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lord91 · 23 March 2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

The RSC offered a dial replacement to update the lume and I made it VERY clear that the dial and hands were not to be touched.

So cool you chose to keep the original blueple dial, best reference of this model. Smart boy!

JRell · 23 March 2021, 10:56 PM

Very nice - this watch was one of the inspirations to get my bluesy. Looking fantastic!

ajas · 23 March 2021, 11:24 PM

Amazing work.

AD337 · 23 March 2021, 11:28 PM

Wow - very cool

T01 · 24 March 2021, 03:04 AM

Looks great!

BLNR Nairobi · 24 March 2021, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Hey guys (and gals)...I just wanted to post a pic of the first Rolex I ever owned just back from service. I purchased the watch in March of 1996 (preowned) and I think it dates back to 1989 or 90.

It was a daily wearer until I started "collecting" and wearing ceramics around 2010. This watch has been sitting in the safe for the last 10 years so I figured I would get her serviced and the watch looks stunning.

This 16613 also sports a "Flat S" tritium dial, which is on the rarer side, as you can see, the "S" in the word "Submariner" is written like a backward "Z". I think it is a real testament to the timeless Rolex design philosophy that a watch this old can look this freaking good. I just wanted to share...hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Beautiful

XtraCrispy · 24 March 2021, 05:24 AM

I think the Bluesy is the best reference Rolex makes - but I'm extremely biased on this opinion!

Bucky · 24 March 2021, 05:55 AM

Do you have any before pics?

garyk · 24 March 2021, 06:02 AM

The S on Submariner is awesome!

JSol1 · 24 March 2021, 08:16 AM

Beautiful! I have an 04 which was also my first Rolex. Had it serviced last year and it came back looking like new.The problem is while I was waiting for it I bought a couple more pieces and I’ve been thinking about moving the 16613.
However every time I open one of these threads I rethink my decision

taillight · 24 March 2021, 08:52 AM

This looks really nice!

Ed99 · 24 March 2021, 05:35 PM

Looks just like new. It’s time to wear it out and not keep it in the safe.

alphadweller · 24 March 2021, 06:02 PM

It's beautiful and it’s become such a classic. I really like the perfect match between aluminum bezel and dial, which you don’t get in the ceramic bimetal blue Sub.

I don't know if "flat S" is most flattering way to describe it

but it's an interesting little quirk, thanks for sharing.

myporsche · 24 March 2021, 06:08 PM

Looks clean and crisp, I like it! Enjoy

SaddleSC · 25 March 2021, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

Very nice - this watch was one of the inspirations to get my bluesy. Looking fantastic!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

I think the Bluesy is the best reference Rolex makes - but I'm extremely biased on this opinion!

I would agree with you on that one! Perfection.

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Originally Posted by garyk

The S on Submariner is awesome!

It is always the little details that I enjoy the most!

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Originally Posted by JSol1

Beautiful! I have an 04 which was also my first Rolex. Had it serviced last year and it came back looking like new.The problem is while I was waiting for it I bought a couple more pieces and I’ve been thinking about moving the 16613.
However every time I open one of these threads I rethink my decision

That one is a beauty! I have bought and sold the 116613...I never connected with it quite as much as this one, but it was an amazing piece.

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

It's beautiful and it’s become such a classic. I really like the perfect match between aluminum bezel and dial, which you don’t get in the ceramic bimetal blue Sub.

Agree 100%

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Originally Posted by myporsche

Looks clean and crisp, I like it! Enjoy

Thanks!

Rolexrockzz · 25 March 2021, 03:12 AM

Stylish and Beautiful

101031-28 · 25 March 2021, 05:22 AM

Looks beautiful! Mine is an R serial from 1987

imsayingthough · 25 March 2021, 05:48 AM

looks great

EdwardNorton1963 · 2 April 2021, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Hey guys (and gals)...I just wanted to post a pic of the first Rolex I ever owned just back from service. I purchased the watch in March of 1996 (preowned) and I think it dates back to 1989 or 90.

