BewristHomage watches, measured

Rolex Submariner homages

The Submariner's rotating dive bezel and geometric dial markers make its layout easy to recognise.

41 mm across66 homages

See three to start with
Rolex Submariner 124060
The watch shown is the 124060. Homages follow other references too, so compare shape and scale.

How to recognise one

Seven marks make the look. The count says how many of the 66 homages keep each one.

  • 60-minute dive bezel

    27 of 66 keep it, 1 not compared yet. A black bezel marked every minute for the first 15 and numbered every ten.

  • Triangle at 12

    51 of 66 keep it, 12 not compared yet. A lumed triangle at 12 that points to the centre of the dial.

  • Round hour plots

    48 of 66 keep it, 8 not compared yet. Lumed circles at most hours, with bars at 3, 6 and 9.

  • Mercedes hour hand

    36 of 66 keep it, 19 not compared yet. The hour hand carries a ring with three spokes near its tip.

  • Bar at 3, or a date

    42 of 66 keep it, 13 not compared yet. The 124060 has a bar at 3. Submariner Date models put a date here under a magnifier.

  • Crown guards

    12 of 66 keep it, 46 not compared yet. The case swells into two shoulders either side of the crown.

Each close-up covers about 12.5 mm of watch, using the listed case width and estimated photo edges.

Three to start with

Picked from the record by marks kept, price and size, each sold under its own maker's name, not as a Rolex.

  1. Pagani Design PD-1639

    about £107 €124.95, seen 2 Oct43 mm

    Closest look. Keeps 6 of the 7 marks of the Submariner.

  2. Addiesdive H3QZ

    about £34 $45.99, seen 27 Sep41 mm

    Lowest price. The lowest price listed for a close look here.

  3. Steeldive SD1953

    about £90 $120, seen 27 Sep40.5 mm

    Close in size. 40.5 mm across, 0.5 mm narrower than the 41 mm Submariner.

The other 63, to scale

Grouped by how close the look is, most marks kept first where compared.

Filter all 66 in the finder

Close look 35

Partial look 27

Loose look 1

Drawn to scale by listed case width.

Original specifications

Sizes and specifications apply to the version named below. Other versions can differ.

116610LV

Assigned reference 116610LV.

Specifications for 116610LV
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Lug to lug48 mmRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Approximate.

Thickness12.5 mmRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Lug width20 mmSubmariner Date 116610LV reference guide | Watch CodexWatch Lug Width by Model | CNS Watch Bands

Sources agree.

Exact-reference database and independent strap-width table agree on 20 mm.

Movement calibre3135Rolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Case materialOystersteelRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Water resistance300 mRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Power reserve48 hoursRolex Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" Review: Hands-On & Value | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 116610LV.

Sources and unconfirmed details
126610LV

Assigned reference 126610LV.

Specifications for 126610LV
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width41 mmRolex Submariner Date watch: Oystersteel - m126610lv-0002 (GB)Rolex Submariner 126610LV "Starbucks" Review | WatchGuys

Sources agree.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Lug to lug47.6 mmRolex Submariner 126610LV "Starbucks" Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Thickness12.5 mmRolex Submariner 126610LV "Starbucks" Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Without Cyclops per review.

Lug width21 mmRolex Submariner 126610LV "Starbucks" Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Movement calibre3235Rolex Submariner Date watch: Oystersteel - m126610lv-0002 (GB)

One primary source.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Water resistance300 mRolex Submariner Date watch: Oystersteel - m126610lv-0002 (GB)

One primary source.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Power reserve70 hoursRolex Submariner Date watch: Oystersteel - m126610lv-0002 (GB)

One primary source.

Value is stated for reference 126610LV.

Sources and unconfirmed details
5517

Assigned reference 5517. Military examples have fixed bars. The selected 20mm value means the usable width of a pass-through fabric strap, not a conventional removable spring-bar gap.

Specifications for 5517
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmThe second life of luxury goodsRolex Submariner de Royal Navy ( 5513 / 5517 )

Sources agree.

Value is stated for reference 5517.

Lug to lug47 mmRolex Submariner de Royal Navy ( 5513 / 5517 )

One cited source.

One reported example.

Thickness14 mmRolex Submariner de Royal Navy ( 5513 / 5517 )

One cited source.

Forum post reports height; measurement method not stated.

