Purple Dial 16613

[Arkay]

Sometimes the light hits it just right..

[padi56]

Yes many 16613 blue dial subs from late 1980s into early 1990s the dials turned purple it was a fault in the paint pigment

[Mystro]

I had one since new and aged purple on my wrist over the years.

[Bazil]

I think they look lovey, just before I bought my Bluesy I was tempted for this, I believe there was a two year run on these dials ..
Beauty …

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Bazil

I think they look lovey, just before I bought my Bluesy I was tempted for this, I believe there was a two year run on these dials ..
Beauty …

Rolex never issued purple dial 16613 just a pigment fault that changed blue to purple,and many of these dials were returned under warranty to have the dials changed to blue.But that was before the days when some were willing to pay extra for these pigment fault dials.

[Swearengen]

I love the purple tone on my 16613 dial 💜💜💜

[ltmgeller]

Stunning

[tjs1295]

Pretty interesting. Never knew that.

[Arkay]

First time posting on the forum, but have been collecting for many years, thought I'd share one of my most unique pieces, looking forward to getting to know everyone here!

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by Arkay

Sometimes the light hits it just right..

I used to find this watch to be gaudy and too loud. Now, as I get older, and start to give 0 F’s, I absolute LOVE it.

[MrMercedes]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I had one since new and aged purple on my wrist over the years.

why did you sell it???

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

why did you sell it???

After 15-16 years of my only Rolex I wanted to get away from gold and TT.

[996marty]

They are great looking watches

[SaddleSC]

Mine looks more blue in this photo, but definitely lights up purple in outdoor natural light...my first Rolex and a daily wearer for over a decade...still love it!

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by padi56

Rolex never issued purple dial 16613 just a pigment fault that changed blue to purple,and many of these dials were returned under warranty to have the dials changed to blue.But that was before the days when some were willing to pay extra for these pigment fault dials.

That’s what I find quite fascinating with Rolex - dials and bezels that patina over the years, APH dials on Daytona, radium and tritium cream patina .. all these quirks are something I find very interesting. I find vintage Rolex more appealing,

[Gerry62]

The 16613 two tone are beautiful

[s7horton]

My dad had a 16618 from 1992 that turned purple. He let Rolex swap it out under warranty. Such a shame.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by s7horton

My dad had a 16618 from 1992 that turned purple. He let Rolex swap it out under warranty. Such a shame.

Well back then in the late 1980s early 1990s it was considered as a flaw and many dials were replaced under the Rolex warranty. But once some sellers started saying rare dial etc and net said it might be collectible,and some started to pay extra money for them it changed .Its funny today when many dials on varies Rolex watches back then were considered as flaws have now become collectible and many pay extra for them.

[travisb]

Looks great!

[1William]

Great looking watches.

[Wilco68]

I normally dislike coloured bezel watches, & have never been a fan of the bluesy.

That purple dial is incredible though. If a fault caused that, then it’s a happy one.

Have Rolex ever recreated that colour dial on a more recent model?

[enjoythemusic]

Wow those purple dials look GREAT!