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AWS · 25 January 2011, 03:43 AM

The look of the SD sans cyclops is really growing on me. I have been reading the comparisons between the 16600 and Subs. The SD is slightly heavier by 12g and 1mm thicker with the crystal. I own the 16610 and 14060 but would like to see any shots wearing the SD. Any comparisons on fit and comfort to the Subs are appreciated.

RolexV3 · 25 January 2011, 03:49 AM

How about a DeepSea SeaDweller

Clay · 25 January 2011, 04:05 AM

I don't have any wrist shots of mine, but I have to say that it's really a very personal thing....
I own two Sea Dwellers (1665 and 16600)....
I wear one of them everyday and find them both to be very very comfortable.....
I tried on a DeepSea and although I liked the look, I found it to be WAY to thick for my taste....

Cannop · 25 January 2011, 04:14 AM

Here you go

AWS · 25 January 2011, 04:32 AM

Nice pic Swimpruf.

The DSSD is a beast for my 7" wrist.

Cannop · 25 January 2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSIN

Nice pic Swimpruf.

The DSSD is a beast for my 7" wrist.

Many thanks Allan

SaddleSC · 25 January 2011, 05:10 AM

The 16600 Sea Dweller is very comfortable and my favorite Rolex. I would highly recommend it...

Lagunatic · 25 January 2011, 06:20 AM

my old one

my new one

Bulltrapper · 25 January 2011, 06:49 AM

impalass · 8 March 2013, 11:02 PM

Three weeks new and my current favourite.

mizunoboy · 9 March 2013, 01:22 AM

IMG_0951.jpg

steveclocks · 9 March 2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulltrapper

MartynJC (UK) · 25 January 2011, 06:54 AM

Not wrist shots - hope they help

gettocard · 25 January 2011, 07:03 AM

Nice and crisp on a skinny wrist

Yes it is heavier than the Sub(owned LV and ND) but you get used to it. You actually end up missing that heft when you swap with lighter watches. I'm wearing a Gshock today and I feel like a body part is missing...

AWS · 25 January 2011, 07:30 AM

Great shots and comparisons.

sparky · 25 January 2011, 07:46 AM

It's a little taller than the sub, but no big deal

Jason71 · 25 January 2011, 07:59 AM

Ok, I love to post pics.........

psv · 25 January 2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSIN

The look of the SD sans cyclops is really growing on me. I have been reading the comparisons between the 16600 and Subs. The SD is slightly heavier by 12g and 1mm thicker with the crystal. I own the 16610 and 14060 but would like to see any shots wearing the SD. Any comparisons on fit and comfort to the Subs are appreciated.

First of all, you can easily remove the cyclops on your 16610 if it really bothers you. I've been wearing my 16610 w/o cyclops for over 10 years.

In reality the diffs aren't that big between a 16600 and a 16610. The dial of the SD is 1mm smaller while I believe the bezel is a bit bigger, both to house the thicker crystal needed.

The SD sits a bit higher on the wrist.

One difference would be if you have the older 16610 (pre 2000, I believe) if so your watch wouldn't have SEL (solid end links) which might allow for a bit of difference in how the bracelet fits.

Last observation, I have this theory (conspiracy?) that the SD 16600 is one of the most photogenic watches our there so it actually looks more appealing online/on photos than it does in real life! :-)

I've got one, I really like it and it makes for a good EDC piece, partly because my wife hi-jacked my 16610. Like Clay I also had the 1665, but the 16600 makes for a more tolerant piece to bang around on a daily basis IMO.

Deepsea? Milestone piece. Awesome engineering. But it is a bit like using a Hummer as your daily commute car when you live a city and your commute is less than a mile on well-groomed asphalt road! ;-)

PS Unless you have some strong emotional connection to either of the other two one could make the case for selling both and get a SD instead... DS

AWS · 25 January 2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

First of all, you can easily remove the cyclops on your 16610 if it really bothers you. I've been wearing my 16610 w/o cyclops for over 10 years.

In reality the diffs aren't that big between a 16600 and a 16610. The dial of the SD is 1mm smaller while I believe the bezel is a bit bigger, both to house the thicker crystal needed.

The SD sits a bit higher on the wrist.

One difference would be if you have the older 16610 (pre 2000, I believe) if so your watch wouldn't have SEL (solid end links) which might allow for a bit of difference in how the bracelet fits.

