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MagedMS · 6 January 2010, 05:00 AM

Nice shots & review JJ. I totally agree with you that the cobalt blue of 16613 models is much appreciated.. But do you think that the black also in the ceramic model looks a little bit pale than in the old models ??

I heard that Rolex engineers cannot produce a ceramic bezel in Red colors for the other models having the PEPSI colors... Can anybody tell that this pale blue & black is due to the ceramic technology used ???

I think that if Rolex cannot control colors in ceramic bezels it's better to go back to the metal bezels.. Which are also very durable, scratch & shock resistant.. I've been using a SS Sub for almost 14 yrs. without any scratch in the bezel ! ... Or may be it's time to Rolex to use other metals as titanium like Hublot does... Do you agree !?

bokmeipai · 6 January 2010, 05:53 AM

I think the blue dial is only available in all WG so for it to be exclusive from the SS & TT's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plat-numb

I wish they would do a solid SS sub with THAT blue dial.

I'm just not a gold kinda guy.

I do think that watch is a stunning work of art, and the colors work great together but... it's just not me.

Blue is my favorite color. But the blue on the WG sub... yeah. Just not me either.

I really don't understand why they won't use THIS darker blue without gold.

Anyone know if there are any plans to make such a watch?

LovesRolexes123 · 10 January 2010, 10:37 PM

The blue dial is available in the new TT Ceramic Sub as well as the new YG Ceramic Sub (although I believe that the lettering on the WG dial is white, whereas on the TT and all YG Ceramics it is gold).

gelshocker · 11 January 2010, 04:03 PM

Some very tempting pics there! Thanks for sharing. IMHO, I always felt the Subdate 'deserves' to be in blusey form. It the most elegant dressy sports watch on the planet. That blue and gold is simply ICONIC Subdate. Cheers,

coopster9 · 15 February 2011, 09:58 AM

Hi peeps,

I am torn between the old blue and the new ceramic blue.

There are 2 BNIB available to me....how should I decide which is best...??

Would appreciate all your advice, please. Thanks :)

coopster9 · 21 February 2011, 04:49 AM

Pics taken with my iPhone 4 while on way to have the watch resized this morning.

Have to admit it is a VERY well kept watch else I would have gone for the ceramic model instead. This blue is indeed of a nicer hue than the new blue.

The only 2 things I dont like are, one it isnt hefty enough and two, the gold centre links stop short at the clasp but I guess that distinguishes itself as the older generation.

Usually am quite skeptical with buying old watches but I guess previous owner was just as meticulous. Its a rare find for its excellent condition, "SWISS" only dial and un-named ownership, where to find?

So...Just DO IT.

EE33 · 24 February 2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopster9

"SWISS" only dial and un-named ownership, where to find?

1st time I've seen the 'SWISS' only dial, always 'SWISS MADE'.
I purchased a 16613 and a 116613 in HK new from an AD and both cards were un-named, but that doesn't make the watch more or less, imo. Enjoy your new time piece

Runnin' Rebel · 11 April 2011, 09:13 PM

I can't wait to post pics of mine, should be here late this week. BNIB, really excited.

farroki · 25 April 2011, 04:15 PM

Gorgeous photos. Wow. Nice writeup too!

Ryan

sc1903a3 · 2 April 2012, 04:47 AM

After wearing a stainless GMT for the past 20 years, I just picked up this 16613 Z from AlexCollector here in SF Bay Area. I have a feeling that my GMT is gonna be sitting in the drawer for awhile

byeedo · 8 April 2012, 06:34 AM

Ahhh. Just purchase a Milgauss in February. Already have the desire for this watch!!!

safwan · 18 April 2012, 04:04 AM

Nice!

dysondiver · 18 April 2012, 04:36 AM

great review , and as ever stunning pics ,,, i have the same version of the watch ,,, except ,,, i have yaucht master hands fitted ... not quite the maxi dial , but the best compramise , more moddern looking face and no clutter , most people wouldnt notice , its subtle. but i like it.

golfprolk · 18 April 2012, 05:48 AM

Great review!!!

charizzard · 18 April 2012, 04:34 PM

Stunning blue dials

hijo de la luna · 21 August 2012, 02:57 AM

Beautiful watch but I am confused.

