Worn by James Bond and coveted by everyone from working divers to CEOs, the black-on-black Submariner Date is the watch every other diver quietly measures itself against. Nicknamed the “Sub Date,” it dresses a glossy black dial in a scratch-proof black Cerachrom bezel for a stealthy, all-business monochrome look you simply cannot fake. Perpetually waitlisted at the boutique, this 41mm steel icon is the rare sports Rolex that moves from the boardroom to 300 meters without blinking.

Presented brand new and unworn, it still wears its factory stickers on the caseback and clasp, exactly as it left the authorized dealer. Set against a lacquer-black Maxi dial, the 18k white-gold hour markers and Mercedes hands throw a bright teal Chromalight glow that comes alive in the dark. Crowned by a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel with platinum-filled numerals, the insert shrugs off scratches and holds its color for a lifetime. Carved from corrosion-proof Oystersteel, the 41mm case and Oyster bracelet play brushed surfaces against mirror-polished flanks that shift beautifully with the light.

Functions include hours, minutes, running seconds, an instantaneous quick-set date, and a unidirectional dive-timing bezel. To set it, first unscrew the Triplock crown at 3 o’clock and gently wind it to wake the movement. Pull the crown to the first position to quick-set the date to yesterday’s date, then pull to the second position and turn the hands forward through midnight to bring the date to today before continuing on to the correct time. Push the crown back in and screw it down fully to restore the 300-meter (1,000 ft) water resistance. Powered by Rolex’s in-house caliber 3235 with a Chronergy escapement and blue Parachrom hairspring, it holds roughly 70 hours of reserve, a full weekend off the wrist with room to spare.

Delivered as a complete set, it includes the watch on its full-length Oyster bracelet, the original Rolex presentation box and outer packaging, the Submariner literature and warranty booklet, the green card holder, and the original green Superlative Chronometer hang tag. The dated guarantee card confirms its 2021 provenance and matching serial. Sensitive details have been blurred in our photos for privacy and are verified in hand.

For the collector who wants one steel Rolex that never feels out of place, at the desk, at dinner, or under water, the Submariner Date is the definitive answer, and a brand-new, unworn full set is as clean as they come. Secure it before it slips back onto a waitlist. Message us to make it yours.