Well that didn't take long.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Like others I got caught up in Tedwood's Future Classic thread about the 116600 even to the extent of boldly proclaiming yesterday in the thread that I was going to get one. Towards that end I went to an AD today, an AD I've had a grudge against for twenty years related to poor treatment, just to look. I connected with a disturbingly young but very knowledgeable SA and found a display case with many Rolex CPO divers including a 16600, 116660, 126660 and SD43, everything except what I was looking for. Needless to say I tried them all on. I'd seen and tried on the 126660 and 136660 before at my preferred AD and loved the chonky vibe but one thing that held me back was the prominence of the Gas Escape and Ring Lock wording on the chapter ring; to my eye it was just too bold and I didn't think I was bold enough for it. I guess perhaps I'd never seen a first gen DSSD and never knew it was noticeably less prominent on the 116660. For awhile now I'd been twitching for a new DSSD but couldn't get off the fence and then the 116600 thread popped up and that seemed like a better choice but in the bright lights of the AD that 116660 was talkin' to me. Yes, I know it has the 20mm bracelet but it's comfortable on my wrist and really only adds to the chonky vibe. Yes I may have spoken disparagingly in the past of the small offset date window but now that it's been replaced with a larger one in a more appropriate position I think the offset window has genuine character. And even though the watch did not come with its original box and papers it came with a CPO box and Rolex warranty card proclaiming it as good as new. So today I connected with a new SA and buried the hatchet with a previously despised AD and got my preferred reference of a watch that has been on my mind for some time with Rolex's assurance of authenticity and their warranty. And all of it was a complete surprise. And I still may indeed pick up that 116600 but at least for the moment the Sea-Dweller itch has been scratched.

Thank you all for your ongoing encouragement to consider new possibilities.

[rmlovett1]

Outstanding piece! Big congratulations!

[derklink]

Congrats! Looks good on your wrist, you can pull it off. Life is too short to hold a grudge. Do whatever increases your happy-factor and doesn’t brake the bank.

[Mystro]

It’s a sickness. You don’t have to explain to us.

[rohada]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

For awhile now I'd been twitching for a new DSSD but couldn't get off the fence and then the 116600 thread popped up and that seemed like a better choice but in the bright lights of the AD that 116660 was talkin' to me.

The 116660 was my first Rolex and it's a keeper for me. Strong wrist presence and great fit with the micro adjustability. Love the flush crystal, extension link, and lack of cyclops. For a big watch, it wears well if properly adjusted. Not everyone seeks out this beast. A few of my other watches are also off the beaten path amongst enthusiasts. That's fine with me. Enjoy.

[Dawgprint]

Congratulations! Good to forgive and forget. It paid off today

[Easy E]

Sweet.

[kieselguhr]

Love it! Congratulations

[2loaded]

That's how you do it !
Welcome to the "chonky" club!
Get that beauty in the water.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Like others I got caught up in Tedwood's Future Classic thread about the 116600 even to the extent of boldly proclaiming yesterday in the thread that I was going to get one. Towards that end I went to an AD today, an AD I've had a grudge against for twenty years related to poor treatment, just to look. I connected with a disturbingly young but very knowledgeable SA and found a display case with many Rolex CPO divers including a 16600, 116660, 126660 and SD43, everything except what I was looking for. Needless to say I tried them all on. I'd seen and tried on the 126660 and 136660 before at my preferred AD and loved the chonky vibe but one thing that held me back was the prominence of the Gas Escape and Ring Lock wording on the chapter ring; to my eye it was just too bold and I didn't think I was bold enough for it. I guess perhaps I'd never seen a first gen DSSD and never knew it was noticeably less prominent on the 116660. For awhile now I'd been twitching for a new DSSD but couldn't get off the fence and then the 116600 thread popped up and that seemed like a better choice but in the bright lights of the AD that 116660 was talkin' to me. Yes, I know it has the 20mm bracelet but it's comfortable on my wrist and really only adds to the chonky vibe. Yes I may have spoken disparagingly in the past of the small offset date window but now that it's been replaced with a larger one in a more appropriate position I think the offset window has genuine character. And even though the watch did not come with its original box and papers it came with a CPO box and Rolex warranty card proclaiming it as good as new. So today I connected with a new SA and buried the hatchet with a previously despised AD and got my preferred reference of a watch that has been on my mind for some time with Rolex's assurance of authenticity and their warranty. And all of it was a complete surprise. And I still may indeed pick up that 116600 but at least for the moment the Sea-Dweller itch has been scratched.

Thank you all for your ongoing encouragement to consider new possibilities.

Nice pic of your MK I dialed 116660
The 11 actually has a 21mm endlink bracelet.
The 12 and 13 have the 22mm variant that's fatter all over.
Welcome to the club.
It fits you well

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Nice pic of your MK I dialed 116660
The 11 actually has a 21mm endlink bracelet.
The 12 and 13 have the 22mm variant that's fatter all over.
Welcome to the club.
It fits you well

Thank you for that clarification. I encountered conflicting numbers when I looked it up online. That big ol’ watch head casts a big shadow!

[Rolex1982]

Congratulations, very nice watch!!

[RTG]

That’s fantastic. Congratulations, very fun watch. The thicker watches make me smile. They bring out the kid inside.

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Any chance of using paragraphs

[996marty]

Very nice congratulations to you

[rom33]

Excellent choice!

It would be interesting to know how you feel
About the 116600 after you have worn the
116660 for awhile.

[KatGirl]

Great story, and that looks really good on you! Congrats! Sometimes,
our next acquisition finds us….

Kat.


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[PandaLover]

Great watch Congrats!

[Linuxpenguins]

116600 is the only SD you will ever need. Or, the only Rolex you would ever need.

[Manu74]

Congrats, great watch!

[brandrea]

Congratulations Kevin, great reference

[travisb]

Congratulations! Ticks all the boxes!

[1st amg]

Congratulations! This is the very first Rolex I bought back in 2012. Its a beautiful beast. Enjoy

[1William]

Congratulations.

[watchwatcher]

Congrats!

[kilyung]

Nice pick up

[SearChart]

Congrats!

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Congrats!

I’m grateful for the affirmation from the voice of experience.

[swexlin]

Congratulations.

We are indeed a group of enablers here!

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I’m grateful for the affirmation from the voice of experience.

You bought an excellent watch that fits you very well, hard not to approve

Wear it in good health