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The first blue Rolex Submariner, the Submariner Date Ref. 116613LB, immediately made waves upon its initial release with its luxurious, memorable design. It was quickly nicknamed the Rolex Bluesy and rose to become one of the most popular, talked-about dive models in the watch community. In 2020, the brand followed up with a new and improved version of the Rolex Bluesy: the Submariner Date Ref. 126613LB.
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Rolex pairs the two-tone Submariner Date Ref. 126613 with a matching yellow Rolesor bracelet. This bracelet consists of flat three-piece links, with Oystersteel outer links and yellow gold centre links. As you might expect, the quality of this bracelet is phenomenal. Apart from looking suave and luxurious, this yellow Rolesor bracelet is also very durable and comfortable to wear. When strapped to your wrist, it perfectly complements the overall design of the Rolex Bluesy. It also comes with the Rolex Glidelock system and a signature folding Oysterlock safety clasp, so the Bluesy will stay firmly secured to your wrist even if you are dressed in dive apparel.
Ordinarily, a Rolex Submariner Date. 126613 sells for approximately $20,000 USD. However, considering its popularity, it can be quite hard to find this Rolex Bluesy piece, even in second-hand markets. If you plan to purchase this model from another country and have it shipped to your area, it can even cost you a few hundred bucks more. Here, on our website, we are currently selling the Rolex Bluesy Submariner Date. 126613 for just $19,478 USD.
Despite having a similar build, the Rolex Bluesy Submariner Date Ref. 126613 does have some advantages over this Tudor Pelagos watch. For one, the Tudor Pelagos does not have the same two-tone look as the Bluesy, which detracts from its stylishness. Additionally, its +6/-4 seconds per day accuracy rate makes the Tudor Calibre MY5612 a tad less precise than the Rolex Calibre 3235. That said, the Tudor Pelagos Ref. 25600TB-0001 makes up for these differences with its more affordable price and superb 500m water resistance capacity.
This addition to the Rolex Submariner line has a case diameter of 41mm, a millimeter more than standard Rolex Submariners. Although the specs show that the model is larger than average, the slimmed-down lugs and substantial bezel size make the watch appear smaller than it is. It is 12.7mm thick with a lug width of 21mm and has a lug to lug measurement of 48.1mm. Apart from the case diameter, the Rolex Submariner Blue Ref. 126613LB has proportions much like other Submariner models. That said, anyone who has owned a Submariner and worn it with no difficulty will have a similar experience sporting the spectacular Ref. 126613LB.
For a watch as extravagant as the Submariner Date Ref. 126613LB, sapphire glass is the only option fit to shelter the striking royal blue dial. No other material does a good job of protecting the Submariner timepiece as sapphire glass. It is superbly scratch-resistant and can take a good beating compared to the other materials in its category. Positioned on the right side of the glass is a convex cyclops lens that magnifies the date aperture on the dial. Such placement allows owners of this two-tone Submariner to read the date with just a glance.
The 126613LB is most certainly a fine addition to the Rolex Submariner Blue series. With its astounding qualities and beguiling design, the blue Rolex Submariner Date is pretty much one of the best options out there. Like all Submariners, owners can sport this marvelous timekeeper on any occasion. Moreover, the Rolex Submariner Date 126613LB is always ready to deliver optimal performance with an added sense of sophistication. It is as beautiful as it is practical. The latest iteration of the Rolex Bluesy is, without a doubt, a stunning work of craftsmanship and innovation.
While the changes to the overall Submariner lineup are far from radical, the updates to both the Rolex Submariner 126610LN and the Rolex Submariner 126613LN/126613LB offer a refreshed face for one of the most iconic nameplates in watchmaking. Both the Rolex Submariner 126610LN and the Rolex Submariner 126613LN are available now through authorized dealers. MSRP for the Rolex Submariner 126610LN is $9,150, while the two-tone Rolex Submariner 126613LN or 126613LB is priced at $14,300 USD. For more information, please visit the Rolex brand website.
Rolex offers its customers three main options for many of its models: stainless steel, Two-Tone (stainless steel / 18K gold), and solid 18K gold. For Submariner, the situation has been no different for years. Today, the two models that we put under the spotlight, 126613 LB & LN, are two of the watches that best represent the delicate balance that the brand has established between usability and appeal.
The 126613 model has two different dial and bezel options with LB and LN reference extensions. While the LB model features a blue dial with a brushed pattern from the center to the periphery and a blue Cerachrom bezel made of ceramic, the LN model features a mirror-like shiny and smooth black dial and a black Cerachrom bezel made of ceramic. The differences between watches with two different reference numbers are just these features. The rest of the visual and technical details are the same on both models.
Rolex Submariner 41 Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 126613 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case 41 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Ceramic black Ion-plated special time-lapse unidirectional rotating bezel. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifier. Black dial with white luminous inlay hour markers and hands. Date calendar window at 3 o'clock aperture. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Fits 8.5" wrist. 041b061a72