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Frakis · 11 March 2016, 06:04 PM

Hi, I'm new to the site, and probably going to buy my first rolex this weekend. My buddy has a 16613 v-series (2008) 2 tone blue sub. Are there any differences in value when it comes to serial numbers for this watch? I read an article about somebody being excited to get a z-series (2006). I like the 16613 over the 116613. He is selling it for $6,000. Is that a good deal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

AK797 · 12 March 2016, 12:07 AM

Not much difference in value in those years, esp years well past gold thru the clasp, ie 2000. If in good condition that is a good price. As a friend he could maybe knock $500 off, mates rates.

DJ TT 2002 · 12 March 2016, 12:51 AM

Good price for a terrific watch

Frakis · 12 March 2016, 01:27 AM

Thanks Gents!

Boaters · 12 March 2016, 01:45 AM

Sounds good to me hopefully the watch has been taken care of maybe even serviced.

superstarmar · 12 March 2016, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Good price for a terrific watch

I agree , it's my favorite watch !!! I actually like
both references ... The 16613LB and also the new
116613LB ... I've had both and each have their
own merits. You can't go wrong with this one !!

Frakis · 12 March 2016, 02:20 AM

What does nos mean in front of this model?

Frakis · 12 March 2016, 02:45 AM

And LB at the end?

uncufunc · 12 March 2016, 02:49 AM

Nos= New old stock. LB is the blue two tone. LN is the black two tone

droptopman · 12 March 2016, 02:55 AM

Good price if it is in good shape. Love the 16613LB, one of my all time favorites.

Frakis · 12 March 2016, 04:11 AM

Thank you all for the feedback.

Ed99 · 12 March 2016, 02:51 PM

One of the difference for the newer Blusey is the links are solid 18k yellow gold links vs hollow in the later models. Both are great watches and that's a great price.

ltmgeller · 12 March 2016, 02:57 PM

Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots.

Frakis · 12 March 2016, 03:03 PM

How many years before the band "stretches" with the hollow links? On average, how much is a new band?

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Frakis · 12 March 2016, 03:05 PM

Do you guys think for my first rolly this is a good choice? I'm open to ideas. Is the TT too casual or do you think I could wear a suit?

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michael067 · 12 March 2016, 03:07 PM

6K is a great price, I have a T series serial number on mine, not too much difference. Go for it.

roadie1 · 12 March 2016, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frakis

Do you guys think for my first rolly this is a good choice? I'm open to ideas. Is the TT too casual or do you think I could wear a suit?

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Don't call it a rolly. Call it a bluesy. It's a great first Rolex. It's fine with a suit. Wear it snug and keep the strap clean and it won't stretch!

Gerry62 · 12 March 2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I agree , it's my favorite watch !!! I actually like
both references ... The 16613LB and also the new
116613LB ... I've had both and each have their
own merits. You can't go wrong with this one !!

absolutely I agree

Frakis · 18 March 2016, 05:12 AM

Hi all, thanks for the feedback. I got my first Rolex this past weekend, and couldn't be happier!

Roadie, how does keeping the strap clean prevent the bracelet from stretching?uploadfromtaptalk1458241874833.jpg

mpwatch · 18 March 2016, 05:16 AM

Great wrist shot - Killer piece, sounds like you got it at a great price. Condition is always a factor along with having everything double checked by a Rolex certified Jeweler.

-MP

hornchurch · 18 March 2016, 05:16 AM

Good choise and buy.
Wear it in good health sir.

You do know it won't be your only buy..

LuminousMaximus · 18 March 2016, 05:17 AM

Dirt and debris is what stretches the bracelet. The dirt gets in between the pin and shaft and wear it out slowly

Frakis · 18 March 2016, 05:20 AM

Good information. Thank you for passing on the knowledge. Greatly appreciate it.

Frakis · 18 March 2016, 05:23 AM

If the watch keeps perfect time is it necessary to get it serviced if it has been 8 years since the date of purchase?

Ed99 · 18 March 2016, 04:04 PM

Congrats and you made the right choice. This piece is such an iconic Rolex watch so take good care of it. Rolex are bullet proof watches from what I know so they are low in maintenance. Just keep it clean and shiny and your good to go.

kneedeep · 19 March 2016, 08:00 AM

Nice purchase all around! Congrats - one of the best dials out there.

Sublover2166 · 19 March 2016, 08:20 AM

Congrats, enjoy it. My 19 year old Bluesy says hello!

