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rolexsubdate · 28 December 2009, 12:33 AM

I saved my $$ and finally bought a brand new 16600 D-series, 2 yrs ago. Last year, my wife gives me another 16600, Z-series as a surprise, she bought from an acquaintance. She thought I only had a SUB and the SD looks awfully like the SUB and she is not into watches like I am ...

So now I have 2, 16600s ....Both immaculate, with paper work, boxes, everything.

Should I keep them both or trade one for a DEEPSEA in the future? EVenthough two of the same watch sounds silly but since it is an SD, for some reason I have not accepted the idea of getting rid of it .... something tells me I will regret it .... also, I am not in need of the money ... so if I liquidate the 2nd SD, I do not have immediate plans to buy anything else .... except for DSSD in the future...so I am thinking why liquidate i now in a bad market ....plus I am a diver watch only kind of a guy ....can't see myself wearing anything other than SUB, SD or DSSD....I feel kind of silly BUT fortunate also for having 2 SDs ....but once in a while, the thought does enter my mind .... why keep 2 ....

plus I already have a 16610 and 16613 ...

If I do trade one in for DSSD, what should the trade in value be?

thanks,

KarlFr · 28 December 2009, 01:48 AM

Keep one unworn & get refund or trade in for something rolex you never thought of... ..milgauss , 18k vintage?

East Bay Rider · 28 December 2009, 01:54 AM

I can be a bit of a hoarder. I would keep one unworn, just for the fun of it.

padi56 · 28 December 2009, 01:55 AM

Keep the one 16600 you had from the wife and trade the other for say the GMT11 then get a few low cost inserts 3 different watches for the price of one.As you like dive watches the 16600 is perfectly adequate for that.

brkanand · 28 December 2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

I saved my $$ and finally bought a brand new 16600 D-series, 2 yrs ago. Last year, my wife gives me another 16600, Z-series as a surprise, she bought from an acquaintance. She thought I only had a SUB and the SD looks awfully like the SUB and she is not into watches like I am ...

So now I have 2, 16600s ....Both immaculate, with paper work, boxes, everything.

Should I keep them both or trade one for a DEEPSEA in the future? EVenthough two of the same watch sounds silly but since it is an SD, for some reason I have not accepted the idea of getting rid of it .... something tells me I will regret it .... also, I am not in need of the money ... so if I liquidate the 2nd SD, I do not have immediate plans to buy anything else .... except for DSSD in the future...so I am thinking why liquidate i now in a bad market ....plus I am a diver watch only kind of a guy ....can't see myself wearing anything other than SUB, SD or DSSD....I feel kind of silly BUT fortunate also for having 2 SDs ....but once in a while, the thought does enter my mind .... why keep 2 ....

plus I already have a 16610 and 16613 ...

If I do trade one in for DSSD, what should the trade in value be?

thanks,

HaHa. Does this happen to a Sardar? Just kidding. I think you can get rid of one of them. How you do, I leave it entirely to you. But do not ask your wife now. That would be inviting trouble....!

SLS · 28 December 2009, 02:01 AM

As a general rule of thumb, I would keep whatever your wife buys you as a gift! Sounds to me like both watches have been worn? or was this acquaintance a jeweler of some sort? Hang on to both for a bit and see how things play out. IMHO, the SD 16600 is going to take some time to appreciate as they can still be purchased BNIB form AD's.
Scott

sea-dweller · 28 December 2009, 02:09 AM

Sell the D and keep the Z (gift).

Safetrends · 28 December 2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I can be a bit of a hoarder. I would keep one unworn, just for the fun of it.

And this is from a guy sticking a knife in an electrial outlet!

BTW love the photo!

submariner16610 · 28 December 2009, 02:28 AM

trade the d series 16600 for a deep sea sea dweller. u might have to pay 4t usd more. If it's me that's what i'll do..

STEELINOX · 28 December 2009, 02:32 AM

Make most here, "crazy" and PVD one like Jason's !

Safetrends · 28 December 2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Make most here, "crazy" and PVD one like Jason's !

Excellent choice!

cornerstore · 28 December 2009, 03:03 AM

Give one to your favorite charity ,get a tax receipt and feel good .Tiss the season.

ducatidoc · 28 December 2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Make most here, "crazy" and PVD one like Jason's !

That is considered blaspheny, desecration, heresy...in certain countries you could be "behanded" for doing such a thing !

But I still think it looks cool. And if Rolex came out with a special factory run of these, say,...a couple thousand or so, they would be sold out before they left the factory.

rolexsubdate · 28 December 2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

.....And if Rolex came out with a special factory run of these, say,...a couple thousand or so, they would be sold out before they left the factory.

