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jayd77 · 15 May 2013, 10:34 AM

Hello TRF! Been awhile since I posted. I apologize if this was previously discussed but is Rolex going back to the original deep blue on the 16613 and applying it to the 116613? I was speaking to a coworker who mentioned it and if so could be my next purchase.

Thanks!

Glidelock · 15 May 2013, 11:22 AM

Yes Sir, that's the word from Rolex!

ingoodtime · 15 May 2013, 11:31 AM

The smurf blue was not my favorite. I like the old (new) blue better.

mlotus95 · 15 May 2013, 11:34 AM

good that will make mine more rare. lol

jayd77 · 15 May 2013, 11:37 AM

I currently have a 16613 with the beautiful blue dial. However, now I may need to add this to my list with the glide lock clasp.

seand442 · 15 May 2013, 12:37 PM

I'm not big into TT but the darker sunburst blue is much better IMHO.

77T · 15 May 2013, 08:50 PM

Smurfs will now be endangered species.

Look for the "how much will my Smurf be worth?" posts soon...

jason427 · 15 May 2013, 09:19 PM

I actually prefer the current SS/Gold blue sub. The color is perfectly matched.

I remember in the past sometimes the dial would be too purple and not match the bezel on some models.

I guess I will have to get mine now!!!

mjclark32 · 15 May 2013, 10:26 PM

I liked the smurf blue on the all gold models and even liked them on the TT, just not as much as I liked the "old" darker blue. Looking forward to the darker blue coming back

kilyung · 15 May 2013, 11:34 PM

What's this? Rolex is changing the blue? Anyone have more info?

kahoot · 16 May 2013, 12:25 AM

Hi
Yes it has been confirmed by Rolex st James square in London , I called them for confirmation.

andromeda160 · 16 May 2013, 12:28 AM

old blue was much better, my grails a late 90's early 00's TT blue sub.

TempoKing · 16 May 2013, 12:44 AM

So it is proven
the marketing people are doing their job

SWISSAHOLICS · 16 May 2013, 01:32 AM

Several sources have confirmed this news that Rolex is switching back to 16613 blue color. Not too sure if the ceramic bezel color will change or not but the dial certainly will from what I am hearing.

rodrob59 · 16 May 2013, 03:02 AM

Looks like I have a new grail. I love the Smurf, just can't afford one.

AK797 · 16 May 2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

What's this? Rolex is changing the blue? Anyone have more info?

Only on the gold and TT to a sunburst blue, not the WG. Bezel is also darker blue.

TSW · 16 May 2013, 04:27 PM

The smurf blue is gone, Just as i learned to love the WG Smurf.

busytimmy · 16 May 2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlotus95

good that will make mine more rare. lol

You might actually be on to something there.

snowpea · 16 May 2013, 06:41 PM

Since they are changing the gold blue back to the blue sunburst dial, is there hope of a SS smurf in the works?

wesleyvs · 16 May 2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowpea

Since they are changing the gold blue back to the blue sunburst dial, is there hope of a SS smurf in the works?

tbh i dont see the point why they would make a SS smurf now cause of this ? :S

if they would they wouldnt sell any WG's anymore

mjclark32 · 16 May 2013, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesleyvs

tbh i dont see the point why they would make a SS smurf now cause of this ? :S

if they would they wouldnt sell any WG's anymore

Well, they made the YMII in SS when it used to be only in TT and all gold... I guess we never know what to expect

ufboy73 · 8 June 2013, 03:58 AM

im not sure i follow, are there contradictory statements above?

they are changing the blue on the YG and TT, right?

but the WG Smurf is staying the same, right?

TimeOnMyHands · 8 June 2013, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

im not sure i follow, are there contradictory statements above?

they are changing the blue on the YG and TT, right?

but the WG Smurf is staying the same, right?

Now that you point this out - I am not sure myself.

Could someone clarify..?

SohAIS · 8 June 2013, 04:05 AM

i like the new blue on the all gold but prefer the older blue shade on the TT. TT is gorgeous on that smurf blue color.

Magic-Matt · 8 June 2013, 04:06 AM

That the ceramic doesn't match the new sunburst blue dial some say? But isnt that the same story with the Hulk?

AK797 · 8 June 2013, 07:14 AM

I think Chris confirmed only the TT and YG are getting a sunburst blue dial not the WG.

lja1821 · 8 June 2013, 07:16 AM

It is my understanding that the smurf blue will only be available in white gold and the full gold and two tone model will be the sunburst blue.

