{"id":32279,"date":"2026-05-23T22:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T20:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32279"},"modified":"2026-05-23T22:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T20:44:51","slug":"16613-submariner-date-blue-purple-unpolished-caseback-sticker-box-and-papers","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/watch\/16613-submariner-date-blue-purple-unpolished-caseback-sticker-box-and-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"16613 Submariner Date (blue\/purple \/ unpolished \/ caseback sticker \/ box and papers)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Brand:<\/strong>\u00a0Rolex<br \/>\n<strong>Model:<\/strong>\u00a0Submariner Date<br \/>\n<strong>Reference:<\/strong>\u00a016613<br \/>\n<strong>Year:<\/strong>\u00a01990<br \/>\n<strong>Serialnumber:<\/strong>\u00a0N290XXX<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong>\u00a0Steel \/18 Karat Yellow Gold<br \/>\n<strong>Bracelet:<\/strong>\u00a0Steel \/18 Karat Yellow Gold<br \/>\n<strong>Diameter:<\/strong>\u00a040 Millimeter<br \/>\n<strong>Condition:<\/strong>\u00a0very good<br \/>\n<strong>Box&amp;Papers:<\/strong> yes<\/p>\n<p>A wonderful, unpolished Steel\/Gold Sub Date in a blue configuration.<\/p>\n<p>The case is in worn, yet unpolished condition. As the pictures perfectly show, the case presents excellent proportions\u2014featuring the typically broader bevels characteristic of early 1990s Submariners\u2014and a magnificent matte finish on the top of the case. The exceptional quality of the case is further confirmed by the fully intact caseback sticker.<\/p>\n<p>While minor signs of wear are present, this watch has been cherished and carefully preserved over the past three decades\u2014and it shows<\/p>\n<p>The magnificent blue Tritium dial is in perfect condition. It features a crisp print, a lovely, slightly creamy patina, and\u2014as an additional highlight\u2014the dial has undergone the characteristic color shift from blue to a subtle purple over the decades. This effect varies in intensity depending on the viewing angle, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the watch.<\/p>\n<p>The hands are also Tritium and match the color of the dial beautifully. The bezel remains incredibly sharp and the inlay \u2014which is original to the watch\u2014features a Tritium pearl and shows only minimal signs of wear.<\/p>\n<p>This fantastic Sub Date comes as a full set with its original box and papers. It has been originally sold in the USA by rolex authorized dealer J. Jessop and Sons.<\/p>\n<p>The 93153.18 Oyster bracelet (where &#8220;18&#8221; denotes 18-karat gold) is\u2014just as the watch itself\u2014unpolished; it shows the typical light signs of wear (particularly on the polished center links) and shows virtually no stretch. It comes with 11 links and with a clasp code of O5 (indicating May 1990), it is the original bracelet that comes with the watch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion: A top, unpolished, and perfectly authentic Submariner that exudes endless charm on your wrist.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brand:\u00a0Rolex Model:\u00a0Submariner Date Reference:\u00a016613 Year:\u00a01990 Serialnumber:\u00a0N290XXX Material:\u00a0Steel \/18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet:\u00a0Steel \/18 Karat Yellow Gold Diameter:\u00a040 Millimeter Condition:\u00a0very good Box&amp;Papers: yes A wonderful, unpolished Steel\/Gold Sub Date in a blue configuration. The case is in worn, yet unpolished condition. As the pictures perfectly show, the case presents excellent proportions\u2014featuring the typically broader bevels characteristic [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":32225,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[148,147],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32279","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-rolex-en","product_cat-watches","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32225"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=32279"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=32279"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewatchguy.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=32279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}