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The Rolex Submariner 116619LB—known across the luxury timepiece community as the "Smurf"—showcases an unmistakable monochrome marine presence. With its lacquered royal blue dial and matching vibrant blue ceramic bezel, this 40mm reference provides unprecedented wrist identity. Designed for collectors who appreciate bold color harmony combined with legendary Submariner tool-watch ergonomics, it remains one of the most coveted modern sports silhouettes.
The case is precision-machined from solid 316L Stainless Steel (18k White Gold Aesthetic), selected for its structural rigidity, scratch resistance, and long-lasting lustre. Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating royal blue ceramic bezel with gilt/platinum numerals, engineered with clean, tactile clicks for tracking elapsed time or immersion intervals. A high-clarity scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial, treated with an interior anti-reflective coating to guarantee clear visibility under direct sunlight. The royal sunburst blue dial features applied hour markers filled with bright luminescent material, complemented by the signature Mercedes hour hand, geometric minute hand, and a lollipop sweeping seconds hand.
Powering the timepiece is a robust automatic mechanical movement operating at a smooth sweeping cadence. Driven by an oscillating bidirectional rotor that winds the mainspring naturally through wrist movement, the caliber provides a steady power reserve for dependable day-to-day operation. The mechanism supports hours, minutes, central sweeping seconds, quickset date, ensuring that date changes snap cleanly at midnight while offering time-setting functionality with solid crown engagement.
For superior wearability, the watch is equipped with a 316l stainless steel oyster bracelet with oysterlock folding safety clasp. The bracelet geometry conforms naturally to the wrist, distributing weight evenly to eliminate fatigue during extended daily wear. Built for the modern active lifestyle, the watch is rated for daily splash resistance (hand-washing, rain, and light surface splashes), though hot water, saunas, and recreational diving should be avoided to preserve mechanical seals. Each timepiece undergoes rigorous multi-point calibration and inspection prior to dispatch, backed by complimentary insured express delivery and our comprehensive 24-month warranty.
| Dial | Royal Sunburst Blue with Luminescent Hour Markers |
|---|---|
| Bezel | Unidirectional Rotating Royal Blue Ceramic Bezel with Gilt/Platinum Numerals |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Submariner Date |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire with Cyclops Date Magnifier at 3 O'clock |
| Bracelet | 316L Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet with Oysterlock Folding Safety Clasp |
| Movement | Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical Caliber (Smooth Sweeping Seconds Hand) |
| Case Back | Solid Screw-Down Caseback |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Central Sweeping Seconds, Quickset Date |
| Reference | 116619LB |
| Case Material | 316L Stainless Steel (18k White Gold Aesthetic) |
| Water Resistance | Daily Splash Resistance (50m) — Not Recommended for Swimming or Deep Diving |
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