Rolex
Rolex Submariner 6204
The Rolex Submariner (reference 6204) is a 37 mm stainless steel watch with a black dial. It runs on the automatic caliber A260 and is water resistant to 100 m. It was introduced in 1953.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 6204
- Collection
- Submariner
- Case size
- 37 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Water resistance
- 100 m
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Black
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- A260
Production
- Production
- 1953 – today (discontinued)
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
6204 Black
Pencil hands; radium lume
How it compares within the Submariner family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6204 (This watch) | 37 mm | Stainless steel | Black | A260 | 1953– |
| 124060 | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3230 | 2020– |
| 126610LN | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126610LV | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126613LB | 41 mm | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) | Royal blue | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126613LN | 41 mm | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126618LB | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | Blue | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126618LN | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126619LB | 41 mm | 18k white gold | Black | 3235 | 2020–2026 |
About the Submariner family
The Submariner was introduced in 1953 and became the reference design for a dive watch: a black dial with large luminous markers, a rotating timing bezel and a screw-down crown. Vintage references such as the 5512, 5513 and the dated 1680 lead to the sapphire-crystal 16610 and the 116610LN of 2010, with its broader “Super Case” and a ceramic bezel.
In 2020 the case grew to 41 mm with ref. 124060 (no date) and ref. 126610LN (date), using calibers 3230 and 3235. Two-tone and gold models include refs. 126613LB and 126613LN in Yellow Rolesor and 126618LN and 126618LB in yellow gold. The green-bezel 126610LV is a separate variant. Dealers date a Submariner from reference, dial and bezel and check that the bezel insert is original.
Quick answers
- What size is the Rolex Submariner 6204?
- The Rolex Submariner 6204 has a 37 mm case.
- What movement does the Rolex Submariner 6204 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber A260.
- How water resistant is the Rolex Submariner 6204?
- It is water resistant to 100 metres.
- Is the Rolex Submariner 6204 still in production?
- Discontinued.
- When did the Rolex Submariner 6204 come out?
- It was introduced in 1953.
- What is the Rolex Submariner 6204 made of?
- The case is stainless steel.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.