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rolexsubdate · 10 September 2009, 09:59 PM

what makes me happy is the thought that the 16600, even the V series, never got the Chapter Ring Branding ....this means that all SDs, from F-V series, cosmetically, are indistinguishable ...it got discontinued in its purest form.....

ok folks, now get back to work ...

Brushpup · 10 September 2009, 10:34 PM

I think it's purest form was in about 1972.......but I stand to be corrected....

WatchSnob · 10 September 2009, 10:56 PM

Love the SD!!!

Miss mine dearly, will surely own another someday just craving other things first but when I get one again I won't let it go!

rkammer · 10 September 2009, 11:02 PM

Since I just bought my very late "F" series SD. I'm glad I got it when in did as I've been watching prices inching up lately on the auction sites. I now have both the Sub 14060 and the SD. Amazing what a difference in heft the SD has over the Sub. I've been an Omega fan for years and love the heavy feeling of my two Seamaster Pros. Now I have a Rolex that has a similar feel.

Now, no flames please claiming I'm comparing quality between Omega and Rolex. It's just that I like heavy watches and I love both brands about equally.

DadsWatch72 · 11 September 2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

I think it's purest form was in about 1972.......but I stand to be corrected....

Did someone say 72'??? Did someone say purest??? I'm a lucky guy.

Deep Sea · 11 September 2009, 01:53 AM

I've had two, and now have a nearly new Z serial sitting in the safety deposit box. It will probably sit there for many years, and be a gift to my son in 20 years or so.

I'm on the fence though, as the significance of the watch really isn't there (for me). It's a watch I bought, practically never wore, and am saving to pass on to him when he gets married, or possibly graduates from college.

The SD, in and of itself, exudes the fact that it's a purpose-made watch, has changed very little over the years (other than technology updates such as saffire crystal), and was never a highly sought after watch by those who simply wanted a Rolex to have a Rolex (ala the Sub). For this reason alone, I'll keep it safely tucked away (I don't feel the need to wear it b/c I have plenty of other watches to wear). On the off-chance my son doesn't want it, or wants something else, I'll then have a nice vintage SD on my hands.

MortgageGuy · 11 September 2009, 02:22 AM

As I mentioned in a previous post, I traded in my SD for a new TT GMT IIc and what a mistake had I made... I realized this right away... Love the GMT but really missed the SD which was my first Rolex. Long story short a member on this forum had purchased it used from the AD I traded it in at and I bought it back from him...best part, it was just serviced by RSC. I could not have had a better day

For me it wasnt a value thing, it just had the importance of being my first Rolex and I too plan on giving to my son in the future. I still wear it regularly though, I bought it to wear and I am certainly not going to leave it in a safe... Its a watch for heavens sake.

RolexCat · 11 September 2009, 03:49 AM

Love my SD, its almost a year now since i got it. MG you were lucky to get your SD back. I have let go of things and wished later i didnt. Ron

MortgageGuy · 11 September 2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexCat

Love my SD, its almost a year now since i got it. MG you were lucky to get your SD back. I have let go of things and wished later i didnt. Ron

Thank you, I could not believe what a small world it really is. I was reading a post and realized the poster in TRF was in WI and he had just purchased a used SD...low and behold it was mine. He actually sold it back to me without even making a priofit. His name is Old Rolex...GREAT GUY!!!

ingoodtime · 11 September 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

As I mentioned in a previous post, I traded in my SD for a new TT GMT IIc and what a mistake had I made... I realized this right away... Love the GMT but really missed the SD which was my first Rolex. Long story short a member on this forum had purchased it used from the AD I traded it in at and I bought it back from him...best part, it was just serviced by RSC. I could not have had a better day

For me it wasnt a value thing, it just had the importance of being my first Rolex and I too plan on giving to my son in the future. I still wear it regularly though, I bought it to wear and I am certainly not going to leave it in a safe... Its a watch for heavens sake.

Great story mortgageguy. The world is small and getting smaller thanks to virtual worlds caused by freindships on the world wide web and sites like this one.

10 September 2009, 09:59 PM	#1
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Rolex SD 16600 -- Departing Thoughts what makes me happy is the thought that the 16600, even the V series, never got the Chapter Ring Branding ....this means that all SDs, from F-V series, cosmetically, are indistinguishable ...it got discontinued in its purest form..... ok folks, now get back to work ...

10 September 2009, 10:34 PM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I think it's purest form was in about 1972.......but I stand to be corrected.... __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

10 September 2009, 11:02 PM	#4
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	Well, I'm happy Since I just bought my very late "F" series SD. I'm glad I got it when in did as I've been watching prices inching up lately on the auction sites. I now have both the Sub 14060 and the SD. Amazing what a difference in heft the SD has over the Sub. I've been an Omega fan for years and love the heavy feeling of my two Seamaster Pros. Now I have a Rolex that has a similar feel. Now, no flames please claiming I'm comparing quality between Omega and Rolex. It's just that I like heavy watches and I love both brands about equally.

11 September 2009, 01:53 AM	#6
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I've had two, and now have a nearly new Z serial sitting in the safety deposit box. It will probably sit there for many years, and be a gift to my son in 20 years or so. I'm on the fence though, as the significance of the watch really isn't there (for me). It's a watch I bought, practically never wore, and am saving to pass on to him when he gets married, or possibly graduates from college. The SD, in and of itself, exudes the fact that it's a purpose-made watch, has changed very little over the years (other than technology updates such as saffire crystal), and was never a highly sought after watch by those who simply wanted a Rolex to have a Rolex (ala the Sub). For this reason alone, I'll keep it safely tucked away (I don't feel the need to wear it b/c I have plenty of other watches to wear). On the off-chance my son doesn't want it, or wants something else, I'll then have a nice vintage SD on my hands. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

11 September 2009, 02:22 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	As I mentioned in a previous post, I traded in my SD for a new TT GMT IIc and what a mistake had I made... I realized this right away... Love the GMT but really missed the SD which was my first Rolex. Long story short a member on this forum had purchased it used from the AD I traded it in at and I bought it back from him...best part, it was just serviced by RSC. I could not have had a better day For me it wasnt a value thing, it just had the importance of being my first Rolex and I too plan on giving to my son in the future. I still wear it regularly though, I bought it to wear and I am certainly not going to leave it in a safe... Its a watch for heavens sake. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 September 2009, 10:56 PM	#3
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Love the SD!!! Miss mine dearly, will surely own another someday just craving other things first but when I get one again I won't let it go!

11 September 2009, 03:49 AM	#8
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	Love my SD, its almost a year now since i got it. MG you were lucky to get your SD back. I have let go of things and wished later i didnt. Ron

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