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Tools · 9 August 2008, 03:33 AM

Do you have a TT Blue Sub??

This is a study to determine the shades or hues of the various releases of the TT Blue..

If the results show promise this will become a TRF database for indexing and cataloguing the various production runs and hues.

Post a clear and focused picture of your TT Blue dial so color can be determined, along with the first 4 letter/numbers of the serial to determine approximate year..

If known, also add the region or location of the purchase.

If used, the contributors will be given photo and contribution credits..

sea-dweller · 9 August 2008, 03:39 AM

Here you go. SN is U283xxx. Purchased in Northern California.

DSJ · 9 August 2008, 03:58 AM

The difficulty in establishing consistency or varience by "vintage" is that the color will invariably be altered by ambient light, camera, exposure, etc. For example the shade in mine looks different in each of these photos, and for reference, the table cloth that it's sitting on is navy. All that said, this is my Z990XXX

buz-lh · 9 August 2008, 12:19 PM

Z236XXX Purchased new in Tennessee. Three pics under different light conditions.

HDHNTER · 9 August 2008, 01:45 PM

Serial: Z213

Location: Aruba

Purchase Date: Feb. 2007

Chris B · 9 August 2008, 11:31 PM

Not my best pic but it's the best indoor match to the colour, outside is another matter, it changes hue & density like a cuttlefish, simple beautiful.

2002 K781XXX

Brushpup · 10 August 2008, 02:01 AM

Just curious how Sun/Age fade will come into play here?

SLS · 10 August 2008, 06:21 AM

2005 16613 serial D017,XXX

~Scott

stevemulholland3 · 12 August 2008, 12:24 PM

heres my lovely "r-8xxxxx" series!dial is stunning!

Bassplayer · 15 August 2008, 10:54 AM

Here is my "F"

Hookie · 3 September 2008, 04:28 AM

Hey all..... Here's a few shots i took of "blusey" It was purchased end of may this year in UK.

Thanks !!

RolexADinFL · 10 September 2008, 03:44 AM

Solid 18k w/ceramic will be first. Then the ss/gold.

In regards to this topic. I can say after putting over 100 blue ss/gold submariners into inventory over the last few years I don't think there is any way to track it. I have had three at once come in and be two different shades. It seems they are either a purplish blue, or very well matching to the insert blue.

Hope this helps,

AD

Burley1 · 3 November 2008, 02:16 PM

Ok so here is my 1985 TT dial. I am replacing the bezel insert and crystal if you wonder why the bezel and retainer are off.

Darren Retour · 24 December 2008, 05:55 AM

Two of my new one delivered today Serial M442. Still got all the wrappings on !!

JJ Irani · 24 December 2008, 08:13 AM

That's beautiful, Darren!! Well done and congrats!!

OzarkGuns · 29 December 2008, 11:14 PM

depending on the lighting. Serial # L372982 This is the purple shot. Picture was shot at 25,000 feet in the cockpit of a C130. Watch was not cleaned up. I have owned it since 1992. It was a present to myself for getting my used car dealers license. Bob Kotula - 1st post

ROLEXAHOLIC · 12 January 2009, 12:16 PM

here is mine, its an F purchased new in Miami in 05

GMT Time · 9 April 2009, 07:55 AM

My "no hole" Y

1Gunner · 5 May 2009, 12:04 PM

My M series....

mic6 · 5 May 2009, 03:56 PM

M series now sold

terrenceterrence · 19 September 2009, 01:26 PM

great pics y'all,

this makes me ache for a bluesy myself. saw a nice pre-owned piece but the clasp is S/S instead of T/T.

is it normal?

cali kid · 19 September 2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrenceterrence

great pics y'all,

this makes me ache for a bluesy myself. saw a nice pre-owned piece but the clasp is S/S instead of T/T.

is it normal?

My U sreies has the all stainless clasp too, dont think they started making the clasp with gold in it until 2000/01 and now they have solid endlinks and the lugs are not drilled anymore.

William Ramos · 28 August 2010, 08:52 AM

I've seen some 16613 with the word rolex around the inner dial and other do not have this inscription. Are both real?

dysondiver · 28 August 2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrenceterrence

great pics y'all,

this makes me ache for a bluesy myself. saw a nice pre-owned piece but the clasp is S/S instead of T/T.

is it normal?

the gold through clasp was brought in about 2000 , some one will let you know for sure , stainless clasp will prob have holes in the lugs too, that changed about the same time , i think , but again , some one will let you know for sure
question
are there two different min hand thicknesses , some seem thicker than others , or is it my imagination ,
some great pic there though

Subexplorer · 29 August 2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Ramos

I've seen some 16613 with the word rolex around the inner dial and other do not have this inscription. Are both real?

