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John DSSD · 17 January 2020, 08:10 AM

I'm in looking to buy a Bluesy and I found 2 with full sets.
But I'm not sure which one to get.
I like the tritium dial as it might turn into purple but not fan of the clasp.
On 2006 I like the gold clasp and no lug holes.
I can't make up my mind, Which one would you guys get ?

Tangier11 · 17 January 2020, 08:11 AM

I like the older model

IlikeSubs · 17 January 2020, 08:19 AM

I have a 1999 or 2000 Swiss only dial TT blue Sub. I wish I would have spent the extra $300 at the time (January 2018- during the missile crisis in Hawaii) and got one with the gold through clasp and no lug holes. To me the TT should not have lug holes, but all other Subs should.

RHIII · 17 January 2020, 08:30 AM

Older is better....

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Kyle3130 · 17 January 2020, 08:47 AM

If priced the same, I would go for the 2006 model.

John DSSD · 17 January 2020, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle3130

If priced the same, I would go for the 2006 model.

Newer one is $800 more expensive. Money is not problem. I don't want to regret what I bought that's all

Kyle3130 · 17 January 2020, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

Newer one is $800 more expensive. Money is not problem. I don't want to regret what I bought that's all

This just means you have more soul searching to do to find out exactly what you want in the watch you purchase. Look at all the minute differences like font on the dial and difference in movement and amount of wear each one has and soon it will be clear which one you really want. Good luck!

DoubleJG · 17 January 2020, 12:00 PM

Personally I would get the newer one. Plus, I like the gold through the clasp which would push me even more so for the newer model.

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Jacky88_99 · 17 January 2020, 12:07 PM

The 2006 one is better

haven_seeker · 17 January 2020, 01:55 PM

I was strongly leaning toward the gold thru clasp but after buying and owning a 1991 Bluesy, I think I actually prefer the all steel clasp design. You never really look at it anyway! It’s stronger, and the internet is the only place people post pics of their clasps all over.

Chaching · 17 January 2020, 02:03 PM

The 2006 .... although mine is a 2008 M with the Gold through the clasp as well with the engraved Rehaut which is ideal.

Tools · 17 January 2020, 02:25 PM

Different movements, SEL/non-SEL.

Get the one in the best shape that you are willing to pay the money for.

Medeo80013 · 17 January 2020, 03:08 PM

2006 (Z) very rare. Only in 2006 Rolex made Sub 16613 without the engraved RRR on inner bezel, but with newer plastic warranty card. 2003 to 2005 (no holes) was with paper warranty and 2007 - 2011 was made with RRR on inner bezel with plastic warranty card. I have 2006 full set.

Verdi · 17 January 2020, 03:41 PM

Buy the better condition one.

Condition is everything when buying pre-owned. I would like to have SEL one if condition is the same.

chieftd · 17 January 2020, 05:24 PM

I have a D serial purchased 2/2006 with paper warranty. I assume it’s a 2005 model. I have had it for 14 years, love it. Can’t go wrong with either model, but I prefer no holes and gold through the clasp.

Cheers, Tim

nevergiveup · 17 January 2020, 07:06 PM

Get the newer one. It takes time for those dials to change color. Also the gold thru clasp makes the band flow and as strong as the all metal one !!!

John DSSD · 18 January 2020, 10:00 PM

Cheers guys ,I have made up my mind. I'm going to get the 2006 D serial one. I really like the tritium dial dial, but gold through clasp and SEL has won it over.
Thanks all for your replies

mray2686 · 18 January 2020, 10:35 PM

Congrats looking forward to wrist shot!

AntoMeRolexPassion · 18 January 2020, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Different movements, SEL/non-SEL.

Get the one in the best shape that you are willing to pay the money for.

They have same caliber, 3135.
I like the 1991 purple dial more

Chaching · 19 January 2020, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

Cheers guys ,I have made up my mind. I'm going to get the 2006 D serial one. I really like the tritium dial dial, but gold through clasp and SEL has won it over.
Thanks all for your replies

Good move! Now post up some wrist shots

John DSSD · 19 January 2020, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaching

Good move! Now post up some wrist shots

Not until few weeks time, gonna ring up tomorrow and put deposit to hold it until I come back from holiday

Medeo80013 · 19 January 2020, 12:36 PM

Congrats! Good choice.

MTdweller · 19 January 2020, 12:56 PM

Great choice!

Old Geezer · 19 January 2020, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

Cheers guys ,I have made up my mind. I'm going to get the 2006 D serial one. I really like the tritium dial dial, but gold through clasp and SEL has won it over.
Thanks all for your replies

You wont regret your decision. The gold through the clasp finishes off the look. I agree with a previous comment that TT looks better without lug holes.

FreshPrince14 · 19 January 2020, 01:34 PM

Go with the 2006 model... Clasp is far better with the gold

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TswaneNguni · 19 January 2020, 04:57 PM

2006 .For sure .

Wearing my M serial 2008 now.

