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    New watch in the house!

    For some time now Ive been lucky enough to have had or have some great watches, expensive, 'cheap' I get pleasure from them all, but, Ive often thought I don't have 'my' watch, a watch that the kids might remember as their dads watch, like I remember my dads, maybe its not to be but I decided that I would at least try to have one thats my main watch, good for most situations, whenever these questions come up on the forum there is usually a common theme as to what that watch means for those that have them, the ubiquitous SeaDweller, a cliche perhaps but with good reason, Ive never been a proper Rolex fanboy, I of course admire them from a horological point of view, and as a die hard dive watch fan I loved the classic look, they are the masters of marketing after all but they have got two things so right, a great business model and also a really good product to back it up. I have had a Rolex before, a 1989 'transitional' 5513 Submariner which was a great watch but perhaps a bit too vintage for a practical everyday wearer.

    So, my quest was for a 'beater' 16600 SD, my budget meant that the coveted 'full set' was getting further out of reach as months go on, I wasn't looking to pay that premium, my WTB was posted as such, I was looking for a average, worn but respectable watch that I could wear everyday and not be bothered too much about everyday knocks and scrapes, I was expecting a service dial, replacement insert etc. I wanted a older one with lug holes, as many have pointed out before, the last of the 'tool' 16600 before they went bling with expensive ceramic bezels etc.
    This is where it went a bit wrong.
    I didn't get any replies to the WTB and I wasn't surprised, there were several wtb posted in recent months and as time went on I wasn't sure it would happen for me, there were a couple in the USA about my budget but the logistics and import charges would have negated the savings on cost.
    So, a few weeks ago I had a PM from James and he said he was thinking of letting his loose SD go after he got back off his holiday, I said I was interested and then there was then a period of a week or two of limited ( completely understandable ) communication before we agreed a sale, some photos were sent but it wasn't really easy to tell too much from them but as i said, my expectations for what I was looking for were not high and indeed I almost wanted something a bit rough around the edges as expected of a everyday wearer.
    What actually came was a very pleasant surprise, its a 1993 S serial, original tritium dial , hands, bezel pip in immaculate condition! Hard to believe its 24 years old, I have much newer watch in worse condition, the bracelet was a little small but a couple of £20 links from Watchfinder has sorted that out.
    So Ive joined the SD club and Im very pleased indeed. Thank you James ( JPCain86 )




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    Congratulations Jase , wear that bad boy in good health!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by seadog1408 View Post
    Congratulations Jase , wear that bad boy in good health!!


    mike
    Cheers Mike, I intend to! ( happy birthday for yesterday btw )

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    Very nice indeed. Congratulations, some nice pics there as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seadog1408 View Post
    Congratulations Jase , wear that bad boy in good health!!


    mike
    That's exactly what I was going to say!!
    Is that story about the bear in sakhalin true??
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seikopath View Post
    Is that story about the bear in sakhalin true??
    No, it was actually a gnawed (sp) leg with a trainer still on the foot!!


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    Glad you're happy with the watch Jason. The wife has already spent a chunk on a last minute holiday to Majorca this week 🙈.

    I need to bring a watch in quick before the rest goes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seadog1408 View Post
    No, it was actually a gnawed (sp) leg with a trainer still on the foot!!


    mike
    Maybe in Walsall on an early sunday morning surely, not sakhalin?
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPCain86 View Post
    Glad you're happy with the watch Jason. The wife has already spent a chunk on a last minute holiday to Majorca this week .

    I need to bring a watch in quick before the rest goes.
    Oh dear, a situation we were both trying to avoid

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    That's very nice, Jase. Perfect.

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    Lovely looking sd there jason. Tritium and lug holes = perfection :)

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    Quite simply one of the best watches ever made.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backward point View Post
    That's very nice, Jase. Perfect.
    Thanks, I think so too.

    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    Lovely looking sd there jason. Tritium and lug holes = perfection :)
    Yep, it was quite the bonus to get matching original parts there.

    Quote Originally Posted by Morning Wood View Post
    Quite simply one of the best watches ever made.
    I think so too, as I said, its a cliche but with good reason.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morning Wood View Post
    Quite simply one of the best watches ever made.
    Agreed
    Andy

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    Congrats Jason, very nice indeed.
    Cheers,
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    Looks far too pretty to wear. Stick it in the safe and watch it build up the kids' university fund

    In all seriousness though, it's an absolute peach. Why would you need to wear anything else? The more I see of the 16600 SD, the more I like, but I'm always late to the party

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    That's is just lovely. Well done Jason and enjoy the watch.

