Rolex Deepsea Gold 136668LB

Deepsea gold 136668LB specifications

Rolex has not published a thickness for this reference, so the table leaves it blank. Expect a profile close to the steel Deepsea, but with far more weight, since every external part is gold.

Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.

History and reference evolution

For 16 years, the Deepsea was a pure tool watch. Rolex built it in steel from 2008, then added a titanium Deepsea Challenge in 2022. So nobody expected a precious-metal version of a 3,900 m diver.

A solid-gold Ringlock case

That changed in 2024. The Rolex Deepsea gold 136668LB arrived as the first Deepsea in solid 18 ct yellow gold. It kept the architecture of the steel 136660: the Ringlock System, the helium escape valve, the domed 5.5 mm crystal and the calibre 3235. However, almost everything you can see changed.

The case and bracelet are gold. Also, the dial is blue, and so is the Cerachrom bezel insert, with gold-coated graduations. The “LB” suffix follows Rolex’s usual code for a blue (“bleu”) bezel. Our reference number decoder explains the system.

No predecessor, so no easy benchmark

Because no earlier gold Deepsea exists, there is no older model to compare prices against. That matters for value. A buyer looking at the 136668LB is really weighing it against other heavy gold sports watches, not against a Deepsea. The closest relation in spirit is the all-gold Submariner Date 126618LB, which is far smaller.

Similarly, the bracelet follows the 136660. It has the Glidelock but no Fliplock link. For most owners this does not matter, since few will wear a gold Deepsea over a wetsuit.

136668LB pre-owned prices compared

These bands come from the small number of dealer and marketplace listings checked in October 2026. List is US$68,100 in the US and RM294,500 in Malaysia.

Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 3 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: US$68,100. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.

What moves the price of this reference

The gold price. Rolex reprices gold models when bullion moves. When list goes up, used prices follow, though with a lag. So a 136668LB bought today partly tracks the metal.

Dents and scratches. 18 ct gold is soft, and this case is big and heavy. A knock against a door frame leaves a dent, not just a scratch. In particular, look closely at the lug tips, the bezel edge and the clasp. Deep dents need careful refinishing, which removes gold. Our service and value guide explains why heavy polishing hurts resale.

Paperwork. At this price, a missing warranty card is a serious problem. As a result, expect a no-papers example to sell 8-15% lower, if it sells at all. See our box and papers guide.

A very small market. Few people buy a solid-gold dive watch at nearly US$70,000. Therefore, sellers who need money quickly must discount harder than the bands suggest.

Where to check prices

Start with Malaysian retail of RM294,500, which two official retailers confirmed in October 2026. Because demand is thin, a boutique may have stock, so ask before you shop the grey market.

After that, compare the few grey dealers in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong that hold one. Chrono24-style listings exist, but there are not many. One optimistic dealer can move the average, so read each listing on its own. Meanwhile, auction results are too scarce to rely on yet. Our used Rolex prices guide gives wider context.

When a price is too good to be true

A heavily refinished example without papers still sells from about US$49,000. So a full set offered below roughly US$56,000 (about RM228,000) needs a clear explanation. Possible answers include a gold-plated replica, a stolen watch, or steel links hidden in the bracelet. Treat any private sale at this price with great care.

Genuine vs replica: how to check a 136668LB

Gold fakes are almost always plated steel or brass. So the metal is the first and most useful test on a Deepsea gold 136668LB.

Weight and hallmarks

A genuine 136668LB is very heavy. A plated fake, even a good one, feels much lighter in the hand. Next, look for Swiss gold hallmarks on the case and clasp. On the genuine watch they are small, crisp and cleanly struck. Then check edges under a loupe. After all, plating wears through at corners and shows a different colour beneath; solid gold looks the same all the way down.

Dial, crystal and case details

The crystal is a domed 5.5 mm sapphire with no Cyclops. Consequently, a date magnifier means the watch is fake. The dial should read 3,900 m, and the blue Cerachrom insert should have gold-coated graduations, not painted ones. Also check the helium escape valve at 9 o’clock and the engraved rehaut, with the serial at 6.

For checks that apply across the brand, see our real vs fake Rolex guide.

What only a watchmaker can confirm

With the caseback off, a watchmaker can confirm the calibre 3235 and the Ringlock ring inside. They can test the gold content of the case and links, ideally with an XRF reader that does not mark the metal. A pressure test also confirms the seals and valve. In Malaysia, use an independent watchmaker you trust, or have the Rolex service centre inspect it.

Who the 136668LB suits, and the alternatives

The 136668LB suits a buyer who already owns several Rolex models and wants a statement piece. However, it needs a large wrist, ideally 18 cm (7 in) or more, and an owner who does not mind weight. In practice, for most people it is a weekend watch.

If you like the case but not the gold, the steel Deepsea 136660 costs a fraction of the price. For gold with less bulk, the two-tone Sea-Dweller 126603 is a middle ground. For the most extreme Deepsea, there is the titanium Deepsea Challenge 126067.

To see how the dive families differ, read Submariner vs Sea-Dweller. Or browse the full Sea-Dweller collection.

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  Deepsea 136660

  44 mm, 3,900 m Ringlock diver in black or D-blue. Pre-owned prices sit close to retail.

  Retail US$15,550 · Pre-owned US$14,000 – US$16,000

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  Submariner Date 126618LB

  Solid 18 ct yellow gold Submariner, blue or black. Trades roughly 10-15% under list.

  Retail US$50,900 · Pre-owned US$42,000 – US$46,500

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  Sea-Dweller 126603

  Steel and yellow gold on the 43 mm Sea-Dweller case. Rare in the wild, and often 15-25% under list used.

  Retail US$22,450 · Pre-owned US$17,000 – US$19,500

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