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NCD1979 · 25 November 2009, 04:28 AM

Will some of you Pros please chime in and explain the diffferences between the Sea Dweller (16600) and Submariner (16610)?

I was under the understanding that the Sea Dweller had a thicker bracelet and slightly thicker case. My AD didn't have any for me to look at but claimed that the bracelet is exactly the same and there is only a 1mm difference in case thickness.

I'm aware of the obvious differences i.e.; helium escape valve, cyclops...I'm looking for some help in identifying case size, bracelet, etc...

sbux · 25 November 2009, 04:38 AM

u named it correctly, and the other 2 major differences are the 1) name and 2) price.

padi56 · 25 November 2009, 04:45 AM

Slightly thicker case and case back case back writing,slightly smaller in diameter main dial,thicker crystal, slightly different bezel, polished edges to bracelet.Weight difference SD around 12 grams heavier HEV no cyclops

snowbird · 25 November 2009, 04:46 AM

Also the SD has a thicker crystal and is a bit heavier on the wrist.

I have both and wear the SD a lot more, personally I like the heavier feel of the SD and the date without cyclops.

roadcarver · 25 November 2009, 04:58 AM

Don't forget the SeaDweller also comes with a scew driver (tool kit) and comes with "L" diver extension.

The bezel is a bit thicker so (my experience) it is easier to turn (more to grip).

sea-dweller · 25 November 2009, 04:59 AM

SD also sits "higher" on a wrist compared to a Sub Date. Both are great watches and (despite my TRF screen name) the Sub Date is more comfortable for me. (I own both a Sub-Date and an SD.)

WatchTimes · 25 November 2009, 04:59 AM

I vote for the SD due to the lack of cyclops....

I regret letting mine go but I do not regret owning the
watch I got in trade.

Tools · 25 November 2009, 05:06 AM

Appearance wise they are very similar..

The SD is constructed differently with an internal case design that is more structurally robust: more metal, thicker flange, thicker case-back... and therefore, the diameter of the crystal is smaller....... the Bezel too, while slightly smaller in inside diameter, is significantly thicker... they use the same movement..

The bracelet is identical dimensionally with the Sub Date which has brushed sides and the SD with polished sides. They are interchangeable.

NCD1979 · 25 November 2009, 08:06 AM

Great information, thanks everyone!

snow_rocks · 25 November 2009, 08:09 AM

you can dive deeper with the Sea Dweller, or pretend to.

25 November 2009, 04:28 AM	#1
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,041	Differences Between Sea Dweller and Submariner????? Will some of you Pros please chime in and explain the diffferences between the Sea Dweller (16600) and Submariner (16610)? I was under the understanding that the Sea Dweller had a thicker bracelet and slightly thicker case. My AD didn't have any for me to look at but claimed that the bracelet is exactly the same and there is only a 1mm difference in case thickness. I'm aware of the obvious differences i.e.; helium escape valve, cyclops...I'm looking for some help in identifying case size, bracelet, etc...

25 November 2009, 04:45 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,420	Slightly thicker case and case back case back writing,slightly smaller in diameter main dial,thicker crystal, slightly different bezel, polished edges to bracelet.Weight difference SD around 12 grams heavier HEV no cyclops __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 November 2009, 04:58 AM	#5
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Don't forget the SeaDweller also comes with a scew driver (tool kit) and comes with "L" diver extension. The bezel is a bit thicker so (my experience) it is easier to turn (more to grip). __________________ I'm just a cook...

25 November 2009, 04:59 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	SD also sits "higher" on a wrist compared to a Sub Date. Both are great watches and (despite my TRF screen name) the Sub Date is more comfortable for me. (I own both a Sub-Date and an SD.) __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 November 2009, 04:59 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,519	I vote for the SD due to the lack of cyclops.... I regret letting mine go but I do not regret owning the watch I got in trade. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

25 November 2009, 04:38 AM	#2
sbux "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 303	u named it correctly, and the other 2 major differences are the 1) name and 2) price.

25 November 2009, 04:46 AM	#4
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Also the SD has a thicker crystal and is a bit heavier on the wrist. I have both and wear the SD a lot more, personally I like the heavier feel of the SD and the date without cyclops.

25 November 2009, 05:06 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,139	Appearance wise they are very similar.. The SD is constructed differently with an internal case design that is more structurally robust: more metal, thicker flange, thicker case-back... and therefore, the diameter of the crystal is smaller....... the Bezel too, while slightly smaller in inside diameter, is significantly thicker... they use the same movement.. The bracelet is identical dimensionally with the Sub Date which has brushed sides and the SD with polished sides. They are interchangeable. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 November 2009, 08:06 AM	#9
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,041	Great information, thanks everyone!

25 November 2009, 08:09 AM	#10
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	you can dive deeper with the Sea Dweller, or pretend to.

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