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fquiroga · 8 June 2007, 08:21 PM

there you have, tardis

http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

Blue Bull · 9 June 2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Great review of the SD.....my recently departed SD also.

Enjoyed it while I had it. IMO the cyclopes was born out of neccessity, but became a familiar part of Rolex that many other manufactures have used, but have never mastered to this day. I did miss it on the SD.

Nonsense,the cyclops will ruin the Dweller design.Owning Rollies,with or without the cyclops,it comes down to the individual design.The white Expl II looks great with the cyclops,the Blue TT Sub,would have looked good without the cyclops too.Pros and cons,depending on design.

Flyjet601 · 9 June 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Nonsense,the cyclops will ruin the Dweller design.Owning Rollies,with or without the cyclops,it comes down to the individual design.The white Expl II looks great with the cyclops,the Blue TT Sub,would have looked good without the cyclops too.Pros and cons,depending on design.

I didnt say to put a cyclopes on the SD, it would look like a Sub. The SD was a very unique design, but with my failing eyes

I need all the help I can get. Hence the departute of the SD from my collection.
SD is still IMO one of the best designs.

fquiroga · 8 June 2007, 08:19 PM

tardis, there you have, even if you don't read spanish the weight is expressed in numbers

http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

TARDIS · 10 June 2007, 11:24 PM

Can someone please tell me the metric weight of a Sea Dweller without the bracelet!

See my post #39

Steve

Downing · 16 August 2007, 01:33 AM

As a proud new owner of an SD, I just want to say great review and right on target.

The clasp scratches easily? Bummer!

So far I'd give this watch a 9.8. Not sure why I'm taking off .2 but hey, nothing's perfect, right?

speedmaster · 28 August 2007, 09:16 AM

Nice review and watch, thanks. I'd love a SD someday.

Young_R · 19 September 2007, 01:01 PM

I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask.

I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving.

Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night?

This is more important than any other besides being durable.

thank you.

RogerF · 19 September 2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young_R

I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask.

I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving.

Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night?

This is more important than any other besides being durable.

thank you.

One thing about the SD is that the markers are not very big, and basically the smaller the marker the less lume materials is applied and will not glow as well as say a Seiko Monster. I have found that in the pitch dark you will be able to read the time quite well (sleeping and check the time at 3am in a dark bedroom is fine) but if you are camping and there is other light (moon light or camp fire light around) it is not as easy to tell time.

I have never done any diving but from what ppl have told me, the lume is good enough when you are deep enough into the water where there is darkness.

Hope this makes sense and helps.

shauno · 16 December 2007, 10:47 PM

I bought my Sea Dweller in Singapore a couple of days ago brand new. Great watch my only problem now is I want more Rolex's now lol maybe a Daytona some time in the future.

Lol-x · 16 December 2007, 11:11 PM

Congrats shauno on the SD, and I wish you many more to come

Welcome to TRF too

shauno · 17 December 2007, 12:01 AM

Cheers Mate this one is going to be well used (but looked after). I took all the stickers off in the shop and wore it out of the shop with my seiko sitting in the Rolex box. lol

timackerman · 26 March 2008, 12:12 AM

What a great watch the SD is!

erwin · 1 April 2008, 08:51 AM

sd rocks!

KeithManner · 29 June 2008, 11:38 PM

After careful consideration...I think this will be my next watch. I think I like more then the Planet Ocean.

SD090608 · 8 September 2008, 04:04 AM

I'm new to this forum, this is my first post...have a few questions about the discontinuation of the SD:
- When did production stop (a date would be great if anyone knows)?
- What was the last serial number?
- I note that M models seem to be the last produced but others have Z models...a little counterintuitive...is that correct?

I've owned numerous subs and a Cellini but I like my SD the best...simple, robust and as an end-of-production model, a great investment. Just read an article in a magazine that the SD is one of 4 watches recommended as investments so I bought the magazine to save in case I ever sell my SD.

Cheers!