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    Thanks all, Its great!

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    Great watch ! Enjoy

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    Congratulations Jason on the great find. A good condition 16600 at a reasonable price is almost impossible these days! Enjoy in good health!

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    Fabulous watch.
    Congrats!


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    Cracking watch.

    Enjoy.

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    congrats a great watch and the forum fav .

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    Lovely watch Jason. A real classic

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    These really are a watch for everything.Had a few and can feel another one coming along shortly i hope!

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    Fantastic watches and they will never be cheaper.


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    Looks great congrats

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    Nice one Jase

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    Well done Jason. Fabulous watch.

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    I've just got my 5th 16600, this one is staying, incredible watches.

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    Great watch; the 16600 is the only watch I ever get pangs of regret about selling.

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    Thanks all.
    Cheers..
    Jase

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    Lovely watch Jason, not a better Rolex out there in my opinion 😀
    I'd never sell mine, on the point about a watch being symbolic that your kids will recognise, my wee boy Harry sticks mine on now and again, although it's hanging off his wrist 😂😂
    I totally get what you mean.

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    Congratulations on joining the SD club. I have the more blingy SD4K which suits my purposes better but I fully appreciate the 16600.

    Excellnt choice!

    m.

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    That's lovely, classic and better crystal with no cyclops

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chukas View Post
    Lovely watch Jason, not a better Rolex out there in my opinion 😀
    I'd never sell mine, on the point about a watch being symbolic that your kids will recognise, my wee boy Harry sticks mine on now and again, although it's hanging off his wrist 😂😂
    I totally get what you mean.
    I have a wee boy Harry too 😀 I
    Might let him try it on with a mattress under him, he manages to break most things 🤓
    Cheers..
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    Classic model SD, mine gets a lot of wrist time.


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    Simpler loveleh


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    Quote Originally Posted by JasonM View Post
    I have a wee boy Harry too 😀 I
    Might let him try it on with a mattress under him, he manages to break most things 🤓
    I totally empathise. I freaked out when mine took my Pam and said "Daddy, is this your watch?", while holding it in his hand waving at me....

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    I definitely give this the thumbs-up

    Far nicer than the current Rolex offerings; finding a really top-notch example is the hard part but you've managed that. Also goes to show that the watch itself is far more important than the box,papers,hang tag, anchor........the watch is the only bit that matters!

    Enjoy!

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    Very beautiful, enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    I definitely give this the thumbs-up

    Far nicer than the current Rolex offerings; finding a really top-notch example is the hard part but you've managed that. Also goes to show that the watch itself is far more important than the box,papers,hang tag, anchor........the watch is the only bit that matters!

    Enjoy!

    Paul
    Cheers Paul, I quite agree!

    Quote Originally Posted by ashleypriestley View Post
    Very beautiful, enjoy!
    Thank you. I am.

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    Great catch wear it with pride and carefree abandonment in good health



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    Congrats, though that Rolex style is not mine, but each to it's own.

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    What a result!!! Really pleased for you, Jase

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yorkshiremadmick View Post
    Great catch wear it with pride and carefree abandonment in good health



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    Thank you , I intend to.
    Quote Originally Posted by James T. Kirkİ View Post
    Congrats, though that Rolex style is not mine, but each to it's own.
    Indeed!
    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    What a result!!! Really pleased for you, Jase
    Thanks Tony, it was worth the wait.
    Cheers..
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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    goes to show that the watch itself is far more important than the box,papers,hang tag, anchor........the watch is the only bit that matters!
    I agree with your first statement Paul - Condition of the watch is the most important aspect.

    However, depending on individuals, it may not the only bit that matters, especially for collectors who are after fullsets and are willing to pay premiums (sometimes very significant) for these, especially for older Rolexes from those days where watch owners throw away all the accessories after putting the watch on the wrist.

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    The perfect watch Jason, congratulations

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    Very nice. In fact it looks bloody mint and in great shape, a lot better than the new owner.

    BTW Just make sure this one is a keeper

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilM View Post
    Very nice. In fact it looks bloody mint and in great shape, a lot better than the new owner.

    BTW Just make sure this one is a keeper
    Ha! Hope so Phil .
    Cheers..
    Jase

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