The story of the Rolex Submariner is brilliant, making history in 1953 when it became the first diving watch to be water-resistant to 330 feet (100 meters). Over the years, the Submariner has undergone numerous improvements and a plethora of different looks using various materials, colours and design details. The Rolex Submariner remains the gold standard of luxury replica watches. 
Model 16618 is an outstanding version of the famous Rolex Submariner in gold. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this watch special, including its history, features and price.
The Submariner collection debuted in the 1950s. Early models featured a time-only dial, a bi-directional bezel, and stainless steel. However, this would eventually change as fake Rolex continued to improve the design of the Submariner, as the watch grew in popularity among collectors of all lifestyles and professions, not just divers.
Rolex released Ref. 16618 in the late 1980s in the late 1980s. It was not the first gold Submariner, but it is still a highly sought-after gold Rolex by collectors due to its attractive price point and older style case and strap. Not a fan of the 6-figure Submariner that currently dominates the market? Ref. 16618 may be the gold Rolex for you, as it features the beloved vintage case with an aluminium lining and smaller hour markers on the dial. It’s the perfect balance between modern and vintage Rolex design.
Both colourways contrast sharply with the yellow-gold Oyster case and bracelet, creating a bold statement piece that looks exceptional on land and the distant surface of the ocean. In addition, both options feature large luminescent hour markers and a Mercedes-style luminescent central hand for perfect readability in the murky waters of the deep sea.
An essential element of replica Rolex watches is the supreme precision and reliability they offer. These watches are powered by Rolex’s proprietary permanent mechanical calibre 3135, which has recently been retired in favour of the newer calibre 3235. The 3135 movement is, of course, an officially certified Super Chronometer, which means that it has passed the rigorous Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests and Rolex’s own in-house evaluation battery.
While they still have the same classic dive watch amenities as references 16618 and 116618, with Mercedes’s hands, 60-minute diver’s bezel and water resistance to 1,000 feet, the Sub currently in production have a larger 41 mm case size and a shiny new calibre 3235 automatic. As an exclusive Rolex watch, the Ref. 16618 is always collectable and is generally considered a good investment. Chances are, if you choose to sell it in the future, you will at least make your money back.
