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rajurama · 23 June 2023, 05:24 AM

Sea Dweller was on my radar since a very long time and one of my most fun chase across the globe spanning few years. Like most enthusiast I was looking for a mint example, unpolished and a full set.

Well finally all my check boxes got ticked and over and above found a NOS Unworn never sized time capsule from 2014 :)

Now the 1st world dilemma , should I really peal off the stickers ? Logic says throw it in the safe where as heart says peal them off enjoy this beauty asap!

Im quite sure of what I will be doing but just for a discussion what would you do in this awesome situation.

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Dirt · 23 June 2023, 05:48 AM

Congratulations.
It's a very nice watch indeed

If i wanted it that badly, I would be peeling the stickers off it and wearing it to my hearts content.
As recent events have shown.
Life can be short.

For the record, the reference dates to considerably later than 2004

I nearly bought one myself but I already had the DSSD.
Enjoy

WatchTimes · 23 June 2023, 05:56 AM

It's a tool watch, it's meant to be worn....

DJFanUK · 23 June 2023, 06:00 AM

Get it on wrist...... Congratulations

1665fan · 23 June 2023, 06:12 AM

Wear it!

Chewbacca · 23 June 2023, 06:16 AM

Congratulations. Now return the time capsule because that’s not a 2004.

prnceofpersia23 · 23 June 2023, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Congratulations. Now return the time capsule because that’s not a 2004.

Typo? 2014 maybe.

rom33 · 23 June 2023, 06:19 AM

Put it in the safe.
Buy another one in used condition to wear.
Just my opinion.
Congratulations !

Chewbacca · 23 June 2023, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

Typo? 2014 maybe.

Likely.

Calatrava r · 23 June 2023, 06:26 AM

The stickers look aftermarket and not original.

Chewbacca · 23 June 2023, 06:28 AM

Oh, and wear it. SDs do better beaten up and used with paperwork than unused. But even then you should have used the money for an already vintage 1665 as an investment.

rajurama · 23 June 2023, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt

Congratulations.
It's a very nice watch indeed

If i wanted it that badly, I would be peeling the stickers off it and wearing it to my hearts content.
As recent events have shown.
Life can be short.

For the record, the reference dates to considerably later than 2004

I nearly bought one myself but I already had the DSSD.
Enjoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

It's a tool watch, it's meant to be worn....

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJFanUK

Get it on wrist...... Congratulations

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Wear it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Congratulations. Now return the time capsule because that’s not a 2004.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

Typo? 2014 maybe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rom33

Put it in the safe.
Buy another one in used condition to wear.
Just my opinion.
Congratulations !

Thanks. This thought did come in my mind but mostly content with just this one currently.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

The stickers look aftermarket and not original.

Thanks all , yep typo corrected the card is 2014 indeed. Stickers are factory and on top of it the dealer put a cling film wrap which is normal during shipping I had inspected it well and Im sure since 2014 it would stayed in many different safes.

Bazil · 23 June 2023, 06:53 AM

Onto the wrist it goes and worn ..

Mausbiber · 23 June 2023, 07:02 AM

I pealed the Stickers of my 16710 Pepsi Last month and now i can enjoy this beauty. So Go for it and enjoy the watch

Linuxpenguins · 23 June 2023, 07:08 AM

Wrong box, no? That box was not released until 2015.. it matters not mind.

Best sports watch going! That is a fact ;)

roadie1 · 23 June 2023, 07:36 AM

Wear it! I wore mine today. After all it was raining….

nyc2la · 23 June 2023, 07:43 AM

Congrats! Wear and enjoy it!

I bought my SD4K new from an AD when it first came out. Years later, like a big dummy, I sold it. The grey dealer I sold it to, who I know pretty well, asked me a few times before I parted with it if I was sure I wanted to go through with the sale. He knew (and told me while I sat across from him in his store) I would regret it. Alas, selling that watch is one of my bigger watch-journey regrets.

I had to right the wrong. Like you, just about 2 years ago, I found a time capsule and bought the SD4K back, thanks to another trusted seller here. I peeled off the stickers, and now I wear and enjoy it.

