Rolex
Submariner, steel and gold
This vintage Rolex Submariner Date (Reference 16613) flawlessly balances rugged capability with luxury design through its striking two-tone "Rolesor" construction, blending high-grade 904L stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. The rich black dial features golden lettering, matching gold-surround tritium hour markers, and the iconic cyclops magnification lens over the date window at 3 o'clock. Framed by a unidirectional rotating bezel with a black insert and gold 60-minute graduations, this classic 40mm dive watch is powered by the legendary, chronometer-certified Rolex Caliber 3135 automatic movement and provides robust 300-meter water resistance.
- Brand
- Rolex
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- Rolex Submariner Date
- Reference
- 16613
- Movement
- Automatic
- Case material
- Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold
- Bracelet material
- Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold
- Condition
- NOS
Catalogue note
This exceptional reference 16613LN represents the quintessential era of Rolex’s neo-vintage design philosophy, beautifully bridging the gap between classic tool-watch utility and modern luxury. Introduced in the late 1980s, the "Two-Tone" Rolesor Submariner quickly cemented its status as a status symbol of prosperity, effortlessly transitioning from the ocean depths to boardroom attire. The present example is particularly notable for its "SWISS-T<25" black dial, featuring early tritium-filled hour plots that have begun to develop a highly desirable, warm golden patina. Driven by the historically robust Caliber 3135 automatic movement—a movement revered for its enduring accuracy and decades-long production run—this timepiece stands as a collectible artifact from a transformative decade in Rolex's history, combining period-authentic charm with timeless horological permanence.