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phrede · 13 July 2015, 07:17 AM

Gents, can you please let me know your thoughts on this ref 16660 that I have fallen for. It is a complete set, and the seller is A1.
Watch is circa 1984.

What is the story on this type of caseback?

Many thanks in advance!

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cht · 13 July 2015, 03:12 PM

The caseback looks to be from a newer model sea dweller?

did the seller have any idea where the bracelet came from? Looks like solid end links which is not correct for this year, but might have the original clasp.

By the numbering on the bracelet end links I'd suspect without further pics that the bracelet is aftermarket with a genuine clasp.

phrede · 13 July 2015, 06:05 PM

Thanks for your post.
From what i have read, the watch has the correct bracelet and this type of caseback is rare but seen on several other 16660s.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...eadweller.html

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cht · 13 July 2015, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

Thanks for your post.
From what i have read, the watch has the correct bracelet and this type of caseback is rare but seen on several other 16660s.

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...eadweller.html

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You're absolutely right, DRSD is a great resource, good job on your part.

THat has to be one of the first SEL bracelets rolex ever made! very cool!

A triple 6 to me is very desirable, that seems a very nice example, I'd jump on it if the price was right.

strafer_kid · 14 July 2015, 01:57 AM

Looks like a very nice piece indeed - good luck and enjoy!

phrede · 14 July 2015, 04:54 AM

Many thanks!
I too find it to be my only grail aside of the ref 5514, so given that no flags has been risen I'll give it a go once I have returned from vaca :)

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phrede · 14 July 2015, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

Many thanks!
I too find it to be my only grail aside of the ref 5514, so given that no flags has been risen I'll give it a go once I have returned from vaca :)

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Can't seem to be able to edit my message, so: Delete "too" ;-)

The_Walrus · 14 July 2015, 06:01 PM

Nice.. good luck

cht · 15 July 2015, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

Many thanks!
I too find it to be my only grail aside of the ref 5514, so given that no flags has been risen I'll give it a go once I have returned from vaca :)

- via iPhone

Can't wait to see pics when you get it!

phrede · 15 July 2015, 01:30 AM

It will probably be a few weeks if I am able to get it at all, but I will be sure to post ;-)

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jt- · 15 July 2015, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

It will probably be a few weeks if I am able to get it at all, but I will be sure to post ;-)

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A watch like that won't last a few weeks. If you seriously want it maybe reach out to the the seller today.

nycpassat · 15 July 2015, 03:17 AM

Looks like a nice example. go for it!

here's mine btw:

Daytona4130 · 15 July 2015, 07:14 AM

Damn it. Now you've got me looking at triple 6s haha. That's a nice one, go for it!

JerimiahLee · 16 July 2015, 04:32 AM

Great reference with the matte dial. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436984386.098771.jpg

phrede · 18 July 2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JerimiahLee

Great reference with the matte dial. Attachment 640278

WOW!!!!

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phrede · 18 July 2015, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycpassat

Looks like a nice example. go for it!

here's mine btw:

BEAUTIFUL

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phrede · 25 July 2015, 05:18 AM

So I didn't get the one I asked you guys to evaluate...

But I got this circa 1984:

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bluemartinifan · 25 July 2015, 07:26 AM

That reference did come with SELs.

13 July 2015, 07:17 AM	#1
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 587	Please evaluate this ref. 16660 ;-) Gents, can you please let me know your thoughts on this ref 16660 that I have fallen for. It is a complete set, and the seller is A1. Watch is circa 1984. What is the story on this type of caseback? Many thanks in advance! - via iPhone

13 July 2015, 03:12 PM	#2
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	The caseback looks to be from a newer model sea dweller? did the seller have any idea where the bracelet came from? Looks like solid end links which is not correct for this year, but might have the original clasp. By the numbering on the bracelet end links I'd suspect without further pics that the bracelet is aftermarket with a genuine clasp.

13 July 2015, 06:05 PM	#3
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 587	Thanks for your post. From what i have read, the watch has the correct bracelet and this type of caseback is rare but seen on several other 16660s. http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w...eadweller.html - via iPhone

14 July 2015, 01:57 AM	#5
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Looks like a very nice piece indeed - good luck and enjoy!

14 July 2015, 04:54 AM	#6
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 587	Many thanks! I too find it to be my only grail aside of the ref 5514, so given that no flags has been risen I'll give it a go once I have returned from vaca :) - via iPhone

14 July 2015, 06:01 PM	#8
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Nice.. good luck

15 July 2015, 01:30 AM	#10
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 587	It will probably be a few weeks if I am able to get it at all, but I will be sure to post ;-) - via iPhone

15 July 2015, 07:14 AM	#13
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Damn it. Now you've got me looking at triple 6s haha. That's a nice one, go for it!

16 July 2015, 04:32 AM	#14
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Great reference with the matte dial. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436984386.098771.jpg

25 July 2015, 05:18 AM	#17
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 587	So I didn't get the one I asked you guys to evaluate... But I got this circa 1984: - via iPhone

25 July 2015, 07:26 AM	#18
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	That reference did come with SELs.

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