Description
Submariner Date 41 mm, 18 ct Yellow Gold with Blue Dial and Blue Cerachrom Bezel Ref. 126618LB-0002
Overview
The Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126618LB-0002 represents the perfect harmony between professional performance and refined luxury. Crafted entirely from 18 ct yellow gold, it carries the spirit of the original 1953 Submariner into a new era of elegance. The radiant blue dial and matching Cerachrom bezel evoke the depths of the ocean — a symbol of both adventure and achievement.
Design & Materials
- Case: 41 mm Oyster case in 18 ct yellow gold, combining polished and satin finishes for strength, brilliance, and balance.
- Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable blue Cerachrom bezel insert in ceramic, engraved with gold-coated numerals and graduations for exceptional durability and contrast.
- Dial: Sunray-finished royal blue dial with Chromalight display — luminous hour markers and hands that emit a long-lasting blue glow in the dark.
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens over the date for effortless legibility.
- Bracelet: Solid-link Oyster bracelet in 18 ct yellow gold with Oysterlock safety clasp and Glidelock extension system for easy fine adjustments.
- Aesthetic: A striking fusion of deep ocean blue and radiant gold — bold, elegant, and unmistakably Rolex.
Movement
- Caliber: Rolex Calibre 3235 — self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and instantaneous date with rapid setting; stop-seconds for precise time adjustment.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours.
- Features: Incorporates the Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers for superior precision, efficiency, and magnetic resistance.
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex in-house testing) guaranteeing accuracy of −2/+2 seconds per day.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 126618LB-0002
- Collection: Rolex Submariner Date
- Case: 18 ct yellow gold, 41 mm
- Bezel: Blue Cerachrom bezel with gold-coated numerals
- Dial: Sunray-finished blue dial with Chromalight display
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with Cyclops lens over the date
- Bracelet: 18 ct yellow gold Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Glidelock extension system
- Movement: Rolex Calibre 3235, automatic, 70-hour power reserve
- Water Resistance: 300 meters (1,000 feet)
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Complete Rolex presentation box and 5-year international warranty card
Prestige & Value
The Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126618LB-0002 is the ultimate expression of luxury beneath the waves. Its vibrant blue ceramic bezel and matching dial radiate confidence and refinement, while the solid yellow gold construction underscores success and authority. A masterpiece that unites Rolex’s legendary reliability with pure opulence — the Blue Submariner remains a timeless statement of prestige and performance.
