Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LN

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LN. 18ct yellow gold 40mm diameter case and bezel, screw-down crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system; Water resistant to 300 meters. Caliber 3135 self-winding mechanical movement, Power reserve 48 hours. Scratch-resistant sapphire-crystal glass with signature cyclops lens over the date window. Unidirectional rotatable bezel in 18ct yellow gold with black Cerachrome insert and numerals and graduations coated in gold. Black dial with large gold hour markers filled with luminescent Chromalight. Hacking seconds mechanism to allow accurate time adjustment. 18ct gold Oysterlock bracelet with folding clasp and 20mm Glidelock extension system. This is a classic Rolex ‘Date-Sub’ with lovely 18ct yellow gold case and bracelet and which contrast perfectly with the shiny black dial and black Cerachrome insert on the bezel. Accurate to +2/-2 seconds per day, this is a great opportunity to purchase a Rolex icon which makes such a statement. Box and Papers dated May 2005. Rolex service Papers dated February 2022.

Includes Original Box, Papers, Wallets, all in Perfect Condition.

(Replacement Cost £38,100)

The Rolex Submariner Date 16618LN, introduced in the late 1980s, is a notable iteration of Rolex’s iconic dive watch. This model is distinguished by its luxurious 18k yellow gold construction and black dial and bezel combination, giving it the nickname “LN” for “Lunette Noir,” which translates to “black bezel” in French.

The 16618LN Submariner Date offered not only the prestige of gold but also the practicality of a date function, with the iconic Cyclops magnifying lens over the date window at 3 o’clock. Like all Submariners, it boasted exceptional water resistance and a unidirectional rotating bezel for timing dives.