Frakis · 19 March 2016, 08:22 AM

Looks as good as it did on day 1uploadfromtaptalk1458339742546.jpg

ltmgeller · 19 March 2016, 08:37 AM

Great pics. Wear it in good health.

blue lion · 19 March 2016, 08:57 AM

Good price on a great watch.
I would send it in for service just to make sure all is well. If all is well it shouldn't be expensive. Others will say don't worry about it. It's up to you. For my $ the service is cheap compared to the cost of the watch.

11 March 2016, 06:04 PM	#1
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	2-tone 18k Blue Submariner 16613 Hi, I'm new to the site, and probably going to buy my first rolex this weekend. My buddy has a 16613 v-series (2008) 2 tone blue sub. Are there any differences in value when it comes to serial numbers for this watch? I read an article about somebody being excited to get a z-series (2006). I like the 16613 over the 116613. He is selling it for $6,000. Is that a good deal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

12 March 2016, 03:03 PM	#14
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	How many years before the band "stretches" with the hollow links? On average, how much is a new band? Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

12 March 2016, 03:05 PM	#15
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Do you guys think for my first rolly this is a good choice? I'm open to ideas. Is the TT too casual or do you think I could wear a suit? Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

18 March 2016, 05:12 AM	#19
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Hi all, thanks for the feedback. I got my first Rolex this past weekend, and couldn't be happier! Roadie, how does keeping the strap clean prevent the bracelet from stretching?uploadfromtaptalk1458241874833.jpg __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

18 March 2016, 05:17 AM	#22
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Dirt and debris is what stretches the bracelet. The dirt gets in between the pin and shaft and wear it out slowly __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

12 March 2016, 12:07 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Not much difference in value in those years, esp years well past gold thru the clasp, ie 2000. If in good condition that is a good price. As a friend he could maybe knock $500 off, mates rates.

12 March 2016, 12:51 AM	#3
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Good price for a terrific watch

12 March 2016, 01:27 AM	#4
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Thanks Gents!

12 March 2016, 01:45 AM	#5
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Sounds good to me hopefully the watch has been taken care of maybe even serviced.

12 March 2016, 02:20 AM	#7
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	What does nos mean in front of this model?

12 March 2016, 02:45 AM	#8
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	And LB at the end?

12 March 2016, 02:49 AM	#9
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	Nos= New old stock. LB is the blue two tone. LN is the black two tone

12 March 2016, 02:55 AM	#10
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Good price if it is in good shape. Love the 16613LB, one of my all time favorites.

12 March 2016, 04:11 AM	#11
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Thank you all for the feedback.

12 March 2016, 02:51 PM	#12
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	One of the difference for the newer Blusey is the links are solid 18k yellow gold links vs hollow in the later models. Both are great watches and that's a great price.

12 March 2016, 02:57 PM	#13
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,485	Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots.

12 March 2016, 03:07 PM	#16
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	6K is a great price, I have a T series serial number on mine, not too much difference. Go for it.

18 March 2016, 05:16 AM	#20
mpwatch Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Pennsylvania Watch: PAM 199 Posts: 42	Great wrist shot - Killer piece, sounds like you got it at a great price. Condition is always a factor along with having everything double checked by a Rolex certified Jeweler. -MP

18 March 2016, 05:16 AM	#21
hornchurch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: london Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 356	Good choise and buy. Wear it in good health sir. You do know it won't be your only buy..

18 March 2016, 05:20 AM	#23
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Good information. Thank you for passing on the knowledge. Greatly appreciate it. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

18 March 2016, 05:23 AM	#24
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	If the watch keeps perfect time is it necessary to get it serviced if it has been 8 years since the date of purchase? __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

18 March 2016, 04:04 PM	#25
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	Congrats and you made the right choice. This piece is such an iconic Rolex watch so take good care of it. Rolex are bullet proof watches from what I know so they are low in maintenance. Just keep it clean and shiny and your good to go.

19 March 2016, 08:00 AM	#26
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Nice purchase all around! Congrats - one of the best dials out there.

19 March 2016, 08:22 AM	#28
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,937	Looks as good as it did on day 1uploadfromtaptalk1458339742546.jpg __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

19 March 2016, 08:37 AM	#29
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,485	Great pics. Wear it in good health. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 March 2016, 08:57 AM	#30
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Good price on a great watch. I would send it in for service just to make sure all is well. If all is well it shouldn't be expensive. Others will say don't worry about it. It's up to you. For my $ the service is cheap compared to the cost of the watch.

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