Rolex
Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB
“Bluesy”
The Rolex Submariner Date (reference 116613LB) is a 40 mm Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) watch with a royal blue dial. It runs on the automatic caliber 3135 with a 48-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 300 m. It was made from 2009 to 2020.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 116613LB
- Nickname
- Bluesy
- Collection
- Submariner
- Case size
- 40 mm
- Case material
- Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold)
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 300 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Oyster, Oystersteel/18k yellow gold bracelet
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Royal blue
- Bezel
- Blue Cerachrom rotating 60-min dive bezel
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 3135
- Power reserve
- 48 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph
- Jewels
- 31
- Functions
- Date, Dive bezel
Production
- Production
- 2009–2020
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
116613LB Bluesy
Royal blue · “Bluesy”
116613LB Bluesy
116613LB-0001
Maxi dial; Super Case; sunburst · “Bluesy”
How it compares within the Submariner family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116613LB (This watch) | 40 mm | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) | Royal blue | 3135 | 2009–2020 |
| 124060 | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3230 | 2020– |
| 126610LN | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126610LV | 41 mm | Oystersteel | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126613LB | 41 mm | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) | Royal blue | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126613LN | 41 mm | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold) | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126618LB | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | Blue | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126618LN | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | Black | 3235 | 2020– |
| 126619LB | 41 mm | 18k white gold | Black | 3235 | 2020–2026 |
About the Submariner family
The Submariner was introduced in 1953 and became the reference design for a dive watch: a black dial with large luminous markers, a rotating timing bezel and a screw-down crown. Vintage references such as the 5512, 5513 and the dated 1680 lead to the sapphire-crystal 16610 and the 116610LN of 2010, with its broader “Super Case” and a ceramic bezel.
In 2020 the case grew to 41 mm with ref. 124060 (no date) and ref. 126610LN (date), using calibers 3230 and 3235. Two-tone and gold models include refs. 126613LB and 126613LN in Yellow Rolesor and 126618LN and 126618LB in yellow gold. The green-bezel 126610LV is a separate variant. Dealers date a Submariner from reference, dial and bezel and check that the bezel insert is original.
Quick answers
- What size is the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB?
- The Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB has a 40 mm case.
- What movement does the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 3135, with a 48-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB?
- It is water resistant to 300 metres.
- Is the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB still in production?
- No. It was made until 2020.
- When did the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB come out?
- It was introduced in 2009 and made until 2020.
- What is the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB made of?
- The case is Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel/18k yellow gold). Bracelet or strap: Oyster, Oystersteel/18k yellow gold bracelet.
- Which dials was the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB made with?
- The catalog lists 2 dials: Royal blue, Blue.
- What is the Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB nicknamed?
- Dealers and collectors call it the “Bluesy”.
In the glossary
Catalog facts checked September 2026.