Lug width20 mmRolex Submariner, ref. 5517, MilSub.

One cited source.

Selected from an exact-reference owner’s fit report: their 5517 OEM strap is 20mm. Fixed bars make this a usable fabric strap width between the bars, not a spring-bar attachment gap.

Movement calibre1520The second life of luxury goods

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 5517.

Case materialstainless steelThe second life of luxury goods

One cited source.

Value is stated for reference 5517.

Sources and unconfirmed details
116619LB

Assignment names exact reference 116619LB.

Specifications for 116619LB
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner Date 116619LB SmurfRolex Submariner 116619LB review

Sources agree.

Independent publishers agree on 40 mm for ref. 116619LB.

Lug to lug48 mmRolex Submariner Date 116619LB Smurf

One cited source.

One read source reports 48 mm for ref. 116619LB; treat as a single-source figure.

Thickness12.5 mmRolex Submariner Thickness Guide – Luxury Bazaar

One cited source.

Luxury Bazaar’s reference-group table lists 12.5 mm for 116619. The observed 13 mm Elite HNW and 12.3 mm WatchGuys values remain conflicts; this guide’s shared Supercase grouping is preferred as the reference measurement.

Sources differ

Read sources report different values; see any field selection note for the chosen measurement basis.

Lug width20 mmComprehensive Guide to Rolex Sizes: Dimensions of Every Model | Everest Bands

One cited source.

Everest Bands lists 20 mm lug width for this exact reference/model group in its reference-specific chart.

Movement calibre3135Rolex Submariner Date 116619LB Smurf

One cited source.

One read source reports 3135 for ref. 116619LB; treat as a single-source figure.

Case material18 ct white goldRolex Submariner Date 116619LB Smurf

One cited source.

One read source reports 18 ct white gold for ref. 116619LB; treat as a single-source figure.

Water resistance300 mRolex Submariner Date 116619LB Smurf

One cited source.

One read source reports 300 m for ref. 116619LB; treat as a single-source figure.

Sources and unconfirmed details
1680

Assignment names exact reference 1680.

Specifications for 1680
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner 1680 Reference GuideUsed Rolex Submariner 1680 40mm - Gray & Sons

Sources agree.

Independent publishers agree on 40 mm for ref. 1680.

Lug to lug47.5 mmRolex Submariner 1680 Reference GuideUsed Rolex Submariner 1680 40mm - Gray & Sons

Sources agree.

Independent publishers agree on 47.5 mm for ref. 1680.

Thickness13.5 mmRolex Submariner Thickness Guide – Luxury Bazaar

One cited source.

Luxury Bazaar reference chart identifies 13.5 mm as the usual ref. 1680 profile and an additional 0.5 mm for a taller top-hat crystal. Hodinkee lists a 1971 specimen at 14 mm, retained as an alternate crystal/specimen reading; 1978 Hodinkee TrueDome listing is 13.5 mm.

Sources differ

Read sources report different values; see any field selection note for the chosen measurement basis.

Lug width20 mmUsed Rolex Submariner 1680 40mm - Gray & Sons

One cited source.

One read source reports 20 mm for ref. 1680; treat as a single-source figure.

Movement calibre1575Rolex Submariner 1680 Reference Guide

One cited source.

One read source reports 1575 for ref. 1680; treat as a single-source figure.

Case materialstainless steelRolex Submariner 1680 Reference Guide

One cited source.

One read source reports stainless steel for ref. 1680; treat as a single-source figure.

Crystalacrylic with CyclopsRolex Submariner 1680 Reference Guide

One cited source.

One read source reports acrylic with Cyclops for ref. 1680; treat as a single-source figure.

Water resistance200 mRolex Submariner 1680 Reference Guide

One cited source.

One read source reports 200 m for ref. 1680; treat as a single-source figure.

Sources and unconfirmed details
6200

Exact Rolex Submariner reference 6200 is established. The 37.5 mm case width is Phillips lot-specific for case 32'021; 15.2 mm thickness is a reference-group technical table; 20 mm lug width follows the exact 6200-to-7206 fit and 20 mm bracelet specification. Conflicting case-width conventions remain recorded.

Specifications for 6200
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width37.5 mmRolex Ref. 6200 Submariner Big Crown, Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XV

One cited source.

