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Buyer guide · updated November 2026

Best Rolex dive watches

9 current Rolex references are divers by style or rated to 300 m or more. These are the best on paper.

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How we picked

Each watch earns points from published specs only: sapphire crystal (2), water resistance of 200 m or ISO 6425 diver certification (2; 100 m earns 1), screw-down crown (1), power reserve of 70 hours or more (1), display caseback (0.5), hacking plus hand-winding (0.5) and lug-to-lug of 47 mm or less (0.5). We rank by points, then by lower US list price. Near-identical colourways are grouped and we show the lowest-priced one. We cap each model family at two picks so the list isn't one watch in six colours.

The shortlist

WatchUS listCaseLug-to-lugMovementWater res.Crystal
Rolex Submariner 124060-0001
Top pick
$10,05041 mmn/pAutomatic300 mSapphire
Rolex Submariner 126610LV-0002
Lowest list price
$11,90041 mmn/pAutomatic300 mSapphire
Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600-0002
Best for smaller wrists
$14,55043 mmn/pAutomatic1220 mSapphire
Rolex Deepsea 136660-0006
Longest power reserve
$15,55044 mmn/pAutomatic3900 mSapphire
Rolex Deepsea 126067-0002
Most water-resistant
$29,10050 mmn/pAutomatic11000 mSapphire

n/p = not published by the brand. List prices are the brand's US prices when we checked; retailers and Amazon may charge more or less.

Top pick

Rolex Submariner 124060-0001

The Rolex 124060-0001 is a diver watch from the Submariner collection. It has a 41 mm stainless steel case. Rolex lists the dial as black. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 3230) with 70 h of power reserve. You also get 300 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.4–18.3 cm (6.4–7.2 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 300 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 70 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkSearch AmazonUS list price $10,050 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Rolex listings on Amazon usually come from third-party sellers, not the brand. Check who the seller is and what warranty you get before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Lowest list price

Rolex Submariner 126610LV-0002

The Rolex 126610LV-0002 is a diver watch from the Submariner collection. It has a 41 mm stainless steel case. Rolex lists the dial as black. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 3235) with 70 h of power reserve. You also get 300 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 16.4–18.3 cm (6.4–7.2 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 300 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 70 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: 126613LN-0002, 126618LB-0002, 126618LN-0002.

Full specs and fit checkSearch AmazonUS list price $11,900 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Rolex listings on Amazon usually come from third-party sellers, not the brand. Check who the seller is and what warranty you get before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Best for smaller wrists

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600-0002

The Rolex 126600-0002 is a diver watch from the Sea-Dweller collection. It has a 43 mm stainless steel case. Rolex lists the dial as intense black. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 3235) with 70 h of power reserve. You also get 1220 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 17.2–19.1 cm (6.8–7.5 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 1220 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 70 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkSearch AmazonUS list price $14,550 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Rolex listings on Amazon usually come from third-party sellers, not the brand. Check who the seller is and what warranty you get before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Longest power reserve

Rolex Deepsea 136660-0006

The Rolex 136660-0006 is a diver watch from the Deepsea collection. It has a 44 mm stainless steel case. Rolex lists the dial as intense black. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 3235) with 70 h of power reserve. You also get 3900 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 17.7–19.6 cm (7.0–7.7 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 3900 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 70 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs

Same specs, other versions: 136668LB-0001.

Full specs and fit checkSearch AmazonUS list price $15,550 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Rolex listings on Amazon usually come from third-party sellers, not the brand. Check who the seller is and what warranty you get before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.
Most water-resistant

Rolex Deepsea 126067-0002

The Rolex 126067-0002 is a diver watch from the Deepsea collection. It has a 50 mm titanium case. Rolex lists the dial as intense black. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre 3230) with 70 h of power reserve. You also get 11000 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Good for: Wrists of roughly 20.2–22.1 cm (8.0–8.7 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide; Swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Why it's here
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 11000 m water resistance
  • Screw-down crown helps keep water out
  • 70 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
Trade-offs
  • None stood out in the published specs
Full specs and fit checkSearch AmazonUS list price $29,100 (US list) (brand site, checked 3 Nov 2026). Rolex listings on Amazon usually come from third-party sellers, not the brand. Check who the seller is and what warranty you get before you buy. Amazon links are paid links.

Questions

Which is the cheapest watch in this guide?

The Rolex Submariner 124060-0001, at a US list price of $10,050 when we checked.

How did you choose these watches?

We ranked them on published specs only, using the scoring rules on this page. We haven't reviewed or worn these watches for this guide, and no brand or retailer paid to be included.

Which of these can I swim with?

Rolex Submariner 124060-0001, Rolex Submariner 126610LV-0002, Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600-0002, Rolex Deepsea 136660-0006, Rolex Deepsea 126067-0002 are rated to 100 m or more.

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