 m | $11,900 | $15,850 |
Under $500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient AC0Q Divervs the Submariner 14060M | 39.9 mm (−0.1) | 46.5 mm (−1) | 12.8 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $355 |
| Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Slate'Microbrandvs the Submariner 14060M | 40 mm (same) | 46 mm (−1.5) | 12 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $399 |
| Islander Northport Automatic Dive WatchMicrobrandvs the Submariner 14060M | 40.5 mm (+0.5) | 47 mm (−0.5) | 12.5 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $449 |
| Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 40mmMicrobrandvs the Submariner 14060M | 40 mm (same) | 45.7 mm (−1.8) | 14.8 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $320 |
| Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mmvs the Submariner 14060M | 40 mm (same) | — | — | 200 m | Automatic | $180 |
$500 to $1,500
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldr Odyssey HorizonMicrobrandvs the Submariner 114060 | 40 mm (same) | 48 mm (same) | 13 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $799 |
| Zelos Mako 300m Diver 'Satin Black'Microbrandvs the Submariner 14060M | 40 mm (same) | 47 mm (−0.5) | 14.8 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $529 |
| Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretationvs the Submariner 124060 | 41 mm (same) | 46.9 mm (−0.7) | 12.3 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $900 |
| Traska FreediverMicrobrandvs the Submariner 114060 | 40.5 mm (+0.5) | 48 mm (same) | 11.9 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $795 |
| Halios Seaforth IVMicrobrandvs the Submariner 124060 | 41 mm (same) | 46.5 mm (−1.1) | 12.4 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $765 |
$1,500 to $5,000
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 40mmMicrobrandvs the Submariner 14060M | 40 mm (same) | 47.5 mm (same) | 11.7 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $1,675 |
| Norqain Adventure 40mmvs the Submariner 114060 | 40 mm (same) | 48.3 mm (+0.3) | 12.6 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $3,790 |
| Marathon 41mm Titanium Large Diver's Automatic (GSAR)Microbrandvs the Submariner 124060 | 41 mm (same) | 48 mm (+0.4) | 13.5 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,750 |
| Monta Oceanking 60-Minute Bezel with Date, Black Dial, Ceramic BezelMicrobrandvs the Submariner 114060 | 40.5 mm (+0.5) | 48 mm (same) | 12 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $2,550 |
| Benrus Type 1 Mil Specvs the Submariner 116610LN | 39.5 mm (−0.5) | 47.7 mm (+0.1) | 14.4 mm | 365 m | Automatic | $1,795 |
$5,000 and up
| Watch | Case | Lug-to-lug | Thick | Water | Movement | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Seamaster 300vs the Submariner 124060 | 41 mm (same) | 48 mm (+0.4) | 13.8 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $8,000 |
| Breitling Superocean Automatic 42vs the Submariner 124060 | 42 mm (+1) | 47.7 mm (+0.1) | 12.6 mm | 300 m | Automatic | $5,700 |
| Tudor Black Bay 58vs the Submariner 116610LN | 39 mm (−1) | 47.8 mm (+0.2) | 11.7 mm | 200 m | Automatic | $5,350 |
List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars where published. Differences in brackets are against the closest Rolex Submariner reference by size. Check lug-to-lug against your wrist with the fit finder.
Side-by-side comparisons
Questions
- What is the best affordable alternative to the Rolex Submariner?
- By size, the closest under $1,500 in our catalog is the Orient AC0Q Diver RA-AC0Q11E30B at $355: 39.9 mm across against 40 mm for the 14060M, with a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug.
- Is there a Rolex Submariner alternative under $500?
- Yes. The Orient AC0Q Diver RA-AC0Q11E30B lists at $355 and is 39.9 mm across, water-resistant to 200 m. 5 of the watches on this page cost under $500.
- How much does the Rolex Submariner cost?
- In our catalog, Rolex Submariner references start at $10,050 list price. On eBay, the 126610LN has a median asking price of $14,999 across 188 live listings.