Rolex Submariner Date 40mm “Two-Tone Black” Yellow Rolesor Black Cerachrom Bezel Oyster Bracelet 116613LN | 2014 Full Set — Discontinued

The Two-Tone Submariner That Made History — Now Permanently Discontinued

The Rolex Submariner Date in Rolesor was introduced at BaselWorld 2009, featuring a black dial and matching ceramic bezel inlay — making the 116613LN the very first two-tone Submariner to carry a Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert, replacing the aluminum inserts of the preceding 16613 that had defined the two-tone Submariner for over two decades. This was a significant technical milestone: the combination of Yellow Rolesor construction and Cerachrom technology had never previously appeared in the same watch. Introduced in 2009 and discontinued in 2020, the 116613 remains one of the most popular two-tone Submariner references. This 2014 production example occupies the sweet spot of the reference’s production run — past the initial launch year, fully refined, and carrying the solid-link bracelet and Glidelock system that distinguish later production from earlier examples. Rolex discontinued the 116613LN in 2020 when it introduced the updated 126613LN, making every full-set example of the 116613LN now a permanently finite secondary market acquisition.

Yellow Rolesor — The Submariner’s Most Glamorous Material Combination

The 116613LN features a 904L Oystersteel case with a polished solid 18k yellow gold bezel ring and brushed Oystersteel and yellow gold three-link Oyster bracelet. A Submariner in a two-tone steel and yellow gold combination certainly makes a bold style statement. It retains the tool watch features that are essential to a Submariner dive watch, but the yellow gold details throughout the watch serve to remind us that this is also very much a luxury sports watch. The 40mm Oyster case is constructed from 904L stainless steel — Rolex’s high-corrosion-resistant proprietary alloy — with solid 18k yellow gold applied throughout the bezel ring, crown, and Oyster bracelet center links. At 13mm in thickness, the case sits with purposeful authority, sealed with the screw-down Triplock triple-waterproofness crown delivering 300 meters of water resistance. A flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifying lens protects the date window.

The Black Cerachrom Bezel with Yellow Gold Graduations — The Definitive Detail

The 116613LN features a 40mm Yellow Rolesor case with a unidirectional rotating bezel fitted with a black Cerachrom ceramic insert. The bezel numerals and graduations are coated in platinum for scratch and fade resistance. The warm gold of the bezel markings against the deep black ceramic surface creates the color dialogue that defines the 116613LN’s character — cool black ceramic and warm gold, the same material contrast that runs through the case and bracelet. The Cerachrom ceramic bezel is virtually scratchproof and fully resistant to UV fading, meaning this black ceramic will look identical in fifty years as it does today. The unidirectional rotation — counterclockwise blocked — is the fundamental safety feature of a professional dive timing instrument.

The Black Dial with Yellow Gold Chromalight Markers

The black dial includes luminous gold-tone hands and hour markers, with a date display at 3 o’clock. The black dial uses Chromalight luminescent material on the hands and hour markers, providing a blue glow in low-light conditions. The Maxi-format applied white gold dot and baton markers — with yellow gold trim on this Yellow Rolesor variant — provide enhanced luminous surface area compared to the preceding generation. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens, and the overall presentation of warm gold against deep black creates one of the most immediately recognizable and most classically opulent dial configurations in the Submariner family.

The Two-Tone Yellow Rolesor Oyster Bracelet — Resized, 2 Links Short

The polished solid 18k yellow gold and brushed 904L Oystersteel three-link Oyster bracelet closes with the Glidelock extension system and Oysterlock folding safety clasp. This example has been resized and is currently 2 links short of the original full complement. Buyers with larger wrists should factor in the cost and availability of sourcing original 116613LN Oyster bracelet links — straightforward through a Rolex authorized service center — when evaluating the total acquisition cost. For buyers whose wrist size falls within the current sized range, this detail has no practical impact on daily use.

Powered by Caliber 3135 — The Proven Movement of a Decade of Production

Powered by the Caliber 3135 automatic movement with 31 jewels, offering a 48-hour power reserve and COSC Superlative Chronometer certification, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with quickset date and stop-seconds for precise time setting. The Caliber 3135 is universally regarded by watchmakers as one of the most reliable and most thoroughly proven automatic movements Rolex has ever produced — powering the two-tone Submariner Date from the 16613 generation through the full 116613LN production run without ever requiring fundamental architecture changes.

Condition & What’s Included

This 2014 example is in very good pre-owned condition. Full set with original Rolex box and papers. The bracelet has been resized with 2 links removed. Authenticity is fully guaranteed on every watch sold through The Crown Collection Watch, and this listing comes with a 14-day refund policy for complete peace of mind.

Shipping & Payment

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Why This Reference Stands Out

Pre-owned Rolex 116613LN prices typically range from $12,000 to $16,000 on the secondary market. The 116613LN trades roughly $3,000 below the current-production 126613LN, making it one of the most accessible two-tone Submariners with a ceramic bezel. At $10,100 for a 2014 full-set example in very good condition — below the established market floor for the reference — this listing represents one of the most competitively priced 116613LN acquisitions currently available, offering the full Yellow Rolesor two-tone Submariner experience, the first-ever ceramic-bezeled two-tone Sub, and the proven Caliber 3135 in a permanently discontinued reference that will only grow harder to source in documented full-set condition over time.