Is your Submariner No-Date
the real deal?
The Submariner No-Date offers perfect dial symmetry and purist appeal. Its clean design makes authentication details even more critical to verify.
How to authenticate a Submariner No-Date
Perfect Dial Symmetry
Without a date window, the dial should be perfectly symmetrical. The depth rating (300m/1000ft) sits centered at 6 o'clock below the SUBMARINER text. Check alignment and font consistency. Fakes often have off-center text or incorrect spacing.
Cerachrom Bezel Insert
The ceramic bezel should have platinum-filled numerals with a glossy, scratch-proof finish. The lume pip at 12 o'clock should be perfectly round and centered. Bezel rotation should have 120 firm clicks. Fakes use inferior ceramic or painted aluminum.
41mm Case Dimensions
The current reference 124060 features a 41mm case (vs 40mm on older 114060). The case should feel substantial with smooth polished and brushed surfaces. Crown guards should be properly proportioned and symmetrical. Fakes have incorrect dimensions or poor finishing.
Caliber 3230 Movement
The 124060 uses caliber 3230 with 70-hour power reserve and Chronergy escapement. The movement should be visible through exhibition case backs (if added aftermarket, not factory). Check for Rolex branding and smooth winding. Fakes use cheap movements.
Rehaut Engraving
The rehaut should have "ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX" engraved around the inner bezel ring, with the serial number at 6 o'clock. Each letter must align perfectly with the minute markers. Misalignment indicates a fake or aftermarket dial.
Glidelock Clasp
The Oyster bracelet features a Glidelock extension system allowing 20mm of adjustment. The clasp should have the Rolex crown logo and smooth ratcheting action. Solid end links and center links confirm modern production. Fakes have hollow links or stiff clasps.
Submariner No-Date counterfeit warning signs
Dial Text Not Centered
The beauty of the No-Date is perfect symmetry. If the depth rating text at 6 o'clock is off-center, uses the wrong font, or has uneven spacing, it's a fake. Genuine dials have laser-precise printing with perfect alignment.
Poor Bezel Insert Quality
Counterfeit Cerachrom bezels have uneven coloring, poorly filled numerals, or visible seams. The lume pip may be off-center or the wrong color. Genuine bezels are flawless with platinum-filled numerals that won't fade.
Incorrect Case Size
The 124060 is 41mm; the older 114060 is 40mm. Measure carefully. Fakes often use generic 40mm cases for both references or have incorrect lug width (should be 20mm). The case proportions must match official Rolex specifications.
Hollow Bracelet Links
Modern Submariner bracelets use solid center links and end links. If the bracelet feels light, rattles when shaken, or the links feel hollow, it's a fake. Genuine bracelets have substantial heft with no rattling.
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose Submariner No-Date over the Date version?
The Submariner No-Date (reference 124060) offers perfect dial symmetry without the date window or cyclops lens. Many collectors prefer the cleaner aesthetic. It's also slightly thinner and lighter without the date complication, and typically costs less than the Date version.
What is the current Submariner No-Date reference?
The current Submariner No-Date is reference 124060, introduced in 2020. It features a 41mm case (up from 40mm), caliber 3230 movement with 70-hour power reserve, wider lugs, and a Cerachrom bezel. It replaced the reference 114060.
Does the Submariner No-Date have the same water resistance?
Yes, the Submariner No-Date has the same 300-meter (1,000-foot) water resistance as the Date version. Both use the same Oyster case construction with Triplock crown system. The absence of a date complication does not affect water resistance.