One of Holden’s Grails
Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner (124060) is a dive watch from Rolex: a 41 mm oystersteel case, with an automatic 3230 movement and 300 m water resistance.
Its lug-to-lug length is unknown, so wrist fit can only be judged from the 41 mm case width.
Research found it at about $9,100 list in the US (checked August 2026) and $12,284 on the street (August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference | 124060 |
| Category | Diver |
| Production | Current |
| Case and size [1][3] | |
| Case diameter | 41 mm |
| Lug to lug | Unknown |
| Thickness | Unknown |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Oystersteel |
| Crystal | Sapphire (Inference: standard; not stated in fetched text) |
| Water resistance | 300 m |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1] | |
| Movement | 3230, automatic |
| Power reserve | 70 hours (up from 48 hours in the prior generation) |
| Accuracy | -2/+2 s/day after casing (Superlative Chronometer standard) |
| Bracelet [1] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Oyster 3-link, Oystersteel |
| Clasp | Oysterlock safety clasp with Glidelock extension (Inference: standard for current Submariner; not explicitly confirmed in fetched sources) |
| Price and warranty (US) [4][3][5] | |
| List price (US) | ~$9,100 (Watch Affinity 2026 guide, approximate); Bob's Watches page states $10,050 — conflicting figures |
| Street price (US) | $12,284 (WatchCharts, data updated 2026-08-12) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | $12,284 (WatchCharts); Bob's Watches asks $14,195-$14,595 (page context likely older) — WatchCharts treated as the representative current… (August 2026) |
| Warranty | 5 years international (standard current Rolex guarantee; confirmed on official-retailer Land-Dweller page — Inference for this reference) |
Will it fit?
The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Definitive tool-diver execution with 300 m WR and ceramic bezel
- No-date symmetry and 70 h calibre 3230
- Deepest service infrastructure and parts support in the industry
- The most defensible street premium in Rolex sports (~25-35% vs ~100% for the Daytona)
Weaknesses
- Measured thickness/lug-to-lug could not be sourced from fetchable editorial — on-paper wearability unverified here
- Street premium still real money over retail
- Ubiquity: the least distinctive choice in the catalog
- Owner opinion splits on how the 41 mm generation wears
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 9.0 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 8.5 |
| Value at a realistic price | 5.5 |
| Long-term ownership | 9.5 |
| Movement and engineering | 8.0 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.0 |
| Versatility and durability | 9.0 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 7.6 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other diver watches on his list.
- Tudor Pelagos LHD 25610TNL-0001
- Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver SLGB023
- Traser P67 Diver Blue 109375
- Squale 1545 Grey 1545GG.AC
- Glycine Combat Sub 42 GL0533
Sources
- The Rolex Submariner 124060 — My Favorite Of The Bunch fratellowatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Hodinkee Review: The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060 (Danny Milton) — via RolexMagazine mirror rolexmagazine.com · read August 26, 2026
- Rolex Submariner 124060 — pre-owned page bobswatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Rolex Submariner 124060 Price as of August 2026 watchcharts.com · read August 26, 2026
- Rolex Price Guide 2026: Retail & Pre-Owned Prices for Every Model watch-affinity.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.