I just purchased the TT Blue Submariner and it is a new model. What is the difference? I know it doesn't have lugholes but although I see the comparison between maxi dials, I don't see a difference. Is the blue different than mine? I haven't received in hand as the caseback is being monogrammed. Obviously I am new and although I have purchased 3 this year (OMG), I am still learning. FYI- all from AD.

jokb · 23 August 2012, 06:21 AM

Great pics! I want one. this is one of the my rolex grails.

Frosty · 23 August 2012, 06:53 AM

Great review, Tom. I am glad I changed from black to blue on my Sub

mr777 · 26 August 2012, 11:25 PM

Great reviews. I'm in the process of purchasing my 1st TT Bluesy. I can't wait. I'm so excited.

sdg1871 · 31 August 2012, 12:50 PM

To me, the TT Bluesy Sub is the most beautiful TT watch made by Rolex.

Frosty · 1 September 2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE33

1st time I've seen the 'SWISS' only dial, always 'SWISS MADE'.

I took my watch with a black dial into RSC BH and they recommended that I replace the dial. They did and it came back with "Swiss", which surprised me. I figure it is a genuine Rolex Dial.

diveguy · 24 October 2012, 11:18 PM

Love that watch.

Icantaffordrolex · 10 October 2022, 01:13 PM

Nice photos! Not a single scratch on the PCLs!

The bluesy is underrated, esp the no holes cases. Stunning in person, get lost in the blue dial like you’re swimming in the ocean. Feels like double the weight of a 14060 with the gold and date added on. Seeing fewer of the no holes cases around on chrono and eBay. Seeing absolutely no Y-serials. The flat 4 Y-serial bluesy should really start to take off like the flat 4 Y-serial kermits. Even seeing 116613s come down to $15k, right where some 16613s are sitting. Vintage is making a comeback…again.

poyapi9534 · 11 October 2022, 02:59 PM

Love the watch

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alphadweller · 21 December 2022, 02:20 AM

Nice review JJ. Hope you're having a great time, wherever you are. RIP, man.

sambb · 25 December 2022, 11:39 PM

RIP JJ, and thanks for your passion..

6 January 2010, 05:00 AM	#121
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Blue Bezel ! Nice shots & review JJ. I totally agree with you that the cobalt blue of 16613 models is much appreciated.. But do you think that the black also in the ceramic model looks a little bit pale than in the old models ?? I heard that Rolex engineers cannot produce a ceramic bezel in Red colors for the other models having the PEPSI colors... Can anybody tell that this pale blue & black is due to the ceramic technology used ??? I think that if Rolex cannot control colors in ceramic bezels it's better to go back to the metal bezels.. Which are also very durable, scratch & shock resistant.. I've been using a SS Sub for almost 14 yrs. without any scratch in the bezel ! ... Or may be it's time to Rolex to use other metals as titanium like Hublot does... Do you agree !?

11 April 2011, 09:13 PM	#128
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I can't wait to post pics of mine, should be here late this week. BNIB, really excited. __________________ ♛

10 January 2010, 10:37 PM	#123
LovesRolexes123 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 69	The blue dial is available in the new TT Ceramic Sub as well as the new YG Ceramic Sub (although I believe that the lettering on the WG dial is white, whereas on the TT and all YG Ceramics it is gold).

