Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: Current and Pre-Owned Compared
The Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M are the two dive watches most people cross-shop, and they sit at very different prices. This page compares both families as they are sold new in October 2026 and as they trade pre-owned, generation by generation. Rolex's own catalogue was not readable for this page, so Rolex facts and prices come from Wikipedia, dated news and dealer guides, and we flag where sources disagree. Omega's figures come from Omega's US site, observed October 14, 2026. For each brand's full story see the Rolex Submariner history and the Omega Seamaster history.
The short answer
Buy the Submariner if you want the stronger resale and the brand that defines the category: a new steel Submariner Date is $11,350 and the No-Date $10,050 after the January 2026 Rolex increase, with pre-owned examples reported at or above retail. Buy the Diver 300M if you want more watch for the money: Omega lists a steel model on a bracelet at $6,700, and pre-owned examples run about $4,300 to $5,200, with a wider choice of colours and materials. Both are rated to 300 m. The Rolex has the longer 70-hour reserve; the Omega has Master Chronometer certification and a 15,000-gauss claim.
Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M at a glance
Current flagship models compared side by side. Facts and prices checked October 2026; see each lineup below for every current variation.
| Rolex Submariner | Omega Seamaster Diver 300M | |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 41 mm | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 13.56 mm |
| Lug width | 21 mm | 20 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | Not stated in sources we could fetch | 49.90 mm |
| Movement | Calibre 3230 (No-Date) or 3235 (Date), automatic | Calibre 8800 Co-Axial Master Chronometer, automatic (8806 on no-date editions) |
| Power reserve | About 70 hours | 55 hours |
| Water resistance | 300 m / 1,000 ft | 300 m / 1,000 ft (30 bar) |
| Bezel | Unidirectional 60-minute, black or green (blue on gold references) Cerachrom | Unidirectional, ceramic insert with white enamel scale; black, blue, white-dial, grey, green and other colourways |
| Bracelet and clasp | Oyster, three-piece solid links, Glidelock extension up to 20 mm | Steel bracelet with foldover clasp, comfort setting and diver extension; rubber and NATO also offered |
| Lume | Chromalight | Super-LumiNova on hands and indexes |
| Certification | Superlative Chronometer | Master Chronometer (METAS), 0/+6 s a day; resists 15,000 gauss |
| Date window | Date on all but the 124060 No-Date | Date at 6 o'clock on standard models; no-date on 8806 editions |
| Retail price, entry steel (US, new) | $10,050 (124060); $11,350 (126610LN) | $6,300 on rubber; $6,700 on steel bracelet |
| Pre-owned, current steel (US) | About $9,500 to $14,500, depending on source and reference | About $4,300 to $5,200 per WatchScanning (Aug 2026) |
| Availability | Waits reported as shortening (Everest Bands, Nov 2025); depends on the dealer | Stock generally available (Watchology, Oct 2026); some references unavailable online |
Current Rolex Submariner lineup and variations
The Submariner catalogue is small: all current models are 41 mm, 300 m watches with Cerachrom bezels. Rolex's own website could not be read for this page, so prices below are the best dated figures found, with conflicts noted. Omega's range is far larger: its US site cross-lists 48 variations on one product page and a catalogue of 65 steel models, so the Omega table groups strap and bracelet pairs. Prices were observed on October 14, 2026 for Omega, and between December 2025 and August 2026 for Rolex. Nothing new was added to the Submariner range in 2025 or 2026, according to Watchology and Bizak & Co; the 116610LV Hulk and 114060 left in 2020.
| Model | Reference | Case | Movement | Price (US, new) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submariner (No-Date) | 124060 | 41 mm Oystersteel, black dial, black Cerachrom bezel | Cal. 3230, about 70 h | $10,050 | Up from $9,500 on January 1, 2026 (Professional Watches, Everest Bands). One guide still lists $9,100 |
| Submariner Date | 126610LN | 41 mm Oystersteel, black dial and bezel | Cal. 3235, about 70 h | $11,350 | Up from $10,650 on January 1, 2026 (Coronet, dated December 20, 2025) |
| Submariner Date "Starbucks" | 126610LV | 41 mm Oystersteel, black dial, green bezel | Cal. 3235 | $11,900 | Wikipedia's current table; guides quote $10,550 to $10,950 (older figures) |
| Submariner Date, Rolesor | 126613LN / 126613LB | 41 mm steel and yellow gold, black or blue bezel | Cal. 3235 | $18,900 to $19,450 | $18,900 from Coronet (January 2026); Wikipedia lists $19,450 |
| Submariner Date, yellow gold | 126618LN / 126618LB | 41 mm 18k yellow gold, black or blue bezel | Cal. 3235 | $48,600 to $50,900 | Coronet gives $48,600 (January 2026); Wikipedia $50,900. A gold-only increase took effect June 1, 2026 (5DWatches) |
| Submariner Date, white gold | 126619LB | 41 mm 18k white gold, blue bezel | Cal. 3235 | $52,100 | Single source (Wikipedia); we could not confirm it is still in production |
Full history and every generation: Rolex Submariner history.
