The 126613LN is the black two-tone Submariner, the modern 41mm version. Black dial, black bezel, yellow gold accents. It is the more understated sibling of the Bluesy. Same gold two-tone, but the black dial and bezel keep it quieter than the blue-on-gold version.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
| Reference | 126613LN (Submariner Date, 41mm, two-tone black) |
| Movement | VS3235 (Dandong) automatic, 72-hour power reserve |
| Case dimensions | 41mm diameter, 12.2mm thick |
| Material | 904L steel with 18K yellow gold plating |
| Bezel | Unidirectional black Cerachrom ceramic with gold PVD numerals |
| Dial | Black with Chromalight markers, gold accents |
| Bracelet | Two-tone Oyster, gold center links, Glidelock clasp |
The gold. Yellow gold plating on the bezel edge, the winding crown, and the polished center links of the Oyster. The steel case body and outer links stay 904L. The key with a two-tone rep is the gold tone, and the brassy yellow is the failure that gives the cheap ones away. VSF's gold lands in the warm genuine range rather than the orange-yellow.
The dial and bezel. Black dial, black ceramic bezel. This is what makes the 126613LN quieter than the Bluesy. The black dial and black insert keep the watch grounded, and the gold accents are the only flash. The bezel numerals are filled in gold PVD, matching the case. Date at 3 under the cyclops.
The movement. VS3235, the Dandong clone. Built 1:1, identical time-setting direction, real 72-hour reserve, proper date mechanism. It is the same movement that runs the Bluesy and the Cookie Monster.
The case. 41mm with the slimmer lugs and 21mm lug width of the current generation. It wears more balanced than the older 40mm maxi case.
The crystal. Sapphire with the anti-reflective cyclops for the black hole effect.
The bracelet. Two-tone Oyster, three-piece links. Gold polished centers against steel outers. Glidelock clasp for tool-free sizing.
The takeaway. The 126613LN is the two-tone Submariner for someone who wants the gold without the blue. It is the more conservative of the two-tone Subs. Black dial and bezel with gold accents gives you the luxury without the loudness of the Bluesy. Same 41mm case and VS3235 movement. If the Bluesy is too flashy and the all-steel Subs are too plain, this is the middle. It is the two-tone that works in more situations.