Hi William! That´s me again!
yes, the inner ring you refer, is called "rehaut" and in last series came with the word Rolex engraved, as well as the serial number.
I can´t remember well now, the year this feature started in the Rolex line, nor the serial number range, but if you read through the Forum, will find this info for sure.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

cali kid · 9 February 2011, 05:15 AM

Looks like my pics are gone but took few more since i had Josh at Foutanes update the bezel insert to gold numbers! Transitional "SWISS" Luminova U series 822!

sorry about the smudges and lint, would have been a nice shot!

ps watch will never leave the family but i did keep the old scratched up silver number bezel just in case!

Cromag · 5 November 2012, 09:35 AM

Wow! A 16613 lover's dream thread!

I like the shots with the darker looking gold and darker looking blue.
Hard to tell with different lighting but definitely a great thread for us blue TT lovers!

Bulldurham08 · 5 November 2012, 02:00 PM

Personally I think this thread needs more TT Sub pictures! C'mon boys!

robertgrom · 6 November 2012, 01:24 AM

The face color is amazing. This is the only classic sub I'd consider.

SubTTKky · 7 November 2012, 01:25 AM

Beautiful Blue dials Rolex...aka Smurf Rollies!

9 August 2008, 03:33 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	TT Blue Sub Dial Color/Shade Research.... Do you have a TT Blue Sub?? This is a study to determine the shades or hues of the various releases of the TT Blue.. If the results show promise this will become a TRF database for indexing and cataloguing the various production runs and hues. Post a clear and focused picture of your TT Blue dial so color can be determined, along with the first 4 letter/numbers of the serial to determine approximate year.. If known, also add the region or location of the purchase. If used, the contributors will be given photo and contribution credits.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 August 2008, 01:45 PM	#5
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Serial: Z213 Location: Aruba Purchase Date: Feb. 2007 __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

10 August 2008, 02:01 AM	#7
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Just curious how Sun/Age fade will come into play here? __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist. Last edited by Brushpup; 10 August 2008 at 02:02 AM.. Reason: spelling

3 September 2008, 04:28 AM	#11
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	Hey all..... Here's a few shots i took of "blusey" It was purchased end of may this year in UK. Thanks !! Last edited by Hookie; 3 September 2008 at 04:29 AM.. Reason: wrong photo

24 December 2008, 08:13 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That's beautiful, Darren!! Well done and congrats!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 August 2008, 11:31 PM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Not my best pic but it's the best indoor match to the colour, outside is another matter, it changes hue & density like a cuttlefish, simple beautiful. 2002 K781XXX

10 August 2008, 06:21 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	2005 16613 serial D017,XXX ~Scott

10 September 2008, 03:44 AM	#12
RolexADinFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 114	Solid 18k w/ceramic will be first. Then the ss/gold. In regards to this topic. I can say after putting over 100 blue ss/gold submariners into inventory over the last few years I don't think there is any way to track it. I have had three at once come in and be two different shades. It seems they are either a purplish blue, or very well matching to the insert blue. Hope this helps, AD

19 September 2009, 01:26 PM	#21
terrenceterrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Terrence Location: singapore Posts: 154	great pics y'all, this makes me ache for a bluesy myself. saw a nice pre-owned piece but the clasp is S/S instead of T/T. is it normal?

28 August 2010, 08:52 AM	#23
William Ramos Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16	I've seen some 16613 with the word rolex around the inner dial and other do not have this inscription. Are both real?

9 February 2011, 05:15 AM	#26
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Looks like my pics are gone but took few more since i had Josh at Foutanes update the bezel insert to gold numbers! Transitional "SWISS" Luminova U series 822! sorry about the smudges and lint, would have been a nice shot! ps watch will never leave the family but i did keep the old scratched up silver number bezel just in case!

5 November 2012, 09:35 AM	#27
Cromag "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California Posts: 23	Wow! A 16613 lover's dream thread! I like the shots with the darker looking gold and darker looking blue. Hard to tell with different lighting but definitely a great thread for us blue TT lovers!

5 November 2012, 02:00 PM	#28
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	Personally I think this thread needs more TT Sub pictures! C'mon boys! __________________ Rolex Datejust II 116300 (new watch swagger in full effect)

6 November 2012, 01:24 AM	#29
robertgrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Robert Location: USA, California Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 240	The face color is amazing. This is the only classic sub I'd consider.

7 November 2012, 01:25 AM	#30
SubTTKky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kky Location: RolexLand Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Beautiful Blue dials Rolex...aka Smurf Rollies!

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