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Avs Fan · 26 April 2020, 03:03 AM

New to me SD 16600; my first Rolex[/QUOTE]
Congratulations! I've had mine since 2008 and love it!

GadgetGeek · 29 April 2020, 10:14 AM

Grail since 2005. Watch for a lifetime.

RomanH · 29 April 2020, 11:57 AM

Don’t have one yet but I will)

eskiserkan · 1 May 2020, 06:21 AM

David cote · 11 May 2020, 08:56 AM

So, with this watch comes with a story. Like all Rolex’s, have stories!

I bought this watch back in 2017 off a local guy in mint condition and had to sell it in 2018! Fast forward Two years later I had to have another Rolex 16600 back! I was absolutely in love with that watch, and it was crispy condition.

Trying to find an unpolished 16600 with a full kit seemed to be impossible. Until I saw it on Luna Oryster’s site in almost the same conditions as to when I sold it in! I wasn’t quite sure it was the same watch.The hang tag kind’ve gave it anyway.

So here she is,after two years of letting it go I find the exact same watch I let go in 2018! I was unsure of the serial number but when I keep looking at the pictures the hang tag was telling me that I’ve seen it before!

After the purchase and delivery of the watch, it’s back on my wrist! Now, if your asking yourself if I paid twice as much! Well not exactly! But close! All that matters to me is that it’s back on my wrist! And again smitten ! Well not let it go this time. No pun intended...

Travelller · 12 May 2020, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ti30fo

Picked up my first crown today and happy to say it is an SD 16600. Thanks to members of this forum who gave great advice throughout the process. Was a long 6 year journey and totally worth it!

Congrats

I'm sure it was well worth the wait

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Originally Posted by 7enderbender

Very cool. You can officially count me in as well. Got my 2006 16600 SD today...

Awesomeness! Enjoy

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Originally Posted by Ditchdoctor

New to me SD 16600; my first Rolex

Way2Go

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Originally Posted by David cote

So, with this watch comes with a story ... it’s back on my wrist ...

Congrats and T4S - amazing good luck

Gerry62 · 12 May 2020, 06:50 PM

16600T

sub91 · 12 May 2020, 07:49 PM

97 Spec

C0d · 14 June 2020, 12:43 AM

I think its perhaps the most beautiful and at the sametime most underrated piece in Rolex catalogue.

I am totally in love with this model. Has a date without the cyclops, almost the same size as the new sub, the question poses itself, "why don't people look at this as an alternative to the sub?" why is the submariner so much more popular than this? heck, even the GMT has way more suitors.

I envy all those who own this timeless classic, how many of you like it more than the newer SD? how many own this besides the Submariner? do you wear both? Probably should made a new thread but wth I am feeling lazy saturday.

dricig · 14 June 2020, 01:24 AM

This is a real tool watch!

jjackson99 · 26 June 2020, 01:45 AM

New to me! First Rolex! Finally part of Club 16600!

Jackie Daytona · 26 June 2020, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jjackson99

New to me! First Rolex! Finally part of Club 16600!

Congrats. It’s one of the best Rolex has made. Looks great.

idutchman · 28 June 2020, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by David cote

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After the purchase and delivery of the watch, it’s back on my wrist! Now, if your asking yourself if I paid twice as much! Well not exactly! But close! All that matters to me is that it’s back on my wrist! And again smitten ! Well not let it go this time. No pun intended...

That's a crazy story! I have a very similar experience.

I bought a SD 16600 back in 2017 , which was a very sharp, almost mint E serial, which means 1990! So it was an early 16600 that had no bracelet stretch at all, LOVED IT. It had the tritium dial but no discolouration at all.

Picture of the beauty:

I sold it in 2019 and missed it ever since. It was perfect.
Now, this week, I bought another 16600 back. This time, a 2001 SuperLuminova example with perfect lume still.

It's 10 years younger, but has a faded blue bezel (which looks amazing) and a little stretch on the bracelet. But is still in a very good condition otherwise.

Here she is:

Did it cost me more? Yes. About 50% more even! But I also don't care.
I have it again and this time, it stays for good!

ccar · 1 July 2020, 04:02 AM

hi can you pls help me find a bezel for my rolex sea dweller 16600? i bought the watch in the nineties and earlier this year i probably knocked it and lost the bezel. thank you!

David cote · 3 July 2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by idutchman

That's a crazy story! I have a very similar experience.

I bought a SD 16600 back in 2017 , which was a very sharp, almost mint E serial, which means 1990! So it was an early 16600 that had no bracelet stretch at all, LOVED IT. It had the tritium dial but no discolouration at all.

Picture of the beauty:

I sold it in 2019 and missed it ever since. It was perfect.
Now, this week, I bought another 16600 back. This time, a 2001 SuperLuminova example with perfect lume still.

It's 10 years younger, but has a faded blue bezel (which looks amazing) and a little stretch on the bracelet. But is still in a very good condition otherwise.

Here she is:

Did it cost me more? Yes. About 50% more even! But I also don't care.
I have it again and this time, it stays for good!

It’s a beauty for sure! Congratulations

wear it in good health!

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Spectre38 · 3 July 2020, 12:16 PM

Count me in....

Travelller · 5 July 2020, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by C0d

...how many of you like it more than the newer SD?

They're so different that despite their obvious association, they look and wear very differently. I love them both and would have a hard time to choose... .
The 16600 maybe wins in terms of "purist" aesthetics but both wear quite comfortably and there's no doubt whatsoever that the 3235 is a much more accurate movement.
Keep in mind that unlike the previous new-gen SD (SD4K), the 126600 has slimed-down lugs which are more reminiscent of its SD roots

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Originally Posted by jjackson99

New to me! First Rolex! Finally part of Club 16600!

