CHROME HEARTS × ROLEX 126618LB · 22K Custom Link Bracelet · Factory Blue Sapphire Insert Submariner LB Hybrid Art Timepiece

A once-in-a-generation hybrid of watchmaking, high jewelry, and counter-culture craftsmanship.
This is not merely a watch — it is a cultural artifact, forged between two of the most mythic names in modern luxury.

✨ “The Rarity Threshold” Edition

Beyond rarity lies a different category: pieces that should not logically exist, yet somehow do.
This CHROME HEARTS × ROLEX 126618LB is one of those spectral objects—
created once, impossible to replicate, and destined to circulate only within the highest layers of global collectors.

DESCRIPTION

This extraordinary hybrid piece pairs a ROLEX Submariner Date 126618LB—Rolex’s iconic 18K yellow-gold diver—with a fully documented CHROME HEARTS 22K custom bracelet, including the near-mythical blue sapphire decorations referenced in the original CHROME HEARTS receipt.

Unlike conventional aftermarket builds, this configuration is accompanied by verifiable paperwork showing that the sapphire specification was listed in the original CHROME HEARTS documentation, a detail of immense significance. For collectors of provenance-centered horology, this is the difference between a modified watch and a museum-worthy cultural artifact.

The visual impact is immediate and unforgettable.
The deep ROLEX “LB” sunburst blue is mirrored by the CHROME HEARTS sapphire embellishments, creating a chromatic harmony that reads more like couture jewelry than a tool watch.
The warmth of 18K ROLEX gold and the glow of CHROME HEARTS 22K gold chain links form a dialogue between two worlds:
Swiss precision and Los Angeles iconography.

Every angle reveals another layer of craftsmanship—the sculptural hardware, the regal blue accents, the contrast between polished and textured surfaces. This is a piece made not for fashion, nor for trend, but for the collector who acquires future heirlooms before the world realizes their historical weight.

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• ROLEX Submariner Date 126618LB base model
• CHROME HEARTS 22K gold custom link bracelet
• Documented CHROME HEARTS receipt noting “Blue Sapphire”
• Matching Rolex sunburst LB blue dial & bezel aesthetic
• Complete CH documentation + Rolex guarantee card
• Exceptional visual symmetry between watch head and bracelet
• Sapphire accents integrated into the links
• 18K ROLEX case paired with 22K CHROME HEARTS gold
• A rare, investment-grade hybrid with cultural significance
• Suitable for advanced collectors of CH, ROLEX, and crossover art objects

ITEM DETAILS

Model: ROLEX Submariner Date 126618LB
Brand: ROLEX × CHROME HEARTS
Material: 18K Yellow Gold (ROLEX case), 22K Gold (CHROME HEARTS bracelet), Sapphire accents
Bracelet: 22K CHROME HEARTS custom band
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Sunburst Blue (LB)
Bezel: Matching blue ceramic
Size: Fits approx. 18cm wrist
Inclusions:
• CHROME HEARTS receipt (with blue sapphire notation)
• ROLEX international guarantee
• CHROME HEARTS documentation
• Presentation materials (per photos)

CONDITION REPORT

Case: Excellent condition with standard micro-handling marks.
Dial: Immaculate LB sunburst blue, no degradation.
Bezel: Strong color retention, excellent alignment.
Bracelet: 22K CHROME HEARTS gold links in superb condition; sapphire accents secure and vivid.
Movement: Running normally at time of listing.
Accessories: Highly desirable dual-documentation set from CHROME HEARTS + ROLEX.

This hybrid piece exhibits signs of careful wear but remains in outstanding collector condition.

WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

This is not simply a watch—it is a convergence of two mythologies:
ROLEX, the world’s most powerful watchmaker, and CHROME HEARTS, arguably the most influential cult luxury brand of the last 30 years.

Reasons collectors aggressively pursue pieces like this:

• Documented CHROME HEARTS customization is exceptionally rare
• Blue sapphire CH notation elevates this above standard CH bands
• Hybrid Rolex × Chrome Hearts pieces have shown strong appreciation
• The craftsmanship is closer to high jewelry than streetwear
• Crossover cultural cachet spanning music, art, and fashion
• Almost impossible to source complete, verifiable sets

This is an investment-grade artifact occupying a permanent niche of desirability.

BRAND HERITAGE

ROLEX
Founded in 1905, Rolex stands as the benchmark for mechanical precision, endurance, and global prestige. The 126618LB represents the apex of the modern Submariner line—gold, blue, iconic, instantly recognizable.

CHROME HEARTS
Founded in 1988 in Los Angeles, CHROME HEARTS is a cultural phenomenon—equal parts atelier, jeweler, and artistic movement. Their goldwork is revered for its sculptural gravitas and emotional symbolism.
Official CH hybrid pieces are highly coveted and vanishingly rare.

Together, they create a cultural artifact that transcends traditional watch categories.

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