Current Omega Seamaster Diver 300M lineup and variations
| Model | Reference | Case | Movement | Price (US, new) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diver 300M, black | 210.30.42.20.01.001 / 210.32.42.20.01.001 | 42 mm steel, black wave dial, black ceramic bezel | Cal. 8800, 55 h | $6,700 bracelet / $6,300 rubber | Reference confirmed on Omega's product page; rubber version listed as unavailable online |
| Diver 300M, blue | 210.30.42.20.03.001 / 210.32.42.20.03.001 | 42 mm steel, blue ceramic dial and bezel | Cal. 8800 | $6,700 / $6,300 | Blue polished ceramic dial, white enamel scale |
| Diver 300M, white dial | 210.30.42.20.04.001 / 210.32.42.20.04.001 | 42 mm steel, white ceramic dial with red waves, black bezel | Cal. 8800 | $6,700 / $6,300 | Dial confirmed for the bracelet version |
| Diver 300M, grey dial | 210.30.42.20.06.001 / 210.32.42.20.06.001 | 42 mm steel, grey sun-brushed dial, blue bezel | Cal. 8800 | $6,700 / $6,300 | Bracelet version listed as unavailable online |
| Diver 300M, green | 210.30.42.20.10.001 / 210.32.42.20.10.001 | 42 mm steel, green wave on the rubber version per Bob's Watches | Cal. 8800 | $6,700 / $6,300 | Dial colour taken from a pre-owned listing |
| Diver 300M, other steel | 210.30.42.20.01.010; 01.018 (New) | 42 mm steel on bracelet | Not confirmed | $7,300 each | We could not read these product pages, so dial and date details are unverified |
| Diver 300M, strap options | 210.32.42.20.01.003 / .005 | 42 mm steel on rubber or NATO | Not confirmed | $6,900 each | Listed in Omega's catalogue |
| Diver 300M Summer Blue | 210.30.42.20.03.003 / 210.32.42.20.03.002 | 42 mm steel, bracelet or rubber | Cal. 8800 | $7,100 / $6,700 | Catalogue label "Summer Blue" |
| Diver 300M, grey brushed dial | 210.30.42.20.06.002 / 210.32.42.20.06.002 | 42 mm steel; titanium bezel per Bob's listing | Cal. 8800 | $7,300 / $6,900 | Bezel detail from a pre-owned listing |
| Diver 300M America's Cup | 210.30.42.20.04.002 / 210.32.42.20.04.002 | 42 mm steel | Cal. 8800 | $7,300 / $6,900 | Edition label in catalogue |
| James Bond 60th Anniversary | 210.30.42.20.03.002 | 42 mm steel, bracelet | Cal. 8800 | $9,400 | Not flagged New |
| Diver 300M James Bond Edition | 210.30.42.20.03.004 | 42 mm steel | Cal. 8806, no date | $8,600 | New; announced October 5, 2026 (our report) |
| Diver 300M Spectre Edition | 210.30.42.20.01.023 | 42 mm steel | Cal. 8806, no date | $8,600 | New; announced October 5, 2026 |
| Diver 300M Paris 2024 | 522.21.42.20.04.001 | 42 mm steel | Cal. 8800 | $10,300 | Olympic edition |
| Diver 300M Milano Cortina 2026 | 522.92.44.20.04.001 / .002 | 43.5 mm white ceramic and titanium, rubber | Calibre not listed | $10,500 | Only 43.5 mm Diver 300M found on Omega's site |
| Steel and Sedna gold | 210.20.42.20.01.001, 03.002 / 210.22.42.20.01.002, 03.002 | 42 mm steel and Sedna gold, black or blue dial | Cal. 8800 | $14,700 bracelet / $9,600 rubber | Ceragold scale; 13.56 mm thick |
| Steel and yellow gold | 210.20.42.20.01.002, 03.001 / 210.22.42.20.01.001, 03.001 | 42 mm steel and yellow gold | Cal. 8800 | $14,700 / $9,600 | Listed on the same Omega page |
| 007 Edition titanium | 210.90.42.20.01.001 / 210.92.42.20.01.001 | 42 mm Grade 2 titanium, brown dial, tropical bezel | Cal. 8806, 55 h, no date | $11,300 mesh / $10,000 NATO | 13.48 mm thick; first seen in No Time To Die |
| Titanium and bronze gold | 210.90.42.20.10.001 / 210.92.42.20.10.001 | 42 mm titanium with bronze gold | Not confirmed | $12,500 / $11,500 | Listing text only |
