Answer
A replica Rolex 116613 with a "Swiss movement" is a copy of the two-tone Submariner Date. The seller claims the movement is made in Switzerland. Most listings mean an ETA 2836-2 or a Swiss-labeled clone. The label is not a certification. It does not make the watch a Rolex.
Genuine 116613 baseline
The Rolex 116613 is a 40 mm Submariner Date. It uses Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold. The bezel insert is ceramic. The crystal is sapphire. Water resistance is 300 m. The movement is calibre 3135. Power reserve is 48 hours. Frequency is 28,800 vph. The LB version has a blue dial and bezel. The LN version has a black dial and bezel.
What "Swiss movement" means in replicas
The term has three common uses in replica listings:
- Swiss ETA 2836-2. A real ETA movement. ETA lists the 2836-2 as an automatic mechanical movement. It runs at 28,800 vph. Power reserve is about 38 to 40 hours.
- Swiss-labeled clone. An Asian copy of the ETA 2836-2. Sellers mark it "Swiss" because parts or assembly are claimed to be Swiss. There is no public registry to verify the claim.
- Swiss Sellita SW200. A Swiss alternative to ETA. Sellita makes the SW200. It is an automatic movement with a date. Some replica builders use it.
Swiss Made is a legal term
"Swiss movement" is not the same as "Swiss Made." Swiss law sets conditions for watches. Swiss Made requires at least 60% of production costs in Switzerland. Technical development must also take place in Switzerland. A replica seller's "Swiss movement" note does not meet that test by itself.
Check points for a 116613 replica
- Movement name and version: ETA 2836-2, Sellita SW200, or Asian clone. Ask for the rotor engraving and the balance wheel photo.
- Case material: 316L steel with gold plating. Plating thickness is often 3 to 10 microns. Solid 18k gold is not used on low-cost replicas.
- Bezel insert: ceramic on the genuine 116613. Early replicas used aluminum. Check the color and the engraving depth.
- Dial and hands: the LB dial is blue. The LN dial is black. Date magnification on the genuine is about 2.5x.
- Water resistance: most replicas are not rated to 300 m. Pressure testing is required before swimming.
- Weight: a steel and gold replica weighs less than the genuine. The genuine 116613 weighs about 155 g with links.
Limits
No replica 116613 has Rolex calibre 3135. Rolex does not sell movements to third parties. A Swiss ETA 2836-2 is a real Swiss movement. It is not a Rolex movement. Resale value and service support differ from a genuine watch. Confirm the movement in writing before payment.