Congrats again!

nyc2la · 23 June 2023, 07:46 AM

KathleenL · 23 June 2023, 07:47 AM

Why spend a bunch of money on a watch that's going to spend its time in a safe, and not on your wrist? Crazy.

NachoNeal · 23 June 2023, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

Sea Dweller was on my radar since a very long time and one of my most fun chase across the globe spanning few years. Like most enthusiast I was looking for a mint example, unpolished and a full set.

Well finally all my check boxes got ticked and over and above found a NOS Unworn never sized time capsule from 2014 :)

Now the 1st world dilemma , should I really peal off the stickers ? Logic says throw it in the safe where as heart says peal them off enjoy this beauty asap!

Im quite sure of what I will be doing but just for a discussion what would you do in this awesome situation.

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In my opinion that would be highly ILLOGICAL.

Driver8 · 23 June 2023, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KathleenL

Why spend a bunch of money on a watch that's going to spend its time in a safe, and not on your wrist? Crazy.

My thoughts exactly. Chasing something you really want just to “throw it in the safe” makes ZERO sense to me. But each to their own I guess.

Either way, it’s a great piece and it’s the only watch I regret not buying when I tried one on at an AD many years ago.

Kiddodoc · 23 June 2023, 09:06 AM

Wear the damn thing!

ROlesorusLEX · 23 June 2023, 09:15 AM

You give the watch life by wearing it, and it gives you joy by being a trusted companion.

Otherwise, it's just cold, surgical steel shaped in a forge, wrapped in plastic, mass marketed, wasted resources.

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biza · 23 June 2023, 09:32 AM

You bought it for a reason

Bill2e · 23 June 2023, 09:46 AM

Wear it!

fskywalker · 23 June 2023, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

Sea Dweller was on my radar since a very long time and one of my most fun chase across the globe spanning few years. Like most enthusiast I was looking for a mint example, unpolished and a full set.

Well finally all my check boxes got ticked and over and above found a NOS Unworn never sized time capsule from 2014 :)

Now the 1st world dilemma , should I really peal off the stickers ? Logic says throw it in the safe where as heart says peal them off enjoy this beauty asap!

Im quite sure of what I will be doing but just for a discussion what would you do in this awesome situation.

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If you bought to wear it the answer is simple: YES

Mick006 · 23 June 2023, 10:58 AM

If you don’t wear it isnt that like having a hot gf and not, um, you know. It’s nice to have but you’d be missing the “experience.”

BNA/LION · 23 June 2023, 11:11 AM

Yes! Remove stickers, put on wrist and enjoy.

Kevzep · 23 June 2023, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

Sea Dweller was on my radar since a very long time and one of my most fun chase across the globe spanning few years. Like most enthusiast I was looking for a mint example, unpolished and a full set.

Well finally all my check boxes got ticked and over and above found a NOS Unworn never sized time capsule from 2014 :)

Now the 1st world dilemma , should I really peal off the stickers ? Logic says throw it in the safe where as heart says peal them off enjoy this beauty asap!

Im quite sure of what I will be doing but just for a discussion what would you do in this awesome situation.

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Very nice, I am a Sea Dweller fan, if that was mine it would be going straight on my wrist with those protective films flying in all directions!!

sski · 23 June 2023, 11:34 AM

smh. this is akin to getting married but not enjoying your wedding night because the bride is stunningly beautiful.

23 June 2023, 05:24 AM	#1
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,085	Incoming SD4K and now dilemma Sea Dweller was on my radar since a very long time and one of my most fun chase across the globe spanning few years. Like most enthusiast I was looking for a mint example, unpolished and a full set. Well finally all my check boxes got ticked and over and above found a NOS Unworn never sized time capsule from 2014 :) Now the 1st world dilemma , should I really peal off the stickers ? Logic says throw it in the safe where as heart says peal them off enjoy this beauty asap! Im quite sure of what I will be doing but just for a discussion what would you do in this awesome situation. IMG20230622190110.jpg IMG20230622185815.jpg IMG20230622190136.jpg IMG20230622190721.jpg Sent from my CPH1979 using Tapatalk __________________ रोलेक्स

