Rolex Submariner Date Rolesor — Black Dial, Yellow Gold & Steel | Ref. 116613

Reference 116613 represents the Submariner Date in its Rolesor configuration — the enduring Rolex term for a two-tone combination of Oystersteel and 18ct yellow gold. Introduced with the 41 mm case upgrade in 2010, this reference brought a larger, more contemporary silhouette to the Submariner family while preserving the hallmarks that have defined the line since 1953: unidirectional rotatable bezel, luminous indices, and 300 metres of water resistance.

Inside the 41 mm Oyster case sits the Calibre 3135, a movement that defined Rolex's modern era of sports watch reliability before being succeeded by the 3235 in the subsequent 126613 generation. The black Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert resists fading and scratching, while the black dial features gold applied hour markers and a date window at three o'clock with Cyclops magnification. The Oyster bracelet in matching two-tone steel and yellow gold wears with surprising versatility — equally at home on the wrist at a dive site or across the table at a business dinner.

Rolesor Submariners occupy a distinctive niche: they attract buyers who find full-steel too understated and full-gold too conspicuous. The 116613's pre-ceramic predecessor, the 16613, remains a sought-after reference as well, but this Cerachrom-equipped generation offers better long-term dial and bezel preservation. Values have held firm in the secondary market, and examples with original bracelet end-links and undocumented service history still command a premium.