John DSSD · 20 January 2020, 04:13 AM

Ok, a bit update.. I rang the dealer today to put deposit to hold the watch until I come back from holiday . Sadly it got sold yesterday

doramas · 20 January 2020, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

I'm in looking to buy a Bluesy and I found 2 with full sets.
But I'm not sure which one to get.
I like the tritium dial as it might turn into purple but not fan of the clasp.
On 2006 I like the gold clasp and no lug holes.
I can't make up my mind, Which one would you guys get ?

A picture of both watches would be ideal

17 January 2020, 08:10 AM	#1
John DSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea, Hulk, YM Posts: 139	1991 or 2006 16613 Bluesy I'm in looking to buy a Bluesy and I found 2 with full sets. But I'm not sure which one to get. I like the tritium dial as it might turn into purple but not fan of the clasp. On 2006 I like the gold clasp and no lug holes. I can't make up my mind, Which one would you guys get ?

17 January 2020, 08:47 AM	#5
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	If priced the same, I would go for the 2006 model. __________________

17 January 2020, 02:03 PM	#11
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	The 2006 .... although mine is a 2008 M with the Gold through the clasp as well with the engraved Rehaut which is ideal. Attached Images

17 January 2020, 02:25 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Different movements, SEL/non-SEL. Get the one in the best shape that you are willing to pay the money for. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2020, 03:08 PM	#13
Medeo80013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 11	2006 (Z) very rare. Only in 2006 Rolex made Sub 16613 without the engraved RRR on inner bezel, but with newer plastic warranty card. 2003 to 2005 (no holes) was with paper warranty and 2007 - 2011 was made with RRR on inner bezel with plastic warranty card. I have 2006 full set. Attached Images

17 January 2020, 08:11 AM	#2
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I like the older model

17 January 2020, 08:19 AM	#3
IlikeSubs Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 133	I have a 1999 or 2000 Swiss only dial TT blue Sub. I wish I would have spent the extra $300 at the time (January 2018- during the missile crisis in Hawaii) and got one with the gold through clasp and no lug holes. To me the TT should not have lug holes, but all other Subs should.

17 January 2020, 08:30 AM	#4
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Older is better.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2020, 12:00 PM	#8
DoubleJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Jose Watch: 114060 & 16570 Posts: 710	Personally I would get the newer one. Plus, I like the gold through the clasp which would push me even more so for the newer model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2020, 12:07 PM	#9
Jacky88_99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Taiwan KHH Watch: 114270 Posts: 82	The 2006 one is better

17 January 2020, 01:55 PM	#10
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	I was strongly leaning toward the gold thru clasp but after buying and owning a 1991 Bluesy, I think I actually prefer the all steel clasp design. You never really look at it anyway! It’s stronger, and the internet is the only place people post pics of their clasps all over.

17 January 2020, 03:41 PM	#14
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Buy the better condition one. Condition is everything when buying pre-owned. I would like to have SEL one if condition is the same. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

17 January 2020, 05:24 PM	#15
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	I have a D serial purchased 2/2006 with paper warranty. I assume it’s a 2005 model. I have had it for 14 years, love it. Can’t go wrong with either model, but I prefer no holes and gold through the clasp. Cheers, Tim

17 January 2020, 07:06 PM	#16
nevergiveup Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: island Posts: 99	Get the newer one. It takes time for those dials to change color. Also the gold thru clasp makes the band flow and as strong as the all metal one !!!

18 January 2020, 10:00 PM	#17
John DSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea, Hulk, YM Posts: 139	Cheers guys ,I have made up my mind. I'm going to get the 2006 D serial one. I really like the tritium dial dial, but gold through clasp and SEL has won it over. Thanks all for your replies

18 January 2020, 10:35 PM	#18
mray2686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: US Watch: Kermit Posts: 230	Congrats looking forward to wrist shot! __________________ Current Watch List 16610LV // 16710 Pepsi // 5513 126710BLRO // 126720VTNR // 126610LV Tudor Pelagos 39 // Tudor Black Bay Pro

19 January 2020, 12:36 PM	#22
Medeo80013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 11	Congrats! Good choice.

19 January 2020, 12:56 PM	#23
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Great choice!

19 January 2020, 01:34 PM	#25
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 792	Go with the 2006 model... Clasp is far better with the gold Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 04:57 PM	#26
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	2006 .For sure . Wearing my M serial 2008 now.

20 January 2020, 04:13 AM	#27
John DSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea, Hulk, YM Posts: 139	Ok, a bit update.. I rang the dealer today to put deposit to hold the watch until I come back from holiday . Sadly it got sold yesterday __________________ DeepSea 166610 \| Submariner Hulk 116610LV \| Yacht master 16622 \| Explorer1 214270 \| GMT Master II coke jubilee 16710 \| GMT Master Pepsi jubilee 16700 \| Tudor Black Bay Harrods 79230G \| Submariner Bluesy 16613 incoming soon

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