The Two-Tone Rolex Submariner Ref 16613
When this Rolex Submariner watch hit the scene in 1988, the Swiss watchmaker already experimented with higher-end designs. In decades past, the brand was most-known for creating durable steel dive watches built for harsh undersea environments. But in the 1980s, Rolex watches for women and men began to include precious metals and more fashion-forward aesthetics.
Submariner Ref 16613 is one such example. Rolex produced this watch from 1988 to 2009. While it has the traditional water-resistant construction that can go to depths of 300 meters, Ref 16613 focuses more on aesthetic appeal.
Rolex's Rolesor Key Features and Design
The term "Rolesor" refers to a two-tone combination of metals. The first Rolesor watch was made available in 1948. But Ref 16613 plays an important part in Rolex's history because of its mix of old and new.
Like other Submariners made during this era, Ref 16613 retains the classic design language of vintage Rolexes. It has a 40-millimeter case, modest crown guards, and a simple unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute scale.
What sets this Rolex Submariner watch model apart from others is its use of 18-karat yellow gold. Ref 16613 sports a stainless-steel case. Rolex uses gold on the bezel, crown, and inlays. It also appears on the classic three-link Oyster bracelet, replacing the standard stainless-steel material on the middle link.
Rolex offered Ref 16613 with several dial options. The signature black dial was standard, but you can get the gold and steel dive watch with blue, champagne, or slate dials. Covering the dial is a flat sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens over the date window.
Another notable feature of Ref 16613 is its movement. This watch uses the Caliber 3135 movement. Caliber 3135 is one of the brand's most revered movements, powering Rolex watches for women and men for several decades. This Rolex Submariner watch was among the first to include it.
Rolex Submariner 16613 Buying Guide
| Variation | Nickname | Indices | Dial Color | Hour Marker Color | Hour Hands Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex Submariner 16613 Silver and Gold Oyster Bracelet with Blue Bezel | Bluesy | Round Indexes, Baton Indexes, Arrow Markers | Blue | Gold, White | Gold, White |
| Rolex Submariner 16613 Silver and Gold Oyster Bracelet with Blue Bezel | N/A | Diamond Markers, Baton Indexes, Arrow Markers | Champagne | White, Black, Blue | Gold, White |
| Rolex Submariner 16613 Silver and Gold Oyster Bracelet with Black Bezel | N/A | Round Indexes, Baton Indexes, Arrow Markers | Black | Gold, White | Gold, White |
| Rolex Submariner 16613 Silver and Gold Oyster Bracelet with Black Bezel | N/A | Diamond Markers, Baton Indexes, Arrow Markers | Champagne | Gold, White, Blue | Gold, White |
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