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RTea · 28 September 2012, 03:52 AM

I had posted a thread last week seeking help regarding choosing between a Rolex Submariner 16610, Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, and Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3576.50. After my initial post, I had narrowed it down between the Sea Dweller and Speedy. And I did what any watch enthusiast would do... I picked up both...

The sad part is that I can't keep both, but I figure what better way to decide than wearing them and comparing them side by side in person.

The Sea Dweller arrived this past Monday and man what a watch! I've owned 5 or 6 different Omega Speedmasters but this was my first Rolex diver and I'm blown away. This will be one tough cookie to beat--beautiful case, perfect size, and super smooth bezel action. The bracelet and clasp does feel on the cheaper side but its super comfortable and surprisingly, I really like it. It does exactly what its supposed to do and does it well, exactly what a tool watch like the SD was made for.

Now to wait for the Speedy to arrive but I already have a hunch as to which one will be staying...

Sam Philip · 28 September 2012, 03:57 AM

Excellent choice, congrats!!

MitchSteel · 28 September 2012, 04:00 AM

Great choice

ommsen · 28 September 2012, 04:02 AM

SL and lug holes. I´d know which one to keep...

cdweller · 28 September 2012, 04:04 AM

Stop delivery on that Omega and enjoy that beauty!

RTea · 28 September 2012, 04:08 AM

Thanks everyone! I forgot to mention that I'm loving this forum and that's also an added bonus to the Rolex.

Feels great to join the club!

UW_ike · 28 September 2012, 04:31 AM

I was in the same situation, SD won. Congrats.

beshannon · 28 September 2012, 04:52 AM

You have to pick the one you like the best but these are two completely different watches.

I have a Speedmaster and love it for the history and tradition.

mjclark32 · 28 September 2012, 05:22 AM

Great choice, congrats!
(Assuming you'll be hanging onto the sd)

Rodentman · 28 September 2012, 05:27 AM

If it had to be one, gotta go with the SD. I have both and am very lucky to be in that position.

kcmo · 28 September 2012, 05:31 AM

Congrats on the SD....looks great on you!

Frogman4me · 28 September 2012, 05:57 AM

Congrats on the SD! I used to own a 3572.50 but it just didn't do it for me so I sold it. The Seadweller on the other hand I have kept ;)

jmsrolls · 28 September 2012, 06:04 AM

You definitely have a tough decision to make. You can't really go wrong.

The SD 16600 was my grail Rolex diver and I was fortunate to pick up an M-series. I also have a vintage 105.012 Speedy Pro as worn by Armstrong and other moon walkers.

I still have the Speedy Pro but the SD lost the wrist time wars to my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition.

But I suspect the SD will be your choice.

nauticajoe · 28 September 2012, 06:15 AM

Great choice! SD is my all-time favorite.

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Brushpup · 28 September 2012, 06:15 AM

It will be the Sea Dweller. Once that soaks in, the speedy wont do it for you. Not the way it sounds anyway.

floater156 · 28 September 2012, 06:16 AM

Cool looking piece! It's like a sub on roids :)

RTea · 28 September 2012, 06:29 AM

Thanks all! The Speedy might surprise me so I'm not super set yet but the SD is tough competition. Especially since these two are like apples and oranges--a tool diver vs. a chronograph.

The only things that might get me on the Speedy is the hand wound Lemania movement, display back, and rich history. We shall see!

Cabaiguan · 28 September 2012, 06:53 AM

I could live happily ever after with just the SD and Speedie. They're both THAT GOOD.

shocken2 · 29 September 2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

I could live happily ever after with just the SD and Speedie. They're both THAT GOOD.

Those are the exact two watches I rotate! Love them both. SD gets more wrist time, but largley becuase I live in Hawaii and like the WR.

Only downside to these two is that they share many of the same visual cues (both SS w/ black dials and almost the same size). Would like to add a third at some point, but no hurry.

Submarinerman1971 · 29 September 2012, 08:28 PM

Nice choice. Both great watches.
Joe

Feras · 29 September 2012, 08:30 PM

Congrata

and wear it in great health

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Art 1 · 29 September 2012, 08:32 PM

Good.

travisb · 29 September 2012, 10:09 PM

Nice!!

The SD is the keeper in my book. Good luck with the final decision.

watchwatcher · 29 September 2012, 11:35 PM

A tough choice...but I think the SD would be my choice as well...

DolphinV8 · 30 September 2012, 01:25 AM

Looks good on you.

Widows Son · 30 September 2012, 01:28 AM

Down the road get a Speedmaster Pro, it's a must for every collection.

bungcarlo · 30 September 2012, 01:31 AM

Wait until you try on the Speedy, you'd probably be saying the same! The SD looks good on you!

sea-dweller · 30 September 2012, 01:40 AM

Congrats!

