Watch Bling Swiss Rolex Copies Submariner Review
The solid gold Rolex Submariner is the archetypal watch of affluence. It seems like this watch which combines precious metals with the solid reliability required for a professional watch has always been with us. But if you've read our comprehensive guide on the Submariner 16610 (which we published in January, click here if you haven't read it), then you'll know that Rolex released the first solid gold Submariner running on the 3135 calibre in 1990, which wasn't that long ago.
The reference 16618 which we have on sale at the moment based its design on the reference 16610, which was the Submariner on sale at the time. It was clear that Rolex had been planning to do a gold model of the Submariner for some time. In 1989, Rolex updated the Submariner line with the new 16610. The highlights included the new 3135 calibre (which debuted in 1988 and only just retired with the introduction of the 41mm Submariner range), 904L stainless steel which was less prone to scratching. It's worth noting that both the 904L steel and calibre 3135 were already in use before the 16610 came along. It just brought everything together in a package that looked nearly identical to its predecessor.
It would be fair of you to say that the 16618 is simply the 16610 but in yellow gold, and you'd be correct. However, that's kind of the point, it's the same go-anywhere do-anything diving watch with the same water resistance rating, but it's been made from a material that's much harder to buy. It still features the Rolex Oyster case and Triplock crown which offer water resistance just like the steel 16610 (aka the watch you are actually likely to take diving).