SD090608 · 25 September 2008, 03:36 AM

I can understand the 'cyclops v. no cyclops' camps. I've had numerous subs with the cyclops which I liked, but with time I thought how I'd like it if there were not a cyclops on the crystal...so I bought an SD...I like the clean look better but I do have to strain a bit to actually see the date...I guess different strokes for different folks.

steel4me · 25 September 2008, 03:42 AM

can you convert this article into english???
thnx

sea-dweller · 16 October 2008, 10:52 AM

Great review.

superformance · 11 December 2008, 06:19 AM

Folks, badly need your opinion in my predicament.
Here it goes- I just sold my "U" TT YM Midsize ( 16623 ) week ago in Manila just a day before flying to NJ for a short visit. Im thinking of getting myself an SD as a replacement for my YM which I let go for several reasons ( find it too small for my wrist, im not into two-tones anymore and if i hand it down to one of my sons, will he like to wear it and some resale / investment issues. BTW, YM has been with me for 9 yrs.

I need your advice if an SD is a worthy replacement for my YM? many thanks....

superformance · 23 December 2008, 09:26 AM

Finally got an M Sea Dweller from WILLIAM BARTHMAN 176 Broadway, NY ....as a replacement for my YM...Would highly recommend their very attentive sales duo---Juan Carlos and Ashley who took good care of me, making the purchase a smooth one.

'Til my next purchase,guys!!! Happy Holidays !!!

eric23 · 24 December 2008, 02:27 AM

Great review!

BasicWatch · 28 December 2008, 08:45 PM

I swear the way you worded that made it look like they knocked of $4,000.00, lol. I was about to say, daaaammmnnnn, can't be authentic, lol.

ijen0311 · 29 December 2008, 08:43 AM

Love the SD!

hflee55 · 3 January 2009, 02:11 PM

Great Review. Love the SD.

Imtiaz · 5 January 2009, 12:08 AM

Great review and great price. My SD set me back US$6000 from an AD, that's after they stopped production. The price has come down since to US$5500. in the Gray Mkt.

dex · 19 February 2009, 12:17 PM

great review

rubysky360 · 23 April 2009, 04:26 AM

Nice watch!

tthopp05 · 17 August 2009, 12:12 AM

Thanks for taking the time.

dmflan126 · 11 April 2010, 10:09 AM

SD is a great looking Rolex and will quite possibly be my next Rolex purchase. Is it possible that the cyclops is not available on the SD 16600 because of its depth capabilities? At close to maximum depth, the cyclops would probably crack (along with my head).... just a thought.. anyone?

16 August 2007, 01:33 AM	#6
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	As a proud new owner of an SD, I just want to say great review and right on target. The clasp scratches easily? Bummer! So far I'd give this watch a 9.8. Not sure why I'm taking off .2 but hey, nothing's perfect, right? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal Last edited by Downing; 22 August 2007 at 05:47 AM.. Reason: Fixed my math

28 August 2007, 09:16 AM	#7
speedmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 40	Nice review and watch, thanks. I'd love a SD someday. __________________ Interested in economics, watches, or fountain pens? http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/speedmaster

26 March 2008, 12:12 AM	#13
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	What a great watch the SD is! __________________ Daytona 116520

1 April 2008, 08:51 AM	#14
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	sd rocks! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

8 September 2008, 04:04 AM	#16
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	Questions about Sea Dweller discontinuation I'm new to this forum, this is my first post...have a few questions about the discontinuation of the SD: - When did production stop (a date would be great if anyone knows)? - What was the last serial number? - I note that M models seem to be the last produced but others have Z models...a little counterintuitive...is that correct? I've owned numerous subs and a Cellini but I like my SD the best...simple, robust and as an end-of-production model, a great investment. Just read an article in a magazine that the SD is one of 4 watches recommended as investments so I bought the magazine to save in case I ever sell my SD. Cheers!

