Rolex Submariner “Bluesy”

The Rolex Submariner “Bluesy” is one of the longest-running and most distinctive colour combinations in Rolex history. Its defining characteristic is the pairing of a blue dial and blue bezel with a two-tone Oystersteel and yellow-gold case and bracelet. The look emerged in the 1980s with references including 16613, following earlier two-tone blue Submariners such as the 16803. The combination gave the traditionally utilitarian Submariner an unmistakably luxurious character, demonstrating how successfully Rolex could move its professional dive watch between technical instrument and high-end sports watch. Over successive generations, the blue bezel evolved from aluminium to Rolex’s Cerachrom ceramic construction.

The modern expression of the Bluesy is reference 126613LB, introduced in 2020 as part of the latest Submariner generation. Its 41mm Oystersteel and yellow-gold case houses Rolex’s calibre 3235, while the vivid blue Cerachrom bezel and blue dial preserve the colour combination that has defined the Bluesy for decades. Collectors value the Bluesy because it is immediately recognisable without relying on a nickname or unusual complication — its identity comes entirely from its distinctive colour and precious-metal construction. It is an Icon because few Rolex designs have remained so visually consistent across generations while occupying such a unique position between professional tool watch and luxury sports watch.