23 June 2023, 05:56 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It's a tool watch, it's meant to be worn.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

23 June 2023, 06:00 AM	#4
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 374	Get it on wrist...... Congratulations __________________ 126333, 126900, 226570 Polar, 126710BLNR, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

23 June 2023, 06:53 AM	#13
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Onto the wrist it goes and worn .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

23 June 2023, 07:08 AM	#15
Linuxpenguins "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Watch: SD4k - Sky D Posts: 789	Wrong box, no? That box was not released until 2015.. it matters not mind. Best sports watch going! That is a fact ;) __________________ ♛ Sea Dweller 4000 (SD4k) - Ref:116600 ♛ Sky Dweller - Ref: 326934-0004 Ω Swatch X Omega Mission to Jupiter (SO33C100)

23 June 2023, 05:48 AM	#2
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,052	Congratulations. It's a very nice watch indeed If i wanted it that badly, I would be peeling the stickers off it and wearing it to my hearts content. As recent events have shown. Life can be short. For the record, the reference dates to considerably later than 2004 I nearly bought one myself but I already had the DSSD. Enjoy

23 June 2023, 06:12 AM	#5
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Wear it!

23 June 2023, 06:16 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Congratulations. Now return the time capsule because that’s not a 2004.

23 June 2023, 06:19 AM	#8
rom33 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: In a Hotel Posts: 331	Put it in the safe. Buy another one in used condition to wear. Just my opinion. Congratulations !

23 June 2023, 06:26 AM	#10
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,328	The stickers look aftermarket and not original.

23 June 2023, 06:28 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Oh, and wear it. SDs do better beaten up and used with paperwork than unused. But even then you should have used the money for an already vintage 1665 as an investment.

23 June 2023, 07:02 AM	#14
Mausbiber "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Sven Location: Germany Watch: EX2 216570 BD Posts: 91	I pealed the Stickers of my 16710 Pepsi Last month and now i can enjoy this beauty. So Go for it and enjoy the watch

23 June 2023, 07:36 AM	#16
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	Wear it! I wore mine today. After all it was raining….

23 June 2023, 07:43 AM	#17
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,412	Congrats! Wear and enjoy it! I bought my SD4K new from an AD when it first came out. Years later, like a big dummy, I sold it. The grey dealer I sold it to, who I know pretty well, asked me a few times before I parted with it if I was sure I wanted to go through with the sale. He knew (and told me while I sat across from him in his store) I would regret it. Alas, selling that watch is one of my bigger watch-journey regrets. I had to right the wrong. Like you, just about 2 years ago, I found a time capsule and bought the SD4K back, thanks to another trusted seller here. I peeled off the stickers, and now I wear and enjoy it. Congrats again! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

23 June 2023, 07:46 AM	#18
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,412	__________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

23 June 2023, 07:47 AM	#19
KathleenL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 994	Why spend a bunch of money on a watch that's going to spend its time in a safe, and not on your wrist? Crazy.

23 June 2023, 09:06 AM	#22
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Wear the damn thing!

23 June 2023, 09:15 AM	#23
ROlesorusLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: GA Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 652	You give the watch life by wearing it, and it gives you joy by being a trusted companion. Otherwise, it's just cold, surgical steel shaped in a forge, wrapped in plastic, mass marketed, wasted resources. Sent from my NE2215 using Tapatalk

23 June 2023, 09:32 AM	#24
biza Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: usa Posts: 244	You bought it for a reason

23 June 2023, 09:46 AM	#25
Bill2e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Watch: SD43 Posts: 467	Wear it!

23 June 2023, 10:58 AM	#27
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 564	If you don’t wear it isnt that like having a hot gf and not, um, you know. It’s nice to have but you’d be missing the “experience.”

23 June 2023, 11:11 AM	#28
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,600	Yes! Remove stickers, put on wrist and enjoy. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 June 2023, 11:34 AM	#30
sski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: FL Watch: ♛ & ✠ Posts: 943	smh. this is akin to getting married but not enjoying your wedding night because the bride is stunningly beautiful.

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