Rolex Submariner Date
+193 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex Submariner Date (Ref. 116619LB) is $45,159. Last sold at auction: $43,985 (Christie's, 05/2026).
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 116619LB — Variants and collector names
Known as: Smurf, Schlumpf, White Gold Smurf, Blue Sub WG
Production phases and changes
- 2008: World premiere of reference 116619LB at Baselworld 2008
- 2008: Serial number henceforth engraved at the factory on the rehaut only (no longer between the lugs)
- 2010: Transition to randomized serial numbers
- 2020: Discontinuation of the 116619LB and successor 126619LB
Movement variants
- 3135 (2008–2020) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 116619LB Blue Cerachrom Bezel "Blue Cerachrom – Smurf"
Dial variants
- Smurf Blue Lacquer Maxi Dial — ROLEX / OYSTER PERPETUAL / DATE / SUBMARINER / 300m=1000ft – white gold-rimmed applied stick indices, dot markers at 3/6/9
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas mit Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- Oyster Weißgold – Super Case SEL Ref. 97209
Serial numbers
- V000001 – V999999 (2008–2009) — V-series serials correspond to the production year 2008 (market launch at Baselworld 2008). Since 2008, the serial number has been laser-engraved exclusively on the rehaut (6 o'clock position), no longer between the lugs.
- G000001 – G999999 (2009–2012) — G-series serials correspond to approx. 2009–2012; G-Serials and scrambled serials ran in parallel for a period (WatchDoctor: G-Serials documented through 2012). Confirmed 116619LB example: G-serial, purchase July 2012 documented.
- Scrambled/Random (8-stellig alphanumerisch) – Scrambled/Random (8-stellig alphanumerisch) (2010–2020) — From approx. 2010/2011, fully randomized 8-digit serial numbers with no datability. Production year determinable only via warranty card. Warranty card from 2020 onwards includes NFC chip.
The Rolex 116619LB made an entrance at Baselworld 2008 that the industry talked about for years. Rolex launched the first Submariner in solid 18k white gold — and at the same time introduced the first Cerachrom ceramic bezel ever fitted to any Submariner, even beating the steel 116610LN from that same year. The blue Cerachrom is no minor detail: it gave the reference its nickname. Collectors still call it the Smurf to this day — or, in German, Schlumpf.
The 2008 generation also brought the Super Case with thicker lugs and the Maxi Dial with enlarged hands and indices. The Glidelock bracelet has since allowed stepless dive adjustment without tools. Chromalight lume in blue rather than green carries the color discipline all the way to the dial — the reference is known internally as the Smurf Blue Lacquer Maxi Dial.
## What 2020 Changed for the Market
Running Calibre 3135, the 116619LB belongs to the last references Rolex shipped without a rapid-setting escapement. When Rolex unveiled the successor 126619LB in 2020 — Calibre 3235, 70-hour power reserve, new 41mm case — the dial color moved from blue to black. The community promptly dubbed it the Cookie Monster. Anyone searching for the original blue-on-blue has no alternative to the 116619LB: 12 production years from 2008 to 2020, with no outward changes throughout its entire run.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since the 07/2025 raid, with only old stock still circulating) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity can almost always only be identified through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any display window means it's definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock motion means it's fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, with the date filling almost the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005). Older models: between the lug shoulders at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Submariner Date
What drives the price here
At $45,159 the watch sells well if the condition is right. A market rule of thumb: a complete set with box, papers and warranty card brings 10 to 15 percent more than the bare watch. Buying without papers can pay off, but you take the same discount again later when you resell.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 59.3 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Submariner Date reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Submariner Date.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Rolex Submariner Date 116619LB
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $43,985 | Christie's | 05/2026 |
| $49,402 | Phillips | 08/2025 |
| $45,229 | Phillips | 08/2024 |
| $43,639 | Christie's | 05/2024 |
| $53,351 | Phillips | 05/2023 |