The Rolex Submariner Date (ref. 126618LB) is an automatic diver watch, with a 41mm 18 kt yellow gold case, powered by the 3235 movement and a 70-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 300m, under a sapphire crystal, with date complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $50,900. The dial color is blue.
Owners widely prefer the Rolex Submariner Date for its versatility and value retention, with many appreciating the functional cyclops bubble. However, a significant portion of the community favors the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and historical aesthetic, viewing it as rarer and more classic. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its lifelong utility and brand recognition, though some find the no-date variant's aesthetic more appealing.