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Goula1979 · 8 October 2021, 04:51 AM

I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation to source authentic parts. I've got my father's sub - 16613. At some point he replaced the dial with a very nice grey dial with sapphire hour markers, but I want to look at restoring it to the original blue dial which he lost. Finding authentic parts are tricky, especially dials, so I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation. Most of what I can find is on ebay, which makes me nervous. Thanks for the help.

khalifam · 8 October 2021, 04:54 AM

What about rolex directly? You will have to have the watched service though I presume...

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William.L. · 8 October 2021, 05:19 AM

PM sent.

Rolex is an exchange only. If he sends in the watch with an aftermarket dial, or a dial not original to that watch, Rolex will keep the dial, and install a replacement dial. That is only with a full service.

214270Explorer · 8 October 2021, 05:34 AM

Stay away from fleecebay. It is at best a minefield.

spoilsofwar01 · 8 October 2021, 05:52 AM

Would it be possible to see pictures of the watch?

Ive read the following:

(The ref. 1680x family lasted for only around four years, superseded in 1988 by the ref. 1661x range, including the two-tone reference 16613. The main reason for the change was so that Rolex could bring in the upgraded Caliber 3135, recognized today as one of the finest mass-produced calibers ever made and one that would stay powering the Rolex Submariner Date for more than three decades.)

So it would be worth trying to obtain the correct Hands & Dial and I have a feeling that the forum will be able to help you out. let us know how you get on, All the best "H"

Goula1979 · 8 October 2021, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Would it be possible to see pictures of the watch?

Ive read the following:

(The ref. 1680x family lasted for only around four years, superseded in 1988 by the ref. 1661x range, including the two-tone reference 16613. The main reason for the change was so that Rolex could bring in the upgraded Caliber 3135, recognized today as one of the finest mass-produced calibers ever made and one that would stay powering the Rolex Submariner Date for more than three decades.)

So it would be worth trying to obtain the correct Hands & Dial and I have a feeling that the forum will be able to help you out. let us know how you get on, All the best "H"

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Would it be possible to see pictures of the watch?

Ive read the following:

(The ref. 1680x family lasted for only around four years, superseded in 1988 by the ref. 1661x range, including the two-tone reference 16613. The main reason for the change was so that Rolex could bring in the upgraded Caliber 3135, recognized today as one of the finest mass-produced calibers ever made and one that would stay powering the Rolex Submariner Date for more than three decades.)

So it would be worth trying to obtain the correct Hands & Dial and I have a feeling that the forum will be able to help you out. let us know how you get on, All the best "H"

Here’s a pic.

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spoilsofwar01 · 11 October 2021, 01:51 AM

I can now see why you wish to obtain an original dial and hands, it will be so much better for it, hopefully the forum will be able to help you out,

offrdmania · 11 October 2021, 02:06 AM

The OPs dial is a correct factory made Serti/Sultan dial for the 16613

OP, are you sure the watch originally came with a blue dial and not this sultan dial from Rolex?

A quick Google search for 16613 sultan or serti dial and you will see hundreds of results

MrGoat · 11 October 2021, 02:16 AM

Yeah, op, your watch is most likely original and never came with the blue dial. Don’t mess that one up by changing dials. Enjoy it in memory of your pops and if you want a 16613lb then spring for one (they’re quite accessible and easily sourced) and then you have two great watches!!

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hutch300 · 11 October 2021, 12:25 PM

I love these Serti dialed subs. Leave it

snakeeyes · 11 October 2021, 02:19 PM

my god man, that is a beaut. Like the others have said, its a genuine serti dial!

nsxnext · 11 October 2021, 02:49 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=757356

Goula1979 · 13 October 2021, 02:34 AM

Thanks everyone for the feedback. As I've searched for dials, I figured out its actually something quite unique. I just assumed it was an aftermarket dial, as my father had a tendency to do this with other watches - always wanting a unique kind of look. Thanks again.

goldfixer21 · 14 October 2021, 12:14 AM

I'd be happy to trade you my factory blue dial for it.:)

8 October 2021, 04:51 AM	#1
Goula1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Drew Location: U.S. Posts: 61	sourcing a part I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation to source authentic parts. I've got my father's sub - 16613. At some point he replaced the dial with a very nice grey dial with sapphire hour markers, but I want to look at restoring it to the original blue dial which he lost. Finding authentic parts are tricky, especially dials, so I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation. Most of what I can find is on ebay, which makes me nervous. Thanks for the help.

8 October 2021, 05:19 AM	#3
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 619	PM sent. Rolex is an exchange only. If he sends in the watch with an aftermarket dial, or a dial not original to that watch, Rolex will keep the dial, and install a replacement dial. That is only with a full service. __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

8 October 2021, 05:34 AM	#4
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Stay away from fleecebay. It is at best a minefield. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

8 October 2021, 05:52 AM	#5
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	Would it be possible to see pictures of the watch? Ive read the following: (The ref. 1680x family lasted for only around four years, superseded in 1988 by the ref. 1661x range, including the two-tone reference 16613. The main reason for the change was so that Rolex could bring in the upgraded Caliber 3135, recognized today as one of the finest mass-produced calibers ever made and one that would stay powering the Rolex Submariner Date for more than three decades.) So it would be worth trying to obtain the correct Hands & Dial and I have a feeling that the forum will be able to help you out. let us know how you get on, All the best "H" __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

11 October 2021, 01:51 AM	#7
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	dial I can now see why you wish to obtain an original dial and hands, it will be so much better for it, hopefully the forum will be able to help you out, __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

8 October 2021, 04:54 AM	#2
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	What about rolex directly? You will have to have the watched service though I presume... Sent from my SM-F926B using Tapatalk

11 October 2021, 02:06 AM	#8
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,966	The OPs dial is a correct factory made Serti/Sultan dial for the 16613 OP, are you sure the watch originally came with a blue dial and not this sultan dial from Rolex? A quick Google search for 16613 sultan or serti dial and you will see hundreds of results __________________ TRF Member 11738

11 October 2021, 02:16 AM	#9
MrGoat 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,277	Yeah, op, your watch is most likely original and never came with the blue dial. Don’t mess that one up by changing dials. Enjoy it in memory of your pops and if you want a 16613lb then spring for one (they’re quite accessible and easily sourced) and then you have two great watches!! Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

11 October 2021, 12:25 PM	#10
hutch300 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,474	I love these Serti dialed subs. Leave it

11 October 2021, 02:19 PM	#11
snakeeyes Banned Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 97	my god man, that is a beaut. Like the others have said, its a genuine serti dial!

11 October 2021, 02:49 PM	#12
nsxnext "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Neil Location: PA Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 159	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=757356

13 October 2021, 02:34 AM	#13
Goula1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Drew Location: U.S. Posts: 61	Thanks everyone for the feedback. As I've searched for dials, I figured out its actually something quite unique. I just assumed it was an aftermarket dial, as my father had a tendency to do this with other watches - always wanting a unique kind of look. Thanks again.

14 October 2021, 12:14 AM	#14
goldfixer21 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 802	I'd be happy to trade you my factory blue dial for it.:)

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