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nyfida · 22 December 2011, 08:05 AM

I am a lurker on here and honor your opinions. I have a choice between
these awesome models and wonder which would be the better choice. They are both are singing to me. Would love to own both but can't at the moment.

The only thing that bugs me is the cheap feeling clasp on the gmt. I doubt I will have a problem with it unless I go diving with it but it doesn't feel substantial.

I just feel the need to own one of these classics.

handsfull · 22 December 2011, 08:18 AM

Sd.

George Ab · 22 December 2011, 08:18 AM

Myself I would go for the 2004 Seadweller. Now if it was a 16710 which has an adjustable hour hand then I might go to the GMT. The 16700 24 hour hand is in sync with the normal hour hand. Different time zones are set by using the bezel. More information is here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31386 thanks to Larry (Tools).

A 16710 with a pepsi dial is just a nice splash of color. The SD has more wrist presence due to the weight and a clean face as it doesn't have the cyclops (wart on its face). A gosh more comfort with the GMT, but both are comfortable. Both really nice watches.. my favorite Rolex sport models; tough choice.

Arthur Daley · 22 December 2011, 08:19 AM

For work or play? For play I'd recommend either, though would slightly prefer the SD given it's heft and overall feeling of solidity - that watch can take a beating! For work, I'd go GMT as the SD will constantly catch on your shirt cuff and likely force the cuff to sit above the watch. Of course, if you don't wear long-sleeved shirts and/or suits to work, it won't matter much.

Note that the SD (mine at least) feels a bit top heavy, and so rarely sits "ideally" on the wrist. That's a bit less of an issue with the GMT. Also, the SD "looks" smaller than a GMT - fairly noticeable difference, visually, IMO.

nyfida · 22 December 2011, 08:30 AM

The gmt has patina on the dial which makes it look different which I like although I would have to give up the lume for the look.

Thanks George maybe I will take a look at the 16710's as another option although I like the fact that the 16700 is more rare.

Mickey® · 22 December 2011, 08:31 AM

SD is a future classic...it's not too comfortable IMHO for everyday wear.

The GMT would be a better choice for everyday wear plus I love my GMTII/ExplorerII's because how easy it is to change the time. Love that feature.

If your going to wear every day...GMT.
If this is your weekend, Vacation HE Man watch...SeaDweller.

There is no right answer but that's mine.

Riseman Weather · 22 December 2011, 09:01 AM

Get the Rolex GMT Grand Master 2. The Rolex Sea-Dweller might be very heavy on the wrist. That is like Rolex Submariner but bigger.

Riseman Weather · 22 December 2011, 09:03 AM

On second thought. If want a watch that is meant to get wet all the time. Get the Rolex Sea-Dweller. Some days, that all I am around is water. You only really need to know the time locally anyway.

brownbear · 22 December 2011, 09:04 AM

SD

HL65 · 22 December 2011, 09:49 AM

Tough call but I personally would get the SD. To each his own and taste is subjective to each person with a choice.

roadie1 · 22 December 2011, 09:53 AM

Sd!

mjclark32 · 22 December 2011, 09:55 AM

I'm more of a fan of dive watches, so sd for me. Best of luck with your decision!

Transcon · 22 December 2011, 10:08 AM

Unless you are planning on using it specially for diving I would go for the 16700

P.S- I do have a thing for GMT's so mine is a very bias opinion

Kanger · 22 December 2011, 10:19 AM

My humble opinion tells me the Sea Dweller is the greatest Rolex ever made, followed closely by the LV.

MoBe · 22 December 2011, 10:24 AM

Get the SD.

CDNWatchNut · 22 December 2011, 10:45 AM

I'd go with Pepsi GMT and put the savings towards a sub

Roselló · 22 December 2011, 10:46 AM

I'll go with the GMT because a have the SD 16600.

Tools · 22 December 2011, 11:22 AM

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

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

Jet · 22 December 2011, 12:12 PM

I'm fortunate enough to own both models! With that said, the GMT is more comfortable for wear & the SD is more robust & a tad bit heavier! Both are great watches, but I find the GMT more comfortable for longer wear!

skyedog · 22 December 2011, 12:13 PM

2004 sd !

warren G. · 22 December 2011, 12:14 PM

I really like the GMT.

SWIMPRUF · 22 December 2011, 12:47 PM

Sd.

nch209 · 22 December 2011, 01:56 PM

For whatever reason, I have somewhat overlooked the pre-ceramic Seadweller. That said, now that it is no longer being produced, I am VERY MUCH into it. My vote... SD!!!

jfisher17 · 22 December 2011, 02:03 PM

I'm all over the Pepsi.. that's next on the list (or a Root Beer).

nauticajoe · 22 December 2011, 02:07 PM

SD....hands down.

Ebruner · 22 December 2011, 02:40 PM

You can't go wrong with either. But I would start with the GMT if you aren't a diver.
-Eddie

ABChop · 22 December 2011, 03:28 PM

Get both : )
I did!

springer · 22 December 2011, 04:03 PM

GMT 16700 without-a-doubt. It was a very limited production watch and was discontinued many years before the SeaDweller. It is tough finding a 16700 that is complete with all of its original accessories, which is what I would go with.

Rolex77 · 22 December 2011, 04:29 PM

gmt 16700

roger0770 · 22 December 2011, 04:33 PM

out of the two, SD hands down for me.

