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Rolex Submariner Date Two-Tone Steel – 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial 16613 Watch

$399.95

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Rolex Submariner Date Two-Tone Steel – 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial 16613 Watch

The $Rolex Submariner Date$ reference $16613$ represents the final and most refined generation of the $40mm$ two-tone $Submariner$ with the classic aluminum bezel insert, produced from $1988$ until its replacement by the ceramic-bezel $116613LN$ in $2009$ . This $Yellow Rolesor$ timepiece, combining $Oystersteel$ with $18k Yellow Gold$ , is considered a transitional classic, retaining the elegant, slimmer case profile and lug structure of the five-digit $Submariner$ series, which many collectors prefer for its vintage feel and light wearability compared to the later “Super Case.”

Key Features

Case

Material	$Oystersteel and 18kt Yellow Gold (Yellow Rolesor)$
Dimensions	40 mm
Water Resistance	$300 meters (1,000 feet)$
Bezel	$18kt Yellow Gold$ unidirectional rotatable with $Black Aluminum$ insert

Dial

Color	$Black$
Functions	Center hours, minutes, and seconds, instantaneous date at $3$ o’clock
Luminescence	Used Tritium (early models), Luminova, or SuperLuminova (later models)

Movement

Type	Mechanical $self-winding$
Power Reserve	$Approx. 48$ hours
Caliber	$Calibre 3135 (COSC -certified Chronometer)$

Bracelet/Strap

Material	$Yellow Rolesor Oyster bracelet (may feature hollow or solid end links depending on year)$
Clasp	$Fliplock$ safety clasp with diving extension link (lacks $Glidelock$ system)

Additional Info

Watch Style	$Classic Luxury Dive Watch$ / $Two-Tone$ Sports Watch
Warranty	2 Year Limited Warranty
Reference	$116613LN$ ( $116613BKSO$ )
Key Features	Features a classic $Aluminum Bezel$ insert, the robust $Calibre 3135$ , and is highly sought after for its slimmer, more proportional vintage aesthetic compared to its successors.
Dial Variations	This reference also came with a popular “Bluesy” option ( $16613LB$ ), which is known for its sunburst blue dial and bezel

At the core of the $16613$ is the legendary $Rolex$ $Calibre 3135$ automatic movement, a $COSC$ -certified chronometer that served as the backbone for many of $Rolex$ ‘s date models for over two decades, known for its robustness and ease of service. The black dial is paired with a matching black anodized $aluminum bezel insert$ , which unlike the later ceramic inserts, is prone to developing a subtle patina over time. The watch features the $Oyster$ bracelet with a $Fliplock$ clasp, offering a fold-out extension link for diving, though it lacks the fine $Glidelock$ adjustment system found on subsequent references.