Congrats and enjoy

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Originally Posted by idutchman

...I have it again and this time, it stays for good!

Congrats 6 welcome back to the club

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Originally Posted by Spectre38

Count me in...

Awesome

erne75 · 2 August 2020, 01:50 PM

I'm part of the club now...

Travelller · 2 August 2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by erne75

I'm part of the club now...

Congrats

Enjoy!

p.s. signature!

LuckyHubbyW/aDJ · 2 August 2020, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by erne75

I'm part of the club now...

Congratulations on being part of this club. It's gorgeous!!!

I was so close to acquiring one a couple of months ago!!

Wear it in good health!

Raffles · 4 August 2020, 11:15 PM

I'm in. I love mine.

Ketler · 18 August 2020, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelller

They're so different that despite their obvious association, they look and wear very differently. I love them both and would have a hard time to choose... .
The 16600 maybe wins in terms of "purist" aesthetics but both wear quite comfortably and there's no doubt whatsoever that the 3235 is a much more accurate movement.
Keep in mind that unlike the previous new-gen SD (SD4K), the 126600 has slimed-down lugs which are more reminiscent of its SD roots

swish77 · 18 August 2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelller

They're so different that despite their obvious association, they look and wear very differently. I love them both and would have a hard time to choose... .
The 16600 maybe wins in terms of "purist" aesthetics but both wear quite comfortably and there's no doubt whatsoever that the 3235 is a much more accurate movement.
Keep in mind that unlike the previous new-gen SD (SD4K), the 126600 has slimed-down lugs which are more reminiscent of its SD roots

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This is true, except the SD43 is also much heavier. The bigger size wasn't the issue, because as you point out, the lugs are more tapered so it wears quite well, even on smaller wrists. But the weight gave me wrist fatigue, so I'll stick to my 16600.

Steed · 18 August 2020, 04:48 AM

Tritium dial bought new in 1994 for my 26th birthday- so many memories as It’s been with me half of my life! Have added a couple of GMTs, Explorer II and a Daytona 116519LN since, but I still love this watch!

Ketler · 20 August 2020, 09:46 PM

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Travelller · 20 August 2020, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ketler

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Ketler · 20 August 2020, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

They're so different that despite their obvious association, they look and wear very differently. I love them both and would have a hard time to choose... .
The 16600 maybe wins in terms of "purist" aesthetics but both wear quite comfortably and there's no doubt whatsoever that the 3235 is a much more accurate movement.
Keep in mind that unlike the previous new-gen SD (SD4K), the 126600 has slimed-down lugs which are more reminiscent of its SD roots

I have a 126600 as well...Hard to choose between the two...

bigd5506 · 21 August 2020, 03:22 AM

Joined the club!

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Ketler · 8 October 2020, 01:56 PM

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jamesbondOO7 · 8 October 2020, 03:57 PM

29 April 2020, 10:14 AM	#782
GadgetGeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bergen County, NJ Watch: Yes please Posts: 107	Grail since 2005. Watch for a lifetime. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 16570 (polar) ● Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 ● Omega SMP 2254.50

12 May 2020, 06:50 PM	#787
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,126	16600T __________________

1 July 2020, 04:02 AM	#794
ccar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: London Posts: 1	Bezel sea dweller 16600 help hi can you pls help me find a bezel for my rolex sea dweller 16600? i bought the watch in the nineties and earlier this year i probably knocked it and lost the bezel. thank you!

8 October 2020, 03:57 PM	#810
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	__________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

26 April 2020, 03:03 AM	#781
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,379	New to me SD 16600; my first Rolex[/QUOTE] Congratulations! I've had mine since 2008 and love it!

29 April 2020, 11:57 AM	#783
RomanH Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 86	Don’t have one yet but I will)

1 May 2020, 06:21 AM	#784
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493

11 May 2020, 08:56 AM	#785
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: USA 603 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,300	So, with this watch comes with a story. Like all Rolex’s, have stories! I bought this watch back in 2017 off a local guy in mint condition and had to sell it in 2018! Fast forward Two years later I had to have another Rolex 16600 back! I was absolutely in love with that watch, and it was crispy condition. Trying to find an unpolished 16600 with a full kit seemed to be impossible. Until I saw it on Luna Oryster’s site in almost the same conditions as to when I sold it in! I wasn’t quite sure it was the same watch.The hang tag kind’ve gave it anyway. So here she is,after two years of letting it go I find the exact same watch I let go in 2018! I was unsure of the serial number but when I keep looking at the pictures the hang tag was telling me that I’ve seen it before! After the purchase and delivery of the watch, it’s back on my wrist! Now, if your asking yourself if I paid twice as much! Well not exactly! But close! All that matters to me is that it’s back on my wrist! And again smitten ! Well not let it go this time. No pun intended...

14 June 2020, 12:43 AM	#789
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	I think its perhaps the most beautiful and at the sametime most underrated piece in Rolex catalogue. I am totally in love with this model. Has a date without the cyclops, almost the same size as the new sub, the question poses itself, "why don't people look at this as an alternative to the sub?" why is the submariner so much more popular than this? heck, even the GMT has way more suitors. I envy all those who own this timeless classic, how many of you like it more than the newer SD? how many own this besides the Submariner? do you wear both? Probably should made a new thread but wth I am feeling lazy saturday.

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4 August 2020, 11:15 PM	#801
Raffles "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Midlands Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 71	I'm in. I love mine.

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