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CIRCA: 2003
SERIAL NUMBER: F426938
REF.: 16613T
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel with 18K gold bezel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: Sunburst blue dial with applied luminous-filled hour markers. Date aperture at the "3" hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Rolex Oyster bracelet in stainless steel and 18K gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 7 1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic with quick set date
CALIBER: 3135
Originally introduced in 1987, the Rolex Submariner two-tone was a tremendous hit for the company. Today, the trend for two-tone watches is booming again. The blue dial, nicknamed "Bluesy" by collectors, has seen a bit of a Renaissance in popularity. It's not hard to see why, between the mesmerizing dial color and the touch of gold, it has a distinctive and luxurious appearance.
ConditionDial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent with minor scratching on the case. Bracelet is tight, with little to no stretch. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.
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