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13 November 2006, 08:48 AM | #31 |
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I think the SD will always hold its own because of its distinctiveness of NOT having a cyclops. You almost automatically know what it is.
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7 June 2007, 09:50 PM | #32 |
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thanks
roger, nice review, me too I agree no-cyclop in the SD, the diference in weight I don't know because I have only one rolex at the moment, but not the last !!!
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7 June 2007, 10:23 PM | #33 |
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Nice review of the SD.
Welcome Yorkie, if that is Edinburgh, Scotland I spent a lot of time there when I was younger. Hi JJ, your SD in running like an SD.
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8 June 2007, 03:36 AM | #34 |
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Great review on the SD! My only Rolex but I got lucky and chose the RIGHT one for me the first time!
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8 June 2007, 03:54 AM | #35 |
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8 June 2007, 03:54 AM | #36 |
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The SD is "Upper Class",the Sub/Date is "Cattle Class" ...
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8 June 2007, 03:58 AM | #37 |
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It better, Eddie....otherwise "Geneva, we have a problem!!"
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8 June 2007, 04:42 PM | #38 |
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Great review of the SD.....my recently departed SD also.
Enjoyed it while I had it. IMO the cyclopes was born out of neccessity, but became a familiar part of Rolex that many other manufactures have used, but have never mastered to this day. I did miss it on the SD. |
8 June 2007, 05:23 PM | #39 |
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Roger F:
Thank you for your review on your new Sea Dweller. Can you tell me how much heavier it is over the Submariner no date (14060M)? Thanks Steve Why am I always the late poster on this forum? I am GMT +10. |
8 June 2007, 08:19 PM | #40 |
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tardis, there you have, even if you don't read spanish the weight is expressed in numbers
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8 June 2007, 08:21 PM | #41 |
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9 June 2007, 10:37 AM | #43 | |
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I didnt say to put a cyclopes on the SD, it would look like a Sub. The SD was a very unique design, but with my failing eyes I need all the help I can get. Hence the departute of the SD from my collection. SD is still IMO one of the best designs. |
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9 June 2007, 11:17 AM | #44 |
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i can see fine and the cyclops just gets in the way
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10 June 2007, 04:26 AM | #45 |
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10 June 2007, 11:24 PM | #46 |
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Can someone please tell me the metric weight of a Sea Dweller without the bracelet!
See my post #39 Steve |
16 August 2007, 01:33 AM | #47 |
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As a proud new owner of an SD, I just want to say great review and right on target.
The clasp scratches easily? Bummer! So far I'd give this watch a 9.8. Not sure why I'm taking off .2 but hey, nothing's perfect, right?
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28 August 2007, 09:16 AM | #48 |
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Nice review and watch, thanks. I'd love a SD someday.
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19 September 2007, 01:01 PM | #49 |
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I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask.
I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving. Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night? This is more important than any other besides being durable. thank you. |
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I have never done any diving but from what ppl have told me, the lume is good enough when you are deep enough into the water where there is darkness. Hope this makes sense and helps.
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16 December 2007, 10:47 PM | #51 |
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I bought my Sea Dweller in Singapore a couple of days ago brand new. Great watch my only problem now is I want more Rolex's now lol maybe a Daytona some time in the future.
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16 December 2007, 11:11 PM | #52 |
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Congrats shauno on the SD, and I wish you many more to come
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17 December 2007, 12:01 AM | #53 |
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Cheers Mate this one is going to be well used (but looked after). I took all the stickers off in the shop and wore it out of the shop with my seiko sitting in the Rolex box. lol
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25 March 2008, 08:35 PM | #54 |
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26 March 2008, 12:12 AM | #55 |
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What a great watch the SD is!
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1 April 2008, 08:51 AM | #56 |
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sd rocks!
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29 June 2008, 11:38 PM | #57 |
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After careful consideration...I think this will be my next watch. I think I like more then the Planet Ocean.
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8 September 2008, 04:04 AM | #58 |
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Questions about Sea Dweller discontinuation
I'm new to this forum, this is my first post...have a few questions about the discontinuation of the SD:
- When did production stop (a date would be great if anyone knows)? - What was the last serial number? - I note that M models seem to be the last produced but others have Z models...a little counterintuitive...is that correct? I've owned numerous subs and a Cellini but I like my SD the best...simple, robust and as an end-of-production model, a great investment. Just read an article in a magazine that the SD is one of 4 watches recommended as investments so I bought the magazine to save in case I ever sell my SD. Cheers! |
11 September 2008, 11:00 AM | #59 |
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I purchased an SD and it helped lengthen my left arm. My wife says I kinda look like half a monkey now, but I'm fine with that as long as she doesn't run me over with her broom.
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25 September 2008, 03:36 AM | #60 |
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I can understand the 'cyclops v. no cyclops' camps. I've had numerous subs with the cyclops which I liked, but with time I thought how I'd like it if there were not a cyclops on the crystal...so I bought an SD...I like the clean look better but I do have to strain a bit to actually see the date...I guess different strokes for different folks.
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