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subzilla · 21 March 2017, 07:23 AM

I've googled and searched on here to no avail, does anyone have any images of this watch? I've recently seen for sale a blue faced Sub in stainless in a reputable jewellers, not sure if the one for sale is all original or been altered.

swish77 · 21 March 2017, 07:36 AM

I don't believe there's ever been a stainless steel Submariner that came from the factory with a blue dial, vintage or modern.

There were/are TT, yellow gold and white gold Subs with blue dials, but not in stainless steel. Maybe it was a Tudor, which did make blue-dial Subs in SS.

subzilla · 21 March 2017, 08:03 AM

It was defiantly a Rolex sub, I've read elsewhere that there was a blue SS sub made for the Asian market

mjclark32 · 21 March 2017, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subzilla

It was defiantly a Rolex sub, I've read elsewhere that there was a blue SS sub made for the Asian market

We've seen a model or two geared for the Asian market, the only one that comes to mind though is a green

turnograph
Definitely no SS with blue dial/bezel sub.
You can mod a sub C (date) or buy a white gold version.
Edit: updated in below post. Apparently they did make it

henrylee · 21 March 2017, 08:19 AM

Was it the bluesy?

Dr.Smellody · 21 March 2017, 08:42 AM

I only know of blue tudor subs in SS only. Anything else would have been modified. It would be pretty cool if one existed....but I am certain I would have read about by now.

Maybe you saw a modern white gold blue dialed submariner?

Dr.Smellody · 21 March 2017, 08:51 AM

Blue Tudor Submariner:

Asian Market Tudor:

landroverking · 21 March 2017, 09:03 AM

I have seen them. I'm sure some were for the Asian market.
Others I'm sure were Frankin aftermarket.

Tom1675 · 21 March 2017, 09:16 AM

Are we talking vintage? Maybe this is obvious but a friend has a blue one from not long ago, like 2003... Blue bezel and dial. Not 100% sure of the reference but def not vintage. He did not pay a premium, paid ~$5k.

mjclark32 · 21 March 2017, 09:28 AM

Alright, little bit of googling research brings this up:
http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lo...ian+submariner

Apparently Rolex did make a very limited amount of them for the Asian market... I don't think I've ever heard about it before

The forums and sites I just read through swear it's real through and through and came like this from the factory

roh123 · 21 March 2017, 09:29 AM

Guessing you mean this one?

Dr.Smellody · 21 March 2017, 09:32 AM

Wow!! My mind is blown.

roh123 · 21 March 2017, 09:37 AM

I always liked the Cartier 1680 with blue bezel.

mjclark32 · 21 March 2017, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Wow!! My mind is blown.

No kidding!

FTX I · 21 March 2017, 09:40 AM

Prototypes are mentioned here.

http://rolexpassionreport.com/11992/...ex-world-news/

mazzini · 21 March 2017, 08:38 PM

I have one such Sub. What could it be worth?

mjclark32 · 21 March 2017, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Alright, little bit of googling research brings this up:
http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lo...ian+submariner

Apparently Rolex did make a very limited amount of them for the Asian market... I don't think I've ever heard about it before

The forums and sites I just read through swear it's real through and through and came like this from the factory

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazzini

I have one such Sub. What could it be worth?

You have one of the above?
Pics?

Andad · 21 March 2017, 08:55 PM

Yes, there was one.

I have a pix but am not close to my computer.

Post later.

21 March 2017, 07:23 AM	#1
subzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: England Watch: This space Posts: 63	Asian market Submariner blue dial bezel SS I've googled and searched on here to no avail, does anyone have any images of this watch? I've recently seen for sale a blue faced Sub in stainless in a reputable jewellers, not sure if the one for sale is all original or been altered.

21 March 2017, 08:03 AM	#3
subzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: England Watch: This space Posts: 63	SS blue sub It was defiantly a Rolex sub, I've read elsewhere that there was a blue SS sub made for the Asian market

21 March 2017, 08:19 AM	#5
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Was it the bluesy? __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

21 March 2017, 09:28 AM	#10
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Alright, little bit of googling research brings this up: http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lo...ian+submariner Apparently Rolex did make a very limited amount of them for the Asian market... I don't think I've ever heard about it before The forums and sites I just read through swear it's real through and through and came like this from the factory __________________

21 March 2017, 08:55 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	Yes, there was one. I have a pix but am not close to my computer. Post later. __________________ E

21 March 2017, 07:36 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,985	I don't believe there's ever been a stainless steel Submariner that came from the factory with a blue dial, vintage or modern. There were/are TT, yellow gold and white gold Subs with blue dials, but not in stainless steel. Maybe it was a Tudor, which did make blue-dial Subs in SS.

21 March 2017, 08:42 AM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	I only know of blue tudor subs in SS only. Anything else would have been modified. It would be pretty cool if one existed....but I am certain I would have read about by now. Maybe you saw a modern white gold blue dialed submariner?

21 March 2017, 08:51 AM	#7
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	Blue Tudor Submariner: Asian Market Tudor:

21 March 2017, 09:03 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I have seen them. I'm sure some were for the Asian market. Others I'm sure were Frankin aftermarket.

21 March 2017, 09:16 AM	#9
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,186	Are we talking vintage? Maybe this is obvious but a friend has a blue one from not long ago, like 2003... Blue bezel and dial. Not 100% sure of the reference but def not vintage. He did not pay a premium, paid ~$5k.

21 March 2017, 09:29 AM	#11
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Guessing you mean this one?

21 March 2017, 09:32 AM	#12
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	Wow!! My mind is blown.

21 March 2017, 09:37 AM	#13
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I always liked the Cartier 1680 with blue bezel.

21 March 2017, 09:40 AM	#15
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Prototypes are mentioned here. http://rolexpassionreport.com/11992/...ex-world-news/

21 March 2017, 08:38 PM	#16
mazzini "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 36	I have one such Sub. What could it be worth?

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