| Bronze gold | 210.92.42.20.01.003 / 210.90.42.20.01.003 | 42 mm Bronze gold, rubber or bracelet | Not confirmed | $16,600 / $33,300 | Full bronze gold on bracelet is the higher price |
| Moonshine, Sedna and Sedna-bezel gold | 210.62.42.20.01.001, .002, .003, 03.001; 210.52.42.20.04.001 (New) | 42 mm gold on rubber | Not confirmed | $35,000 to $35,600 | Several flagged New |
| Canopus Gold, James Bond 60th Anniversary | 210.55.42.20.99.001 | 42 mm Canopus Gold on Canopus Gold | Not confirmed | $188,400 | Most expensive Diver 300M listed |
| Bond and Spectre limited sets | 210.30.42.20.03.005 + 210.83.42.20.03.001; 210.30.42.20.01.029 + 210.83.42.20.01.001 | Steel plus platinum-gold watch per set | Cal. 8806 (per our report) | $89,800 per set | 77 sets of each, per our report |
| 007 First Light Chronograph | 210.32.44.51.01.002 | 44 mm steel, black ceramic bezel, 17 mm thick | Cal. 9900, 60 h | $9,400 | Released May 2026; in-store only per Watches of Switzerland. Omega page not readable |
Full history and every generation: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M history.
Prior generations: what you can buy pre-owned
Both families have a long used market, and the reference matters more than the badge. The tables run from newest to oldest. Pre-owned prices are indicative figures from the dated sources named in each row and vary by condition and whether box and papers are included. They are not offers. For deeper reference detail see the Rolex Submariner history and the Omega Seamaster history.
Rolex Submariner: generations
| Era | Models and references | What changed | Pre-owned price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 to now | 124060, 126610LN/LV | 41 mm case, 21 mm lugs, calibres 3230 and 3235, about 70 h reserve, broader hour hand | $9,500 to $14,500; 126610LV $11,000 to $17,000 (Watchology June 2026, Watch Affinity Aug 2026) |
| 2012 to 2020 | 114060 (No-Date) | 40 mm Super Case, ceramic bezel, Maxi markers, Parachrom hairspring, Glidelock | $9,000 to $12,000 (Watchology); $9,299 (Bizak, Sept 2026) |
| 2010 to 2020 | 116610LN, 116610LV "Hulk" | First steel Submariner Date with Cerachrom bezel, Super Case, calibre 3135 and 48 h reserve; Hulk has a green dial and bezel | 116610LN $8,500 to $11,500 (Watch Affinity) or from $9,764 (Bizak); Hulk $15,000 to $20,000 (Watchology) |
| 1987 to 2010 | 16610, 16610LV "Kermit" | Date model on calibre 3135 with aluminium bezel; lug holes dropped from 2003; Kermit green bezel arrives 2003 | 16610 from $8,369 (Bizak); Bob's listings $9,995 to $13,995; Kermit $18,599 (Bizak) |
| About 1999 to 2010 | 14060M (earlier 14060) | No-date on calibre 3130 with sapphire crystal and Triplock crown; later examples get a four-line chronometer dial | $5,500 to $8,500 (Watch Affinity); 14060 $8,834 (Bizak) |
| 1962 to 1989 | 5513 | 40 mm no-date, calibres 1530 then 1520, 200 m, acrylic crystal, radium then tritium lume | Late glossy from about $10,000; 1960s gilt $25,000 to $40,000+ (Bob's Watches, Sept 2025) |
| 1966 to 1981 | 1680 | First Submariner with a date window | $11,159 (Bizak, Sept 2026) |
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: generations
| Era | Models and references | What changed | Pre-owned price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 to now | 210.30.42.20 family | 42 mm, ceramic wave dial and bezel, conical helium valve, calibre 8800 Master Chronometer, 55 h | $4,300 to $5,200 (WatchScanning Aug 2026); Bob's listings $4,795 to $5,995 |
| 2020 to now | 210.90.42.20.01.001 (007 titanium) | Titanium case, calibre 8806 without date, mesh or NATO strap | $8,795 to $8,995 (Bob's Watches, Oct 14, 2026) |
