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SaddleSC · 2 October 2010, 05:48 AM

I just purchased this M Series 16600 and I could not be more thrilled with it. I owned a Sea Dweller briefly back in 2005 and it was the only watch that I ever regretted trading away. I could never get it off my mind. After spending the last couple weeks searching for the perfect one, I found this M Series in excellent condition.

Thanks to all the forum members that helped me work through my GMTIIC vs SD 16600. The minute I snapped this one back on my wrist, there is absolutely no doubt that I made the right choice. This watch is perfect for me.

Now that I have a new favorite, it looks like it may be time to update my avatar!

dysondiver · 2 October 2010, 05:50 AM

the back and white pic really suits ,,, health to enjoy

PanosI · 2 October 2010, 05:52 AM

Big Congrats on a timeless classic

This baby is definitely missing from my collection......

Numismatist · 2 October 2010, 05:57 AM

Welcome to the 4,000 foot club

RRGHOST1 · 2 October 2010, 05:58 AM

I prefer the 16600 to the ceramic. Best model, gorgeous.

TSW · 2 October 2010, 05:58 AM

kcmo · 2 October 2010, 05:59 AM

Glad you went with your gut! Congrats!

alexxelor · 2 October 2010, 05:59 AM

nice shot

marcinthemiddle · 2 October 2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I just purchased this M Series 16600 and I could not be more thrilled with it. I owned a Sea Dweller briefly back in 2005 and it was the only watch that I ever regretted trading away. I could never get it off my mind. After spending the last couple weeks searching for the perfect one, I found this M Series in excellent condition.

Thanks to all the forum members that helped me work through my GMTIIC vs SD 16600. The minute I snapped this one back on my wrist, there is absolutely no doubt that I made the right choice. This watch is perfect for me.

Now that I have a new favorite, it looks like it may be time to update my avatar!

Your post made me appreciate my D-series more!

p_surabhi · 2 October 2010, 06:04 AM

Many Congratulations !!

Assuming you purchased it Today......... Make sure you have the right date(1) on it!

psv · 2 October 2010, 06:30 AM

Well done. I love mine (wearing it today). If you can only own ONE Rolex or any watch for that matter, it is THE ONE to own IMO.

abanta4 · 2 October 2010, 06:40 AM

That is the perfect watch!

SaddleSC · 2 October 2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Glad you went with your gut! Congrats!

Thanks Karis! I have found with this hobby that trusting your own intuition is usually the best bet. BTW, did you decide to go for the TT Rose Gold DJ or are you sticking with your beautiful SS DJ?

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Your post made me appreciate my D-series more!

Thanks! Being without this beauty for over five years really made me appreciate it so much more. I guess absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

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Originally Posted by p_surabhi

Assuming you purchased it Today......... Make sure you have the right date(1) on it!

Thanks! Nice attention to detail. It actually arrived yesterday and I snapped the pics last night.

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Originally Posted by psv

Well done. I love mine (wearing it today). If you can only own ONE Rolex or any watch for that matter, it is THE ONE to own IMO.

Agreed!

kcmo · 2 October 2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Thanks Karis! I have found with this hobby that trusting your own intuition is usually the best bet. BTW, did you decide to go for the TT Rose Gold DJ or are you sticking with your beautiful SS DJ?

You said it, Charles! It's all about instinct!!! To that end, I am KEEPING my SS DJ....I just love it to bits

SaddleSC · 2 October 2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

You said it, Charles! It's all about instinct!!! To that end, I am KEEPING my SS DJ....I just love it to bits

NICE. That watch is just too beautiful for words. I am still trying to convince my wife to go with the 36mm case (using your pictures of course)!

kcmo · 2 October 2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

NICE. That watch is just too beautiful for words. I am still trying to convince my wife to go with the 36mm case (using your pictures of course)!

Thanks! As for your wife, just give me her phone number and I'll take care of it!

millertimeunc · 2 October 2010, 06:56 AM

Nice SD! I just got my first SD (first Rolex, actually) and I thought I'd be satisfied now that I've got a Rolex, but I kinda have my eye on another one now. Is it normal for Rolex's to start multiplying in your collection?

joeycarlson38 · 2 October 2010, 07:24 AM

That is a great choice. Enjoy the watch.

SaddleSC · 2 October 2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Thanks! As for your wife, just give me her phone number and I'll take care of it!

Haha. It might just come to that! I will let you know.

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Originally Posted by millertimeunc

Nice SD! I just got my first SD (first Rolex, actually) and I thought I'd be satisfied now that I've got a Rolex, but I kinda have my eye on another one now. Is it normal for Rolex's to start multiplying in your collection?

My small collection goes in cycles. Every person has their own sweet spot. For me, it is 3-4 watches. Any more than that and I start to feel like I am leaving too many behind every time I choose which one to wear! I love this SD so much that my 14060Ms days may be numbered. Haha

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Originally Posted by joeycarlson38

That is a great choice. Enjoy the watch.

Thanks Joey. I appreciate it.

sleddog · 2 October 2010, 09:05 AM

You made the right choice Charles...!

I remember your many threads on the subject.....

Congrats and wear it in good health!

Cubbiepants · 2 October 2010, 11:31 AM

Such a great piece. Congrats on your perfect wrist machine

therolexguy · 2 October 2010, 11:46 AM

Nice choice. It's going to get more collectable in the future, I believe. It looks great.

burger'n'fries · 2 October 2010, 01:34 PM

Very nice, congrats. Looks really good on your wrist.

