Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Price
A Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 is going for about $13,100 from dealers, 10% under retail (US retail is $14,550). Most asks we saw ran from $11,600 to $15,800. Prices as of October 1, 2026.
Our take
The Sea-Dweller is the Submariner's bigger, deeper-diving sibling, with one line of red text on the dial and a helium escape valve on the side.
It is one of the few Rolexes you can buy for less than retail right now. That makes it one of the best deals in steel Rolex if 43mm suits your wrist.
Related guide: Is the Rolex Sea-Dweller Worth It?
Asking price from our checks
Each dot is the typical (middle) dealer asking price on the day we checked. Since our first check on September 22, 2026, it is down $200.
See the numbers
| Checked | Typical ask |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | $13,300 |
| September 23, 2026 | $13,700 |
| September 24, 2026 | $13,400 |
| September 25, 2026 | $13,300 |
| September 26, 2026 | $13,300 |
| September 27, 2026 | $13,300 |
| September 28, 2026 | $13,300 |
| October 1, 2026 | $13,100 |
US retail price over time
Rolex and Omega raise retail prices most years, so an old market price only makes sense next to the retail price at that time. The blue line steps up at each documented price. The orange dot is today's typical ask.
| Date | US retail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| first seen October 4, 2023 | $13,250 | rolex.com (saved copy) |
| January 1, 2025 | $13,350 | rolex.com (saved copy) |
| May 1, 2025 | $13,750 | rolex.com (saved copy); rolex.com collection page (saved copy) |
| January 1, 2026 | $14,550 | rolex.com (checked Oct 9, 2026); rolex.com collection page (saved copy) |
Where we could not document a price change, the line holds the last price we could confirm. All retail price history
Seen in Houston
Asking prices we saw at Houston-area dealers on October 1, 2026. Listings come and go, so check with the dealer.
- Takuya Watches: $13,625 (2025 card)
Specs
| Case | 43mm Oystersteel |
|---|---|
| Movement | Caliber 3235, automatic, about 70 hours of reserve |
| Bezel | Black ceramic, 60-minute dive scale |
| Water resistance | 1,220m, with helium escape valve |
| Bracelet | Oyster with Glidelock |
| Introduced | 2017 |
Questions people ask
Why is the Sea-Dweller below retail?
It is a big watch, and many buyers would rather have a Submariner. Supply has caught up with demand.
Is it worth buying over a Submariner?
Read our guide: Is the Rolex Sea-Dweller worth it?
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Prices are dealer asking prices, not sale prices. Watches often sell for less than the ask, especially expensive ones. How we track prices.