Incoming from 4000ft

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I’ve been on the fence about one of these for quite a while. I was looking for a Rolex sport watch that was different from the typical black sub date, with a bit more wrist presence and without being too overstated. In my mind there were two logical choices that met my criteria and that I really like the looks of: a 16570 Explorer II Polar or a 16600 Sea Dweller.
For the longest time I was set on the Explorer II. I really thought that it was the better choice and didn’t think I couldn’t justify the extra ~1k or more for a SD. However, the SD was really calling to me and I was sure that I would regret it if I bought the Explorer II instead.
Luckily, a buddy of mine in Texas was able to source this T serial 16600 for me. It has everything I was looking for: tritium lume, a great original faded insert, and really good overall condition. The very small chip on the crystal allowed my to pick this up for a screaming deal too! The service history is unknown but it keeps great time. Can anyone tell me for sure if this case looks to have been polished or not? Seems like it hasn't but I’m not completely sure. I love the completely over-engineered tool nature of it. I just got it pressure tested this week and I’ll probably get the crystal replaced when I have it serviced within the next year.
Enjoy the photos and thanks for indirectly helping me pick the watch I really wanted, not just what was the most economical.


Rolex 16600 by Owen Klaiss, on Flickr

Rolex 16600 2 by Owen Klaiss, on Flickr

Rolex 16600 Perlon by Owen Klaiss, on Flickr