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dcrljen · 20 May 2009, 12:43 AM

I have a chance to get a 2004 Sea Dweller (originally purchased in the US) that is unworn and out of the box. Or a 2008 Sea Dweller? The 2004 one is $800 dollars cheaper. So definitely, I should go for the 2004 model?

Thanks,
Danko

bodybump · 20 May 2009, 12:47 AM

Go for the 2008 M series sd....$800 is not that bad...but in the long run its worth it...

Tools · 20 May 2009, 01:15 AM

Those watches are identical.....

Get the one you want.......... personally, I would save some money.

arkwhaler · 20 May 2009, 01:32 AM

i'd get the cheaper unless i wanted to flip it.

padi56 · 20 May 2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Those watches are identical.....

Get the one you want.......... personally, I would save some money.

Have to agree with Larry

kcmo · 20 May 2009, 02:39 AM

Up to you....depends if the extra $800 is a big concern.

Saladin · 20 May 2009, 11:45 PM

What about servicing the 2004 model next year? Have you thought about that?

thecoinopcollector · 21 May 2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saladin

What about servicing the 2004 model next year? Have you thought about that?

He said it's unworn, so at most it would need some lubrication. It doesn't have to go back to Rolex for that. I have two independent watchmakers within a halfhour of my home and each has a Rolex parts account and would service for probably under $150. Unless you are really out in the sticks you should be able to find a competent watchmaker to go over this watch for far less than $800.

mike · 21 May 2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree with Larry

X2.

dweller · 21 May 2009, 09:39 AM

I would get the older one if it's a keeper, even better if it
Has lug holes !

Bisquitlips · 21 May 2009, 09:55 AM

Save the $$$!

karmatp · 21 May 2009, 11:54 AM

Does the 04 model have lug holes? If it does, get that one. The true classic lug hole SD'ers will be the ones that are most collectible in the future IMHO.

PanAm · 21 May 2009, 09:34 PM

Get the 2008 :D

jdc · 21 May 2009, 09:48 PM

thats a big saving on an identical watch

PanAm · 21 May 2009, 09:53 PM

Surely 2008 will sell better in the future?

arkwhaler · 21 May 2009, 10:18 PM

May sell better in the near-term, but I would rather buy a watch from 1974 than 1978 in identical condition. Just think about your time horizon.

Mike B · 31 May 2009, 06:25 AM

I found this quite interesting. I just came back from my local AD (I was in the neighborhood, so I figured I'd check to see thier inventory). They had a Sea Dweller Z serial (still had the green hologram sticker on the back). The lowest they would go was $6400, and no sales tax. I found that too high for a watch that's been sitting in the case for several years. They also had a SS Sub Date (M serial) they were asking $6,000 for. I don't know about you, but I think these prices are highway robbery, no ??

20 May 2009, 12:43 AM	#1
dcrljen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 51	Sea Dweller from 2004 or 2008? I have a chance to get a 2004 Sea Dweller (originally purchased in the US) that is unworn and out of the box. Or a 2008 Sea Dweller? The 2004 one is $800 dollars cheaper. So definitely, I should go for the 2004 model? Thanks, Danko

20 May 2009, 12:47 AM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Go for the 2008 M series sd....$800 is not that bad...but in the long run its worth it... __________________

20 May 2009, 01:15 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,666	Those watches are identical..... Get the one you want.......... personally, I would save some money. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 May 2009, 09:55 AM	#11
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,526	Save the $$$! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

21 May 2009, 11:54 AM	#12
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Does the 04 model have lug holes? If it does, get that one. The true classic lug hole SD'ers will be the ones that are most collectible in the future IMHO. __________________ My grails:

20 May 2009, 01:32 AM	#4
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 235	i'd get the cheaper unless i wanted to flip it.

20 May 2009, 02:39 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Up to you....depends if the extra $800 is a big concern.

20 May 2009, 11:45 PM	#7
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	What about servicing the 2004 model next year? Have you thought about that?

21 May 2009, 09:39 AM	#10
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	I would get the older one if it's a keeper, even better if it Has lug holes !

21 May 2009, 09:34 PM	#13
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	Get the 2008 :D

21 May 2009, 09:48 PM	#14
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	thats a big saving on an identical watch

21 May 2009, 09:53 PM	#15
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	Surely 2008 will sell better in the future?

21 May 2009, 10:18 PM	#16
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 235	May sell better in the near-term, but I would rather buy a watch from 1974 than 1978 in identical condition. Just think about your time horizon.

31 May 2009, 06:25 AM	#17
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I found this quite interesting. I just came back from my local AD (I was in the neighborhood, so I figured I'd check to see thier inventory). They had a Sea Dweller Z serial (still had the green hologram sticker on the back). The lowest they would go was $6400, and no sales tax. I found that too high for a watch that's been sitting in the case for several years. They also had a SS Sub Date (M serial) they were asking $6,000 for. I don't know about you, but I think these prices are highway robbery, no ??

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