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title: "Rolex Submariner 40mm 18ct Yellow Gold Oyster 16618 1989"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Submariner"
reference: "116618lb"
price: 20895
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1989
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-submariner-16618-blue-dial-1989"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/81873a477dfdf5758ff216fa7028e4af.png"
updated: "2026-05-17"
---

# Rolex Submariner 40mm 18ct Yellow Gold Oyster 16618 1989

## Price

**£20,895** (Finance available from £1965.87/month)

## Description

This 1989 Rolex Submariner 40mm is a luxurious dive watch crafted entirely in 18ct yellow gold. Featuring a blue dial with round hour markers, Mercedes hands and the signature date display at 3 o’clock. Finished with a matching blue aluminium bezel and Oyster bracelet.The Submariner is one of Rolex’s most iconic sports watches, originally introduced in 1953. The reference 16618 brought solid gold luxury to the professional dive watch formula, becoming a standout vintage collector’s piece.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box.Ref: 16618


## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 116618lb |
| Year | 1989 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Location | UK |
| Serial | e228266 |
| Model | Submariner |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | Oyster |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | Blue |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 17.5 |
| Keywords | Rolex, Submariner, 16618, Rolex Submariner, Rolex gold watches |

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