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Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold 126618LB-0002

$399.95

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Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold 126618LB-0002

The Rolex Submariner Date reference $126618LB$ is the current, flagship full $18kt$ $Yellow Gold$ version of the $Submariner$ series, released in $2020$ . This model represents the definitive update to the solid gold “Bluesy,” increasing the case size from $40mm$ to a more contemporary $41mm$ (though the actual measurement is often closer to $40.5mm$ ). Crucially, $Rolex$ refined the case geometry by slimming the lugs and crown guards compared to the preceding “Super Case” $116618$ generation, returning the watch to a more elegant and balanced profile while retaining its luxurious heft.

Key Features

Case

Material	$18kt Yellow Gold (Full Gold)$
Dimensions	41 mm
Water Resistance	$300$ meters ( $1,000$ feet)
Bezel	$18kt Yellow Gold$ unidirectional rotatable with $Blue Cerachrom$ (ceramic) insert, with numerals coated in gold
Crown	$Screw-down, Triplock$ triple waterproofness system
Crystal	$Scratch-resistant Sapphire$ with $Cyclops$ lens over the date

Dial

Color	$Blue$ (Sunburst Blue finish)
Markers	$Maxi Dial$ luminescent hour markers
Functions	$Center hours, minutes, and seconds; instantaneous date$ at $3$ o’clock

Movement

Type	Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Power Reserve	$Approx. 70$ hours
Caliber	$Calibre 3235 (Manufacture Rolex)$

Bracelet/Strap

Material	$18kt Yellow Gold Oyster bracelet (solid links)$
Clasp	$Folding Oysterlock$ safety clasp with $Rolex Glidelock$ extension system

Additional Info

Watch Style	$Luxury Dive Watch$ / Solid Gold Sports Watch
Certification	$Superlative Chronometer$ ( $COSC + Rolex certification$ )
Reference	$126618LB$
Key Features	Features the redesigned $41mm$ case with improved proportions and the new, highly efficient $Calibre 3235$ movement
Era/Generation	Current, Seven-digit reference (Defined by $41mm$ case and $Calibre 323$ $5$ )

The most significant upgrade is internal: the watch is powered by the new-generation $Rolex Calibre 3235$ self-winding movement, which boasts significant improvements in power reserve, precision, and shock resistance. This state-of-the-art movement extends the power reserve to approximately $70 hours$ , a substantial increase from the prior generation’s $48 hours$ . It maintains the signature vibrant $Blue Sunburst Dial$ and the $Blue Cerachrom$ (ceramic) bezel, and features the solid $18kt Yellow Gold Oyster$ bracelet with the $Glidelock$ extension system. The $-0002$ suffix confirms this standard configuration for catalogue purposes.