Cru Jones · 8 June 2013, 08:03 AM

As has been said, Smurf for WG only, per a local AD that was at Basel.

kilyung · 8 June 2013, 08:24 AM

I'm loving that my smurf will be even more unique. Of course I'm very attracted to that YG sunburst blue sub!

Ray T · 10 June 2013, 02:37 AM

i'm glad i already have a tt, yg and wg smurf, love the smurf blue.

15 May 2013, 10:34 AM	#1
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	Smurf blue is gone?? Hello TRF! Been awhile since I posted. I apologize if this was previously discussed but is Rolex going back to the original deep blue on the 16613 and applying it to the 116613? I was speaking to a coworker who mentioned it and if so could be my next purchase. Thanks! __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

15 May 2013, 11:31 AM	#3
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	The smurf blue was not my favorite. I like the old (new) blue better. __________________ Lee

15 May 2013, 11:37 AM	#5
jayd77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116528/16613 blue Posts: 134	I currently have a 16613 with the beautiful blue dial. However, now I may need to add this to my list with the glide lock clasp. __________________ 116528 Daytona 16613 blue sub z serial 3570.50 Omega

15 May 2013, 12:37 PM	#6
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	I'm not big into TT but the darker sunburst blue is much better IMHO. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

15 May 2013, 08:50 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,916	Smurfs will now be endangered species. Look for the "how much will my Smurf be worth?" posts soon... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 May 2013, 11:22 AM	#2
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,944	Yes Sir, that's the word from Rolex!

15 May 2013, 11:34 AM	#4
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	good that will make mine more rare. lol

15 May 2013, 09:19 PM	#8
jason427 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 221	I actually prefer the current SS/Gold blue sub. The color is perfectly matched. I remember in the past sometimes the dial would be too purple and not match the bezel on some models. I guess I will have to get mine now!!!

15 May 2013, 10:26 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I liked the smurf blue on the all gold models and even liked them on the TT, just not as much as I liked the "old" darker blue. Looking forward to the darker blue coming back __________________

15 May 2013, 11:34 PM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	What's this? Rolex is changing the blue? Anyone have more info?

16 May 2013, 12:25 AM	#11
kahoot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uk Posts: 425	Hi Yes it has been confirmed by Rolex st James square in London , I called them for confirmation. __________________ SDC 4000 Explorer 2

16 May 2013, 12:28 AM	#12
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	old blue was much better, my grails a late 90's early 00's TT blue sub.

16 May 2013, 12:44 AM	#13
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	So it is proven the marketing people are doing their job

16 May 2013, 01:32 AM	#14
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Several sources have confirmed this news that Rolex is switching back to 16613 blue color. Not too sure if the ceramic bezel color will change or not but the dial certainly will from what I am hearing. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

16 May 2013, 03:02 AM	#15
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Looks like I have a new grail. I love the Smurf, just can't afford one. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

16 May 2013, 04:27 PM	#17
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The smurf blue is gone, Just as i learned to love the WG Smurf. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

16 May 2013, 06:41 PM	#19
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Since they are changing the gold blue back to the blue sunburst dial, is there hope of a SS smurf in the works? __________________

8 June 2013, 03:58 AM	#22
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	im not sure i follow, are there contradictory statements above? they are changing the blue on the YG and TT, right? but the WG Smurf is staying the same, right?

8 June 2013, 04:05 AM	#24
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,386	i like the new blue on the all gold but prefer the older blue shade on the TT. TT is gorgeous on that smurf blue color.

8 June 2013, 04:06 AM	#25
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	That the ceramic doesn't match the new sunburst blue dial some say? But isnt that the same story with the Hulk?

8 June 2013, 07:14 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I think Chris confirmed only the TT and YG are getting a sunburst blue dial not the WG.

8 June 2013, 07:16 AM	#27
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	It is my understanding that the smurf blue will only be available in white gold and the full gold and two tone model will be the sunburst blue.

8 June 2013, 08:03 AM	#28
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	As has been said, Smurf for WG only, per a local AD that was at Basel.

8 June 2013, 08:24 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'm loving that my smurf will be even more unique. Of course I'm very attracted to that YG sunburst blue sub!

10 June 2013, 02:37 AM	#30
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	i'm glad i already have a tt, yg and wg smurf, love the smurf blue.

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