Rolex 116619LB

Rolex

Ref. 116619LB

Watch n° 122 for number of VIPs spotted with this watch
Rolex n° 53 for number of VIPs spotted with this watch
Number of VIPs spotted with this watch: 9
Number of total spotted: 9
Preferred VIP category: footballer (5 VIPs)
List price: £28,350
Market price: unknown

The Rolex 116619LB has built up a notably football-heavy following on Watch Paparazzi, with Real Madrid names dominating the list of confirmed sightings. Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Marcelo Vieira, Fernando Llorente, and Isco have all been photographed wearing this specific reference — a concentration that reflects both the purchasing power of elite La Liga players and a clear peer-to-peer influence running through that dressing room culture. Beyond football, the 116619LB has also appeared on the wrist of British rapper Tinnie Tempah, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, boxer Haroon Harry Khan, and comedian and actor Jack Black. That spread — from the Premier League to Hollywood via the boxing ring and the kitchen — suggests the watch carries genuine cross-industry appeal rather than being the calling card of one particular scene.

Demand for the Rolex 116619LB has consistently outpaced supply since the reference was introduced. As an all-white-gold Submariner Date, it sits at the top of the Submariner pricing hierarchy, carrying a significantly higher retail price than its steel counterparts. On the secondary market, the reference has historically traded at a premium above retail, and authorised dealer waitlists for new examples have remained long. The vivid blue dial and bezel combination — the reason collectors universally refer to it as the 'Smurf' — gives it an immediate visual identity that sets it apart from the broader Submariner family, which likely contributes to its sustained resale strength even as the broader pre-owned market has cooled from its 2021–2022 peaks.

The 116619LB is a 40mm 18k white gold Oyster case Submariner Date, fitted with a blue Cerachrom bezel insert and matching blue dial. The reference was discontinued and replaced by the 126619LB in 2020, which has added collector interest in remaining new-old-stock and well-preserved pre-owned examples of the 116619LB specifically.