Rolex Submariner Serti

Finding a New Old Stock (NOS) Rolex Submariner 16613 with a factory "Serti" / "Sultan" dial represents the ultimate grail find for collectors of neo-vintage luxury sport watches.Because the reference 16613 was discontinued around 2008–2009, a true New Old Stock example—meaning it is decades old but completely unworn, remaining in flawless factory condition with original stickers and original box, is incredibly rare and commands a massive premium on the secondary market. The "Serti" or "Sultan" Dial: The name comes from the French word sertir, which means "to set". The iconic "Sultan" configuration features a sunburst champagne or silver dial replacing standard luminescent plots with 8 brilliant-round factory diamonds and 3 vibrant blue sapphires at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions. The "TS" Designation: In Rolex nomenclature, the "T" indicates a transitional case design change—specifically a case with no holes in the lugs (solid lugs), which Rolex rolled out in the early 2000s. The "S" officially designates the factory gem-set Serti status.