Submariner Smurf

Case and material
The Rolex Submariner Date reference 116619LB features a 40 mm Oyster case in solid 18k white gold. The unidirectional rotating bezel is fitted with a blue Cerachrom ceramic insert. The case is equipped with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and the signature Cyclops lens over the date window. Water resistance is 300 metres.

Dial and highlights
The blue dial features applied hour markers and the Submariner’s signature Mercedes hands. Hands and indices are filled with Chromalight luminescent material. At 3 o’clock is the date display, magnified by the Cyclops lens.

Bracelet and clasp
The watch is fitted with a solid Rolex Oyster bracelet in 18k white gold. The Oysterlock safety folding clasp features the Glidelock extension system, allowing tool-free adjustment of the bracelet length.

Movement
Inside is the automatic Rolex calibre 3135. This chronometer-certified movement features a quickset date, central seconds, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Condition and accessories
The watch is in lightly worn condition, has been carefully inspected by our watchmakers, and is sold with a 1-year technical warranty. Included are the original Rolex box and the Rolex papers from 2018.

Highlights & historical context
Reference 116619LB was introduced in 2008 and was the first serially produced Submariner in 18k white gold. Thanks to the combination of a solid white-gold case, blue dial, and matching blue ceramic bezel, collectors gave the model the nickname “Smurf”. The reference was produced until 2020 and was then replaced by the Submariner Date reference 126619LB.