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15 August 2009, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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The sixth Rolex - Sea Dweller. Any ideas?
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with five previous Rolexes (among them 2 subs, gmt, explorer 2, milgauss) I have now my eyes on the SD, the old version. The bottom line is that I have a buy limit in about 5K - which version of the SD do you recommend? I guess that the triple6 is pricier than my limit.. Any suggestion is appriciated! Thanks, and thanks for a great forum. |
15 August 2009, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Well there has been very very very very little change to the SD since 1988/9. Now non lug hole case, different case date stamps, and some very minor font diffences, and thats it.So if you want something different then its the vintage route as from 1989/9 the SD are all mostly the same.
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15 August 2009, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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SDs are amazing watches from what I've read....built like tanks. It appears to me that you own all sport watches. May I recommend a DateJust. It changes it up a bit. Best of luck on your decision.
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15 August 2009, 10:25 PM | #4 |
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I would go for the regular 16600, with or without lug holes, depending on your preference. I personally would like lug holes, but I have a winner of a SD and I am not changing. You don't have to worry about oddball features like CRB or maxi-dial. Any 16600 is virtually the same watch. 5K should get you a complete late model LNIB.
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15 August 2009, 10:58 PM | #5 |
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I would go for the SD in the best condition with boxes and papers and not care about the year.
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16 August 2009, 12:39 AM | #6 |
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+1 on Allan
I actually think the lug holes make the watch look tough. Like a true tool watch. |
16 August 2009, 01:09 AM | #7 |
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Rolex #6 for me was a SD-a great watch to add to your "gang"
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16 August 2009, 03:47 AM | #8 |
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Yup bought the SD last year, and have been ever so happy. Ron
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16 August 2009, 03:54 AM | #9 |
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16 August 2009, 04:18 AM | #10 |
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sea Dwellers.......
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16 August 2009, 04:35 AM | #11 |
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I'm considering purchasing an early 21st century SD. A totally modern watch that retains the lug holes.
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16 August 2009, 04:52 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for your replies, I just want to clarify that the SD is planned do be my sixth Rolex, although not at the same time - I have sold the previous ones.
Just now I have a Omega PO, and its feels a little bit odd when Im used to Rolex. PO is a nice watch, but something is wrong. I think you know what Im talking about Anyway. The hunt continues. The dream SD would be a triple6, but they are far more expensive than 5k, right?... |
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