Rolex 126618LB

Submariner Date · 41 mm · 18 ct yellow gold

The Rolex 126618LB is the Submariner Date in 18 ct yellow gold, a 41 mm watch introduced around 2020 and still in the catalogue. It runs on calibre 3235 with about 70 hours of power reserve.

126618LB specifications

CollectionSubmariner
ModelSubmariner Date
Case diameter41 mm
Case metal18 ct yellow gold
BezelBlue Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional
MovementCalibre 3235 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 70 hours
Production2020 – present
Date displayYes

What "126618LB" means

  • 12661x: the Submariner Date generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 8: 18 ct yellow gold.
  • LB: Lunette Bleue — blue bezel.

What to check on a 126618LB before you buy

  • The reference 126618LB engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 41 mm and the metal is 18 ct yellow gold — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Blue Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3235.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 126618LB isn't stolen

A genuine 126618LB can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

Other Submariner references

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 126618LB made?

The 126618LB was introduced around 2020 and is still in production. Because watches from 2010 onward have random serials, the warranty card date is the practical guide to an individual watch's age.

What movement is in the Rolex 126618LB?

Calibre 3235, a Rolex automatic movement with about 70 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 126618LB is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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