Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2015
    Reference No: 116618LB
    Case No: X0590542
    Model Name: Submariner
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “8MY”
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex Certified Pre-Owned guarantee dated 12th April 2024, leather card holder, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2008, the Rolex Submariner ref. 116618 replaced the long-lived ref. 16618, featuring several notable upgrades. While retaining similar aesthetics to its predecessor, the most significant enhancement is the introduction of the Cerachrom bezel insert. This durable, scratch-resistant material replaces the previous metallic insert, offering increased robustness. The design also incorporates a Maxi-dial, a tribute to vintage Submariners, enhancing legibility and style.

    Additionally, the new bracelet is equipped with a highly practical Glidelock clasp extension, allowing the wearer to effortlessly adjust the length of the bracelet by up to 20mm for optimal comfort.

    The striking blue dial and blue bezel combination on this reference creates a beautiful contrast, accentuating the luxuriousness of the yellow gold case and bracelet. Very well-preserved, this ref. 116618 is offered with a newly created certified pre-owned guarantee, indicating that the watch has been officially serviced and tested at the Rolex service center, ensuring its authenticity.

    Rolex’s Certified Pre-Owned program was introduced by the brand at the end of 2022 and officially offered to Rolex retailers worldwide in spring 2023. Phillips HK is pleased to be offering a “Certified Pre-Owned” watch from Rolex for the first time at our auctions.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Ref. 116618LB
A fine and attractive yellow gold diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2015
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 240,000 
€14,000-28,100
$15,400-30,800

Sold for HK$190,500

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
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Head of Sale, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024