| 2011/12 to 2017 | 41 mm ceramic-dial generation (212.30.41.20 family) | Glossy ceramic dial replaced the wave pattern; calibre 2500 Co-Axial | $2,800 to $3,800 for pre-2018 calibre 2500 models (WatchScanning) |
| From 2006 | 2220.80.00 | Co-Axial calibre 2500, 12.7 mm thick, applied logo and indices | No price source found |
| About 2000 | 2254.50 (sword hands) | Black embossed wave dial, sword hands, calibre 1120, 41 mm | Loupe This estimate $2,000 to $4,000 (single listing) |
| From 1996 | 2531.80 (automatic) | 41.5 mm, calibre 1120 (modified ETA 2892-A2, 44 h), aluminium bezel, helium valve at 10 | $1,800 to $3,000 for serviced examples (Watchology Oct 2026) |
| 1993 to 1995 | 2541.80 quartz and the first Diver 300M | First Omega diver with a helium escape valve; quartz version worn in GoldenEye in 1995 | No price source found |
Design and wearing experience
The two watches start from the same brief and end up with different proportions. Rolex's current Submariner case is 41 mm across, 12.3 mm thick and 21 mm between the lugs. It replaced a 40 mm case in September 2020 with shapelier lugs and a broader hour hand that carries more lume. Omega's Diver 300M is 42 mm across, 13.56 mm thick, 49.90 mm lug-to-lug and 20 mm between the lugs, and Omega lists about 194 g on the bracelet. On paper the Omega is wider and roughly 1.3 mm thicker. A Watchology review, updated October 9, 2026, says it fills a seven-inch wrist confidently, that 6.5-inch wrists sit at the edge of comfort, and that the rubber strap feels cooler and lighter in heat.
The look differs more than the numbers. A steel Submariner has a black dial and a black or green Cerachrom bezel, and a blue bezel appears only on the gold and two-tone references. The Diver 300M offers a laser-engraved wave pattern on a ceramic dial, skeleton hands, a conical helium escape valve and, in steel, black, blue, white, grey and green dial or bezel combinations on Omega's US site. On the wrist the clasps behave differently too. Wristcheck notes that the Submariner's Glidelock adjusts by up to 20 mm without tools, while Watchology calls the Omega's butterfly clasp solid but less smooth than Rolex's.
Movement and technology
Both watches are rated to 300 m (30 bar), so depth is not the differentiator. The movements are. Rolex's current Submariner uses calibre 3230 (No-Date) or 3235 (Date), both with the Chronergy escapement, a Parachrom hairspring and about 70 hours of power reserve, up from 48 hours in the previous generation, and both carry Rolex's Superlative Chronometer certification. The No-Date 124060 is the simplest watch in the catalogue; every other current Submariner has a date.
Omega's Diver 300M runs the Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8800 in its standard steel models. It beats at 3.5 Hz (25,200 vph), holds a 55-hour reserve and, per Omega's product page, resists magnetic fields above 15,000 gauss. Master Chronometer certification means the finished watch must stay within 0/+6 seconds a day in METAS testing. The 2018 launch described the calibre as having a free-sprung balance and a silicon hairspring. Omega also builds no-date versions on calibre 8806, including the titanium 007 Edition and the 2026 Bond and Spectre editions, and a 44 mm chronograph on calibre 9900.
In practice Rolex gives you roughly 15 more hours of reserve; Omega gives you a sapphire caseback to see the movement and a 15,000-gauss resistance claim. Neither is a clear winner for daily wear, so the choice rests more on the case, brand and price than on the movement.
