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learpilot · 26 February 2016, 10:14 PM

One of the Blues is called Sun-Burst whats the other shade of Blue Called ?????

Mr. K · 26 February 2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by learpilot

One of the Blues is called Sun-Burst whats the other shade of Blue Called ?????

I've heard it called flat blue. It's going to be rare, although I went sunburst.

RRGHOST1 · 26 February 2016, 10:26 PM

I had the flat blue,not keen on the sunburst as it doesn't really match the bezel.

Danny83 · 26 February 2016, 11:14 PM

Flat Blue I personally like it better.

AK797 · 26 February 2016, 11:33 PM

Flat or powder blue. Other is sunburst or starburst.

Keith1 · 27 February 2016, 04:09 AM

"Smurf" blue.

learpilot · 27 February 2016, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Flat Blue I personally like it better.

I like the flat blue also.

Horology.life · 27 February 2016, 04:29 AM

Flat blue, it's a great piece

Golfster · 27 February 2016, 04:44 AM

Does Rolex still offer both the flat and starburst for this model?

Rick_Nashville · 27 February 2016, 04:56 AM

I don't think Rolex ever assigned a specific name to the dial, but it's absolutely stunningly beautiful in person. It's a deep, rich, majestic blue that exhibits different hues depending on whether your indoors or outdoors. This 'original edition' dial--fitted to the first few years of the 116613LB production--has a palpable dimensionality to it. It's also the same dial (minus the gilt lettering & YG hour marker surrounds) that continues to be fitted on the 116619 WG blue Sub ceramic.

Regards, -rick.

Rick_Nashville · 27 February 2016, 05:06 AM

FYI, I meant to add that this dial is not produced for the 116613LB anymore. Production stopped around 2012-2013. Since 2013, the SS/18k blue ceramic Sub Date now comes with the sunburst blue dial, which is the same basic dial that was available for many years on the previous generation 'bluesy' SS/18k Blue Sub (16613). Pristine, pre-owned examples of the flat-blue dial ref. 116613LB ceramic blue Sub are still occasionally available from sellers on TRF. I acquired the one pictured above just last month from a seller on TRF.

123Blueface · 27 February 2016, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

I had the flat blue,not keen on the sunburst as it doesn't really match the bezel.

Not completely true. Under direct sunlight, yes. The "sunburst" comes through.
On other ocassions, matches.

123Blueface · 27 February 2016, 06:01 AM

Sunlight.

RolexxxeloR · 27 February 2016, 06:14 AM

I picked up the diamond version just a few weeks ago...

Colin W · 27 February 2016, 07:36 AM

Love the sunburst dial on both YG & Bi Metal subs. Smurf only comes in flat blue dial and looks great. My favourite is the YG Sunburst dial.

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Gerry62 · 27 February 2016, 07:54 AM

my photo does not help , but you can notice the change in color of the dial depending on the location

Runnin' Rebel · 27 February 2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Flat Blue I personally like it better.

Agree..

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Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

I picked up the diamond version just a few weeks ago...

That's a sweet Submariner, I had that and flipped it though.

but it went towards the 116619 so I'm happy. Flat dial looks good on the WG but I think the sunburst looks better on the full YG. I think the YG numbers on the insert makes a big difference. It matches better with the case and bracelet.

Neil posts really good pics of his YG Sunburst

RolexxxeloR · 27 February 2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Agree..

That's a sweet Submariner, I had that and flipped it though.

but it went towards the 116619 so I'm happy. Flat dial looks good on the WG but I think the sunburst looks better on the full YG. I think the YG numbers on the insert makes a big difference. It matches better with the case and bracelet.

Neil posts really good pics of his YG Sunburst

Thank you! I appreciate it. I see you're going to the Vegas gtg... I'll see you there!

Gerry62 · 27 February 2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Sunlight.

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Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

I picked up the diamond version just a few weeks ago...

Stunning !!!!!

26 February 2016, 10:14 PM	#1
learpilot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: gary Location: Naples,FL Watch: TT GMTII ,SUB c, Posts: 337	116613 TT Blue Sub Question One of the Blues is called Sun-Burst whats the other shade of Blue Called ?????

26 February 2016, 10:26 PM	#3
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I had the flat blue,not keen on the sunburst as it doesn't really match the bezel. __________________ RRGHOST1

27 February 2016, 04:29 AM	#8
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Flat blue, it's a great piece __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

27 February 2016, 06:01 AM	#13
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Sunlight. Attached Images

27 February 2016, 06:14 AM	#14
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	I picked up the diamond version just a few weeks ago... Attached Images

26 February 2016, 11:14 PM	#4
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Flat Blue I personally like it better.

26 February 2016, 11:33 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Flat or powder blue. Other is sunburst or starburst.

27 February 2016, 04:09 AM	#6
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	"Smurf" blue.

27 February 2016, 04:44 AM	#9
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	Does Rolex still offer both the flat and starburst for this model?

27 February 2016, 04:56 AM	#10
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,485	I don't think Rolex ever assigned a specific name to the dial, but it's absolutely stunningly beautiful in person. It's a deep, rich, majestic blue that exhibits different hues depending on whether your indoors or outdoors. This 'original edition' dial--fitted to the first few years of the 116613LB production--has a palpable dimensionality to it. It's also the same dial (minus the gilt lettering & YG hour marker surrounds) that continues to be fitted on the 116619 WG blue Sub ceramic. Regards, -rick.

27 February 2016, 05:06 AM	#11
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,485	FYI, I meant to add that this dial is not produced for the 116613LB anymore. Production stopped around 2012-2013. Since 2013, the SS/18k blue ceramic Sub Date now comes with the sunburst blue dial, which is the same basic dial that was available for many years on the previous generation 'bluesy' SS/18k Blue Sub (16613). Pristine, pre-owned examples of the flat-blue dial ref. 116613LB ceramic blue Sub are still occasionally available from sellers on TRF. I acquired the one pictured above just last month from a seller on TRF.

27 February 2016, 07:36 AM	#15
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Love the sunburst dial on both YG & Bi Metal subs. Smurf only comes in flat blue dial and looks great. My favourite is the YG Sunburst dial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

27 February 2016, 07:54 AM	#16
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,505	my photo does not help , but you can notice the change in color of the dial depending on the location

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