Reply With QuoteLovely trio!
There’s almost 40 years between these Sea Dwellers. I can’t pick a favourite as they all have something nice about them.
Lovely trio!
Very Nice Vintage, perhaps one should add a Deepsea to boot
RIAC
1665 is just beautiful, ever thought about trying to find a set of hands with similar patina? I know they would cost some but it would finish off that watch perfectly.
Always liked the 16600 too, modern classic that is sure to rise further.
Beautiful!
Thanks for the nice comments it’s appreciated.
Missed out on a deep blue but not looking to buy anything at the moment.
Yes, a handset would be nice so it all matches. Problem is that I’d have to buy them and hope they matched the plots. It may look close in a pic but when fitted might be slightly off.
Cracking trio. The vintage SD has so much charm and warmth for a dive watch. Very jealous!
Wonderful, my favourite is the 4000ft with white writing. Really wish I'd bought one of them. I might get one when I sell.my IWC.
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Nice watches. Good lord the modern one is a big boy isn't he!
It's amazing what difference 3mm makes.Originally Posted by LondonNeil
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I'm a huge Seadweller fan and have limited myself to the modern ceramic versions so far, but I'm looking more and more at getting into vintage models.
This is my only photo to hand so there're a couple of interlopers...
I'm a fan too,wearing my 1991 SD today.
It would be like picking your favourite child! For purely WIS reasons I'd with far left. For practical reasons I'd go with middle.
Nice Seadweller group.
Here is mine. Hard to pick a favorite
Not to forget the D-Blue
After owning 13 different Rolex models since the early 2000's Sea-Dweller 16600 was the "ultimate" model for me. It represents everything good in the Rolex brand.
16600 owner here but I'd also like a 16660.
The 1665 looks lovely but I think I'd prefer hands that were ever so slightly off than clearly non matching. Understand the reluctance to change without being sure though .
I bought a vintage watch a while back without knowing the second hand had glowing lume when all the other tritium is dead. I try not to look at it in the dark as it bothers me but I'll have to get it removed when serviced.
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Hi all…..….New to the forum, been reading for a while but this is my first ever post.
Got my first Rolex in 2000 (GMT Master 2 – 16710) and have worn it just about every day since. Been wanting to get another SS Rolex for years but for whatever reason, have never pulled the trigger and am now regretting it as it’s going to cost a lot more money. Contenders include the usual suspects, SS Daytona and the GMT Batman/Pepsi but I can’t be arsed with the wait and don’t want to pay the premium to a grey dealer so I’m now looking at a Sea Dweller.
Not a massive fan of the new 126600, so I’m looking at the 116600 or the 16600. I know the 116600 got discontinued in 2017, but does anybody know whether you could still get hold of a new 116600? People who own both the 16600 and 116600, your thoughts on both of the watches and which way I should go?
Id go with the 16600 as I think they are the next ones to jump up in price in line with the others. I can’t understand why they are priced as they are, as imo they are a true classic and well proportioned compared to the newer models.
All personal taste Ofc, get one while you can at a sensible price.
There are way, way more 16600s out there compared to 116600s. This partly explains the price difference - supply and demand. The 116600 also had a very short production run for a Rolex and has become a bit of a collectible.
There's no chance of getting one new from an AD, but you can probably pick one up "unworn". However, if you're going to wear it you'd be wasting your money paying the unworn premium. Buy a lightly used one :)
Absolutely, I meant more in line with other sports models. Thinking 16710 as an example.
Yes, the hands not matching the plots really let it down. It would look so much nicer and I’ll look into it again.
You can see how nice the 1680 is when everything matches, an original fat font insert is a must too!
I have owned a triple 6 and a 16600, but the one which I kept is my 1665 Rail. Just the best especially with its super dome Plexy.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
I really hate this forum sometimes. I've just gone and bought a 16600!
You people!
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Congrats!
You can read my review of the watch while you're waiting to get it. Maybe it helps. :)
https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...dweller-16600/
Nice!
Lol, I can empathise. Everytime I feel like I've decided on a watch, someone on here somehow manages to change my mind!
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Excellent choice. You will not regret it, until you handle a 1665.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Stop it. My missus will divorce me!Excellent choice. You will not regret it, until you handle a 1665.
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Right you 'orrible lot, here is the reason I'm poorer yet happier. Feels perfectly sized
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Totally agree.
I’m on the dreaded wait list for a new explorer, but am getting more and more tempted to get a Sea Dweller. Somewhat stuck on what to go for! I think I’m most fond of the 16600, but always fancied a birth year watch, which would be a later 16660. Both seem pretty available 👍🏻 Any opinions are welcomed.
The last photo shows what a complete travesty the SD43 is. The “old” models are so perfectly proportioned.
The 1665 is gorgeous.
Go for it! Beautiful watches and, in the current market, good value.
Whether the fashion for large watches will persist, who knows, but if I put on a 16600 I’d be very happy to have that as my only watch.
I like the SD43 a lot. Had one, sold it, regret it, will have another at some point. They're great watches but suit different wrists. I had a 16600 which I sold for being too small. Got to have some variety.
Lovely collection!
I am a fan of SD’s and would love to get a great white plus a red from my birth year. Maybe one day.
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Nice, looks very similar to my collection.Nice Seadweller group.
Here is mine. Hard to pick a favorite
Not to forget the D-Blue
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Would have to agree with this.
Coincidentally, giving mine a run-out today!
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