Rolex Submariner 'serti'

Details

Make: Rolex

Model: Submariner ‘Serti’

Reference: 16613

Year: 2008/2009

Movement: Automatic calibre

Box and papers: Box & Service receipt

Case: 40mm Oyster case in steel & yellow gold

Dial: Champagne, factory diamond & sapphire markers

Bracelet/Strap: Oyster bracelet in steel & yellow gold

Condition: EXcellent, pre-owned

Serviced: May 2026, unworn since

Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty

Price: £10,750

The Last of the Classic Two-Tone Submariners, factory set

The Iconic Legacy

The Rolex Submariner is arguably the most influential sports watch ever created.

Introduced in 1953, it established the blueprint for the modern dive watch and became the benchmark against which all others would be measured. Over the decades, the Submariner evolved from a professional tool into a global icon, worn as frequently in boardrooms and restaurants as it was underwater.

Reference 16613 occupies a particularly important place in that story. Produced during the transition from vintage Rolex to modern Rolex, it combines the classic proportions collectors love with the reliability and practicality expected from a daily wearer.

This example dates to approximately 2008 to 2009, placing it right at the end of 16613 production before the arrival of the ceramic bezel generation. As such, it represents one of the final examples of the classic aluminium bezel two tone Submariner.

Why You’ll Love It

● One of the last examples of the iconic five digit two tone Submariner

● Rare black bezel configuration, far less commonly seen than the blue variant

● Factory Rolex Serti dial featuring precious stone hour markers

● Diamond and sapphire dial detail that adds true jewellery level refinement

● Classic aluminium bezel with warmth and charm absent from modern ceramic models

● Recently serviced and unworn since service

● Immaculate condition throughout

● Outstanding value compared to modern two tone Submariner pricing

The dial is what elevates this watch beyond the ordinary.

A Serti dial refers to a factory Rolex dial set with precious stones. The name comes from the French word sertir, meaning “to set”, referring to the setting of gemstones into the dial itself.

On this Submariner, the Serti dial features factory set diamonds alongside blue sapphires, creating one of the most distinctive dial configurations Rolex ever offered on a sports watch. These were never common and were produced in relatively small numbers compared to standard dial variants.

What makes the Serti dial so special is the contrast it creates. You have all the capability and heritage of the Submariner, combined with a level of craftsmanship and precious stone setting more commonly associated with Rolex’s most luxurious models.

The black bezel only enhances that effect, giving the watch a more understated and sophisticated appearance than the better known blue version.

Combined with a fresh service and immaculate presentation, this is the kind of watch that is becoming increasingly difficult to replace.

Iconic Status

The watch that took the Submariner from tool watch to luxury icon.

The Rolex Submariner earned its reputation through exploration and adventure, but by the 1980s and 1990s it had become something much bigger.

It appeared on the wrists of actors, athletes, entrepreneurs and collectors who appreciated its combination of rugged capability and timeless design. Few watches have crossed over so successfully from professional instrument to cultural icon.

The two tone Submariner became the most luxurious expression of that evolution. Combining steel and gold transformed the Submariner from a pure tool watch into a statement of success while retaining all of the functionality that made it famous.

The addition of a factory Serti dial pushes this concept even further. It is unmistakably a Submariner, but with a level of rarity, craftsmanship and individuality that sets it apart from standard examples.

Today, late production references like this sit in a sweet spot for collectors. Old enough to retain the charm of classic Rolex, yet modern enough to be worn every day without compromise.

Ready to Make It Yours?

Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

This Rolex Submariner Date reference 16613 from approximately 2008 to 2009 is offered in immaculate condition, recently serviced and unworn since service. It features the desirable black bezel and rare factory Serti dial and is supplied with its original Rolex box.

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One of the last classic two tone Submariners, elevated by a rare factory Serti dial and presented exactly as collectors hope to find them.

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