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ct.matt · 13 July 2019, 03:51 PM

Managed to snag this 2005 Sea Dweller unpolished with box and papers for around what they were going for in early 2016. Been wearing it since Monday and it's been such an easy, worry-free daily wearer. Welcome change from the precious Aquanaut.
Deals can still be had in this crazy market and this has to be one of the most undervalued/best value references at this time. It's a tool watch through and through and the 40 mm case has great proportions and lines. I wore a BLNR almost daily for four years until late last year and much prefer the 5 digit case. Due to its weight it has the same wrist presence as the maxi case watches but, in my opinion, in a more attractive package.
It's also the first Rolex I've owned where the crown actually lines up perfectly.
Get one while you can! Highly recommend it. Mine is going diving with great whites in Guadalupe Island late summer.
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment:

mactruck · 13 July 2019, 03:58 PM

Nice pickup. I was able to grab one for $5k last year. Not as nice as yours but couldn't pass it up.

icnbne · 13 July 2019, 06:00 PM

Thats an ace watch, wear it in good health (esp aroud rhese great whites lol)

strafer_kid · 13 July 2019, 07:07 PM

Definitely one of the best SS that Rolex has turned out!

icnbne · 13 July 2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Definitely one of the best SS that Rolex has turned out!

100%
This watch with the new clasp would be the grail watch

lhanddds · 13 July 2019, 10:21 PM

It's a great watch and probably the best value Rolex out there right now.

ttman333 · 13 July 2019, 10:29 PM

A gorgeous watch. Sad to have sold mine but happy that it has been replaced by a SD43

Amochosto · 13 July 2019, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct.matt

Managed to snag this 2005 Sea Dweller unpolished with box and papers for around what they were going for in early 2016. Been wearing it since Monday and it's been such an easy, worry-free daily wearer. Welcome change from the precious Aquanaut.
Deals can still be had in this crazy market and this has to be one of the most undervalued/best value references at this time. It's a tool watch through and through and the 40 mm case has great proportions and lines. I wore a BLNR almost daily for four years until late last year and much prefer the 5 digit case. Due to its weight it has the same wrist presence as the maxi case watches but, in my opinion, in a more attractive package.
It's also the first Rolex I've owned where the crown actually lines up perfectly.
Get one while you can! Highly recommend it. Mine is going diving with great whites in Guadalupe Island late summer.
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment:

Both of your watches are amazing!

Lonson · 14 July 2019, 01:24 AM

Nice watch

Kanester · 14 July 2019, 02:13 AM

Congrats! Sold mine 10 years ago and that is the biggest regret I have ever had selling a watch. I agree, one of the best bargains out there currently in this insane market.

Thuilln · 14 July 2019, 05:02 AM

Great catch! I’m eyeing one from early 2000’s but can’t yet pull the trigger ….

ltmgeller · 14 July 2019, 05:15 AM

Congrats!

Kestrel · 14 July 2019, 05:20 AM

Excellent choice!

HauteHorlogerie · 14 July 2019, 05:50 AM

Get a new glidelock for it and it's the best watch to truly beat the crap out of.

ct.matt · 14 July 2019, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Get a new glidelock for it and it's the best watch to truly beat the crap out of.

Wow do those fit the older bracelets? Genuinely curious. Yet, would a Rolex boutique be willing/able to order that part?
Would be amazing to put this on an OF with glidelock clasp

rmlovett1 · 14 July 2019, 06:09 AM

Very undervalued! A great watch! Congratulations!

Urosfan · 14 July 2019, 09:06 AM

Congrats

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Little machines · 14 July 2019, 09:45 AM

Enjoy that watch !

sond86 · 14 July 2019, 11:34 AM

Good find! I lucked out and got an early F serial one complete box ((earlier box) papers tools etc. last fall

I think Ive seen these now listing aroind $8000?

ct.matt · 14 July 2019, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sond86

Good find! I lucked out and got an early F serial one complete box ((earlier box) papers tools etc. last fall

I think Ive seen these now listing aroind $8000?

Nice going. There are listings in the high 9000s already and 11-12k for NOS. These are going up!!

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BisonHead · 14 July 2019, 04:46 PM

Well done congratulations, they are a brilliant watch in my humble opinion

sond86 · 15 July 2019, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ct.matt

Nice going. There are listings in the high 9000s already and 11-12k for NOS. These are going up!!

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Oh wow! One of the few times I lucked out !

chris242 · 15 July 2019, 02:11 AM

Nice duo!
That reference caught my eye too and I’m on the hunt!

darwin95 · 15 July 2019, 02:11 AM

Big congrats!
Very hard to beat 16600. Mine says hi.

