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[Jjcs]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

If this thread and topic isn't to your liking you're
not obligated to reply ....

Duly noted and disregarded, thanks.

[JD521]

Chameleon like dial...like the hulk too. Enjoy.

[123Blueface]

Bluesy, Bluesy, Bluesy!!!
Music to my ears to hear that.
Absolute beauty to my eyes.
No watch makes my heart beat as fast as the TT Bluesy does, until I get my hands on a PM.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Bluesy, Bluesy, Bluesy!!!
Music to my ears to hear that.
Absolute beauty to my eyes.
No watch makes my heart beat as fast as the TT Bluesy does, until I get my hands on a PM.

You're singing my song ...
You're also spot on about the PM Bluesy ... One Day !!!

[lord91]

Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL, was looking for this thread and see the title was changed.

There was some discussion about the difference between the 5 and 6 digit references. I owned 4 different 16613's over the years. 2 tritium and 2 luminova. The first tritium was an early 16613 from the late 80's and I wore it daily for many years. The dial faded and did the blueple thing. It was unique and different. The second tritium dial, the dial did not change but the plots/hands did develop some nice warm patina. The two luminova dials look very similar to the 6 digit version I currently wear and did not age in the time I had them. I personally do not think the color is much different especially the later 5 digit dials.

I was a 4 and 5 digit guy for a long time. I was pretty anti 6 digit. I bought a 6 digit LN back when they first came out and quickly traded it for another 5 digit as I just "hated" the maxi case. Loved the maxi dial/hands, glide lock and ceramic bezel but could not get with the case.
A good friend and collector kept telling me that the 6 digit bluesy was the better watch. I had a Daytona that was getting no wrist time, so I traded it to David for a 6 digit Bluesy. For whatever reason, this time the case was a total non issue. Just fell in love with the modern 116613 LB. It was just like back in the 80's when I got my first blue Sub. I liked it so much I bought a 114060 a few weeks later.

I guess I am trying to make two points. IMO the dial on the modern version is just as beautiful as the original...and over time, tastes change.

Carry On...

Great feedback on the dial comparison between Bluesy references . Sure the "blueple" colour is faded, and not actual colour of the dial for that reference, for a certain time frame?

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by lord91

Great feedback on the dial comparison between Bluesy references . Sure the "blueple" colour is faded, and not actual colour of the dial for that reference, for a certain time frame?

Thanks. That was my first watch and I bought it new. I do think it had more purple tint new but became more pronounced with age.
Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of watches back then. That didn't start until the watch forums...lol
It was 30 years ago too so my memory may not be overly accurate.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Thanks. That was my first watch and I bought it new. I do think it had more purple tint new but became more pronounced with age.
Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of watches back then. That didn't start until the watch forums...lol
It was 30 years ago too so my memory may not be overly accurate.

Good comparison Mark !!!
I had a 1994 16613 LB Bluesy back in the early 2000's ...
Purchased it preowned from an established jeweler in Ft. Lauderdale.
Sold it and was sad I'd let it go ... Then I got my new Ceramic
Bluesy ... I do remember the 5 digit having more of a purplish
hue on the dial though just like yours ... The new one also has
shades of purple in certain low lighting which is just beautiful!!!