New official Rolex History of Submariner book.

[Praise567]

Nice, I'm definitely going to make a purchase soon.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by Shadow Play

Arrived from Speedy Hen, £64.57. Thank you to the poster that mentioned this website. Very much appreciated.

You’re welcome

[harvey]

Originally Posted by londondude

I bought mine from Speedy as well and the way it was packaged was terrible. One corner was slightly damaged, very disappointing. They had run out of stock so I ended up keeping it.

Ask for a new copy as it’s back in stock!

[londondude]

Originally Posted by harvey

Ask for a new copy as it’s back in stock!

Great, thank you

[alphadweller]

A few surprising production figures for those interested.


Sub 126610LN: 177k
SD 126600: 115k
Sub 126600LV: 104k
DSSD 126660: 88k
Sub 124060: 82k
Sub 126613LN: 54k
SD 126603: 49k


Sub 116610LN: 415k
Sub 116610LV: 229k
Sub 114060: 153k
Sub 11613LB: 143k
DSSD 116660: 124k
Sub 16613LN: 104k
SD 116600: 27k

Sub 16610: 647k
Sub 16613 (LB): 297k
Sub 16610LV: 129k
Sub 16613LN: 107k
Sub 16803: 30k
SD 16600: 177k
SD 16660: 17k

Sub 5513: 151k
Sub 1680: 111k
SD 1665: 22k
Sub 5512: 17k

[avusblue]

Thank you for posting this for us! It's really interesting. I'd love to see these volumes divided into the number of years each model was in production, in order to translate them into per-year quantities.

I am actually surprised that out of the million-plus-per year total Rolex production, Sub volumes are much lower than I expected. For example, approx 15k / year no-date Subs on average, that surprises me how low that is. Also surprised that the proportion of green Sub Dates is more than half the number of black Sub Dates.....I would have guessed the greens were more limited production.

Thanks again for posting -- my book is on order from Amazon, and not expected until early November.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by alphadweller

A few surprising production figures for those interested.


Sub 126610LN: 177k
SD 126600: 115k
Sub 126600LV: 104k
DSSD 126660: 88k
Sub 124060: 82k
Sub 126613LN: 54k
SD 126603: 49k


Sub 116610LN: 415k
Sub 116610LV: 229k
Sub 114060: 153k
Sub 11613LB: 143k
DSSD 116660: 124k
Sub 16613LN: 104k
SD 116600: 27k

Sub 16610: 647k
Sub 16613 (LB): 297k
Sub 16610LV: 129k
Sub 16613LN: 107k
Sub 16803: 30k
SD 16600: 177k
SD 16660: 17k

Sub 5513: 151k
Sub 1680: 111k
SD 1665: 22k
Sub 5512: 17k

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by avusblue

Thank you for posting this for us! It's really interesting. I'd love to see these volumes divided into the number of years each model was in production, in order to translate them into per-year quantities.

I am actually surprised that out of the million-plus-per year total Rolex production, Sub volumes are much lower than I expected. For example, approx 15k / year no-date Subs on average, that surprises me how low that is. Also surprised that the proportion of green Sub Dates is more than half the number of black Sub Dates.....I would have guessed the greens were more limited production.

Thanks again for posting -- my book is on order from Amazon, and not expected until early November.

Cheers!

You're welcome!
Agreed, LV figures seem so high compared to LN.

Another number that took me off guard, the current Sea-Dweller 126600 or the DSSD 126660. Always thought these were very low production references.

[yankeeromeo]

Thanks for sharing

[brandrea]

I haven’t got that far yet … thanks for the spoiler

[Old Expat Beast]

Only around 5,000 Submariner 5513s per year assuming 30-years production.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I haven’t got that far yet … thanks for the spoiler

Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

Thanks for sharing

You're welcome, guys!. Forgot to say spoiler alert, sorry!!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

You're welcome, guys!. Forgot to say spoiler alert, sorry!!

all good my friend

[1William]

Interesting data and analysis.

