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mdozier · 2 October 2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enginerd

16600 SD was my first, wear it 90% of the time.

I really want a DSSD, but I'm torn as whether to sell the SD or not.

I was in the same boat. Get the DSSD first, then you'll know. Me: I got the DSSD and have now decided to keep both. They're really different watches and my history with my 16600 is worth keeping for occasions.

The 16600 is headed off to RSC for a well deserved service.

GradyPhilpott · 2 October 2013, 08:38 AM

Check · 2 October 2013, 09:24 AM

I would go for the SD. The SD is far more versatile and wearer friendly to boot.

samsmart · 2 October 2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeayearite

What happened to that second hand?

I swapped out the original with a Yacht Master Second Hand.

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Racerdj · 2 October 2013, 09:51 AM

New sub and wear it daily!

SLS · 2 October 2013, 10:27 AM

No modern Rolex is collectable, as there are so many made. That holds true for the 16600 and the 16610 as well. Of course there may be "certain" serials that are deemed more desirable than others, but don't fall into that trap. Just buy what YOU like.

To answer your question, the SD would be my choice...juut because it trumps the more popular Sub!

BTW, the SD was my first!
Scott

melons · 2 October 2013, 10:48 AM

Sub. These are tools meant to be worn.

viper9669 · 2 October 2013, 11:03 AM

The SubC, because it goes well with any attire, and Rolexes are great daily watches :)

djemmtee · 4 October 2013, 03:26 AM

I wear both watches you have posted, a ceramic submariner and the sea dweller.

The submariner ceramic has a larger foot print but the profile of the watch is slightly lower (atleast if feels that way)

The sea dweller is classy, classic and stealthly with the non mag date window.

Either way, you cant go wrong....for me I prefer the ceramic submariner because of the glidelock clasp and the super case feel.

jbshaffer · 4 October 2013, 04:21 AM

...if ya want Bling, go with the King (Sub) ...if ya want the Jewel, go with the Tool (SD)

ferrissteve11 · 4 October 2013, 05:12 AM

I've had a number of subs and the SD4000. Now sport the DSSD. Have to admit it has a charm all it's own. I like the bigger size, and over engineering that went into its production.

Jfullm42 · 4 October 2013, 05:32 AM

SeaDweller. Sits higher on the wrist, feels heavier if you like that and clean with no cyclops 👍
Mine says hi from the Oregon coast today!

Rags · 4 October 2013, 06:55 AM

My choice would be the Sub the Sea Dweller is a little large for me. Unless you dive below 1000ft the sub is just fine.

CoachRolexRyan · 5 October 2013, 07:37 AM

Never on a Sunday.

strafer_kid · 5 October 2013, 07:43 AM

Either the Sub or SD are good bets - don't rule out the Explorer 16570 also - excellent all rounder watch that can often be picked up at a good price. good luck!

srazam · 15 October 2013, 02:29 PM

both are classics... SUB is a classic though common.. SD pretty rare..
cant go wrong with either... good luck

MitchSteel · 15 October 2013, 02:36 PM

If we're talking modern, then the SD4000, no question for me.Everyone and their dog has a Sub.Get something different than the crowd.

Token74 · 16 October 2013, 12:00 AM

They are two very different watches IMHO. I have an SD so am biased, but both are great watches.

The main selling points of the SD for me are:
- a little bulkier so can have more presence on the right wrist
- no date bubble
- rarer than the Sub, especially in the UK (never seen anyone else wearing one)
- amazing depth rating, gives it a 'story'

The main selling points of the Sub for me are:
- iconic Rolex, some argue every collection should have one
- the larger lugs mean it wears bigger than it's 40mm (good for poking out from shirts)
- vastly better clasp

Both are great, I like to be different so wouldn't have a standard black sub (hence why I have just ordered a bluesy) so if budget was a constraint, I would go hulk if I could stretch to it over the black.

As for an everyday wearer...I have a small collection of 'fine' watches and the only one that I have worn everyday no matter what I've been doing (including heavy duty DIY and gardening) is the SD, even though it is my most expensive watch. It will get scratched but it can be polished.

My SD was born to be worn

Jack T · 16 October 2013, 12:09 AM

Guess I confuse the Sea Dweller with the Deep Sea, which I take it is the big bruiser of dive watches. I have a Sub, and the beauty is that I am not overloaded with extraneous data when all I want is the time!

brettpaul · 16 October 2013, 12:13 AM

SD all the way.....it's a great daily wearer!

Survivor · 16 October 2013, 12:45 AM

If you afford either one then there's only one choice.........the SD!!!!!!

ferrissteve11 · 16 October 2013, 12:50 AM

The Sub, SD or DSSD are all winners no matter which you choose. Having dabbled in all of the mentioned models I can say that the DSSD has impressed me the most.

Jack T · 16 October 2013, 12:54 AM

Just to throw a wrinkle into your selection process, must this be a 'tool' watch ? As an everyday watch, will it be worn in the office, for work and in casual settings? If so, I can think of no other Rolex more versatile than the Explorer I.

Memphis · 16 October 2013, 01:16 AM

i want whatever this is...

sea-dweller · 16 October 2013, 04:27 AM

I prefer the Sub (16610) myself, as it fits my wrist better. Try them both on.

