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Submariner 116613LB

Name: Rolex Submariner 116613LB
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

40mm Popular Model Consistent Pricing

Low $14,103

Median $14,500

High $14,800

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The Rolex Submariner 116613LB puts a blue dial and ceramic bezel against steel and yellow gold—the combination enthusiasts affectionately call the Bluesy. It is also the broad-shouldered, 40mm generation: the substantial lugs give it more visual weight than its diameter suggests, while the gold center links make it unmistakably different from a steel Sub.

Introduced in 2009, this reference initially wore a flat blue dial; Rolex switched to a sunburst finish in 2013. That distinction is worth deciding on before buying. The earlier dial offers a more uniform blue, whereas the later sunburst shifts noticeably with the light, sometimes looking almost navy. Both sit beneath a blue ceramic bezel whose color behaves differently from the dial.

The bracelet’s Glidelock clasp allows small adjustments without tools, a useful improvement over the preceding generation. Inside is the established 3135. For this particular reference, confirm which dial finish is fitted rather than assuming the watch’s date alone tells the whole story.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber3135

Case MaterialTwo-Tone

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance300m

Lug Width20mm

What owners love

The blue-and-gold combination is the reason many owners choose this particular Submariner. On the later sunburst-dial examples, the blue shifts from dark navy to bright blue in sunlight, which owners often single out as their favorite detail.
The Glidelock clasp makes it easy to get the bracelet fitting just right and adjust it as your wrist changes through the day. It is a practical feature owners appreciate long after the novelty of the blue and gold has worn off.

Common Criticisms

The polished gold center links pick up visible hairline scratches readily. Owners who enjoy the two-tone look still complain that the bracelet shows everyday desk wear quickly.
The broad lugs and chunky case sides make it wear squarer and bulkier than the 40mm diameter suggests. Some owners find those proportions less comfortable or less graceful than the older, slimmer-cased two-tone Subs.

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