Rolex Submariner vs GMT-Master II
Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 vs Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003, compared on the specs each brand publishes.
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The short answer
The two Rolex sports watches buyers weigh up most: a diver against a travel watch.
- Case size: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 is 1 mm larger (41 mm vs 40 mm).
- Water resistance: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 is 200 m more (300 m vs 100 m).
- Price: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 lists for $1,950 less in the US ($10,050 vs $12,000).
- Calibre: Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 has 3230; Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 has 3285.
- Features: only the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 has a GMT hand.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 | Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 41 mm | 40 mm |
| Calibre | 3230 | 3285 |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power reserve | 70 h | 70 h |
| Water resistance | 300 m | 100 m |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Ships on | Bracelet | Bracelet |
| US list price | $10,050 (US list) | $12,000 (US list) |
| Dial | Black | Black |
| Certification | COSC chronometer (Rolex Superlative Chronometer) | COSC chronometer (Rolex Superlative Chronometer) |
| GMT | Not stated | Yes |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Suits wrists of about our sizing guide | 16.4–18.3 cm | 16.0–17.9 cm |
Specs summarised in our own words from the brand's product pages: 124060-0001 source (checked 3 Nov 2026) 126710GRNR-0003 source (checked 3 Nov 2026). "Not published" means the brand page we checked doesn't list it, so we leave it blank rather than guess.
All the differences
- Case size: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 is 1 mm larger (41 mm vs 40 mm).
- Water resistance: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 is 200 m more (300 m vs 100 m).
- Price: the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 lists for $1,950 less in the US ($10,050 vs $12,000).
- Calibre: Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 has 3230; Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 has 3285.
- Features: only the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 has a GMT hand.
- Features: only the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 has a date.
Wrist fit
Lug-to-lug decides overhang more than diameter does. Enter your wrist to see how each one should wear.
- Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 –
- Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 –
Same rule of thumb as Watch Finder: case diameter of about 23.5% of your wrist circumference (−2 mm to +2.5 mm), and lug-to-lug no longer than about 29% of it plus 1 mm. A guide, not a rule; flat or round wrists differ.
Which should you buy?
It is the more compact case on paper (40 mm across). Our sizing guide puts it at about 16.0–17.9 cm.
It has the lower US list price, $10,050, a $1,950 difference.
It has the higher water-resistance rating: 300 m vs 100 m.
It has a GMT hand for a second time zone.
Prices and where to buy
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More: All Rolex Submariner references · All Rolex GMT-Master II references.
Questions
Which is bigger, the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 or the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003?
Per the brands, the Rolex Submariner 124060-0001 is 41 mm across and the Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003 is 40 mm.
Which is cheaper?
The Rolex Submariner 124060-0001, at a US list price of $10,050 vs $12,000 when we checked.
Which is more water-resistant?
Rolex Submariner 124060-0001: 300 m. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR-0003: 100 m.
Have you tested these watches?
No. This comparison uses brand-published specs and our own analysis of them, not hands-on testing.
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