Phillips gives a lot-specific 37.5 mm measurement for exact ref. 6200 case 32’021. Fratello describes a separate examined 6200 as 38 mm across, and Luxury Bazaar groups 6200 at 37.5 mm nominal. Select the measured auction specimen value and retain the alternate 38 mm observation.

Lug to lugNot confirmedServicing an Ultra-Rare Vintage Rolex Submariner Ref. 6200 – FratelloRolex Ref. 6200 Submariner Big Crown, Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XVRolex Submariner Thickness Guide – Luxury BazaarThe Vintage Rolex Field Manual – bracelet reference tablesRolex Submariner ref. 6200, CollectorSquare historical auction archiveRolex Submariner 6200 | WatchGuyswww.dist.phillips.comROLEX first Submariner Ref. 6200, Rolex Passion Market

Further body reads covered WatchGuys’ 6200 specialist page and Phillips auction material for cases 32’021/32’248, alongside exact-reference Ralf Meertz dealer search result and multilingual lug-span terms. The readable bodies report diameter, while Phillips and archived catalogue “overall length” figures refer to bracelets. The Ralf Meertz page returned HTTP 500 and was not counted as body evidence. No labeled case lug-to-lug value found.

Thickness15.2 mmRolex Submariner Thickness Guide – Luxury Bazaar

One cited source.

Luxury Bazaar reference chart explicitly includes 6200 in its big-crown row and lists 15.2 mm; this is a reference-family technical table, no conflicting read 6200 thickness source found.

Lug width20 mmThe Vintage Rolex Field Manual – bracelet reference tablesRolex Ref. 6200 Submariner Big Crown, Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XV

Sources agree.

The Vintage Rolex Field Manual maps ref. 6200 to 7206, labeled 20 mm, and Phillips confirms the exact 6200 auction specimen carried bracelet ref. 7206. Together these independent sources support the 20 mm case interface.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • lug_to_lug_mm: no supported read measurement found.
124060Shown in the photograph

Assigned catalogue reference 124060.

Specifications for 124060
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width41 mmSubmariner M124060-0001 | RolexRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches

Sources agree.

Rolex's official page and Bob's measurement table both state 41 mm.

Lug to lug47.6 mmRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches

One cited source.

Bob's in-house measurement table states approximately 47.6 mm.

Thickness12.5 mmRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches

One cited source.

Bob's in-house measurement table states 12.5 mm.

Lug width21 mmRolex Submariner 124060 strap model page | Milano StrapsRolex Submariner 124060-0001 | Delugs

Sources agree.

Two independent strap-fitment publishers identify the 124060 case and agree on 21 mm.

Movement calibre3230Submariner M124060-0001 | Rolex

One primary source.

Selected because this read source states the exact reference-specific value.

Water resistance300 mSubmariner M124060-0001 | Rolex

One primary source.

Selected because this read source states the exact reference-specific value.

Power reserve70 hoursSubmariner M124060-0001 | Rolex

One primary source.

Selected because this read source states the exact reference-specific value.

WeightNot confirmed

Not published on the Rolex technical page and not captured from another directly read source.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Not published on the Rolex technical page and not captured from another directly read source.
  • Not published on the Rolex technical page and not captured from another directly read source.
5512

Assigned catalogue reference 5512. Vintage reference identity was matched by the explicit reference in the specialist listing/catalogue; dimensions describe reported examples and may vary with case condition.

Specifications for 5512
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner 5512 Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Review gives the reference size as 40 mm; Hodinkee listing observations of 39 and 39.5 mm remain as specimen measurements.

Sources differ

Directly read sources report different values. The exact values remain separate and no averaging was applied.

Lug to lug47 mmRolex Submariner 5512 Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Review says approximately 47 mm lug-to-lug.

Thickness13 mmRolex Submariner 5512 Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Review says approximately 13 mm. Retain separate 14–15 mm Hodinkee specimen readings because those sources do not state the same measurement convention.

Sources differ

Directly read sources report different values. The exact values remain separate and no averaging was applied.

Lug width20 mmRolex Submariner 5512 Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Review gives 20 mm lug width.

Movement calibreNot confirmed

No sourced value selected for this scope.

Case materialNot confirmed

No sourced value selected for this scope.

Power reserveNot confirmed

Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.

