Rolex Submariner Date 40 Steel/Yellow Gold 116613LN - 2009

Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 116613LN (Steel/Yellow Gold, 2009)

The Rolex Submariner Date with reference 116613LN from 2009 marks one of the most significant epoch changes in the history of the world’s most famous diving watch. First presented to the public at Baselworld 2009, this reference replaced the legendary 16613 and ushered in the era of the modern, highly resistant Ceramic Submariner. In the elegant bicolor version (Yellow Rolesor) – which combines the indestructibility of Oystersteel with the brilliant luxury of 18-carat Yellow Gold – this model merges the robust heritage of a professional diving watch with the aristocratic charm of a fine luxury watch. A milestone of modern Rolex design with an extremely high recognition value.

• The groundbreaking Cerachrom Ceramic bezel: As one of the first Submariner references ever, the 116613LN received the patented bezel made of black Cerachrom Ceramic. It is practically scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and absolutely insensitive to UV radiation. The recessed numerals and graduations of the diving scale are coated with a fine layer of Yellow Gold using the PVD process and harmonize perfectly with the case.

• The expressive Supercase: Although the classic diameter remains at 40 mm, the newly designed “Supercase” with its significantly broader lugs and stronger crown guard provides a noticeably more powerful, modern presence on the wrist.

• Deep black dial with Maxi-Dial: The deep black dial features the coveted enlarged indices and hands (“Maxi-Dial”), which are fully set in 18-carat Yellow Gold to prevent tarnishing. The Chromalight luminescence guarantees excellent readability in the dark with its long-lasting blue glow.

• Scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal with Cyclops lens: The dial is protected by an extremely hard Sapphire Crystal. At 3 o’clock, the unmistakable Rolex Cyclops lens magnifies the Date by two and a half times for quick orientation in everyday life.

• The indestructible manufacture caliber 3135: Inside beats the legendary automatic caliber 3135 – one of the most reliable and highly regarded workhorse movements of modern haute horlogerie. It features the blue, paramagnetic Parachrom Breguet hairspring, is certified as a Superlative Chronometer (-2/+2 seconds per day), and offers a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

• Professional diving performance (300m / 30 ATM): Thanks to the triple-secured Triplock winding crown made of solid Yellow Gold and the hermetically screwed case back, the Submariner Date effortlessly withstands water pressure up to a depth of 300 meters.

• Oyster bracelet with Glidelock ingenuity: The classic is worn on the bicolor Oyster bracelet, whose center links are made of solid 18-carat Yellow Gold and highly polished. A real upgrade of this generation is the Oysterlock safety folding clasp with the ingenious Glidelock fine adjustment system, which allows the bracelet length to be adjusted in fine 2-mm increments without tools.

• Historic premiere model (year 2009): As a specimen from the first year of this reference, the Submariner 116613LN from 2009 not only has collector’s value but also bridges the gap between classic Rolex tradition and pioneering material technology. An extremely sought-after, value-stable classic for lovers of distinctive luxury sports watches.