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Investr · 21 July 2017, 04:45 AM

Ok guys someone please educate me on a watch Ive actually owned. The 116613LB is often referred to as the Bluesey. Rolex confused some of us a couple of years ago and did 2 dials in this model (sunburst blue and the "flat" blue which is similar to the Smurf dial). So here's the question- is the flat blue discontinued AND is the term bluesey used to describe one of the dial options OR either? Thanks in advance!

Tools · 21 July 2017, 05:19 AM

"Bluesy" is any TT Blue Dial Sub. It was coined well before the ceramic models.

locutus49 · 21 July 2017, 05:20 AM

I could be wrong but I think the flat is discontinued.

Duey · 21 July 2017, 05:23 AM

Yes the High Gloss Smuf blue dial is discontinued. Don't ask me why some people call it flat

padi56 · 21 July 2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Ok guys someone please educate me on a watch Ive actually owned. The 116613LB is often referred to as the Bluesey. Rolex confused some of us a couple of years ago and did 2 dials in this model (sunburst blue and the "flat" blue which is similar to the Smurf dial). So here's the question- is the flat blue discontinued AND is the term bluesey used to describe one of the dial options OR either? Thanks in advance!

Sorry Rolex have made any watch called a bluesy they made a blue dial submariner ref 16613 and ref 116613.

superstarmar · 21 July 2017, 05:35 AM

Bluesy describes all the TT models and the full YG
Sub with blue dials. The fiat or smurf dial has been
Disco'd since 2013 on these models . The only existing
Smurf is the WG Blue dial Sub 116619 LB...
Like Peter said Rolex made the 16613 and males
the 116613 LB . Bluesy was coined by people not
Rolex...

Rolex addict · 21 July 2017, 05:38 AM

When the ceramic bezels came out on the subs, the first version of the "bluesy" was the non starburst dial. I have no idea how long they made this. Then it went to starburst. The non starburst is no longer produced.

AK797 · 21 July 2017, 06:26 AM

Bluesy is really a nickname for the TT.

fishingbear · 21 July 2017, 06:35 AM

If i recall correctly Rolex made the 116613 with the smurf color dial for just a couple years before changing it back to the sunburst blue on that blue reference.

Canefan1 · 21 July 2017, 06:40 AM

A lot of terms around this great place, but not Rolex'es. Bluesy and Sunburst.

droptopman · 21 July 2017, 06:53 AM

The "Bluesy" term goes all the way back to the 80's and was generally used for the TT 16803/16613 LB. Certainly heard people use it for the YG 16618/116618 LB over the years as well.

As others have stated the non sunburst dial was introduced with the 6 digit 16613LB but did not last long. While some folks really like it, I think Rolex heard the masses that wanted the sunburst dial back.

Seems some do not like the "Bluesy" term much. Never bothered me, but I am trying to use Sub LB on the forum more often...

landroverking · 21 July 2017, 06:55 AM

IMHO no (C) model is a Bluesy

toneafficianado · 21 July 2017, 07:05 AM

"Bluesy" sounds less silly than "Batman" as a watch nick name.
The model ref number is always the least confusing way to go though.
" Sunburst" is a term often used in describing guitar colours where one colour [usually yellow] in in the centre and the darker colour[s] , usually red or brown or black , is sprayed around the outside so the colours gently blend together. Example is the "sunburst Les Paul." In guitar speak this term has been around for decades.

brandrea · 21 July 2017, 07:07 AM

This is why I love TRF, learned a little something new here today

chfoong · 22 July 2017, 12:03 AM

Any side by side comparison photos?

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21 July 2017, 04:45 AM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	"Bluesey" question? Ok guys someone please educate me on a watch Ive actually owned. The 116613LB is often referred to as the Bluesey. Rolex confused some of us a couple of years ago and did 2 dials in this model (sunburst blue and the "flat" blue which is similar to the Smurf dial). So here's the question- is the flat blue discontinued AND is the term bluesey used to describe one of the dial options OR either? Thanks in advance!

21 July 2017, 05:19 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,654	"Bluesy" is any TT Blue Dial Sub. It was coined well before the ceramic models. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 July 2017, 06:53 AM	#11
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,663	The "Bluesy" term goes all the way back to the 80's and was generally used for the TT 16803/16613 LB. Certainly heard people use it for the YG 16618/116618 LB over the years as well. As others have stated the non sunburst dial was introduced with the 6 digit 16613LB but did not last long. While some folks really like it, I think Rolex heard the masses that wanted the sunburst dial back. Seems some do not like the "Bluesy" term much. Never bothered me, but I am trying to use Sub LB on the forum more often... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

21 July 2017, 05:20 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	I could be wrong but I think the flat is discontinued.

21 July 2017, 05:23 AM	#4
Duey 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,604	Yes the High Gloss Smuf blue dial is discontinued. Don't ask me why some people call it flat

21 July 2017, 05:35 AM	#6
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Bluesy describes all the TT models and the full YG Sub with blue dials. The fiat or smurf dial has been Disco'd since 2013 on these models . The only existing Smurf is the WG Blue dial Sub 116619 LB... Like Peter said Rolex made the 16613 and males the 116613 LB . Bluesy was coined by people not Rolex...

21 July 2017, 05:38 AM	#7
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	When the ceramic bezels came out on the subs, the first version of the "bluesy" was the non starburst dial. I have no idea how long they made this. Then it went to starburst. The non starburst is no longer produced.

21 July 2017, 06:26 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Bluesy is really a nickname for the TT.

21 July 2017, 06:35 AM	#9
fishingbear 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,578	If i recall correctly Rolex made the 116613 with the smurf color dial for just a couple years before changing it back to the sunburst blue on that blue reference.

21 July 2017, 06:40 AM	#10
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	A lot of terms around this great place, but not Rolex'es. Bluesy and Sunburst.

21 July 2017, 06:55 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	IMHO no (C) model is a Bluesy

21 July 2017, 07:05 AM	#13
toneafficianado 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	"Bluesy" sounds less silly than "Batman" as a watch nick name. The model ref number is always the least confusing way to go though. " Sunburst" is a term often used in describing guitar colours where one colour [usually yellow] in in the centre and the darker colour[s] , usually red or brown or black , is sprayed around the outside so the colours gently blend together. Example is the "sunburst Les Paul." In guitar speak this term has been around for decades.

21 July 2017, 07:07 AM	#14
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,625	This is why I love TRF, learned a little something new here today

22 July 2017, 12:03 AM	#15
chfoong "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 71	Any side by side comparison photos? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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