WeightNot confirmed

Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.
  • Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.
  • Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.
  • Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.
  • Vintage reference variations and case condition prevent a single reliable dimension here; consult the conflict note where applicable.
6204

Assigned catalogue reference 6204. Vintage reference identity was matched by the explicit reference in the specialist listing/catalogue; dimensions describe reported examples and may vary with case condition.

Specifications for 6204
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width37 mmReference 6204 | Rolexopedia

One cited source.

Selected from the specialist reference page; it notes a 36 mm alternate reading, retained as a source difference.

Lug to lug47 mmText Only Catalog Index | Jones & Horan Auctioneers

One cited source.

Selected from an exact 1954 ref. 6204 auction lot stating 37 mm x 47 mm to lug tips. The lot identifies serial 988824 and describes the original riveted bracelet separately.

Thickness13 mm1953 Rolex Submariner 6204 | Shiny Happy Objects

One cited source.

Exact vintage specimen listing says 13 mm thickness with crystal.

Lug width20 mm1953 Rolex Submariner 6204 | Shiny Happy Objects

One cited source.

Exact vintage specimen listing gives 20 mm lug width.

Movement calibreA260Reference 6204 | RolexopediaRolex Submariner reference points | Hodinkee

Sources agree.

Rolexopedia and Hodinkee both identify calibre A260 for reference 6204.

Case materialNot confirmed

Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.

CrystalNot confirmed

Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.

Water resistanceNot confirmed

Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.

Power reserveNot confirmed

Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.

WeightNot confirmed

Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
  • Need direct reading of an auction catalogue or specialist reference source before selecting.
116610LN

Exact reference 116610LN supplied by assignment.

Specifications for 116610LN
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

Sources agree.

The body-read sources Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVS, Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identify reference 116610LN and agree on case width mm at 40 mm.

Lug to lug48 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

Sources agree.

The body-read sources Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVS, Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identify reference 116610LN and agree on lug to lug mm at 48 mm.

Thickness12.5 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

Sources agree.

The body-read sources Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVS, Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identify reference 116610LN and agree on thickness mm at 12.5 mm.

Lug width20 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

Sources agree.

The body-read sources Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVS, Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identify reference 116610LN and agree on lug width mm at 20 mm.

Movement calibre3135Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

One cited source.

The body-read source Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identifies reference 116610LN and reports movement calibre as 3135; no second independent body-read source confirmed this value. Reference guide.

Water resistance300 mRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

One cited source.

The body-read source Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia identifies reference 116610LN and reports water resistance m as 300 m; no second independent body-read source confirmed this value. Reference guide reports 300 m.

Power reserve48 hoursRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia

One cited source.

Approximate.

Sources and unconfirmed details
126610LN

Exact reference 126610LN supplied by assignment.

Specifications for 126610LN
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width41 mmRolex Submariner 126610LN Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Only one body-read publisher supports this value.

Lug to lug48.1 mmSubmariner 126610LN | The 1916 Company

One cited source.

Tim Mosso gives an exact-reference review reading. WatchGuys says 47.8mm and WatchSpecs 48mm; preserve them as alternatives.

Sources differ

Exact-reference sources report 47.8, 48 and 48.1mm. Measurement endpoints are not documented consistently.

Thickness12.8 mmSubmariner 126610LN | The 1916 Company

One cited source.

Tim Mosso gives an exact-reference review reading. WatchGuys reports 12.5mm and WatchTraderHub 12.3mm; preserve them as alternatives.

Sources differ

Exact-reference sources report 12.3, 12.5 and 12.8mm with no shared measurement convention.

Lug width21 mmRolex Submariner 126610LN Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

Only one body-read publisher supports this value.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Unresolved lug_to_lug_mm: available exact-reference body sources do not support a single value.
5513

Exact reference 5513 supplied by assignment.

Specifications for 5513
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner 5513 Reference Guide | Ottuhr

One cited source.

Ottuhr labels 40 mm diameter across the bezel.

Lug to lug47 mmRolex Submariner 5513 Reference Guide | Ottuhr

One cited source.

Approximate.

Thickness13 mmRolex Submariner 5513 Reference Guide | OttuhrRolex Submariner Thickness Guide | Luxury Bazaar

Sources agree.

Case-only; crystal inclusion excluded.

Lug width20 mmRolex Submariner 5513 Reference Guide | Ottuhr

One cited source.

