SUBMARINER MODEL, REF. 116659SABR, CIRCA 2019

Reference 116659SABR makes a Submariner that is both aesthetically pleasing and technically useful by fusing one of the most recognizable professional tools in the world with the sophisticated art of high jewelry. Crafted in white gold and exquisitely set with sapphires and diamonds, it represents a unique combination of robust functionality and sumptuous elegance, a watch that demands attention without compromising. The reference designation itself appropriately reflects this gem-set identity: 'SA' stands for sapphires, and 'BR' for brilliant-cut diamonds, which are used on the case's lugs and crown guard.

Eleven baguette-cut diamonds, one triangle-cut diamond, and thirty-six sapphires adorn the bezel, which is a work of art in and of itself. The first quarter is set with lighter-toned sapphires in a subtle homage to the traditional graduated dive bezel. The absence of the depth rating '1000ft = 300m' on the dial, a deliberate omission that highlights its distinct identity within the collection further sets this exceptional reference apart from all other Submariners.