Rolex Submariner Date “Cookie Monster” 41mm Black Dial Blue Cerachrom Bezel Solid 18k White Gold Oyster Bracelet 126619LB | 2022 Full Set

The Only Submariner That Earns Its Nickname Twice Over

The Rolex Submariner Date 126619LB carries one of the most immediately joyful and most precisely descriptive collector nicknames in the entire Rolex catalog: “Cookie Monster.” The name arrived within hours of the reference’s debut and stuck permanently — the pairing of an electric blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel over a classic black Maxi dial immediately and irresistibly invoking the beloved Sesame Street character’s wide-eyed, wide-mouthed blue visage. But the nickname carries a secondary significance beyond its chromatic accuracy: this blue-bezel-on-black-dial configuration is available exclusively on the white gold Submariner. No stainless steel Submariner, no two-tone Submariner, no yellow or Everose gold configuration offers this specific pairing. The blue ceramic bezel on a black dial is the visual signature of the 126619LB alone — which means if you want Cookie Monster, this is the only way to get there. This 2022 full-set example in very good condition, complete with both white and green Rolex tags, is one of the most completely preserved Cookie Monster acquisitions available at this price point.

Solid 18k White Gold — Total Precious Metal Construction

The 41mm Oyster case is crafted entirely from solid 18k white gold — case middle, crown, crown guards, caseback, and every link of the Oyster bracelet. There is no Rolesor construction here, no stainless steel hidden beneath the surface, no precious metal restricted to accent surfaces. Total white gold construction from the first link of the bracelet to the screw-down caseback. The case is finished with Rolex’s characteristic combination of satin-brushed flat surfaces on the lugs and polished sides and chamfers, the dual-texture presentation that communicates the quality of the white gold construction at every angle. The screw-down Triplock triple-waterproofness crown delivers 300 meters of water resistance — the full professional diving specification, maintained in solid precious metal with precisely the same engineering integrity as the stainless steel models. A flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits flush over the black Maxi dial.

The Electric Blue Cerachrom Bezel — The Detail That Makes This Watch Unique

The blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel is the defining feature of the 126619LB and the detail that makes it the only Submariner in the current lineup to offer a non-black bezel color in a non-Rolesor construction. The deep, saturated electric blue of the Cerachrom ceramic is the most vivid single-color bezel in the current Submariner family — deeper and more saturated than the blue half of any two-color ceramic bezel, entirely UV-stable, and as impervious to scratching and fading as any ceramic surface Rolex produces. The platinum PVD graduation marks and numerals are embedded into the ceramic surface itself — as permanent as the bezel — and the solid white gold bezel ring frames the blue insert with a cool, bright lustre that no other bezel material replicates against this specific ceramic color. The unidirectional rotation — counterclockwise blocked — is the fundamental safety architecture of a professional diving instrument.

The Black Chromalight Maxi Dial — Maximum Contrast Against the Blue Bezel

The deep black Maxi dial provides the most powerful visual contrast with the electric blue ceramic bezel of any dial configuration available on the Submariner. Applied white gold dot and baton Maxi hour markers are filled with Chromalight — Rolex’s proprietary long-lasting luminescent material emitting a distinctive intense blue glow in darkness — with the matching Mercedes-style white gold hands carrying the same Chromalight fills. In low light, the blue Chromalight glow of the dial markers creates a vivid visual harmony with the blue ceramic bezel above — the same cool blue tone reading across both surfaces simultaneously. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens, and the white gold rehaut is laser-engraved with “ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX” for authentication and finishing detail.

The Solid White Gold Oyster Bracelet with Glidelock

Every link of the three-piece flat-link Oyster bracelet is machined from solid 18k white gold — not plated, not Rolesor, but solid precious metal throughout. The combined weight and presence of the solid gold case and bracelet delivers a physical experience entirely unlike any steel or two-tone Submariner — denser, cooler in tone, more substantially precious in every sense. The bracelet closes with the Oysterlock folding safety clasp and Glidelock extension system, allowing tool-free bracelet adjustment in 2mm increments over approximately 20mm of total range.

Powered by Caliber 3235 — Precision Certified for Professional Performance

The Caliber 3235 features the patented Chronergy escapement for approximately 15% greater energy efficiency and outstanding magnetic field resistance. The blue Parachrom hairspring made from a proprietary zirconium-niobium alloy is virtually unaffected by temperature fluctuations, shocks, or magnetic interference. Paraflex shock absorbers provide structural resilience. Running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 31 jewels and a 70-hour power reserve, the movement carries Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer certification for -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

Condition & What’s Included

This 2022 example is in very good condition and comes as a complete full set with original Rolex box, papers, warranty booklet, manual, white Rolex tag, green Rolex Superlative Chronometer seal tag, and all accompanying documentation. The presence of both white and green original tags confirms this example has been handled with extraordinary care — tags of this kind are typically removed immediately upon unwrapping, and their retention is a meaningful indicator of the reverence with which this piece has been kept.

Shipping & Payment

This watch is priced at $33,299. DM for further details, shipping information, or additional photos.

Why This Reference Stands Out

The 126619LB “Cookie Monster” is simultaneously the most visually dramatic, the most materially prestigious, and the most uniquely configured Submariner in the current Rolex catalog — the only Submariner with a blue bezel and black dial, and the only Submariner built entirely in solid 18k white gold from case to bracelet. Secondary market data confirms 126619LB examples trading between $28,000 and $38,000 for very good to excellent condition full-set examples, with 2022 production tag-retained pieces at the stronger end of that range. At $33,299 for a 2022 full-set very-good-condition example with both original tags, this listing is positioned at the mid-to-upper range of the current market — appropriate for a Cookie Monster in this level of preserved, tag-retaining condition. For the buyer who wants the most distinctive, most completely precious, and most unmistakably recognizable Submariner that Rolex currently produces, the 126619LB is the definitive answer — and this example is one of the finest presentations currently available.