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Old 16 July 2022, 10:53 PM   #1
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Adventures of a Bluesy

With all the “Is it safe?”, “one and only?”, “Ah, the scratches!! What do I do?” Threads lately I’ve decided to document a few well lived years in a Rolex 16613LB life.

Hope you all enjoy!! Advance apologies if there is feet in the pics, I know how much some of you hate that.


15 June 2020. Just picked her up, can’t stop staring. A dream realized I never thought would happen.


It is safe to play tug of war with your 120lb dog.


It’s also safe ish to let him wear it.


It still works 30’ deep inside a manhole.



It is superbly capable of keeping time while boating.





It’s not going to catch on fire or gain seconds because it got too close to the grill.


It’s safe to wear during a pandemic.



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:00 PM   #2
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It will keep time while working on old Fords. (Best to take it off when working in tight spaces though)

It’s fully capable at dinner.


Or while weedwhacking


While riding a job site


While riding the farm catching calves


While smoking cigars in the shed it still works


Riding the farm again



Safe around heavy machinery in the cold



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:07 PM   #3
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It didn’t need a service after doing demo and block work

Or after mixing mud


You can raise your office flag and it still works


It. Loves. Water.



It can even work on Chrysler’s.



Survived a dive trip without a scratch, would have had underwater pics but go pro fell off and I lost it.



It’s safe to get blood on it. It just washes off.



It’s safe to inspect a deficiency in a storm line with it.



Didn’t get bit by sharks or barracudas.



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:11 PM   #4
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Old 16 July 2022, 11:13 PM   #5
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That was fun. Nice sub and thanks for the trip!
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Old 16 July 2022, 11:14 PM   #6
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It isn’t afraid of sunsets




Or night time on the water



A little saw dust never hurt anything



It stays on your wrist while your arm is out the window of the truck



Ear scratches don’t phase it a bit


It’s still capable around track machines



I think it actually likes being on the wrist during ear scratches



A little storm water didn’t phase it a bit



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:19 PM   #7
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Safe to give the cows some Spanish moss as a treat. (Watch your fingers though)



Safe to tear down a steel building



Didn’t have any issues cleaning wild pigs



Or while running a mini



Can still ride around farm.



Can load fence posts without fail


It works checking fence.



Or while driving the deuce


It loves making new friends



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:27 PM   #8
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Old 16 July 2022, 11:27 PM   #9
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More new friends

Didn’t get scratched holding a beasts paw



Or while running a skid steer


Made it out of Chicago unscathed (just be vigilant and street smart)


Didn’t die during a rickshaw ride and those guys are nuts


It can even sit in the back of the plane without fail



Black tie reception? No problem. Saw someone else wearing a stainless Omega sea master.



You can wear a polyester shirt with it but it’s itchy.



More sawdust but it loves remodeling



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Old 16 July 2022, 11:35 PM   #10
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What a journey thanks for taking us along for the ride! Living the dream right? Some great captures by the way well done.
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Old 16 July 2022, 11:38 PM   #11
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Fantastic and agree, we bought these watches to wear and enjoy, love the 5 Digit Rolex, my M Serial 16613Lb sends greetings!

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Old 16 July 2022, 11:41 PM   #12
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Old 16 July 2022, 11:43 PM   #13
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Adventures of a Bluesy

It can take a blow with a mini sledge better than your wrist can.



You can visit any kind of bar with it.

It won’t harm the watch to hold wild corn snakes


Or to check for life during a homeless camp on fire.




We got within a few feet of this guy without harm and he was about 5’ long.


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Old 16 July 2022, 11:45 PM   #14
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Thanks for sharing. Love all the pics! (Except that snake pic, I truly hate snakes)
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Snakes!


...and very sharp vintage Straight Razors!!!!
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This may be one of my favorite threads. Thank you for sharing all of these awesome pictures documenting all the memories you have with the Sub. I love it!
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Old 17 July 2022, 12:01 AM   #17
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Awesome shots. My bluesy is the most fun watch in the collection. Just something about it, great weekend sports watch especially in the spring/summer months.
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Old 17 July 2022, 12:24 AM   #18
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Thanks for the kind words!! Glad you all enjoyed!!


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Old 17 July 2022, 12:27 AM   #19
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What a journey thanks for taking us along for the ride! Living the dream right? Some great captures by the way well done.

You’re welcome, thanks for the kind words!! Living something, often times I don’t know if it’s a nightmare or a wet dream!! Lol


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Old 17 July 2022, 12:43 AM   #20
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Fantastic and agree, we bought these watches to wear and enjoy, love the 5 Digit Rolex, my M Serial 16613Lb sends greetings!


5 digit references are my sweet spot. Absolutely love them.


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With you 100%, and great thread, thanks for posting....
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Thanks for sharing. Love all the pics! (Except that snake pic, I truly hate snakes)

Eh, that snake was just doing it’s job and living it’s life. They’re probably more afraid of most of us than anyone is of them. I actually thought I hurt it at first, so I grabbed it to take to a safer place where I wasn’t working and make sure it wasn’t harmed. Never once tried to strike at me.


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Old 17 July 2022, 12:49 AM   #23
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I love this thread. So relatable with the pictures. It's like watching a movie, lol
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Great thread!

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Old 17 July 2022, 01:02 AM   #26
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I enjoyed this photo essay so much! I bought a bluesy just like it in 1992 from an AD and it was well lived-in too. I even ran a marathon wearing it.

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Bluesy is a beauty but goes well with my tractor also!!




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Brilliant!
Great thread and awesome pics.
Love the 16613.
Wishing you many more years of pleasure with this watch
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Old 17 July 2022, 01:41 AM   #29
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At the risk of looking completely ignorant, can someone please tell me the difference between a 16613 and a 16613LB?
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Old 17 July 2022, 01:44 AM   #30
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One of the best threads on TRF ever. It inspires me to wear mine more often, although some of those farm pics I might go with a G-Shock, lol. Thanks so much for posting.
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