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You missed a few important points. Firstly the right lugs on the 16613 are intentionally thinner than the left lugs to counterbalance the weight of the winder. This is brilliant in terms of design (perfect balance) but also helpful when spotting fakes. The later models didn't have this they just had fatter poorly proportioned lugs that were equal in size both sides. This probably because the overall weight of the later watches is significantly heavier so counterbalancing the winder becomes less important. Second point you missed is these also came with Serti Dials which the newer variants do not. Submariner Serti dials ended with this model are much rarer but not significantly more expensive. Finally there are 3 dial types to do with lume: Tritium 1988-1998, Luminova (Swiss only dials) 98-00 and Swiss Made 00-end of 16613 production. Swiss only dials are the rarest and do carry a premium. Holy grail in terms of rarity would thus be 16613 Serti with a Swiss only dial.
Bought my very first Rolex last June … 2005 Bluesy … then I went a little wild the following months 🤦♂️… in July, bought a 2023 Datejust 41 Mint Green Dial with Oyster bracelet and fluted Bezel..then bought a 2024 Yachtmaster 40 Stainless Steel and Platinum in August. Followed by a 2001 Polar White Explorer II in September and a 2017 Datejust with Rodium dial, fluted bezel and oyster bracelet in October. Wrapped up with the watch I’ve wanted for over a decade… A Rolex Milgaus with a white dial… also got my hands on a Tag Aqua Racer, Omega Seamaster last year …. Im done for a while …
This is one among the very few English reviews of this specific blue lozenge pattern dial watch. Well done ! It is a very beautiful watch especially when worn.
Best watch is the GShock or any cheaper TImex or Casios. They dominate military use. Quartz is the most accurate. No way would an infantry soldier carry automatic watch unless they don’t care about getting it destroyed.
I bought this watch around 2015/16 for 7k gbp. I can't say I like it much tbh. I think I wore it for about 3 days and not since. I think maybe I just dont like older models anymore. It's interesting to hear your valuations because it looks like prices really vary on this model.
That's Funny because the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman is A Older Model and it's a Classic.Wouldnt be All the Hype about Rolex Daytonas unless there were Older Models.I guess that's why you have Watch Collectors who are passionate about Older and Modern Watches and then Watch Investors who are LikeSheep hoping for a Watch Ponzi Scheme😮
Just got a Tudor Royal with MOP/Diamond dial, and OMG this is such a wonderful timepiece. It’s elegant but sporty, the movement sweeps like a seasoned high school janitor. This really is Rolex’s little brother. I have 8 Rolexes and now the Tudor is my new favorite tik tok.
Analoge military style is my favorite as a dress watch or casual carry. For military personal and outdoorsman on a budget (or not) the best option is a Casio G Shock with solar power and multiband 6. The basic models are very affordable and you choose the features you like or need at extra cost. There's a model for everybody. I'm former military but back than the G Shock was just developed and only available in Japan. Since then I'm a outdoor instructor and work with a lot of military colleagues. With a few exceptions they all have a G Shock.
I'm luckily have been able to purchase 2 Tudor watches for myself. Man...they're a really nice watch. Will be buying a 3rd Tudor once I pay off the first two.
I'm a truck driver and do a lot of building and chainsaw work too, and I'm VERY hard on watches.I got a Swiss Military watch after hearing about how durable they are....but they are not up what I put them through. I've had several G Shocks.The plastic falls apart after a few years. If a watch can last 5 years with me thats would be something.I've yet to own one that can though
How much will be a good and fair price to pay in the US for a new Rolex Submariner Blue Model m126613lb-0002 with OysterSteel and 18K gold? Today it retails for $15,600.00. Is it really a hard Rolex model to find and buy? Or not? Your help and advice will be very much appreciated.
For the Rolex Submariner 126613LB Two-Tone Gold Blue, if you're considering purchasing from a dealer or jeweler, a fair price for a worn model typically falls between $16,600 - $17,100. unworn or brand-new piece would likely command a higher premium. As for its availability, the Submariner is certainly a sought-after model, but it's not as challenging to locate as, say, a Daytona. That being said, market demand and availability can fluctuate. I always advise fellow enthusiasts to purchase a watch primarily because they love and appreciate it, rather than just for its potential investment value.
