Description
- Reference:Â 16613
- Case:Â 40mm Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold
- Dial:Â Blue Sunburst with Luminous Hands & Hour Markers (Gold-toned surrounds)
- Bezel:Â Unidirectional Rotating, Blue Aluminum Insert (Later models introduced ceramic, but 16613 typically has aluminum)
- Movement:Â Automatic, Self-Winding (Rolex Calibre 3135)
- Bracelet:Â Two-Tone (Steel & 18k Gold) Oyster Bracelet with Flip-Lock Clasp
- Crystal:Â Scratch-resistant Sapphire with Cyclops date magnifier
- Water Resistance:Â Designed for diving, though modern standards vary.Â
Why It’s Iconic:
- “Bluesy” Nickname:Â The combination of blue dial and bezel with gold is affectionately known as the “Bluesy”.
- Two-Tone Luxury:Â Blends Rolex’s robust steel with precious gold for a distinctive look.
- Vibrant Dial:Â The blue dial features a rich, iridescent sunburst effect, a signature element of this reference.
- Collectible:Â Popular among collectors for its classic design and production run (circa 1988-2009), preceding the ceramic bezel models.Â