Ottuhr lists 20 mm lug width for the exact reference.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Acrylic crystal adds about 1.5 mm to max height; keep this separate from case-only thickness.
6538

Exact reference 6538 supplied by assignment.

Specifications for 6538
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width37.5 mmA Closer Look At A Submariner Big Crown Four Liner 6538 | Fratello

One cited source.

Fratello gives 37.5 mm for the exact reference. WatchGuys describes it more broadly as 37 to 38 mm, so I kept the precise value tied to Fratello alone.

Lug to lug46 mmSubmariner 6538 | Ineichen

One cited source.

Ineichen labels 46mm L2L on an exact-reference 6538 auction lot.

Thickness13 mmRolex Submariner 6538 Review | WatchGuys

One cited source.

WatchGuys gives approximate 13mm thickness for ref. 6538.

Lug width19 mmSubmariner 6538 | Milano Straps

One cited source.

Milano Straps has a reference-specific 19mm compatibility listing; Helvetus’s generic category says 20mm.

Sources differ

Compatibility publishers disagree. Milano Straps ties 19mm to the early exact reference; Helvetus uses a generic 40mm case category.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Lug-to-lug not established.
  • Unresolved thickness_mm: available exact-reference body sources do not support a single value.
  • Unresolved lug_to_lug_mm: available exact-reference body sources do not support a single value.

More about the Submariner

Lay a homage over the SubmarinerAny of the 66, laid over the original at one scale

Lay a homage over the Submariner

Slide to fade from one watch to the other and compare the case shapes. The figures below describe the version shown in the photograph.

Rolex Submariner41Rolex Submariner
Addiesdive H3QZ41Addiesdive H3QZ

Photos use listed case widths and automatic case-edge readings. The readings have not been manually audited. Photo proportions stay unchanged. Perspective and lug length can differ.

41 mm, the same width as the Submariner
Rolex Submariner photo: 124060. Addiesdive H3QZ photo: H3QZ black dial and bezel, rubber strap.

124060, specifications and sources

Submariner and the selected homage, measure by measure
MeasureSubmarinerAddiesdive H3QZ
Case width41 mm41 mm
Lug to lug47.6 mm48 mm
Thickness12.5 mm13 mm
Lug width21 mm20 mm
Movement3230Japanese 2115 quartz
Power reserve70 hoursNot listed yet
Water300 m200 m
PriceNot tracked hereabout £34 $45.99, seen 27 Sep

Side view

12.5 41 wide 47.6 lug to lug
Submariner
13 41 wide 48 lug to lug
Addiesdive H3QZ

Copies

  • Triangle at 12
  • Round hour plots
  • Mercedes hour hand
  • Bar at 3, or a date
  • Crown guards

Gives it away

  • Bezel numerals and minute marks printed in flat white
  • Sold on a black rubber strap
Open the Addiesdive H3QZ
The buying guideResearched picks, the references, and questions buyers ask

The guide's researched picks

We chose two 40 mm automatics that give a clear functional choice. The black WD5512B has a date and magnifier; the black Cronos L6015 has a date-free dial.

Swipe along the bench to see all 3.

Date automatic: Watchdives WD5512 / WD5512B

Choose it for the black dial, date magnifier and ST2130 automatic movement in a listed 40 mm case.

The compromise. Its water rating is unclear: the listing says 100 m and the dial says 200 m.

Price
about £112 $149, seen 27 Sep
Movement
Sea-Gull ST2130
Case
40 mm wide, 48 mm lug to lug, 11.8 mm thick
Details and where to buy

No-date automatic: Cronos L6015

Choose it for a black, date-free dial and NH35 automatic movement in a listed 40 mm case.

The compromise. The listed case is 13.5 mm thick, and Cronos does not explain the NH35 calendar mechanism or crown positions behind the no-date dial.

Price
about £172 $229, seen 27 Sep
Movement
NH35
Case
40 mm wide, 47.8 mm lug to lug, 13.5 mm thick
Water
200 m
Details and where to buy

Before you choose

Updated 5 October 2026.

In brief

The Submariner's rotating dive bezel and geometric dial markers make its layout easy to recognise. The featured Watchdives and Cronos alternatives offer date or no-date dials with automatic movements in 40 mm cases.

What defines the Rolex Submariner design?

