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brettpaul · 8 October 2011, 11:55 PM

All -I'm trying to find out more about the W-serial SD's with the T-25 dial....is this some type of transitional watch? Is there anything special about it?

A local dealer is trying to sell me one for just under US 6,000.00....no papers but with box....good or not??

Thanks!!

brettpaul · 9 October 2011, 06:45 PM

Anyone....anyone...Bueller??

acce1999 · 9 October 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

All -I'm trying to find out more about the W-serial SD's with the T-25 dial....is this some type of transitional watch? Is there anything special about it?

A local dealer is trying to sell me one for just under US 6,000.00....no papers but with box....good or not??

Thanks!!

A tritium dial, and tritium hands would be exactly what I would expect on a W serial (ca 1995) Seadweller. The SD had that dial up till ca 1999 when it was replaced with the Luminova dial. The tritium dial was a regular production part from ca 1985 (on SD ref 16660) until 1999. So I'd say that it is not transitional at all. "Transitional" for me, is something that happens during a short period of time going from one model to the next.

For daily use a Luminova dial (and hands) is better, but for me a watch in all original (used is OK) condition is worth more.

Depending on market, service history, and the condition of the watch I'd say that USD 6000 might be correct. A bit high, perhaps. This differs throughout the world. And others might have other opinions.

Post some pictures of the watch and you will most likely get some good advice/comments.

Good luck!

Best,

A

dricig · 9 October 2011, 10:38 PM

The price sounds high to me especially with no papers.

dave

padi56 · 10 October 2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

All -I'm trying to find out more about the W-serial SD's with the T-25 dial....is this some type of transitional watch? Is there anything special about it?

A local dealer is trying to sell me one for just under US 6,000.00....no papers but with box....good or not??

Thanks!!

Short answer no much like all 16600 SDs from around 1988/9 to 1998 when they changed from Tritium to Luminover dials and price way over the top.And as for the original warranty paper well its just that now a bit of out of date paper.

drtooth73 · 10 October 2011, 12:54 AM

W with no papers, maybe closer to $5000 US

8 October 2011, 11:55 PM	#1
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	W Serial SD with T-25 dial....special? All -I'm trying to find out more about the W-serial SD's with the T-25 dial....is this some type of transitional watch? Is there anything special about it? A local dealer is trying to sell me one for just under US 6,000.00....no papers but with box....good or not?? Thanks!!

9 October 2011, 10:38 PM	#4
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	The price sounds high to me especially with no papers. dave __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

9 October 2011, 06:45 PM	#2
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Anyone....anyone...Bueller??

10 October 2011, 12:54 AM	#6
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	W with no papers, maybe closer to $5000 US

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