Rolex
Rolex Submariner Date 16618
The Rolex Submariner Date (reference 16618) is a 40 mm 18k Yellow Gold watch. It runs on the automatic caliber 3135 with a 48-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 300 m. It is no longer in production.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 16618
- Collection
- Submariner
- Case size
- 40 mm
- Case material
- 18k Yellow Gold
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 300 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Oyster, 18k Yellow Gold
Dial and bezel
- Bezel
- Blue aluminium 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
- Discontinued
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
16618 Black Tritium
Tritium; T<25; lugholes
16618 Black Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova; Swiss/Swiss Made dial
16618 Blue Tritium
Tritium; T<25; lugholes
16618 Blue Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova; Swiss/Swiss Made dial
16618 Blue Lapis lazuli dial
Lapis lazuli dial
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16618 (This watch) | 40 mm | 18k Yellow Gold | — | 3135 | — |
| 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 16618?
- The Rolex Submariner Date 16618 has a 40 mm case.
- What movement does the Rolex Submariner Date 16618 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 3135, with a 48-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the Rolex Submariner Date 16618?
- It is water resistant to 300 metres.
- Is the Rolex Submariner Date 16618 still in production?
- Discontinued.
- What is the Rolex Submariner Date 16618 made of?
- The case is 18k Yellow Gold. Bracelet or strap: Oyster, 18k Yellow Gold.
- Which dials was the Rolex Submariner Date 16618 made with?
- The catalog lists 2 dials: Black, Blue.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.