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Andad · 22 December 2011, 04:36 PM

Sea Dweller

Raucky · 22 December 2011, 10:13 PM

gmt hands down....imo

Linzjnr · 22 December 2011, 11:15 PM

'Nuff said, it's classic!

Charlotte Luke · 22 December 2011, 11:20 PM

My first was a sd. It is a great tool that you can take anywhere and you aren't going to think twice about if the watch can take it. Good luck.

nyfida · 23 December 2011, 12:35 AM

Wow! Great to hear all your experiences with these two classics. Looks like you can't go wrong either way. Both of these have a huge following.

HORNBLOWER · 23 December 2011, 12:38 AM

Its a matter of taste.

Eric88 · 23 December 2011, 12:38 AM

I've owned both and like the SD better due to lack of cyclops and the fact that it looks like a 14060 on steroids with the more attractive SEL bracelet as well. The 16700 is the king of comfort. It is so thin and light that it disappears on the wrist.

azguy · 23 December 2011, 12:44 AM

It's about your life style and functionality

if you travel, do business in other time zones or have family in another time zone the GMT is the appropiate choice and the GMT hand will be functional and handy. If none of the above applies to you then the SD maybe a better choice.

If it was me and I did not need the GMT function I would look at a sub rather than the SD, it's thinner and lighter and much more comfortable on the wrist, in my opinion.

RAZZELL · 23 December 2011, 01:37 AM

How much are they?

RAZZ

mderagon · 23 December 2011, 01:44 AM

I have a newer 116660 deepsea and i can only wear it once a week or so its just to heavy on my wrist...the 16700 is classic , clean, daily wearer..if you have to choose i'd go for that one...however would like a 16660 in my collection !!

bugawako · 23 December 2011, 01:49 AM

GMT gets my vote

nyfida · 23 December 2011, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZZELL

How much are they?

RAZZ

The price for the gmt is $5100 and the dweller $5300.

Mickey® · 23 December 2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyfida

The price for the gmt is $5100 and the dweller $5300.

WOW...that's expensive for the GMT...what year?
Go for the SD better deal I'd think././

nyfida · 23 December 2011, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

WOW...that's expensive for the GMT...what year?
Go for the SD better deal I'd think././

The gmt is 1991 model and the sea dweller is 2004. Both great condition with the gmt having full patina on the dial.

Mickey® · 23 December 2011, 06:32 AM

NO WAY I'd spend $5100 for a 1991 GMT.
Serviced this year? Box and Papers? (I know I know)...

MP5 · 23 December 2011, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mderagon

I have a newer 116660 deepsea and i can only wear it once a week or so its just to heavy on my wrist...the 16700 is classic , clean, daily wearer..if you have to choose i'd go for that one...however would like a 16660 in my collection !!

Hmm, trade me that deep sea for the devil SD?

himdog · 27 December 2011, 09:07 PM

16700 for sure. It dresses up or down quite nicely.

btrue · 27 December 2011, 09:32 PM

I would pick the SD for that price. That really sounds like quite a bit for the GMT.

Patrick Lim · 27 December 2011, 10:00 PM

SD for sure. It is one of the best built Rolex.

rolio · 28 December 2011, 02:48 AM

Faced the same dilemna 5 yrs ago. Went with the GMT, without any regrets now. Wear it everywhere, and it works well in any condition for me. Perhaps one of the best purchases I ever made. There aren't many things you can say that about, but this is definitely one of them. I am a diver, but didn't make my purchase based on that point. I don't really wear a watch while diving anyway. Good luck in your decision.

dddrees · 28 December 2011, 03:13 AM

For the first one I would get the GMTII. So many more options with inserts and different bracelets.

subtona · 28 December 2011, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The GMT can be worn anywhere, any time...

The SD, although nice, is more like a brick with a strap...

my vote is for the Brick with a Strap

SD would probably get about 8 mpg if it were a car

himdog · 7 January 2012, 03:29 AM

gmt is my personal fav. 16700 will climb in value as tempus fugit.

Gharddog03 · 7 January 2012, 03:33 AM

Sd.

drockadam · 7 January 2012, 03:59 AM

Pepsi!!!!!

Paladin · 7 January 2012, 07:09 AM

I say Go with the GMT 16700..it's the last of its kind; an original GMT in it's badging and functionality, fast beat movement, quickset date (unlike the 1675 or 16710) much thinner and lighter than the sea dweller, visually more flexible...you do what I do... My 16700 daily wear watch has it's summer colors (Pepsi) and its more formal winter coat (black) to change things up.

The issue of your concern about the bracelet is easily mitigated; buy a Rolex oyster Sub 93150 with the flip lock clasp. This watch did come from Rolex in this configuration as well as the standard GMT oyster.

Buy a 93150/501B or 78790/ both oysterlock bracelets and then sell the 78360 bracelet the watch comes with here in TRF classifieds. You will solve your problem without spending a lot of $$$ when you net the effects of the purchase and the sale together.

Victis · 7 January 2012, 10:21 AM

My vote is SD but as you can see I'm operating with some bias... Best Rolex ever made IMO and soon to be a hard to find classic

7S26 · 7 January 2012, 04:09 PM

nyfida, the Sea Dweller is the Rolex you are looking for.