SaddleSC · 2 October 2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

You made the right choice Charles...!

I remember your many threads on the subject.....

Congrats and wear it in good health!

Thanks Rob! Between you, Joe (nauticajoe), Marc (marcinthemiddle) and Jib (sakuraba), you guys gave me all the encouragement I needed.

Better yet, it turns out that all my concerns about the additional weight and height affecting the wearing comfort were completely unfounded. I actually think my new SD is MORE comfortable than my 14060M. It just seems better balanced and it will make a phenomenal daily-wearer.

kilyung · 2 October 2010, 03:05 PM

Charles,
That SD will come in very useful when you drop from Denver's 5280' altitude to sea-level. I think the 4000' rating will help. ;)

Mike in Denver

PS: Did you go to the Hyde Park event today?

travisb · 2 October 2010, 07:26 PM

Looks great on you Charles

. A real classic!

nauticajoe · 2 October 2010, 10:06 PM

Congrats Charles! Always a great feeling to be reunited with an old friend.

towernick · 2 October 2010, 11:58 PM

The SD is at an even tie with my Speedmaster Pro for my favorite watch, it's such a great piece, really enjoy wearing it.

RJC · 3 October 2010, 12:03 AM

Excellent!!

kareemthedream33 · 3 October 2010, 12:04 AM

Hey welcome to the club, my only Rolex is the Sea Dweller too. Like yourself, I find it the most comfortable because of the case thickness. When I put on other watches I find myself missing it's hefty presence on my wrist. Big time congrats I hope you, like myself, keep that bad boy forever.

2 October 2010, 05:48 AM	#1
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Finally Got It...SD 16600 I just purchased this M Series 16600 and I could not be more thrilled with it. I owned a Sea Dweller briefly back in 2005 and it was the only watch that I ever regretted trading away. I could never get it off my mind. After spending the last couple weeks searching for the perfect one, I found this M Series in excellent condition. Thanks to all the forum members that helped me work through my GMTIIC vs SD 16600. The minute I snapped this one back on my wrist, there is absolutely no doubt that I made the right choice. This watch is perfect for me. Now that I have a new favorite, it looks like it may be time to update my avatar! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

2 October 2010, 05:57 AM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Welcome to the 4,000 foot club __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

2 October 2010, 05:58 AM	#6
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	__________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 October 2010, 09:05 AM	#20
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	You made the right choice Charles...! I remember your many threads on the subject..... Congrats and wear it in good health! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 October 2010, 07:26 PM	#26
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Very nice! Looks great on you Charles. A real classic!

2 October 2010, 05:50 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	the back and white pic really suits ,,, health to enjoy

2 October 2010, 05:52 AM	#3
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Big Congrats on a timeless classic This baby is definitely missing from my collection......

2 October 2010, 05:58 AM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	I prefer the 16600 to the ceramic. Best model, gorgeous.

2 October 2010, 05:59 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Glad you went with your gut! Congrats!

2 October 2010, 05:59 AM	#8
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	nice shot

2 October 2010, 06:04 AM	#10
p_surabhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 40° 45' 21" Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 473	Many Congratulations !! Assuming you purchased it Today......... Make sure you have the right date(1) on it!

2 October 2010, 06:30 AM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Well done. I love mine (wearing it today). If you can only own ONE Rolex or any watch for that matter, it is THE ONE to own IMO.

2 October 2010, 06:40 AM	#12
abanta4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Watch: Rolex SD 16600 Posts: 37	That is the perfect watch!

2 October 2010, 06:56 AM	#17
millertimeunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Riverview, FL Watch: Your Six! Posts: 27	Nice SD! I just got my first SD (first Rolex, actually) and I thought I'd be satisfied now that I've got a Rolex, but I kinda have my eye on another one now. Is it normal for Rolex's to start multiplying in your collection?

2 October 2010, 07:24 AM	#18
joeycarlson38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN Posts: 33	That is a great choice. Enjoy the watch.

2 October 2010, 11:31 AM	#21
Cubbiepants Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164	Such a great piece. Congrats on your perfect wrist machine

2 October 2010, 11:46 AM	#22
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Nice choice. It's going to get more collectable in the future, I believe. It looks great.

2 October 2010, 01:34 PM	#23
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	Very nice, congrats. Looks really good on your wrist.

2 October 2010, 03:05 PM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Charles, That SD will come in very useful when you drop from Denver's 5280' altitude to sea-level. I think the 4000' rating will help. ;) Mike in Denver PS: Did you go to the Hyde Park event today?

2 October 2010, 10:06 PM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats Charles! Always a great feeling to be reunited with an old friend.

2 October 2010, 11:58 PM	#28
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	The SD is at an even tie with my Speedmaster Pro for my favorite watch, it's such a great piece, really enjoy wearing it.

3 October 2010, 12:03 AM	#29
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Excellent!! __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

3 October 2010, 12:04 AM	#30
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	Hey welcome to the club, my only Rolex is the Sea Dweller too. Like yourself, I find it the most comfortable because of the case thickness. When I put on other watches I find myself missing it's hefty presence on my wrist. Big time congrats I hope you, like myself, keep that bad boy forever.

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