Two-tone Submariner
Rolex Submariner Date 40 in stainless steel/yellow gold with blue dial and blue bezel, papers from 2016
In stock
40 mm
Original Papers
Steel-Gold
2016
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Condition
(1) Very good
MaterialSteel / gold
GlassSapphire crystal
BezelYellow gold
Diameter40
Diamond settingNone
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Movement
Automatic
FunctionsDate
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Material
Steel / gold
Clasp typeFolding clasp
Clasp materialSteel / gold
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Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Chrono24 -
12-month mechanical warranty -
Simple, personalised returns process
Submariner Date
Case and materials
The Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB features a 40 mm Oyster case in stainless steel and 18 ct yellow gold (Rolesor). The unidirectional rotating bezel is made of blue Cerachrom ceramic and fitted with a 60-minute scale. The case is equipped with a screw-down crown and ensures water resistance to 300 m.
Dial and special features
It features a blue dial with applied hour markers and luminous hands. The Chromalight luminescent material ensures legibility in low-light conditions. The date display is positioned at 3 o’clock and is magnified by the Cyclops lens in the sapphire crystal.
Bracelet and clasp
The watch is fitted with an Oyster bracelet in stainless steel and yellow gold. The Oysterlock safety folding clasp with Glidelock extension allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length.
Movement
Inside is the automatic Rolex manufacture calibre 3135 with a power reserve of approx. 48 hours. The movement is designed for reliability, precision and longevity.
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. With papers from 2016.
Highlights & historical context
Reference 116613LB belongs to the two-tone Submariner Date line. The combination of a blue dial and blue ceramic bezel is a defining feature of this variant. The model was produced until the successor generation was introduced and is among the established Submariner variants in today’s collector market.
Timeless design, impeccable quality in every respect, and an annual increase in value make Rolex watches daily companions and wearable investments.
As the first hermetically sealed watch in history, the Rolex, with its often-copied Oyster case, began its triumphant march across the world, and legendary models such as the Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer, and the classic Datejust have remained visually almost unchanged since their appearance.
Only in recent years has Rolex begun to minimally adapt to current trends in watch design and, with its sports models, exceeded the 40 mm case diameter limit.
In addition to its reputation as a status symbol and sports watch for extreme situations, the Rolex watch also holds a unique place in the hearts of watch collectors as a collector’s item.
