This replica Submariner 116619LB-97209 brings the Submariner Date into white gold territory with a blue dial and matching blue ceramic bezel, a combination often referred to as the “Smurf” among collectors. The 116619LB sits alongside the yellow gold 116618LN as one of only two precious-metal Submariner references from this generation, but the white gold case reads closer to steel at a glance while carrying substantially more weight on the wrist. At 40mm, the case follows the same proportions as the steel 116610 series.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: 18k white gold
• Dial: blue with luminous Maxi markers
• Bezel: blue ceramic unidirectional with platinum numerals
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Bracelet: Oyster in white gold with Glidelock
• Movement: automatic
• Functions: date, rotating diver bezel

The blue ceramic bezel on the 116619LB holds a deeper, more saturated tone than any blue available on steel Submariner references, a distinction that becomes apparent under direct sunlight.

Design & Finishing

White gold shares the visual coolness of stainless steel but adds significant wrist weight that reveals its precious-metal construction the moment you pick it up. The blue dial and bezel combination provides a cohesive color story that neither the black 116610LN nor the green 116610LV can match. Polished center links on the white gold Oyster bracelet catch light differently than steel, producing a brighter, more liquid reflection. Within the Submariner collection, the 116619LB remains the only white gold option from this era. For a contrasting precious-metal take, the iced-out 116610LN-1 uses diamond-setting to achieve visual impact through entirely different means.

Who It’s For

The white gold Submariner appeals to buyers who want precious metal without the overt statement of yellow gold. From arm’s length, the 116619LB could pass as a steel Submariner with a blue bezel. In hand, the weight tells a different story. That duality is the entire point: understated luxury wrapped in a professional dive watch. This replica Submariner 116619LB-97209 puts the white gold experience and its distinctive blue personality within reach for collectors drawn to the quieter side of precious-metal sport watches.