[yankeeromeo]

Mine arrived today. Saving the read for a rainy day

[Torshalla]

Just received mine from Amazon, looking forward to reading it now :)


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[Rafabond]

Originally Posted by chro.nic

88,571.

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Thank you very much, I really appreciate it

[Linuxpenguins]

116600 SD4k 27k produced. Definitely a sleeper.

[rockysw]

the new sub LB yearly production seems much higher than older ones. 104k watches in 3 year (around 35k per year) vs around 22k for hulk and around 18k per year for kermit.

One reason could be the increase in total production numbers, perhaps another could be becuase rolex is genuinely trying to produce a bit more based on higher demand (to manage the hype)?

Originally Posted by alphadweller

A few surprising production figures for those interested.


Sub 126610LN: 177k
SD 126600: 115k
Sub 126600LV: 104k
DSSD 126660: 88k
Sub 124060: 82k
Sub 126613LN: 54k
SD 126603: 49k


Sub 116610LN: 415k
Sub 116610LV: 229k
Sub 114060: 153k
Sub 11613LB: 143k
DSSD 116660: 124k
Sub 16613LN: 104k
SD 116600: 27k

Sub 16610: 647k
Sub 16613 (LB): 297k
Sub 16610LV: 129k
Sub 16613LN: 107k
Sub 16803: 30k
SD 16600: 177k
SD 16660: 17k

Sub 5513: 151k
Sub 1680: 111k
SD 1665: 22k
Sub 5512: 17k

[rockysw]

27k might be relatively lower but still a large numbers. My view would be that with such large numbers it is unlikely to shoot up significantly in price. Now if it were a few thousands, it would have been a different game.

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

116600 SD4k 27k produced. Definitely a sleeper.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by rockysw

27k might be relatively lower but still a large numbers. My view would be that with such large numbers it is unlikely to shoot up significantly in price. Now if it were a few thousands, it would have been a different game.

Maybe so, still feels special.

[bugimas]

Guys, if you are a sub purist, I’d recommend paying the premium for the silk version. It is gorgeous!

[exp90]

Originally Posted by bugimas

guys, if you are a sub purist, i’d recommend paying the premium for the silk version. It is gorgeous!

+1

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by bugimas

guys, if you are a sub purist, i’d recommend paying the premium for the silk version. It is gorgeous!

100%

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by rockysw

27k might be relatively lower but still a large numbers. My view would be that with such large numbers it is unlikely to shoot up significantly in price. Now if it were a few thousands, it would have been a different game.

It’s all relative - short production run and less than 30k made globally.. I’d say that is not a large number.

There are but SIX for sale within the UK alone. Compare that to hundreds of Subs.

[exp90]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

It’s all relative - short production run and less than 30k made globally.. I’d say that is not a large number.

There are but SIX for sale within the UK alone. Compare that to hundreds of Subs.

Theres no debate the numbers are comparatively lower than others. Thats decoupled from actual demand however.

Is the 116600 really top heavy? I'm after a Sub 124060, but do admit this is an impressive reference and caught my attention.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by exp90

Theres no debate the numbers are comparatively lower than others. Thats decoupled from actual demand however.

Is the 116600 really top heavy? I'm after a Sub 124060, but do admit this is an impressive reference and caught my attention.

No. Not at all. It wears perfectly. It really is the best iteration. It has everything.

Once you’ve worn one - you’ll soon have your wallet out and will have bought one! :)

[exp90]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

No. Not at all. It wears perfectly. It really is the best iteration. It has everything.

Once you’ve worn one - you’ll soon have your wallet out and will have bought one! :)

Don't tell me that Would certainly like to try one, trouble is finding somewhere that has one to try. 124060 vs 116600!

[Linuxpenguins]

Check out this review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsDJ-XzcOoc&t=623s

[Dom9]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

116600 SD4k 27k produced. Definitely a sleeper.

Was just going to post the same! Very interesting! Perhaps not surprising - I rarely see them out in the wild!

[exp90]

For those considering the silk cover…