The Rolex movement here is the 3135 model. The updated and newer movement today is the improved and better 3235 movement. The new 3235 model is more accurate and has a longer power reserve, 70 hours versus 48 hours for the older model. In 2020 this Bluey watch was priced at $14,300.00 Today, in 2023, it is now priced at $15,600.00, a 9% increase. One way to tell the old from the current new Bluey is that the fonts on the dial face on the older model are in yellow/gold while on the new Bluey model they are white.
Nice, diverse list. There’s so many more great watches for this list. But, if you kept adding them you’d never be able to end this video. 😝 I bought a Deep Blue 1000 meter dive watch for $149. NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel. An unbelievable value. It’s a true heavyweight dive watch with a tried and true movement. It blew my mind when I opened it. For $149! It’s unreal! Maybe a great watch to review?
Listing an option as just “G Shock” is such a poor, ill informed, lazy decision. There are 100s of G Shocks, some a $1000. Dont make a video just for the sake of it.
Owning a Rolex is not a flex if you use it to tell when your lunch break is over it's just a watch I've had cheap $50 watches from Walmart last 20 years before anybody who would spend that much on a wrist watch in my book is stupid even Bill Gates realizes inexpensive wrist watch is unnecessary there's some really nice watches out there for a couple of hundred bucks that will last you a lifetime and the little bit extra shininess and refinement that you may get out of a Rolex isn't worth the price difference and if you wear your watch like a real man and work with it on every day it's going to look like a wore out beat up piece of crap in a few years yeah if you're financially wealthy and you want one go out and buy it but if you're average working class Joe that wants to drop half a year salary on a wristwatch you're a fool just like somebody that puts $5,000 wheels and tires on $1,000 car or runs out and buys an expensive BMW or Mercedes but lives in a $25,000 house in the ghetto
I totally agree, if I ever own any Rolex it will be a 16613, the most beautiful of all Rolex watches, simple and elegant, and an improvement over its successors (no one needs a larger case, or an off-color bezel), even though ironically I don't dive !
Today, in 2023, this Bluey Rolex Submariner is model "m126613lb-0002" and is priced at $15,600.00. It is a very hard to get this Rolex model new. No Rolex dealer has it in stock and the only way to buy this new is to order one, which will take a long time. Surprisingly used models are more expensive. Good luck to have your dreams to come true.
@@JohnUSA7 I totally agree with you also, I'll never actually own one, the whole "Luxury brand" concept is lost on me. Same thing with cars, I can tell which ones I think are best looking, but would never actually buy at the price.
That's music? I thought Satan's hell-dog was being repeatedly ran over by an enraged clown in an ice cream truck with broken speakers because the dog ate the clowns squeezey squeek nose
@@chronock2525 Thanks! Does this particular model of the 16613 have solid gold links throughout the bracelet or just on the ends? I've heard mixed reactions about hollow vs. solid links in the bracelet, and I want to make sure the model I acquire doesn't stretch out too much or feel too heavy (due to the solid gold links throughout). thanks for your input!
@@chronock2525we can be more precise than that. This one is a no holes case so after 2002. It has a Swiss made dial which is correct, solid end links (correct for post 2000) and an engraved rehaut meaning this is 2007 or later. Thus 07-12
@@thecorduroysuit3086don’t worry about band stretch. 5 digit model bracelets last 25 years with daily use. have daily worn this watch for 25 years and only last year has the bracelet refurbished (same original bracelet now with small tubes inserted to the pins to retighten it). In summary the watch and bracelet will outlast you. The 5 series is better looking, much lighter to wear and a lot rarer than the new ones. When your kids inherit it this watch will be a lot more valuable than the new ones. Find a cheap vintage sub in any of the prior models than this one if you can!
Swiss watches are overrated . I would only buy Seiko . I had a Hamilton Khaki which was unusable within 14 months of purchase . 250€ repair so just threw away .