Value and collectability
Rolex raised US prices on January 1, 2026: the Submariner Date in steel went from $10,650 to $11,350 and the No-Date 124060 from $9,500 to $10,050, according to Coronet and Professional Watches. Omega's US site lists the steel Diver 300M on a bracelet at $6,700 as of October 14, 2026, which is $4,650 below the Rolex Date and $3,350 below the No-Date.
The pre-owned market tells a different story for each. Watchology's June 2026 ranges put a full-set 124060 at $11,500 to $13,500 and a 126610LN at $13,000 to $14,500, above retail. Watch Affinity's August 2026 ranges are lower, $9,500 to $12,500 for the 124060, so sources disagree. In June 2026 5DWatches reported, citing Bob's Watches data, that the premium on steel sports models like the Submariner was at its lowest in about three years. For the Omega, WatchScanning (updated August 16, 2026) puts a steel Diver 300M on a bracelet at $4,300 to $5,200 pre-owned, about 28% below retail, and Watchology says a well-kept example recovers 70 to 80% of retail.
On collectability, the Submariner has the deeper bench. The discontinued 116610LV Hulk lists at $15,000 to $20,000 pre-owned (Watchology, June 2026), and Bob's Watches puts 1960s gilt-dial 5513s at $25,000 to $40,000 or more. The Omega's collector story centres on Bond: pre-owned 007 titanium editions appear at $8,795 to $8,995 on Bob's Watches, roughly a fifth below the $11,300 new price. Prices are indicative only and move quickly.
Buying new versus pre-owned
Buying new means different things for each brand. Everest Bands reported in November 2025 that waits for the Submariner had been shortening, with the No-Date and the Submariner Date among the most accessible steel Rolex sports models, citing a No-Date bought in about a week and a Starbucks in about three weeks. Those are anecdotes, not a Rolex policy, and availability depends on the dealer. Watchology says authorised Omega dealers generally hold Diver 300M stock with no waitlist, although Omega's own site marks some references as unavailable online.
Pre-owned changes the maths. A current-generation Submariner costs more pre-owned than new on most sources, so you are paying for immediacy; the saving comes from the previous generation. A 116610LN is listed from $9,764 by Bizak & Co (September 2, 2026) and at $8,500 to $11,500 by Watch Affinity, below the $11,350 new price, and a 14060M is $5,500 to $8,500 per Watch Affinity. On the Omega side a current steel Diver 300M saves roughly $1,500 to $2,400 against $6,700 new, and the pre-2018 41 mm generation on calibre 2500 sits at $2,800 to $3,800 (WatchScanning).
Whichever you pick, check the reference, whether the box and papers are included, and the service history. 5DWatches estimates box and papers add roughly 10 to 25% on Rolex. Read the Rolex Submariner history and the Omega Seamaster history to identify generations before you buy.
The Bond factor and what is new in 2026
The Diver 300M's cultural weight comes from James Bond. Pierce Brosnan wore the quartz 2541.80 in GoldenEye in 1995 and the automatic 2531.80 in later films, and Daniel Craig wore the titanium 210.90.42.20.01.001 in No Time To Die. Our Spectre and James Bond edition report covers the two $8,600 steel editions announced on October 5, 2026, and our 007 First Light review covers the 44 mm chronograph, listed at $9,400. More on-screen watches are in our James Bond watches guide.
The Submariner had no new reference in 2025 or 2026, according to Watchology and Bizak & Co. The sources we found describe the current generation as unchanged since 2020, with the discontinued Hulk and 114060 as the last notable exits, and Rolex did not update the Submariner at Watches and Wonders 2026, according to a dealer blog. Omega, by contrast, added the Milano Cortina Olympic edition at 43.5 mm and $10,500, the James Bond and Spectre editions and the First Light chronograph this year. If you want what is new in 2026, it is on the Omega side of this comparison; if you want the unchanged, established formula, it is on Rolex's.
