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thenewguyguys · 7 October 2016, 01:46 AM

Hey,

About to buy this 16600 02/03, everything looks clean on the pictures but One little thing I was wondering is the case, how does it look to you guys? I am new to the SD hence the CASE question, Does it look like its been polished much, my untrained eye says the lugs look good/even?.

Thoughts?

psv · 7 October 2016, 02:00 AM

It doesn't look overpolished to me. It has obviously been used a quite a bit, it might have seen a service with a polish but the case is still strong. I recommend opening it up and see if there is any service marks on the inside of the case, otherwise you probably have to figure in a CLA (cleaning, adjustment and lubrication) soon in the budget as well.

Hur mycket kostar den?

landroverking · 7 October 2016, 03:21 AM

Looks good to go. Enjoy.
SD is one of my favorites. Prefer it over all Subs except the 18kt Bluesy.

tifosi · 7 October 2016, 03:30 AM

Case looks well used, but good and fat to me.

thenewguyguys · 7 October 2016, 03:54 AM

Thanks for the help guys, Do all the lugs look even to you? anything else you may see "wrong" in the pictures?

thenewguyguys · 7 October 2016, 05:55 AM

Möre pics

psv · 7 October 2016, 06:00 AM

It is easier to judge the lugs if you remove the bracelet, you'll see if they are even or not, but they look OK to me.

xjeeunitx · 7 October 2016, 09:54 AM

It is clear that it was polished at least once or twice. It looks alright. Hope you got a good deal!

JP(Canada) · 7 October 2016, 10:17 AM

I'd be happy with that example. Used, but not abused and strong looking case, IMO.

Ritch99 · 7 October 2016, 10:23 AM

looks fine...nice everyday SD for you!

Boaters · 7 October 2016, 11:02 AM

I would be Proud to wear that baby!

red1108nyc · 7 October 2016, 11:08 AM

I like to see case lines like this.. but there is a price for everything.

Muzz · 7 October 2016, 02:09 PM

It would be good enough for me. Lots of meat left.

John Condom · 7 October 2016, 02:37 PM

If you like it, buy it. If you don't, don't.

thenewguyguys · 7 October 2016, 03:12 PM

I like the watch, and I think the price seems fair, I just want a second opinion on the case thats all. So far so good, it looks like everybody likes the case and it aint to much polished.

multimedia · 7 October 2016, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewguyguys

...I just want a second opinion on the case thats all.

Yes, definately nothing wrong with that. Why otherwise have a forum like this, or any forum for that matter, where you can't ask for a second opinion.

The SD is a wonderful and robust watch. This particular model has indeed been used a quite a bit. But nothing wrong with that, and IMHO there are nothing major to be concern about when it comes to the case/bracelet. As long as everything is working the way they should, and you're liking the price: I say go for it!

Lycka till

Cheers,
Joe

thenewguyguys · 7 October 2016, 11:19 PM

Thank you! ^

Like you all said the case has been used quite a bit but thats all good to me, It just shows that the Seller did use the watch as one should!

thenewguyguys · 9 October 2016, 07:03 AM

A few more pictures , I am pretty sure I am going to buy it on Monday, the asking price is $5400.

Zingari · 9 October 2016, 07:41 AM

Looks OK to me and depends on what you can live with.

It's far far better than my SubD but then again I bought mine new in 1993 and all the dings etc are down to me (and a little too much over polishing) but it all adds to the patina and IMHO look better when they worn in as they are 'tool' watches.

Plus I'll never sell it, never take it off for any arduous tasks and every mark can tell a story!

HiloBeMagical · 9 October 2016, 08:17 AM

Looks like its been used as a work horse, which is perfect because the SD4000 is truly a workhorse of a watch. Built like a tank.

If it's a great price, buy it and, (to use a motorcycle metaphor), "ride it like you stole it".

Congrats!
Hilo

7 October 2016, 03:30 AM	#4
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Case looks well used, but good and fat to me. __________________ Russ

7 October 2016, 10:17 AM	#9
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 794	I'd be happy with that example. Used, but not abused and strong looking case, IMO. __________________ JP

7 October 2016, 10:23 AM	#10
Ritch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mitch Location: CONUS Watch: DSSD and others Posts: 1,186	looks fine...nice everyday SD for you! __________________ Sua Sponte!

9 October 2016, 07:41 AM	#19
Zingari "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 138	Looks OK to me and depends on what you can live with. It's far far better than my SubD but then again I bought mine new in 1993 and all the dings etc are down to me (and a little too much over polishing) but it all adds to the patina and IMHO look better when they worn in as they are 'tool' watches. Plus I'll never sell it, never take it off for any arduous tasks and every mark can tell a story! __________________ IZW: From Darkness - Through Fire - Into Light

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7 October 2016, 02:00 AM	#2
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,061	It doesn't look overpolished to me. It has obviously been used a quite a bit, it might have seen a service with a polish but the case is still strong. I recommend opening it up and see if there is any service marks on the inside of the case, otherwise you probably have to figure in a CLA (cleaning, adjustment and lubrication) soon in the budget as well. Hur mycket kostar den?

7 October 2016, 03:21 AM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Looks good to go. Enjoy. SD is one of my favorites. Prefer it over all Subs except the 18kt Bluesy.

7 October 2016, 03:54 AM	#5
thenewguyguys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 119	Thanks for the help guys, Do all the lugs look even to you? anything else you may see "wrong" in the pictures?

7 October 2016, 06:00 AM	#7
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,061	It is easier to judge the lugs if you remove the bracelet, you'll see if they are even or not, but they look OK to me.

7 October 2016, 09:54 AM	#8
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	It is clear that it was polished at least once or twice. It looks alright. Hope you got a good deal!

7 October 2016, 11:02 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I would be Proud to wear that baby!

7 October 2016, 11:08 AM	#12
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,495	I like to see case lines like this.. but there is a price for everything.

7 October 2016, 02:09 PM	#13
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	It would be good enough for me. Lots of meat left.

7 October 2016, 02:37 PM	#14
John Condom Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: 16520 Posts: 108	If you like it, buy it. If you don't, don't.

7 October 2016, 03:12 PM	#15
thenewguyguys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 119	I like the watch, and I think the price seems fair, I just want a second opinion on the case thats all. So far so good, it looks like everybody likes the case and it aint to much polished.

7 October 2016, 11:19 PM	#17
thenewguyguys "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 119	Thank you! ^ Like you all said the case has been used quite a bit but thats all good to me, It just shows that the Seller did use the watch as one should!

9 October 2016, 08:17 AM	#20
HiloBeMagical "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Fort Worth Watch: Rolex 6205 Posts: 243	Looks like its been used as a work horse, which is perfect because the SD4000 is truly a workhorse of a watch. Built like a tank. If it's a great price, buy it and, (to use a motorcycle metaphor), "ride it like you stole it". Congrats! Hilo

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