Last observation, I have this theory (conspiracy?) that the SD 16600 is one of the most photogenic watches our there so it actually looks more appealing online/on photos than it does in real life! :-)

I've got one, I really like it and it makes for a good EDC piece, partly because my wife hi-jacked my 16610. Like Clay I also had the 1665, but the 16600 makes for a more tolerant piece to bang around on a daily basis IMO.

Deepsea? Milestone piece. Awesome engineering. But it is a bit like using a Hummer as your daily commute car when you live a city and your commute is less than a mile on well-groomed asphalt road! ;-)

PS Unless you have some strong emotional connection to either of the other two one could make the case for selling both and get a SD instead... DS

Good observations. I can't let go of my 16610 for sentimental reasons as it was my first Rolex purchased new in 1998. I'm really liking the clean uncluttered look without the cyclops that the SD offers. Now I just need to decide on with or without lug holes.

Great pics all!

Clay · 27 January 2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSIN

Good observations. Now I just need to decide on with or without lug holes.

Great pics all!

Gotta have lug holes.....Or it's not really a Sea Dweller......

nauticajoe · 25 January 2011, 09:27 AM

I will be re-united with a BNIB M serial tomorrow.

I can't wait. Here's a few shots of the one I sold for the time being:

subkrawler · 25 January 2011, 12:28 PM

Here's another....

I also have the 14060M and a 16610LV. If you like those two, you'll like the 16600 just as well. Having all three makes for a great collection.

gettocard · 25 January 2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by subkrawler

Here's another....

I also have the 14060M and a 16610LV. If you like those two, you'll like the 16600 just as well. Having all three makes for a great collection.

Holy moly guacamole !!! A Rolex sub underwater !!! you don't see this everyday!!!!

sea-dweller · 25 January 2011, 12:54 PM

Atomant · 25 January 2011, 01:29 PM

Gottog · 25 January 2011, 01:41 PM

Here's mine.

David Woo · 25 January 2011, 01:45 PM

They all look alike, not sure which it is.
DW

ikovalchuk17 · 25 January 2011, 01:51 PM

Trailblazer · 25 January 2011, 02:07 PM

Love this chunk..

With my friend's 312

MortgageGuy · 25 January 2011, 02:16 PM

Great pictures everyone

I love the classic timeless look of the SD 16600

25 January 2011, 03:43 AM	#1
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Please show me a wrist shot of your Sea Dweller The look of the SD sans cyclops is really growing on me. I have been reading the comparisons between the 16600 and Subs. The SD is slightly heavier by 12g and 1mm thicker with the crystal. I own the 16610 and 14060 but would like to see any shots wearing the SD. Any comparisons on fit and comfort to the Subs are appreciated.

25 January 2011, 05:10 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	The 16600 Sea Dweller is very comfortable and my favorite Rolex. I would highly recommend it... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

25 January 2011, 06:49 AM	#9
Bulltrapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 164	Deep sea!

9 March 2013, 01:22 AM	#11
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25 January 2011, 06:54 AM	#13
MartynJC (UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Watch: Patek 5146J Posts: 38	comparision Not wrist shots - hope they help __________________ Martyn Patek; Rolex; Omega; Breitling

25 January 2011, 04:05 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I don't have any wrist shots of mine, but I have to say that it's really a very personal thing.... I own two Sea Dwellers (1665 and 16600).... I wear one of them everyday and find them both to be very very comfortable..... I tried on a DeepSea and although I liked the look, I found it to be WAY to thick for my taste....

25 January 2011, 04:32 AM	#5
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Nice pic Swimpruf. The DSSD is a beast for my 7" wrist.

25 January 2011, 06:20 AM	#8
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	my old one my new one

25 January 2011, 07:30 AM	#15
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Great shots and comparisons.

25 January 2011, 07:59 AM	#17
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Ok, I love to post pics......... __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

25 January 2011, 12:28 PM	#22
subkrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 392	Here's another.... I also have the 14060M and a 16610LV. If you like those two, you'll like the 16600 just as well. Having all three makes for a great collection. __________________

25 January 2011, 12:54 PM	#24
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25 January 2011, 01:29 PM	#25
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25 January 2011, 01:51 PM	#28
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25 January 2011, 02:07 PM	#29
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	Love this chunk.. With my friend's 312

25 January 2011, 02:16 PM	#30
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Great pictures everyone I love the classic timeless look of the SD 16600 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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