Which should you buy?
| If you want | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The strongest resale and the category icon | Rolex Submariner | Current steel models trade at or above retail on most sources, and the discontinued Hulk lists at $15,000 to $20,000 pre-owned |
| The lowest price for a serious 300 m diver | Omega Diver 300M | Steel on a bracelet is $6,700 new, and pre-owned examples run about $4,300 to $5,200 |
| The longest power reserve | Rolex Submariner | About 70 hours against Omega's 55 hours |
| The strongest anti-magnetic and METAS credentials | Omega Diver 300M | Master Chronometer certification and resistance above 15,000 gauss |
| A thinner, smaller case | Rolex Submariner | 41 mm and 12.3 mm against 42 mm and 13.56 mm |
| More colour, material and edition choice | Omega Diver 300M | Omega's US site lists dozens of references in steel, titanium and several golds |
| A Bond watch | Omega Diver 300M | Worn in the films since GoldenEye in 1995; the 2026 Bond and Spectre editions are $8,600 new |
| A Rolex for less than new retail | Pre-owned 116610LN or 14060M | Listed from $9,764 and $5,500 to $8,500 respectively, against $11,350 for a new 126610LN |
Myths and mix-ups, corrected
- “The Omega is a cheaper Submariner with the same specs.” Both are rated to 300 m, but the movements, case sizes and certifications differ: Rolex has a 70-hour reserve and a 12.3 mm case, Omega a 55-hour reserve, a 13.56 mm case and Master Chronometer certification.
- “Bond has always worn the Diver 300M.” The Diver 300M reached the films in GoldenEye in 1995, wearing the quartz 2541.80, with the automatic 2531.80 in the next films.
- “The current green Submariner is the Hulk.” The Hulk (116610LV, 2010 to 2020) had a green dial and bezel. The current 126610LV has a black dial and green bezel, and the Kermit was the 16610LV of 2003 to 2010.
- “Every Submariner trades far above retail.” Premiums vary by source and reference. 5DWatches reported in June 2026 that the premium on steel sports models was at about a three-year low, and older references such as the 14060M list at $5,500 to $8,500.
- “The Seamaster 300 and the Diver 300M are the same watch.” They are separate lines. The Seamaster 300 is a heritage line based on the 1957 original, while the Diver 300M launched in 1993.
- “The Omega loses most of its value.” Watchology says a well-kept example recovers 70 to 80% of retail, and WatchScanning puts the discount at about 28%.
Sources
Omega prices and specifications come from Omega's US website (product pages and catalogue), observed October 14, 2026. Rolex facts and prices come from Wikipedia, Coronet and Professional Watches (January 2026 price increase), Everest Bands, 5DWatches, Watchology, Watch Affinity, Bizak & Co (catalogue snapshot September 2, 2026), Wristcheck and Bob's Watches; Rolex's own website could not be read. Reference history draws on Bob's Watches, SwissWatchExpo, Monochrome, Two Broke Watch Snobs and Teddy Baldassarre. Pre-owned figures are from Watchology, WatchScanning, Grailr, Loupe This and dealer listings. Prices are indicative figures retrieved on the observed dates and are not quotes; sources disagree and are noted where they do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rolex Submariner better than the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M?
Neither is better outright. The Submariner has the stronger resale and a 70-hour reserve; the Diver 300M costs about $4,650 less than a new Submariner Date, adds Master Chronometer certification and offers far more variations.
How much does a new Rolex Submariner cost in 2026?
After the January 1, 2026 increase, the steel No-Date 124060 is $10,050 and the Submariner Date 126610LN is $11,350 in the US, according to Professional Watches and Coronet. Gold references are much higher.
How much does a new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M cost?
Omega's US site lists the steel model on a bracelet at $6,700 and on rubber at $6,300 as of October 14, 2026, with editions and gold models rising to $188,400.
Which holds its value better, Submariner or Seamaster Diver 300M?
The Submariner. Current steel Submariners are reported at or above retail pre-owned, while a Diver 300M typically sells about 28% below retail, per WatchScanning.
Are the Submariner and Diver 300M both 300 metres water resistant?
Yes. Both are rated to 300 m (1,000 ft), and the Omega also has a helium escape valve.
What is the difference between the Omega Seamaster 300 and the Diver 300M?
The Seamaster 300 is a heritage line based on the 1957 original. The Diver 300M is a separate line launched in 1993.
Which Submariner should I buy pre-owned?
Previous generations cost less than a new one. The 116610LN is listed from $9,764 and the 14060M at $5,500 to $8,500 on the dated sources above; current-generation watches often cost more pre-owned than new.
Did Rolex release a new Submariner in 2026?
None was found. Watchology and Bizak & Co report no new Submariner references in 2025 or 2026.
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