Isobar · 7 January 2012, 04:42 PM

Gmt

sprtrlx · 9 January 2012, 06:56 AM

bought the last gmt pepsi m serial that my former ad had for less than than the one you are looking at.in 2008 msrp i beleive was $5100?sd is a great watch.i have a large wrist so the heft of the watch doesnt bother me,it actually feels very good when i wear it.my vote would be the sd for its classic styling.

22 December 2011, 04:36 PM	#31
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	Sea Dweller __________________ E

22 December 2011, 10:13 PM	#32
Raucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Ohio Watch: Milgauss Wht V Posts: 204	gmt hands down....imo __________________ Milgauss Wht V

27 December 2011, 10:00 PM	#49
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	SD for sure. It is one of the best built Rolex. __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

28 December 2011, 02:48 AM	#50
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Faced the same dilemna 5 yrs ago. Went with the GMT, without any regrets now. Wear it everywhere, and it works well in any condition for me. Perhaps one of the best purchases I ever made. There aren't many things you can say that about, but this is definitely one of them. I am a diver, but didn't make my purchase based on that point. I don't really wear a watch while diving anyway. Good luck in your decision. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

28 December 2011, 03:13 AM	#51
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	For the first one I would get the GMTII. So many more options with inserts and different bracelets. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 December 2011, 11:20 PM	#34
Charlotte Luke "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Luke Location: Charlotte Watch: 16600, 16710, PO Posts: 33	My first was a sd. It is a great tool that you can take anywhere and you aren't going to think twice about if the watch can take it. Good luck.

23 December 2011, 12:35 AM	#35
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	Wow! Great to hear all your experiences with these two classics. Looks like you can't go wrong either way. Both of these have a huge following.

23 December 2011, 12:38 AM	#36
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Its a matter of taste.

23 December 2011, 12:38 AM	#37
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	I've owned both and like the SD better due to lack of cyclops and the fact that it looks like a 14060 on steroids with the more attractive SEL bracelet as well. The 16700 is the king of comfort. It is so thin and light that it disappears on the wrist.

23 December 2011, 12:44 AM	#38
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It's about your life style and functionality if you travel, do business in other time zones or have family in another time zone the GMT is the appropiate choice and the GMT hand will be functional and handy. If none of the above applies to you then the SD maybe a better choice. If it was me and I did not need the GMT function I would look at a sub rather than the SD, it's thinner and lighter and much more comfortable on the wrist, in my opinion.

23 December 2011, 01:37 AM	#39
RAZZELL Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London Posts: 60	How much are they? RAZZ

23 December 2011, 01:44 AM	#40
mderagon Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Purley, London Watch: Black face Daytona Posts: 52	I have a newer 116660 deepsea and i can only wear it once a week or so its just to heavy on my wrist...the 16700 is classic , clean, daily wearer..if you have to choose i'd go for that one...however would like a 16660 in my collection !!

23 December 2011, 01:49 AM	#41
bugawako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 322	GMT gets my vote

23 December 2011, 06:32 AM	#45
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	NO WAY I'd spend $5100 for a 1991 GMT. Serviced this year? Box and Papers? (I know I know)...

27 December 2011, 09:07 PM	#47
himdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Luis Location: San Antonio, Tx. Watch: 6542, 16700 Posts: 3	16700 for sure. It dresses up or down quite nicely.

27 December 2011, 09:32 PM	#48
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	I would pick the SD for that price. That really sounds like quite a bit for the GMT.

7 January 2012, 03:29 AM	#53
himdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Luis Location: San Antonio, Tx. Watch: 6542, 16700 Posts: 3	gmt is my personal fav. 16700 will climb in value as tempus fugit.

7 January 2012, 03:33 AM	#54
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Sd.

7 January 2012, 03:59 AM	#55
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Pepsi!!!!! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

7 January 2012, 07:09 AM	#56
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	I say Go with the GMT 16700..it's the last of its kind; an original GMT in it's badging and functionality, fast beat movement, quickset date (unlike the 1675 or 16710) much thinner and lighter than the sea dweller, visually more flexible...you do what I do... My 16700 daily wear watch has it's summer colors (Pepsi) and its more formal winter coat (black) to change things up. The issue of your concern about the bracelet is easily mitigated; buy a Rolex oyster Sub 93150 with the flip lock clasp. This watch did come from Rolex in this configuration as well as the standard GMT oyster. Buy a 93150/501B or 78790/ both oysterlock bracelets and then sell the 78360 bracelet the watch comes with here in TRF classifieds. You will solve your problem without spending a lot of $$$ when you net the effects of the purchase and the sale together. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

7 January 2012, 04:09 PM	#58
7S26 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex 116200 + SD Posts: 240	nyfida, the Sea Dweller is the Rolex you are looking for.

7 January 2012, 04:42 PM	#59
Isobar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Burny Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Rolex GMTII 16710 Posts: 13	Gmt

9 January 2012, 06:56 AM	#60
sprtrlx Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pa Posts: 98	bought the last gmt pepsi m serial that my former ad had for less than than the one you are looking at.in 2008 msrp i beleive was $5100?sd is a great watch.i have a large wrist so the heft of the watch doesnt bother me,it actually feels very good when i wear it.my vote would be the sd for its classic styling.

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