Baselman · 16 October 2013, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis

i want whatever this is...

SeaDweller 1665 with tropic 39 superdome stunning

Cc1966 · 16 October 2013, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baselman

SeaDweller 1665 with tropic 39 superdome stunning

Oh Yeah!!!!

Roma315 · 16 October 2013, 04:44 AM

Go with the Sub IMO

Travelller · 17 October 2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baselman

SeaDweller 1665 with tropic 39 superdome stunning

Superdome. easy. 1665... ? Wow you've got a good eye (or maybe a good knowledge of Rolex cases

)

@OP 16600 or 14060M would be my recmmendation in your price range. Anything with a Superdome is bound to be outside of your (and my) budget...

accce · 17 October 2013, 05:38 AM

Here is one on ebay

http://www.monochrome-watches.com/ro...225000-dollar/

2 October 2013, 08:38 AM	#32
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2 October 2013, 10:27 AM	#36
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	No modern Rolex is collectable, as there are so many made. That holds true for the 16600 and the 16610 as well. Of course there may be "certain" serials that are deemed more desirable than others, but don't fall into that trap. Just buy what YOU like. To answer your question, the SD would be my choice...juut because it trumps the more popular Sub! BTW, the SD was my first! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 October 2013, 03:26 AM	#39
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	I wear both watches you have posted, a ceramic submariner and the sea dweller. The submariner ceramic has a larger foot print but the profile of the watch is slightly lower (atleast if feels that way) The sea dweller is classy, classic and stealthly with the non mag date window. Either way, you cant go wrong....for me I prefer the ceramic submariner because of the glidelock clasp and the super case feel. __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

4 October 2013, 06:55 AM	#43
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	My choice would be the Sub the Sea Dweller is a little large for me. Unless you dive below 1000ft the sub is just fine. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

2 October 2013, 09:24 AM	#33
Check 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Matt Vera Location: So Cal Watch: Explorer (124270) Posts: 314	I would go for the SD. The SD is far more versatile and wearer friendly to boot.

2 October 2013, 10:48 AM	#37
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Sub. These are tools meant to be worn.

2 October 2013, 11:03 AM	#38
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	The SubC, because it goes well with any attire, and Rolexes are great daily watches :)

4 October 2013, 04:21 AM	#40
jbshaffer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Utah Watch: SDK&F Posts: 344	...if ya want Bling, go with the King (Sub) ...if ya want the Jewel, go with the Tool (SD)

4 October 2013, 05:12 AM	#41
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	I've had a number of subs and the SD4000. Now sport the DSSD. Have to admit it has a charm all it's own. I like the bigger size, and over engineering that went into its production.

4 October 2013, 05:32 AM	#42
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,224	SeaDweller. Sits higher on the wrist, feels heavier if you like that and clean with no cyclops 👍 Mine says hi from the Oregon coast today!

5 October 2013, 07:37 AM	#44
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Never on a Sunday. __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

5 October 2013, 07:43 AM	#45
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Either the Sub or SD are good bets - don't rule out the Explorer 16570 also - excellent all rounder watch that can often be picked up at a good price. good luck!

15 October 2013, 02:29 PM	#46
srazam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: SR Location: USA Posts: 21	both are classics... SUB is a classic though common.. SD pretty rare.. cant go wrong with either... good luck

15 October 2013, 02:36 PM	#47
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	If we're talking modern, then the SD4000, no question for me.Everyone and their dog has a Sub.Get something different than the crowd.

16 October 2013, 12:00 AM	#48
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	They are two very different watches IMHO. I have an SD so am biased, but both are great watches. The main selling points of the SD for me are: - a little bulkier so can have more presence on the right wrist - no date bubble - rarer than the Sub, especially in the UK (never seen anyone else wearing one) - amazing depth rating, gives it a 'story' The main selling points of the Sub for me are: - iconic Rolex, some argue every collection should have one - the larger lugs mean it wears bigger than it's 40mm (good for poking out from shirts) - vastly better clasp Both are great, I like to be different so wouldn't have a standard black sub (hence why I have just ordered a bluesy) so if budget was a constraint, I would go hulk if I could stretch to it over the black. As for an everyday wearer...I have a small collection of 'fine' watches and the only one that I have worn everyday no matter what I've been doing (including heavy duty DIY and gardening) is the SD, even though it is my most expensive watch. It will get scratched but it can be polished. My SD was born to be worn

16 October 2013, 12:13 AM	#50
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	SD all the way.....it's a great daily wearer!

16 October 2013, 12:45 AM	#51
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	If you afford either one then there's only one choice.........the SD!!!!!!

16 October 2013, 12:50 AM	#52
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	The Sub, SD or DSSD are all winners no matter which you choose. Having dabbled in all of the mentioned models I can say that the DSSD has impressed me the most.

16 October 2013, 04:27 AM	#55
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I prefer the Sub (16610) myself, as it fits my wrist better. Try them both on.

16 October 2013, 04:44 AM	#58
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Go with the Sub IMO __________________

17 October 2013, 05:38 AM	#60
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Here is one on ebay http://www.monochrome-watches.com/ro...225000-dollar/

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