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m_allie · 6 September 2011, 12:15 PM

Excellent watch what a beauty .

zeuloa · 8 September 2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

How do you find the fit compared to the EXP II?

casper227 · 9 September 2011, 08:36 PM

great post thanks

padi56 · 16 September 2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

Well I would say there are several thousand of SD16600 in this world today since its introduction in 1988/9.And all basically the same except for a few minor fonts and a LEC crystal and different case stamps.Although not as popular as say the Sub there are still plenty of SDs in this world today. Its my favourite sports Rolex and owned 3 over the years,I lost one too in the Red Sea a few years back now.

shoey977 · 26 February 2012, 08:53 AM

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

zeuloa · 28 February 2012, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoey977

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

From what I understand all came black from the factory, but eventually with use the black paint disappears. Not sure if it will be painted again if you service with a Rolex Service Center. Post some pics!

shoey977 · 28 February 2012, 05:11 AM

Sorry for the lousy pic!

shoey977 · 28 February 2012, 05:13 AM

There's no sign of any paint. I guess that means that this piece has seen alot of wear from what people are saying?

dirkpitt73 · 12 January 2013, 03:06 PM

Very informative thread, thanks guys. I just picked up my first SD, a Z serial. I really wanted one when I bought my 5513 Sub 7-8 yrs ago but couldn't afford it. My 5513 increased in value and I was able to trade it in for the SD without too much extra cash. Loving it so far (only a few hours), it's quite a bit bigger.

Lorenzo · 14 January 2013, 07:18 PM

i got mine late last year and i absolutely love it! :)

Hoosier Daddy · 5 February 2013, 05:44 AM

I though about trading mine in on a 2-tone Daytona a few years ago. But at the last second decided against it. I'm glad I did! I just bought a couple NATO straps and it looks cool as hell!

Vincent65 · 25 March 2013, 03:23 AM

a 16600 I enjoy...

Pottsu6 · 25 March 2013, 09:15 PM

The Sea-Dweller diving watches range has been standard for Comex divers since 1977. It is vintage models and up to 3,900 metres. and the design of diver's watches certified for more than 1,000 m.

strafer_kid · 23 July 2014, 09:57 PM

Seadweller is truly a classic in every sense and in all its guises. Very hard to go wrong provided you pick up one that has been looked after etc. Still plenty of good 16600s about representing very good value for money.

fabio1965 · 12 August 2014, 02:14 AM

Great read, thanks.

robisan · 12 August 2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fabio1965

Great read, thanks.

Sparkiem · 14 August 2014, 06:19 AM

Curious to know about the variations in the dial, and how (and why) the red text came about on the 1665 DRSD?

BonitaBeast · 31 August 2014, 08:42 AM

16600. My eleanor.... Since 1987.

Good info. Now I just remembered how badly I want one all over again!

Gerry62 · 16 February 2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerry62

wonderful topic .

I love my Sd

beautiful memories .........

zonk01 · 28 March 2015, 10:41 AM

Great read, great pics

regaltrojan · 11 February 2017, 08:50 AM

Great article. I appreciate my 16600 even more now.

Thchosen1 · 15 February 2017, 05:09 PM

Really enjoyed reading all of the posts, and seeing all the awesome user photos! And of course, I absolutely love my 16600 Sea-Dweller too!

Thchosen1 · 15 February 2017, 06:11 PM

Oh, what the heck... Here's one more for good measure. I never get tired of looking at this bad boy!

Steveomilo · 13 May 2017, 12:02 AM

So glad I found this forum. A lot of good info and pics!

datejust24 · 15 May 2017, 01:30 PM

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heygawgaw · 20 June 2017, 02:55 AM

Great read...truly confirmed I made the right chose!

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strafer_kid · 21 June 2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by heygawgaw

Great read...truly confirmed I made the right chose!

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Very nice!

BNABOD · 9 July 2017, 01:27 PM

Looks like I may have one from 1999 landing next week. Since I can't afford a birth year sub this will have to do. Until then I wear this one

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Jfullm42 · 16 July 2017, 06:49 AM

My favorite Rolex!

BNABOD · 16 July 2017, 01:07 PM

Don't know why I waited this long to get one...

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6 September 2011, 12:15 PM	#61
m_allie Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ali Location: NYC Watch: Deepsea,Patek 5980 Posts: 455	Excellent watch what a beauty .

9 September 2011, 08:36 PM	#63
casper227 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York CITY Watch: HUB Posts: 29	great post thanks

26 February 2012, 08:53 AM	#65
shoey977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has? I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!! Tom

28 February 2012, 05:13 AM	#68
shoey977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 13	There's no sign of any paint. I guess that means that this piece has seen alot of wear from what people are saying?

12 January 2013, 03:06 PM	#69
dirkpitt73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 214270 Posts: 26	Very informative thread, thanks guys. I just picked up my first SD, a Z serial. I really wanted one when I bought my 5513 Sub 7-8 yrs ago but couldn't afford it. My 5513 increased in value and I was able to trade it in for the SD without too much extra cash. Loving it so far (only a few hours), it's quite a bit bigger.

14 January 2013, 07:18 PM	#70
Lorenzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Manila Watch: Sub 116610 / 79090 Posts: 167	i got mine late last year and i absolutely love it! :)

5 February 2013, 05:44 AM	#71
Hoosier Daddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4	I though about trading mine in on a 2-tone Daytona a few years ago. But at the last second decided against it. I'm glad I did! I just bought a couple NATO straps and it looks cool as hell!

25 March 2013, 09:15 PM	#73
Pottsu6 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mary C. Maywea Location: San Jose Watch: Seiko Posts: 22	The Sea-Dweller diving watches range has been standard for Comex divers since 1977. It is vintage models and up to 3,900 metres. and the design of diver's watches certified for more than 1,000 m.

23 July 2014, 09:57 PM	#74
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,134	Seadweller is truly a classic in every sense and in all its guises. Very hard to go wrong provided you pick up one that has been looked after etc. Still plenty of good 16600s about representing very good value for money.

12 August 2014, 02:14 AM	#75
fabio1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milano Posts: 120	Great read, thanks.

14 August 2014, 06:19 AM	#77
Sparkiem "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Africa Watch: DRSD Posts: 8	Curious to know about the variations in the dial, and how (and why) the red text came about on the 1665 DRSD?

31 August 2014, 08:42 AM	#78
BonitaBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ / Philippines Posts: 189	16600. My eleanor.... Since 1987. Good info. Now I just remembered how badly I want one all over again!

28 March 2015, 10:41 AM	#80
zonk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: S.G Location: SoBe Watch: Tudor 79220B Posts: 28	Great read, great pics

11 February 2017, 08:50 AM	#81
regaltrojan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii Watch: 16600 et al Posts: 158	Great article. I appreciate my 16600 even more now.

13 May 2017, 12:02 AM	#84
Steveomilo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	So glad I found this forum. A lot of good info and pics!

15 May 2017, 01:30 PM	#85
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	IMG_0552.jpg IMG_0186.jpg

20 June 2017, 02:55 AM	#86
heygawgaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Watch: 16233, 16600 Posts: 119	Great read...truly confirmed I made the right chose! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 July 2017, 01:27 PM	#88
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	Looks like I may have one from 1999 landing next week. Since I can't afford a birth year sub this will have to do. Until then I wear this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2017, 01:07 PM	#90
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	Don't know why I waited this long to get one... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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