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peterx · 25 January 2009, 01:20 PM

hi everyone, i'm glad i found this forum....you guys are great...buying a seadweller 16600 which seller claims to be new never used fr AD with serial number U951803....seller is highend watch seller on ebay with over 300 perfect feedback...seller does not have box or paper but is willing to go with me to AD to authenticate....price $3600 us....?'s:
-U serial number indicate 1999/2000 production date, is this too old to be new...back of watch does not have green sticker...only sticky glue residue...
-how much would you think no box/paper worth?
-i have never been to an AD so what questions do you think i should ask and how much is reasonable to pay for authentication....
-finally would you buy this watch

Andad · 25 January 2009, 01:31 PM

Hi Peter,

Welcome to the Forum.

The SD is one of my favourites but IMO - no, I would not buy that watch, I would pass on that one. I don't like the markers or the lug holes.
But if it is authenticated and it's what you want.

Parachrom · 25 January 2009, 01:57 PM

Ask the Ad what it would cost to service it. it is over 5 years old maybe never worn, but since all the stickers are missing who knows for sure. And while he is at it, have him pop the back make sure the movement is a 3135. Also have him check the brcelet for wear

CPCC · 25 January 2009, 02:11 PM

Congrats and welcome

jbjenkins · 25 January 2009, 03:13 PM

Wait a minute wasn't a question asked about this exact same watch a few days ago? I remember the "sea dew" tag.

hflee55 · 25 January 2009, 03:55 PM

i'll pass on the watch as I'm quite fussy about the papers. USD3600 for a SD with no box & papers is high for me. Go for USD3000. Get it authenticated by a AD. It might be worth considering then.

mixedccr · 25 January 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hflee55

i'll pass on the watch as I'm quite fussy about the papers. USD3600 for a SD with no box & papers is high for me. Go for USD3000. Get it authenticated by a AD. It might be worth considering then.

Concur. I have a gut feel this is not a 'new' item. I would contra with a full overhaul, pressure test and 1 year post overhaul warranty [which i recently did with my own SD]. Don't mean to put a dampner on your enthusiasm but that's the route i'd go.
BTW, welcome!

Luv rolex · 25 January 2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbjenkins

Wait a minute wasn't a question asked about this exact same watch a few days ago? I remember the "sea dew" tag.

EXACTLY the same one. maybe the same dealer on the ebay

peterx · 26 January 2009, 03:31 AM

thanks for all your help....will continue with the chase...always best part anyway...

mtnrovr · 29 January 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

The SD is one of my favourites but IMO - no, I would not buy that watch, I would pass on that one. I don't like the markers or the lug holes.

I have a Z serial SD. Are the markers different from the U's?

brettpaul · 29 January 2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnrovr

I have a Z serial SD. Are the markers different from the U's?

I think the main differences of concern would be the solid end links and lug holes on the case....and.....anyone.....

Andad · 29 January 2009, 08:46 PM

This is my SD.
I thought the marker surrounds on the op's last pix looked a bit thick but it would seem that it was just the pix.
As for the lug holes, I suppose that just dates it.

25 January 2009, 01:31 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,502	Hi Peter, Welcome to the Forum. The SD is one of my favourites but IMO - no, I would not buy that watch, I would pass on that one. I don't like the markers or the lug holes. But if it is authenticated and it's what you want. __________________ E

25 January 2009, 02:11 PM	#4
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Congrats and welcome __________________

25 January 2009, 01:57 PM	#3
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	Ask the Ad what it would cost to service it. it is over 5 years old maybe never worn, but since all the stickers are missing who knows for sure. And while he is at it, have him pop the back make sure the movement is a 3135. Also have him check the brcelet for wear

25 January 2009, 03:13 PM	#5
jbjenkins "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	Wait a minute wasn't a question asked about this exact same watch a few days ago? I remember the "sea dew" tag.

25 January 2009, 03:55 PM	#6
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	i'll pass on the watch as I'm quite fussy about the papers. USD3600 for a SD with no box & papers is high for me. Go for USD3000. Get it authenticated by a AD. It might be worth considering then.

26 January 2009, 03:31 AM	#9
peterx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ontario,canada Watch: DD2YR,GMT2cBLNR Posts: 34	thanks for all your help....will continue with the chase...always best part anyway...

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