11 January 2010, 04:03 PM	#124
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	Some very tempting pics there! Thanks for sharing. IMHO, I always felt the Subdate 'deserves' to be in blusey form. It the most elegant dressy sports watch on the planet. That blue and gold is simply ICONIC Subdate. Cheers,

15 February 2011, 09:58 AM	#125
coopster9 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fine City Watch: SubC LN/ THC Posts: 49	Hi peeps, I am torn between the old blue and the new ceramic blue. There are 2 BNIB available to me....how should I decide which is best...?? Would appreciate all your advice, please. Thanks :)

21 February 2011, 04:49 AM	#126
coopster9 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fine City Watch: SubC LN/ THC Posts: 49	Pics taken with my iPhone 4 while on way to have the watch resized this morning. Have to admit it is a VERY well kept watch else I would have gone for the ceramic model instead. This blue is indeed of a nicer hue than the new blue. The only 2 things I dont like are, one it isnt hefty enough and two, the gold centre links stop short at the clasp but I guess that distinguishes itself as the older generation. Usually am quite skeptical with buying old watches but I guess previous owner was just as meticulous. Its a rare find for its excellent condition, "SWISS" only dial and un-named ownership, where to find? So...Just DO IT.

25 April 2011, 04:15 PM	#129
farroki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 148	Gorgeous photos. Wow. Nice writeup too! Ryan

8 April 2012, 06:34 AM	#131
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	Ahhh. Just purchase a Milgauss in February. Already have the desire for this watch!!!

18 April 2012, 04:04 AM	#132
safwan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Watch: Submariner TT Posts: 197	Nice!

18 April 2012, 04:36 AM	#133
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great review , and as ever stunning pics ,,, i have the same version of the watch ,,, except ,,, i have yaucht master hands fitted ... not quite the maxi dial , but the best compramise , more moddern looking face and no clutter , most people wouldnt notice , its subtle. but i like it.

18 April 2012, 05:48 AM	#134
golfprolk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: NYC Watch: 11613 Posts: 21	Great review!!!

18 April 2012, 04:34 PM	#135
charizzard "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Australia Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 24	Stunning blue dials

21 August 2012, 02:57 AM	#136
hijo de la luna Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 84	Beautiful watch but I am confused. I just purchased the TT Blue Submariner and it is a new model. What is the difference? I know it doesn't have lugholes but although I see the comparison between maxi dials, I don't see a difference. Is the blue different than mine? I haven't received in hand as the caseback is being monogrammed. Obviously I am new and although I have purchased 3 this year (OMG), I am still learning. FYI- all from AD.

23 August 2012, 06:21 AM	#137
jokb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 104	Great pics! I want one. this is one of the my rolex grails.

23 August 2012, 06:53 AM	#138
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Great review, Tom. I am glad I changed from black to blue on my Sub

26 August 2012, 11:25 PM	#139
mr777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Christian Location: Tulsa, OK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 13	Great reviews. I'm in the process of purchasing my 1st TT Bluesy. I can't wait. I'm so excited.

31 August 2012, 12:50 PM	#140
sdg1871 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: New York, NY Watch: 18k YG Daytona Posts: 337	To me, the TT Bluesy Sub is the most beautiful TT watch made by Rolex.

24 October 2012, 11:18 PM	#142
diveguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 23	Love that watch.

10 October 2022, 01:13 PM	#143
Icantaffordrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 17	Nice photos! Not a single scratch on the PCLs! The bluesy is underrated, esp the no holes cases. Stunning in person, get lost in the blue dial like you’re swimming in the ocean. Feels like double the weight of a 14060 with the gold and date added on. Seeing fewer of the no holes cases around on chrono and eBay. Seeing absolutely no Y-serials. The flat 4 Y-serial bluesy should really start to take off like the flat 4 Y-serial kermits. Even seeing 116613s come down to $15k, right where some 16613s are sitting. Vintage is making a comeback…again.

11 October 2022, 02:59 PM	#144
poyapi9534 Banned Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: USA Posts: 1	Love the watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 December 2022, 02:20 AM	#145
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,181	Nice review JJ. Hope you're having a great time, wherever you are. RIP, man.

25 December 2022, 11:39 PM	#146
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	RIP JJ, and thanks for your passion..

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