Rolex Submariner 126613LB

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About the Rolex Submariner 126613LB

The Rolex Submariner 126613LB is the current-production two-tone Submariner Date with a sunburst blue dial and matching blue ceramic bezel, known to collectors as the Bluesy. Rolex introduced it in 2020 as part of the generation-wide Submariner refresh that moved the case to 41mm and brought in the Caliber 3235 movement. WatchGuys carries pre-owned and unworn 126613LB watches, each authenticated in-house and backed by a 2-year warranty. Below we cover what the 126613LB is, the details that define it, what it costs, and how it compares to the references around it.

What Is the Rolex 126613LB?

The 126613LB is a Rolex Submariner Date produced from 2020 to the present in Yellow Rolesor, the material Rolex uses for its steel and gold combination. The center bracelet links, bezel, and winding crown are solid 18k yellow gold, while the case flanks and outer bracelet links are Oystersteel. It pairs a sunburst blue dial, with Chromalight hour markers and hands, against a blue Cerachrom ceramic bezel with gold-coated graduations. Rolex's internal suffix "LB" stands for Lunette Bleue, French for blue bezel. Inside is the Caliber 3235, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with roughly 70 hours of power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification. The bracelet uses the Glidelock clasp for adjustments up to 20mm, and water resistance is 300 meters.

One detail separates the 126613LB from the generation it replaced, and it is the first thing collectors check: the dial text is printed in white rather than the gold-colored printing used on the 116613LB. White text reads cleaner against the blue and gives the current model a more modern contrast, while the older gold printing ties the dial more tightly to the gold case elements. Neither is objectively better, but it is the detail that tells the two generations apart at a glance.

Rolex 126613LB Price

Pre-owned and unworn Rolex 126613LB watches at WatchGuys typically range from $17,000 to $22,000 or more. Where a specific piece lands depends on production year, condition, and whether it includes the original box and papers. Unworn full-set examples command the upper end. The LB consistently trades $1,000 to $2,000 above the black-dial Rolex 126613LN, which reflects collector demand rather than any difference in specification, since the two watches are mechanically identical. For the full two-tone range across four reference generations, browse our two-tone Submariner collection. For pricing on a specific piece in our inventory, contact our team directly.

126613LB vs. 116613LB vs. 126618LB

The 126613LB has two natural comparisons in either direction. Looking back, the Rolex 116613 generation ran from 2009 to 2020 with a 40mm case, the Caliber 3135, and a 48-hour power reserve rather than 70. It trades roughly $3,000 below the current model and remains the value entry point into the ceramic-bezel Bluesy, while the earlier Rolex 16613 offers the aluminum-bezel look of the five-digit era at a lower price still. Looking up, the solid gold Rolex 126618LB carries the same blue-on-blue formula with no steel anywhere in the watch, which roughly doubles the price. Buyers cross-shopping the blue configuration across material tiers should also consider the white gold Submariner references, and those weighing color rather than material can compare the whole family inside the Rolex 126613 collection or the broader Rolex Bluesy hub.

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Rolex 126613LB FAQ

• Is the Rolex 126613LB the Bluesy?

  Yes. Bluesy is the collector nickname for any two-tone Rolesor Submariner Date with a blue dial and blue bezel, and the 126613LB is the current-production version. The nickname also covers the 116613LB and the blue-dial 16613 from earlier generations. Rolex has never used the term officially, but it is universally recognized across dealer listings and auction catalogs.

• What Does the "LB" in 126613LB Mean?

  LB stands for Lunette Bleue, French for blue bezel. Rolex uses the suffix to distinguish the blue dial and blue bezel configuration from the 126613LN, where LN stands for Lunette Noire, or black bezel. Both are the same two-tone reference, and the suffix is the only thing separating them on paper.

• How Much Does a Rolex 126613LB Cost?

  Pre-owned and unworn 126613LB prices at WatchGuys typically range from $17,000 to $22,000 or more. Production year, condition, and whether the original box and papers are included all affect where a piece lands. Contact our team for current pricing on a specific 126613LB in our inventory.

• How Does the 126613LB Compare to the 116613LB?

  The 126613LB replaced the 116613LB in 2020. The case grew from 40mm to 41mm with slimmer lugs, and the movement was upgraded from the Caliber 3135 to the 3235, raising the power reserve from 48 hours to about 70. The most visible difference is the dial text, printed in white on the 126613LB and in gold on the 116613LB. The older generation trades roughly $3,000 below the current model.

• What Is the Difference Between the 126613LB and 126618LB?

  Material. The 126613LB is two-tone Yellow Rolesor, combining Oystersteel with 18k yellow gold on the bezel, crown, and center bracelet links. The 126618LB is cased entirely in solid 18k yellow gold with no steel anywhere in the watch. Both share the same blue dial and blue bezel, the same 41mm case dimensions, and the same Caliber 3235. The solid gold version trades at roughly double the price.

• Why Does the Bluesy Cost More Than the Black Version?

  Demand, not specification. The 126613LB and 126613LN are mechanically and dimensionally identical, with the same gold content, movement, bracelet, and water resistance. The blue configuration carries the Bluesy nickname and the collector recognition that comes with it, which supports a premium of roughly $1,000 to $2,000. Buyers who prefer the black dial get the same watch for less.

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