Submariner · Nickname guide
The two-tone blue Submariner — steel and yellow gold, blue bezel and dial.
Reference
116613LB
Years
2009–2020
Also called
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Bezel / dial
Blue Cerachrom, blue dial, two-tone
Below: what makes the Bluesy (116613LB) distinctive, what to verify before buying, and how it fits the Naples collector scene.
The Bluesy blends the Submariner's tool-watch shape with dressy two-tone luxury: a Rolesor case combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold, topped with a blue ceramic bezel and a blue sunburst dial. The warm gold against cool blue is the look the “Bluesy” name captures.
It was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the 126613LB on the updated case.
What to verify
In Naples
Two-tone gold reads well in Naples, where a little warmth on the wrist is at home on Fifth Avenue South. The Bluesy gives the Submariner's ruggedness a dressier edge; check the gold centre links for wear, as polished surfaces show their history.
We are an independent reference, not a dealer: we cannot sell you a Bluesy or appraise one. What we can do is help you read the reference and know what separates a correct example from a cobbled-together one.
Bluesy FAQ
It is the collector nickname for the blue two-tone Submariner (116613LB): steel-and-gold case, blue bezel, blue dial. The black-dial two-tone is simply the 116613LN.
No. The Bluesy is Rolesor — a mix of Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold — not solid gold like the Smurf. The gold appears on the bezel surround, crown, and bracelet centre links.
The 116613LB was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the 126613LB on the redesigned 41 mm case, which continues the two-tone blue look.
Naples has an active Rolex market through retail, boutiques, and private sales — but Naples Rolex is an independent reference, not a dealer. We don't sell or broker watches. Use this guide to verify a Bluesy before you buy, wherever you find it.