Rolex launched the Submariner in 1953. Its design centres on the job of a dive watch, reading the time and tracking elapsed minutes on a rotating bezel. The geometric markers and bold bezel scale explain why the layout remains recognisable across different colours, brands and decades.

The current steel models pair a black dial with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert and a 300 m water-resistance rating. The Date bracelet also has Rolex's Glidelock extension system. Those details matter because a familiar dial alone does not give an alternative the same materials, bracelet adjustment or water rating.

Which Submariner alternatives have a date or no-date dial?

Rolex added a date version in 1969. Today the 124060 keeps the dial free of a date window, while the 126610LN adds the date at three o'clock under a Cyclops magnifier. Both measure 41 mm. Choose the date if you use it, or the no-date layout if you prefer the uninterrupted dial.

The Watchdives WD5512B gives you a date and magnifier. The Cronos L6015 NH35 configuration has a black no-date dial. Both use automatic movements, so the date display is the first choice between them.

Are Submariner homages 40 mm or 41 mm?

Rolex moved the Submariner to 41 mm in 2020. The current no-date 124060 uses calibre 3230, while the Date 126610LN uses 3235. A listing that calls a 40 mm watch Submariner-style is describing a design family, not necessarily the current watch's dimensions.

The earlier ceramic-bezel Submariner Date 116610LN is 40 mm. Bob's Watches lists its calibre as 3135. It is a useful comparison for the WD5512B's diameter and date layout, but diameter does not tell you how wide the lugs look or how the case sits on your wrist.

Is a 40 mm Submariner homage suitable for a small wrist?

Both featured alternatives list 40 mm diameter. The WD5512B spans 48 mm from lug to lug and lists 11.8 mm thickness. The Cronos spans 47.8 mm and lists 13.5 mm thickness. Neither is a sub-40 mm option.

Their lug spans are close, but the Cronos has the taller case. A 40 mm diameter says little on its own about small-wrist fit, and Rolex does not list thickness or lug to lug to compare.

Do these Submariner homages match the Rolex bezel and water rating?

Watchdives describes the WD5512B bezel as ceramic with 120 clicks. Its water rating is unclear: the listing says 100 m and the dial says 200 m.

Cronos lists 200 m water resistance, against Rolex's 300 m. A familiar dial and bezel say nothing about how the case is built or tested.

Which Submariner alternatives use quartz?

The Watchdives WD5513Q uses VH31 quartz, with seconds motion the maker describes as sweeping. It offers an aluminium bezel insert and a listed 11.7 mm thickness including the crystal. Quartz suits a watch you want to leave unworn without winding it again.

Watchdives listed all WD5513Q options as sold out on 5 October 2026, so it is not in the featured shortlist. Its current options include black, brown and blue dials, but no turquoise textured dial. The WD5513Q also differs from the automatic WD5513 V2.

Against the original, spec by spec

For a date and magnifier

The WD5512B gives you the date-and-magnifier layout. The earlier 40 mm Submariner Date 116610LN is a useful size comparison, though shared diameter cannot settle case shape or fit.

Specification116610LNWatchdives WD5512 / WD5512B
Case width40 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia40 mm
Lug to lug48 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia48 mm
Thickness12.5 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | Rolexopedia11.8 mm
Lug width20 mmRolex Submariner Date 116610LN | WatchVSRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | RolexopediaNot listed yet
Movement calibre3135Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | RolexopediaSea-Gull ST2130
Case materialNot listed yet316L stainless steel
CrystalNot listed yetSapphire with AR
Water resistance300 mRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | RolexopediaSources differ
BezelNot listed yetSources differ
Bracelet materialNot listed yetStainless steel
FunctionsNot listed yetAutomatic time display and date
LumeNot listed yetBGW9 blue on hands and markers
Power reserve48 hoursRolex Submariner Date 116610LN Reference Guide | RolexopediaNot listed yet
WarrantyNot listed yet2 years
For a date-free dial

The Cronos L6015 offers a black, date-free dial and NH35 automatic movement in a listed 40 mm case, compared with the current 41 mm Submariner 124060.

