Does Rolex not make a blue sub?

[sneed12]

I bought this watch from another member (although I have not received it yet)

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac26/PrDubis/SDC10036.jpg

http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/109869-awesome-electric-blue-rolex-submariner-swiss-eta/page__p__770543__hl__blue%20submariner__fromsearch__1&#entry770543

I was then pretty new to the Rolex thing, I've been a Seiko collector and I'm just now learning about the Rolex lineup.

From what I can tell, Rolex only (from the factory at least) makes blue Submariners in the two-tone. Is that right?

[ubiquitous]

16613 only... Or, the next best thing would be a vintage SS Tudor Submariner...

[By-Tor]

Actually they produce the white gold blue Sub (ref. 116619) too. Easily forgettable watch though (imho).

I'm a huge fan of blue dials but I wonder how they ever managed to make a blue dial that boring. The old 16613 blue dial is amazing, this watch has very disappointing color.

[sneed12]

Bite your tongue! I have one of those, I just sent it off to Vac for re-lume...

I must admit it took a while for the smurf dial to grow on me. I almost sold it a couple of times.

Seriously though, how did Rolex never make a watch with the 16613 dial in a SS case? Blue with stainless steel is the second most classic color combination after black...

[highoeyazmuhudee]

wasnt the blue 16610 a limited edition released in Asia only model? "summer blue sub" or something to that effect

[ubiquitous]

Actually they produce the white gold blue Sub (ref. 116619) too. Easily forgettable watch though (imho).

I'm a huge fan of blue dials but I wonder how they ever managed to make a blue dial that boring. The old 16613 blue dial is amazing, this watch has very disappointing color.

I forgot about that one...

But then again, I also don't really consider that to be a traditional Submariner

[By-Tor]

I forgot about that one...

But then again, I also don't really consider that to be a traditional Submariner

Couldn't agree more. I'm already underwhelmed by the new upcoming steel Sub. New Rolexes with those fat lugs and crown guards... you should never touch perfection.

[fakemaster]

Yes it was hoey.

[Guest SliceMaster]

Here you have mine..

[ubiquitous]

wasnt the blue 16610 a limited edition released in Asia only model? "summer blue sub" or something to that effect

It was a 1680 for that one...

[ubiquitous]

Quite a lot of controversy surrounding this one...

Personally, I'm not certain that it's legit. Seems that any odd or unusual dial variations that can't be supported or explained otherwise are tagged with the 'special limited edition for the Asian markets' rationale by default, simply to justify a price premium Red dial Daytonas immediately come to mind...

[panerai153]

Quite a lot of controversy surrounding this one...

Personally, I'm not certain that it's legit. Seems that any odd or unusual dial variations that can't be supported or explained otherwise are tagged with the 'special limited edition for the Asian markets' rationale by default, simply to justify a price premium Red dial Daytonas immediately come to mind...

I hope this one was "put to sleep" fast. Maybe it was a limited Test run to see how it would fly.Gladly, it didn't! I have never been a fan of the "nipple" dials. and that is a really awful combination of blues.Compared to a 9411 Tudor Blue Sub, this one pales in comparison.

Just my dos centavos

[ubiquitous]

Well, the myth is that these blue 1680s were Asian market only, but if that were the case, you'd think that there would be more out there to have surfaced by now (so far, it's only the one that was sold by Antiquorum).

There is much speculation that the dial came from a 1680/8, and was printed over in silver on the fonts with the markers rhodium plated; dial was retrofitted to a standard SS 1680 and the insert originated from a blue Tudor Sub.

The latter (to me) is more plausable than the former...

[By-Tor]

When did they start producing the two-tone/full gold Sub? Is it possible that the dial is from a TT/gold Sub and they have just changed the markers?

I mean something along with this

[ubiquitous]

That's the 1680/8 that I mentioned prior, BT. I suspect that the dial from that watch was modified and placed into the SS case to create the blue 1680...

[highoeyazmuhudee]

that blue 1680 looks nice

[praetor]

Found a franken on ebay:

well, technically franken by his description

ebay link

[sneed12]

If Rolex made that watch I'd buy one.

Eventually, I mean. When I make a pile of money. But I would, I promise.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

that dial print sucks

[praetor]

yea, I agree, the dial printing is terrible. but the concept is awesome.

I hate the new maxi dial and the beefy lugs on the newer ones.

[mastrmindalliance]

I've got one like the OP's. Fantasy but great looking watch... They really should make the gen.

[TeeJay]

TJ Thyne wears a blue sub on Bones, which apart from the dial and insert, in every other way looks like a regular 16610. Always wondered if it was a gen or, as they would say in Hollywoodland, a 'costume prop'

PS If they ever re-make Jaws, he gets my vote for playing the role of Matt Hooper

[fakemaster]

Didn't you hear T? They all wear reps.

[JIFF]

I'm a huge fan of blue dials but I wonder how they ever managed to make a blue dial that boring. The old 16613 blue dial is amazing, this watch has very disappointing color.

Have you actually seen a gen in real life??? This WG has an amazing shine wich makes the blue really stands out...

[highoeyazmuhudee]

if you've ever seen LOST you'll notice some horrendous Daytona reps. Also the infamous fake in Kill Bill