{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-ref-16613","title":"Rolex Submariner Ref: 16613","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rolex Submariner 16613 is a two-tone divers watch produced between 1988 and 2009, featuring 904L stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. Known as the \"Bluesy\" when featuring its iconic blue sunburst dial and bezel, it combines rugged 300-meter water resistance with the added aesthetic of a 40mm stainless steel Oyster case combined with a bracelet of steel with 18ct yellow gold centre links, and 18ct yellow gold crown and bezel. The watch is powered by the Caliber 3135, a COSC-certified automatic movement known for exceptional reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, dating to 1999 ('A' serial), is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 1999 Rolex Submariner 16613 falls into a unique \"transitional\" period, making it distinct from both earlier vintage-style versions and later modern iterations\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 1999 case will still have \"holes\" drilled all the way through the lugs. This makes removal of the bracelet much quicker and easier, in keeping with the Submariner's initial designation as a tool watch. Drilled lugs were phased out around 2003 for aesthetic reasons, making drilled-lug cases popular with purists and collectors alike. A 1999 era watch also features a bracelet with hollow centre and end links, and all steel clasp, three further features phased out on later models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example also benefits from a further transitional detail in that it has what has become known as a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTritinova dial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dial that is marked with Swiss-T\u0026lt;25 to denote the use of the active element Tritium for its luminosity, but actually has the more modern Luminova on the hands and hour plots. This anomaly occurred briefly around 1998–1999 (primarily in late U-series and early A-series watches) when Rolex was transitioning away from radioactive materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is offered a set comprising its original inner and outer box-set, a 1999 Rolex Oyster booklet, 1999 Rolex Submariner booklet, wallet containing Rolex translation booklet and 1999\/2000 calendar card, and the original 'punched paper' guarantee certificate stamped and dated as first sold in the U.K in August 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRE OWNED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59597703479630,"sku":"1109002","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/6619\/0926\/files\/IMG_2086copy.jpg?v=1778154617","url":"https:\/\/www.csbedford.co.uk\/products\/rolex-submariner-ref-16613","provider":"C S Bedford Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}