Specification124060Cronos L6015
Case width41 mmSubmariner M124060-0001 | RolexRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches40 mm
Lug to lug47.6 mmRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches47.8 mm
Thickness12.5 mmRolex watch case size guide | Bob's Watches13.5 mm
Lug width21 mmRolex Submariner 124060 strap model page | Milano StrapsRolex Submariner 124060-0001 | Delugs20 mm
Movement calibre3230Submariner M124060-0001 | RolexNH35
CrystalNot listed yetSapphire with AR coating
Water resistance300 mSubmariner M124060-0001 | Rolex200 m
BezelNot listed yetUnidirectional ceramic insert
Power reserve70 hoursSubmariner M124060-0001 | RolexNot listed yet
WeightNot listed yetNot listed yet

Questions

Is a 40 mm Submariner homage suitable for a small wrist?

Diameter alone cannot settle fit. The WD5512B lists 48 mm lug-to-lug and 11.8 mm thickness; the Cronos L6015 lists 47.8 mm and 13.5 mm. Neither featured option is smaller than 40 mm.

Does the no-date Cronos L6015 use a no-date movement?

Cronos lists an NH35 with a no-date dial. It does not say whether it changed the calendar parts or the crown positions, so a no-date dial does not mean a no-date movement.

Is the Watchdives WD5513Q a quartz Submariner alternative?

Yes. The WD5513Q uses VH31 quartz and an aluminium bezel insert. Watchdives listed all its options as sold out on 5 October 2026, so it is not a featured buying choice here.

Are current Rolex Submariners 40 mm or 41 mm?

The current no-date 124060 and Date 126610LN are 41 mm. The earlier Submariner Date 116610LN is 40 mm, as are the two featured alternatives.

Sources and dates

Rolex specifications and the dealer guide to the earlier 116610LN were read on 4 October 2026. Watchdives and Cronos listings were rechecked on 5 October. Dimensions and water resistance are source claims, and we have not worn or pressure-tested these watches.

This guide does not compare hands-on finishing, clasp operation or long-term reliability. The WD5512B water rating remains unresolved.

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  1. Rolex Submariner ref. 124060 product page, Great BritainMaker, read 4 October 2026
  2. Rolex Submariner Date ref. 126610LN product pageMaker, read 4 October 2026
  3. Rolex Submariner history: From tool watch to iconMaker, read 4 October 2026
  4. Bob's Watches, Rolex Submariner 116610LN review and guideSeller, read 4 October 2026
  5. Watchdives WD5512B ST2130 Sub Diver WatchMaker, read 5 October 2026
  6. Watchdives Seafarer WD5513Q 40 mm VH31 Sub Diver WatchMaker, read 5 October 2026
  7. Cronos No Date NH35 Sub Diver Watch L6015Maker, read 5 October 2026
  8. Bewrist Submariner catalogue snapshot, 4 October 2026Catalogue, read 4 October 2026
  9. Watchdives WD5513Q current product options and availabilityMaker, read 5 October 2026
  10. Catalogue observation: watchdives.comCatalogue, read 27 September 2026
  11. Catalogue observation: cronos.watchCatalogue, read 27 September 2026
The references, in order13 references, with the homages that follow each

Which Submariner?

21 of the 66 homages follow one named reference, and the rest copy the look in general. Select a reference to see its homages.

Submariner6 references

  1. 620037.5 mm1 homage
  2. 620437 mm, A2601 homage
  3. 6538Big crown37.5 mm5 homages
  4. 551240 mm1 homage
  5. 551340 mm2 homages
  6. 124060Shown above41 mm, 3230No homage yet

Military Submariner1 reference

  1. 551740 mm, 15203 homages

Submariner Date6 references

  1. 168040 mm, 1575No homage yet
  2. 116610LNCeramic generation40 mm, 31354 homages
  3. 116610LV40 mm, 31351 homage
  4. 116619LB40 mm, 31352 homages
  5. 126610LN41 mm2 homages
  6. 126610LV41 mm, 3235No homage yet

Submariner 124060

The current no-date Submariner has a 41 mm case, calibre 3230 and a 300 m water-resistance claim.

Submariner Date 126610LN

The date and Cyclops lens distinguish this 41 mm version from the 124060. Rolex lists calibre 3235 and 300 m water resistance.

Submariner Date 116610LN

The earlier 40 mm Date model is a useful comparator for a 40 mm homage. Bob's Watches lists calibre 3135 and 300 m water resistance.

Compared and not kept14 watches left off the bench, with the reason

These watches were compared with the Rolex Submariner and left off the bench.