Rolex Submariner 116618LB 40mm Blue Dial Yellow Gold

The 116618LB is the kind of watch that turns heads. Full 18k yellow gold case and bracelet, royal blue dial, matching blue Cerachrom bezel – it’s a lot of look and it knows it.

That sunburst-brushed blue dial catches light differently depending on the angle. Sometimes it looks almost navy, other times closer to bright blue. The oversized Chromalight markers cut through it nicely. Blue and gold together – there’s a reason that combo has worked for centuries.

The blue Cerachrom bezel is scratch-resistant and colorfast. The 60-minute graduations are coated in a thin gold layer, a process Rolex has pretty much perfected. Looks good and lasts.

Don’t let the fancy appearance fool you – this is still a full-spec dive watch. 300m water resistance, Triplock crown, Glidelock clasp on that solid gold bracelet. It can handle the ocean, even if it mostly sees restaurant lighting.

The 116618LB ran from 2010 to 2020 and represents the modern ceramic-bezel generation. If you want a Submariner that makes a statement, this is hard to beat.

• Brand: Rolex
• Collection: Submariner Date
• Reference: 116618LB
• Case Size: 40 mm
• Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
• Bezel: Cerachrom ceramic (blue)
• Water Resistance: 300 meters