8 June 2007, 08:21 PM	#1
fquiroga Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: fernando Location: barcelona Watch: sea dweller Posts: 285	there you have, tardis http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

8 June 2007, 08:19 PM	#4
fquiroga Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: fernando Location: barcelona Watch: sea dweller Posts: 285	tardis, there you have, even if you don't read spanish the weight is expressed in numbers http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

10 June 2007, 11:24 PM	#5
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Can someone please tell me the metric weight of a Sea Dweller without the bracelet! See my post #39 Steve

19 September 2007, 01:01 PM	#8
Young_R "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GA Posts: 4	I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask. I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving. Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night? This is more important than any other besides being durable. thank you.

16 December 2007, 10:47 PM	#10
shauno "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 32	I bought my Sea Dweller in Singapore a couple of days ago brand new. Great watch my only problem now is I want more Rolex's now lol maybe a Daytona some time in the future.

16 December 2007, 11:11 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Congrats shauno on the SD, and I wish you many more to come Welcome to TRF too

17 December 2007, 12:01 AM	#12
shauno "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 32	Cheers Mate this one is going to be well used (but looked after). I took all the stickers off in the shop and wore it out of the shop with my seiko sitting in the Rolex box. lol

29 June 2008, 11:38 PM	#15
KeithManner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: hawaii Posts: 8	After careful consideration...I think this will be my next watch. I think I like more then the Planet Ocean.

25 September 2008, 03:36 AM	#17
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	I can understand the 'cyclops v. no cyclops' camps. I've had numerous subs with the cyclops which I liked, but with time I thought how I'd like it if there were not a cyclops on the crystal...so I bought an SD...I like the clean look better but I do have to strain a bit to actually see the date...I guess different strokes for different folks.

25 September 2008, 03:42 AM	#18
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	can you convert this article into english??? thnx

16 October 2008, 10:52 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great review. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

11 December 2008, 06:19 AM	#20
superformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Solomon Location: Islas de Filipina Watch: 16=55/65/80s Posts: 110	Folks, badly need your opinion in my predicament. Here it goes- I just sold my "U" TT YM Midsize ( 16623 ) week ago in Manila just a day before flying to NJ for a short visit. Im thinking of getting myself an SD as a replacement for my YM which I let go for several reasons ( find it too small for my wrist, im not into two-tones anymore and if i hand it down to one of my sons, will he like to wear it and some resale / investment issues. BTW, YM has been with me for 9 yrs. I need your advice if an SD is a worthy replacement for my YM? many thanks....

23 December 2008, 09:26 AM	#21
superformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Solomon Location: Islas de Filipina Watch: 16=55/65/80s Posts: 110	Finally got an M Sea Dweller from WILLIAM BARTHMAN 176 Broadway, NY ....as a replacement for my YM...Would highly recommend their very attentive sales duo---Juan Carlos and Ashley who took good care of me, making the purchase a smooth one. 'Til my next purchase,guys!!! Happy Holidays !!!

24 December 2008, 02:27 AM	#22
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Great review!

28 December 2008, 08:45 PM	#23
BasicWatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 14	I swear the way you worded that made it look like they knocked of $4,000.00, lol. I was about to say, daaaammmnnnn, can't be authentic, lol.

29 December 2008, 08:43 AM	#24
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Love the SD!

3 January 2009, 02:11 PM	#25
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Great Review. Love the SD.

5 January 2009, 12:08 AM	#26
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Great review and great price. My SD set me back US$6000 from an AD, that's after they stopped production. The price has come down since to US$5500. in the Gray Mkt.

19 February 2009, 12:17 PM	#27
dex Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 20	great review

23 April 2009, 04:26 AM	#28
rubysky360 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Nice watch!

17 August 2009, 12:12 AM	#29
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	Thanks for taking the time.

11 April 2010, 10:09 AM	#30
dmflan126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Posts: 1	SD is a great looking Rolex and will quite possibly be my next Rolex purchase. Is it possible that the cyclops is not available on the SD 16600 because of its depth capabilities? At close to maximum depth, the cyclops would probably crack (along with my head).... just a thought.. anyone?

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