It was a daily wearer until I started "collecting" and wearing ceramics around 2010. This watch has been sitting in the safe for the last 10 years so I figured I would get her serviced and the watch looks stunning.

This 16613 also sports a "Flat S" tritium dial, which is on the rarer side, as you can see, the "S" in the word "Submariner" is written like a backward "Z". I think it is a real testament to the timeless Rolex design philosophy that a watch this old can look this freaking good. I just wanted to share...hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Wow, congrats on having that beautiful 16613! I am a huge fan of the "flat s" style dial but do not own one yet unfortunatley. I tried diving into this specific model because I want to start adding to my collection. I didnt know of all the changes that Rolex made throughout the more than 20 years of this models produciton but learned a lot from this page..
https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ner-16613.html
"there is no shortage of them on the market, keeping their prices reasonable"
I think with all that I learned I am even more hungry to get my hands on a 16613, but especially a
"flat s" like yours!

Best,
Edward

Driver8 · 2 April 2021, 04:48 AM

I just love how the sunburst dial really compliments the anodized bezel. It looks superb as the bezel has the same "life" as the sunburst.

That's why I always tend to think the ceramic 116613LB's look better with the older flat blue dials.

GGGMT · 2 April 2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Looks outstanding!

Off the hook

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jb335 · 2 April 2021, 07:12 AM

Looks brand new!

I'd wear that with pride.

23 March 2021, 10:56 PM	#32
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	Very nice - this watch was one of the inspirations to get my bluesy. Looking fantastic! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

24 March 2021, 05:24 AM	#37
XtraCrispy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Watch: me closely! Posts: 234	I think the Bluesy is the best reference Rolex makes - but I'm extremely biased on this opinion! __________________ Rolex Submariner TT 116613LB • Tudor 1926 41mm M91650-0005 • Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY201B.FT6150 • Oris Artelier Date OR733-7670-4051LS • Luminox XS.3505.SC • Alpina AlpinerX AL-283LNO5NAQ6L • Steinhart GMT-OCEAN 1 BLUE RED.2 • Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF

24 March 2021, 06:02 AM	#39
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	The S on Submariner is awesome! __________________

24 March 2021, 08:16 AM	#40
JSol1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,933	Beautiful! I have an 04 which was also my first Rolex. Had it serviced last year and it came back looking like new.The problem is while I was waiting for it I bought a couple more pieces and I’ve been thinking about moving the 16613. However every time I open one of these threads I rethink my decision Attached Images

25 March 2021, 05:22 AM	#47
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Looks beautiful! Mine is an R serial from 1987 Attached Images __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

23 March 2021, 11:24 PM	#33
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Amazing work.

23 March 2021, 11:28 PM	#34
AD337 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: United States Posts: 788	Wow - very cool

24 March 2021, 03:04 AM	#35
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Looks great!

24 March 2021, 05:55 AM	#38
Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 601	Do you have any before pics?

24 March 2021, 08:52 AM	#41
taillight Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 60	This looks really nice!

24 March 2021, 05:35 PM	#42
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	Looks just like new. It’s time to wear it out and not keep it in the safe.

24 March 2021, 06:02 PM	#43
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	It's beautiful and it’s become such a classic. I really like the perfect match between aluminum bezel and dial, which you don’t get in the ceramic bimetal blue Sub. I don't know if "flat S" is most flattering way to describe it but it's an interesting little quirk, thanks for sharing.

24 March 2021, 06:08 PM	#44
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Looks clean and crisp, I like it! Enjoy

25 March 2021, 03:12 AM	#46
Rolexrockzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: A R Ansari Location: Canada Watch: Tissot PRX 40 MM Posts: 220	Stylish and Beautiful

25 March 2021, 05:48 AM	#48
imsayingthough "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 761	looks great

2 April 2021, 04:48 AM	#50
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	I just love how the sunburst dial really compliments the anodized bezel. It looks superb as the bezel has the same "life" as the sunburst. That's why I always tend to think the ceramic 116613LB's look better with the older flat blue dials.

2 April 2021, 07:12 AM	#52
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Looks brand new! I'd wear that with pride.

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