That's right ... IF Rolex does it, then it is not Bastardization .... It is Collectorization (becoming a collector's item)

Sonny Crockett · 28 December 2009, 04:49 AM

Trade or sell one for the Deep Sea it is an amazing watch.. 2 of the same is nuts to me.

Jason71 · 28 December 2009, 05:00 AM

Thanks for the vote Randy......

I say keep them both and give one to possibly a son?? or a daughter when they come of age. Save your money if you want another Rolex, but I bet you would be kicking yourself in 10 years if you get rid of one of these 16600s.

I am considering buying a third 16600

Safetrends · 28 December 2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick09

Give one to your favorite charity ,get a tax receipt and feel good .Tiss the season.

I will join the charity group and accept it.

Bullyterrier · 28 December 2009, 05:10 AM

I would personally keep the two. I would not trade a sea dweller for a deep sea. Just sit on them for a while and see how you feel later on. If the prices start to increase you may well be glad you kept it.

Jason71 · 28 December 2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

I would personally keep the two. I would not trade a sea dweller for a deep sea. Just sit on them for a while and see how you feel later on. If the prices start to increase you may well be glad you kept it.

I personally believe the prices have already started to increase. I bought my A-serial SD (the one that I had PVD'd) ~ 1 year ago off the forums from a reputable seller for $3,200. I haven't hardly seen a beat-up 16600 for less than $4,000 recently.

STEELINOX · 28 December 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Thanks for the vote Randy......

I say keep them both and give one to possibly a son?? or a daughter when they come of age. Save your money if you want another Rolex, but I bet you would be kicking yourself in 10 years if you get rid of one of these 16600s.

I am considering buying a third 16600

Anytime pal !

28 December 2009, 12:33 AM	#1
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Strange Dilemma: Wound up with 2 of the same watch!! I saved my $$ and finally bought a brand new 16600 D-series, 2 yrs ago. Last year, my wife gives me another 16600, Z-series as a surprise, she bought from an acquaintance. She thought I only had a SUB and the SD looks awfully like the SUB and she is not into watches like I am ... So now I have 2, 16600s ....Both immaculate, with paper work, boxes, everything. Should I keep them both or trade one for a DEEPSEA in the future? EVenthough two of the same watch sounds silly but since it is an SD, for some reason I have not accepted the idea of getting rid of it .... something tells me I will regret it .... also, I am not in need of the money ... so if I liquidate the 2nd SD, I do not have immediate plans to buy anything else .... except for DSSD in the future...so I am thinking why liquidate i now in a bad market ....plus I am a diver watch only kind of a guy ....can't see myself wearing anything other than SUB, SD or DSSD....I feel kind of silly BUT fortunate also for having 2 SDs ....but once in a while, the thought does enter my mind .... why keep 2 .... plus I already have a 16610 and 16613 ... If I do trade one in for DSSD, what should the trade in value be? thanks,

28 December 2009, 01:54 AM	#3
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	I can be a bit of a hoarder. I would keep one unworn, just for the fun of it. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

28 December 2009, 01:55 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Keep the one 16600 you had from the wife and trade the other for say the GMT11 then get a few low cost inserts 3 different watches for the price of one.As you like dive watches the 16600 is perfectly adequate for that. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 December 2009, 02:01 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	As a general rule of thumb, I would keep whatever your wife buys you as a gift! Sounds to me like both watches have been worn? or was this acquaintance a jeweler of some sort? Hang on to both for a bit and see how things play out. IMHO, the SD 16600 is going to take some time to appreciate as they can still be purchased BNIB form AD's. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 December 2009, 02:09 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sell the D and keep the Z (gift). __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 December 2009, 01:48 AM	#2
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Keep one unworn & get refund or trade in for something rolex you never thought of... ..milgauss , 18k vintage?

28 December 2009, 02:28 AM	#9
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	trade the d series 16600 for a deep sea sea dweller. u might have to pay 4t usd more. If it's me that's what i'll do..

28 December 2009, 02:32 AM	#10
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Make most here, "crazy" and PVD one like Jason's ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

28 December 2009, 03:03 AM	#12
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,009	Give one to your favorite charity ,get a tax receipt and feel good .Tiss the season.

28 December 2009, 04:49 AM	#15
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	Trade or sell one for the Deep Sea it is an amazing watch.. 2 of the same is nuts to me.

28 December 2009, 05:00 AM	#16
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Thanks for the vote Randy...... I say keep them both and give one to possibly a son?? or a daughter when they come of age. Save your money if you want another Rolex, but I bet you would be kicking yourself in 10 years if you get rid of one of these 16600s. I am considering buying a third 16600 __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 December 2009, 05:10 AM	#18
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	I would personally keep the two. I would not trade a sea dweller for a deep sea. Just sit on them for a while and see how you feel later on. If the prices start to increase you may well be glad you kept it. __________________ So Mote it be.

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