Rolex Submariner Date, Ref. 16613

Swiss. Stainless steel, 18K yellow gold. This classic two-tone Rolex Submariner Date "Bluesy" Reference 16613 features a stainless-steel case fitted with an 18K yellow gold unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue aluminum bezel insert. The blue dial displays luminous hour markers with 18K yellow-gold surrounds, a date window at 3 o'clock magnified by a Cyclops lens, and classic gold Mercedes hands. Powered by Rolex Calibre 3135 automatic movement, the watch is fitted to a two-tone 18K yellow gold and stainless-steel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp. Offered without original box or papers. 40mm. Swiss. This classic two-tone Rolex Submariner Date "Bluesy" Reference 16613 features a stainless-steel case fitted with an 18K yellow gold unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue aluminum bezel insert. The blue dial displays luminous hour markers with 18K yellow-gold surrounds, a date window at 3 o'clock magnified by a Cyclops lens, and classic gold Mercedes hands. Powered by Rolex Calibre 3135 automatic movement, the watch is fitted to a two-tone 18K yellow gold and stainless-steel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp. Offered without original box or papers.

Condition
Dial/hands: dial is showing early signs of colour change from blue toward a purple tone. Case/bezel: moderate evidence of polishing to case and bezel. Mechanical: functioning. Bracelet: minor stretch, with abrasions and shallow impressions visible on the gold centre links. Bracelet numbered 93153 with 401B end links. Early production clasp is stainless steel. The watch was observed to be running at the time of cataloguing but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may require adjustment.