22 December 2011, 08:05 AM	#1
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	gmt pepsi 16700 or 2004 sea dweller I am a lurker on here and honor your opinions. I have a choice between these awesome models and wonder which would be the better choice. They are both are singing to me. Would love to own both but can't at the moment. The only thing that bugs me is the cheap feeling clasp on the gmt. I doubt I will have a problem with it unless I go diving with it but it doesn't feel substantial. I just feel the need to own one of these classics.

22 December 2011, 08:18 AM	#3
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Myself I would go for the 2004 Seadweller. Now if it was a 16710 which has an adjustable hour hand then I might go to the GMT. The 16700 24 hour hand is in sync with the normal hour hand. Different time zones are set by using the bezel. More information is here: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=31386 thanks to Larry (Tools). A 16710 with a pepsi dial is just a nice splash of color. The SD has more wrist presence due to the weight and a clean face as it doesn't have the cyclops (wart on its face). A gosh more comfort with the GMT, but both are comfortable. Both really nice watches.. my favorite Rolex sport models; tough choice. __________________

22 December 2011, 09:49 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,285	Tough call but I personally would get the SD. To each his own and taste is subjective to each person with a choice. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 December 2011, 09:55 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'm more of a fan of dive watches, so sd for me. Best of luck with your decision! __________________

22 December 2011, 10:46 AM	#17
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	I'll go with the GMT because a have the SD 16600. __________________ ......... All In.

22 December 2011, 08:18 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Sd.

22 December 2011, 08:19 AM	#4
Arthur Daley "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 300	For work or play? For play I'd recommend either, though would slightly prefer the SD given it's heft and overall feeling of solidity - that watch can take a beating! For work, I'd go GMT as the SD will constantly catch on your shirt cuff and likely force the cuff to sit above the watch. Of course, if you don't wear long-sleeved shirts and/or suits to work, it won't matter much. Note that the SD (mine at least) feels a bit top heavy, and so rarely sits "ideally" on the wrist. That's a bit less of an issue with the GMT. Also, the SD "looks" smaller than a GMT - fairly noticeable difference, visually, IMO.

22 December 2011, 08:30 AM	#5
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	The gmt has patina on the dial which makes it look different which I like although I would have to give up the lume for the look. Thanks George maybe I will take a look at the 16710's as another option although I like the fact that the 16700 is more rare.

22 December 2011, 08:31 AM	#6
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	SD is a future classic...it's not too comfortable IMHO for everyday wear. The GMT would be a better choice for everyday wear plus I love my GMTII/ExplorerII's because how easy it is to change the time. Love that feature. If your going to wear every day...GMT. If this is your weekend, Vacation HE Man watch...SeaDweller. There is no right answer but that's mine.

22 December 2011, 09:01 AM	#7
Riseman Weather Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: G-Shock Riseman Posts: 198	Get the Rolex GMT Grand Master 2. The Rolex Sea-Dweller might be very heavy on the wrist. That is like Rolex Submariner but bigger.

22 December 2011, 09:03 AM	#8
Riseman Weather Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: G-Shock Riseman Posts: 198	On second thought. If want a watch that is meant to get wet all the time. Get the Rolex Sea-Dweller. Some days, that all I am around is water. You only really need to know the time locally anyway.

22 December 2011, 09:04 AM	#9
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	SD

22 December 2011, 09:53 AM	#11
roadie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,150	Sd!

22 December 2011, 10:08 AM	#13
Transcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675/126710 Posts: 272	Unless you are planning on using it specially for diving I would go for the 16700 P.S- I do have a thing for GMT's so mine is a very bias opinion

22 December 2011, 10:19 AM	#14
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	My humble opinion tells me the Sea Dweller is the greatest Rolex ever made, followed closely by the LV.

22 December 2011, 10:24 AM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Get the SD.

22 December 2011, 10:45 AM	#16
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,508	I'd go with Pepsi GMT and put the savings towards a sub

22 December 2011, 11:22 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,675	The GMT can be worn anywhere, any time... The SD, although nice, is more like a brick with a strap... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 December 2011, 12:12 PM	#19
Jet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jet Location: SoCal, USA Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona Posts: 796	I'm fortunate enough to own both models! With that said, the GMT is more comfortable for wear & the SD is more robust & a tad bit heavier! Both are great watches, but I find the GMT more comfortable for longer wear!

22 December 2011, 12:13 PM	#20
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	2004 sd !

22 December 2011, 12:14 PM	#21
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I really like the GMT. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

22 December 2011, 12:47 PM	#22
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Sd. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

22 December 2011, 01:56 PM	#23
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	For whatever reason, I have somewhat overlooked the pre-ceramic Seadweller. That said, now that it is no longer being produced, I am VERY MUCH into it. My vote... SD!!! __________________ nch209

22 December 2011, 02:03 PM	#24
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	I'm all over the Pepsi.. that's next on the list (or a Root Beer).

22 December 2011, 02:07 PM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	SD....hands down.

22 December 2011, 02:40 PM	#26
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	You can't go wrong with either. But I would start with the GMT if you aren't a diver. -Eddie __________________

22 December 2011, 03:28 PM	#27
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Get both : ) I did! __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

22 December 2011, 04:03 PM	#28
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,470	GMT 16700 without-a-doubt. It was a very limited production watch and was discontinued many years before the SeaDweller. It is tough finding a 16700 that is complete with all of its original accessories, which is what I would go with. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

22 December 2011, 04:29 PM	#29
Rolex77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Indra Location: Jakarta Watch: ROLEXes, OMEGAs Posts: 154	gmt 16700

22 December 2011, 04:33 PM	#30
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	out of the two, SD hands down for me.

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