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RichM · 15 July 2019, 03:50 AM

Congratulations

xspect · 15 July 2019, 04:40 AM

I wonder why they are so undervalued.

Razorbackrolex · 15 July 2019, 04:44 AM

Enjoy it man! I got rid of a 114060 to buy my 16600. Love the curvy 5 digit case vs more square maxi. Its my daily and not going anywhere

ct.matt · 15 July 2019, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by xspect

I wonder why they are so undervalued.

No idea either! Anybody looking for a slick 5 digit case with the same wrist presence as a modern sub/gmt should take a closer look at a 16600.

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Originally Posted by Razorbackrolex

Enjoy it man! I got rid of a 114060 to buy my 16600. Love the curvy 5 digit case vs more square maxi. Its my daily and not going anywhere

Yes! I'm obsessed with the lines of the mid case. It tapers toward the HE valve but the lugs actually thicken and curve as you move along the case. Lots of little details on this one.

sond86 · 24 July 2019, 11:07 AM

I never really paid attention to SD before but now glad I was lucky to find one for a good price complete!

watchmework · 24 July 2019, 11:08 AM

Congrats.

13 July 2019, 03:51 PM	#1
ct.matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 553	Sea Dweller Incoming Managed to snag this 2005 Sea Dweller unpolished with box and papers for around what they were going for in early 2016. Been wearing it since Monday and it's been such an easy, worry-free daily wearer. Welcome change from the precious Aquanaut. Deals can still be had in this crazy market and this has to be one of the most undervalued/best value references at this time. It's a tool watch through and through and the 40 mm case has great proportions and lines. I wore a BLNR almost daily for four years until late last year and much prefer the 5 digit case. Due to its weight it has the same wrist presence as the maxi case watches but, in my opinion, in a more attractive package. It's also the first Rolex I've owned where the crown actually lines up perfectly. Get one while you can! Highly recommend it. Mine is going diving with great whites in Guadalupe Island late summer. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment:

13 July 2019, 03:58 PM	#2
mactruck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Washinton D.C. Posts: 614	Sea Dweller Incoming Nice pickup. I was able to grab one for $5k last year. Not as nice as yours but couldn't pass it up.

14 July 2019, 05:02 AM	#11
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Great catch! I’m eyeing one from early 2000’s but can’t yet pull the trigger …. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

14 July 2019, 05:15 AM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 July 2019, 02:11 AM	#24
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	Sea Dweller Incoming Big congrats! Very hard to beat 16600. Mine says hi. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 July 2019, 06:00 PM	#3
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	Thats an ace watch, wear it in good health (esp aroud rhese great whites lol)

13 July 2019, 07:07 PM	#4
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Definitely one of the best SS that Rolex has turned out!

13 July 2019, 10:21 PM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	It's a great watch and probably the best value Rolex out there right now.

13 July 2019, 10:29 PM	#7
ttman333 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Roger Location: UK Watch: SeaDweller 43 Posts: 105	A gorgeous watch. Sad to have sold mine but happy that it has been replaced by a SD43

14 July 2019, 01:24 AM	#9
Lonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Utah Posts: 14	Nice watch

14 July 2019, 02:13 AM	#10
Kanester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 21	Congrats! Sold mine 10 years ago and that is the biggest regret I have ever had selling a watch. I agree, one of the best bargains out there currently in this insane market.

14 July 2019, 05:20 AM	#13
Kestrel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 139	Excellent choice!

14 July 2019, 05:50 AM	#14
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	Get a new glidelock for it and it's the best watch to truly beat the crap out of.

14 July 2019, 06:09 AM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Very undervalued! A great watch! Congratulations!

14 July 2019, 09:06 AM	#17
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2019, 09:45 AM	#18
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,460	Enjoy that watch !

14 July 2019, 11:34 AM	#19
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,325	Good find! I lucked out and got an early F serial one complete box ((earlier box) papers tools etc. last fall I think Ive seen these now listing aroind $8000?

14 July 2019, 04:46 PM	#21
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Well done congratulations, they are a brilliant watch in my humble opinion

15 July 2019, 02:11 AM	#23
chris242 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,034	Nice duo! That reference caught my eye too and I’m on the hunt!

15 July 2019, 03:50 AM	#25
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,172	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 July 2019, 04:40 AM	#26
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	I wonder why they are so undervalued.

15 July 2019, 04:44 AM	#27
Razorbackrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135	Enjoy it man! I got rid of a 114060 to buy my 16600. Love the curvy 5 digit case vs more square maxi. Its my daily and not going anywhere

24 July 2019, 11:07 AM	#29
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,325	I never really paid attention to SD before but now glad I was lucky to find one for a good price complete!

24 July 2019, 11:08 AM	#30
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats.

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