News! Rolex Presents the Submariner 126619LB “Smurf”
NEWS! Rolex has officially discontinued the white gold Rolex Submariner 116619LB blue, also known as the “smurf”. But instead of killing the model completely, Rolex replaces it with the new Submariner 126619LB! The biggest visual difference includes the change from a blue dial to a black dial.
With that said, it still continues on the blue theme but is more toned down as it only has a blue Cerachrome bezel instead of also a blue dial.
The dial has been made black in traditional Submariner fashion, which makes it much more discreet than the Smurf 116619LB which also has a blue dial.
In addition, Rolex has also upped the case size from 40 to 41mm. Have in mind, however, that this is the dimensions on paper. Because at the same time, Rolex has also made the lugs slimmer, which is something that tends to have a big effect on how the watch wears. And it is also something that a lot of people complained about earlier, that the lugs were too thick and bulky.
But if you are familiar with the Rolex Submariner Date, or the Submariner “Smurf” 116619LB, this new blue Submariner version will feel very familiar. Rolex stays true to the Submariner design but makes small, slight changes.
The watch is presented with a unidirectional rotating bezel with a blue Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel insert. The watch has a screw-down crown, black dial, with applied hour markers in white gold filled with Chromalight. The watch has the iconic Mercedes hour hand. The bracelet has also been slightly
The biggest upgrade to this watch is of course the movement – Rolex’s in-house caliber 3235. The 32XX are the latest generation of movements from Rolex. The caliber 3235 beats with a frequency of 28800 BPH (like all current Rolex movements) and is COSC certified (like all Rolex movements), and has a 70-hour power reserve, which is up from 40-48 hours from the previous generation. Much of the improvement in the power reserve can be attributed to the Chronergy escapement.
Rolex Submariner 41 126619LB Specifications
- Diameter: 41mm
- Lug width: 21mm
- Caliber: 3235 (COSC certified)
- Water-resistance: 100m/1000 feet
- Case Material: 18k white gold
- Bracelet: 18k white gold oyster bracelet with polished middle-links, Oysterlock folding clasp, and Glidelock extension system
- Frequency: 28800 BPH
