Submariner · Nickname guide
The white-gold Submariner — blue bezel, blue dial, the heaviest Sub of its era.
Reference
116619LB
Years
2008–2020
Also called
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Bezel / dial
Blue Cerachrom, blue dial, white gold
Below: what makes the Smurf (116619LB) distinctive, what to verify before buying, and how it fits the Naples collector scene.
The Smurf was a statement Submariner: an entire case and bracelet in 18 ct white gold, with a blue ceramic bezel and a blue sunburst dial. The white gold makes it noticeably heavier than a steel Sub, and the all-blue palette gave it the “Smurf” name.
It was discontinued in 2020 alongside the wider Submariner redesign, replaced by the white-gold 126619LB.
What to verify
In Naples
A solid white-gold Submariner is a quiet flex — it looks like a steel Sub until you feel the weight — which suits a Naples collector who prefers substance over flash. As a discontinued precious-metal reference, it trades through trusted private channels rather than showcases.
We are an independent reference, not a dealer: we cannot sell you a Smurf or appraise one. What we can do is help you read the reference and know what separates a correct example from a cobbled-together one.
Smurf FAQ
It is a Submariner in solid 18 ct white gold with an all-blue bezel and dial. The precious-metal case gives it real heft, and the blue-on-blue look is the source of the Smurf nickname.
No. The Smurf (116619LB) is solid white gold, which is why it weighs far more than a steel Submariner and sits at a much higher price point.
Yes. The 116619LB was discontinued in 2020 and succeeded by the white-gold 126619LB on the redesigned case.
Naples has an active Rolex market through retail, boutiques, and private sales — but Naples Rolex is an independent reference, not a dealer. We don't sell or broker watches. Use this guide to verify a Smurf before you buy, wherever you find it.