Watchmutt · 30 September 2012, 02:15 AM

Yup, do the SD if you can't have both.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 30 September 2012, 04:45 AM

Two completely different watches. Both great watches on their own merits.

I say both in the collection if you can afford it. If not the SD.

28 September 2012, 03:52 AM	#1
RTea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 73	Sea Dweller vs. Speedy Pro... decision made! I had posted a thread last week seeking help regarding choosing between a Rolex Submariner 16610, Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, and Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3576.50. After my initial post, I had narrowed it down between the Sea Dweller and Speedy. And I did what any watch enthusiast would do... I picked up both... The sad part is that I can't keep both, but I figure what better way to decide than wearing them and comparing them side by side in person. The Sea Dweller arrived this past Monday and man what a watch! I've owned 5 or 6 different Omega Speedmasters but this was my first Rolex diver and I'm blown away. This will be one tough cookie to beat--beautiful case, perfect size, and super smooth bezel action. The bracelet and clasp does feel on the cheaper side but its super comfortable and surprisingly, I really like it. It does exactly what its supposed to do and does it well, exactly what a tool watch like the SD was made for. Now to wait for the Speedy to arrive but I already have a hunch as to which one will be staying...

28 September 2012, 04:00 AM	#3
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Great choice __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

28 September 2012, 04:52 AM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	You have to pick the one you like the best but these are two completely different watches. I have a Speedmaster and love it for the history and tradition. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

28 September 2012, 05:22 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great choice, congrats! (Assuming you'll be hanging onto the sd) __________________

28 September 2012, 06:15 AM	#15
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	It will be the Sea Dweller. Once that soaks in, the speedy wont do it for you. Not the way it sounds anyway. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

28 September 2012, 03:57 AM	#2
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Excellent choice, congrats!!

28 September 2012, 04:02 AM	#4
ommsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DE/SA Posts: 1,792	SL and lug holes. I´d know which one to keep...

28 September 2012, 04:04 AM	#5
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Stop delivery on that Omega and enjoy that beauty!

28 September 2012, 04:08 AM	#6
RTea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 73	Thanks everyone! I forgot to mention that I'm loving this forum and that's also an added bonus to the Rolex. Feels great to join the club!

28 September 2012, 04:31 AM	#7
UW_ike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Josh Location: MN Posts: 45	I was in the same situation, SD won. Congrats.

28 September 2012, 05:27 AM	#10
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	If it had to be one, gotta go with the SD. I have both and am very lucky to be in that position.

28 September 2012, 05:31 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on the SD....looks great on you!

28 September 2012, 05:57 AM	#12
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats on the SD! I used to own a 3572.50 but it just didn't do it for me so I sold it. The Seadweller on the other hand I have kept ;)

28 September 2012, 06:04 AM	#13
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	You definitely have a tough decision to make. You can't really go wrong. The SD 16600 was my grail Rolex diver and I was fortunate to pick up an M-series. I also have a vintage 105.012 Speedy Pro as worn by Armstrong and other moon walkers. I still have the Speedy Pro but the SD lost the wrist time wars to my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition. But I suspect the SD will be your choice.

28 September 2012, 06:15 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great choice! SD is my all-time favorite. Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk

28 September 2012, 06:16 AM	#16
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Cool looking piece! It's like a sub on roids :) __________________ Lead by example through production.

28 September 2012, 06:29 AM	#17
RTea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 73	Thanks all! The Speedy might surprise me so I'm not super set yet but the SD is tough competition. Especially since these two are like apples and oranges--a tool diver vs. a chronograph. The only things that might get me on the Speedy is the hand wound Lemania movement, display back, and rich history. We shall see!

28 September 2012, 06:53 AM	#18
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	I could live happily ever after with just the SD and Speedie. They're both THAT GOOD. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

29 September 2012, 08:28 PM	#20
Submarinerman1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Watch: 1971 gmt, any sub Posts: 229	Nice choice. Both great watches. Joe

29 September 2012, 08:30 PM	#21
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Congrata and wear it in great health Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

29 September 2012, 08:32 PM	#22
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good.

29 September 2012, 10:09 PM	#23
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,820	Nice!! The SD is the keeper in my book. Good luck with the final decision.

29 September 2012, 11:35 PM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,196	A tough choice...but I think the SD would be my choice as well...

30 September 2012, 01:25 AM	#25
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Looks good on you.

30 September 2012, 01:28 AM	#26
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Down the road get a Speedmaster Pro, it's a must for every collection.

30 September 2012, 01:31 AM	#27
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	Wait until you try on the Speedy, you'd probably be saying the same! The SD looks good on you!

30 September 2012, 01:40 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

30 September 2012, 02:15 AM	#29
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Yup, do the SD if you can't have both.

30 September 2012, 04:45 AM	#30
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Two completely different watches. Both great watches on their own merits. I say both in the collection if you can afford it. If not the SD. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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