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Gunbucker · 11 January 2018, 03:48 PM

Ever since trading off my Daytona and Hulk as part of a trade to get my holy grail watch (among other things), I've been longing for the sturdiness of a modern Rolex dive watch.

I felt my pulses go up when the SubC ND came out, but then it was too close to the Hulk that I let go. It was a slightly different case when the SD-C 4000 came out. However, I felt it was more of a design variation of the SubC, rather than something technically superior like the DSSD, so couldn't justify spending the money.

On one eye, I have been closely monitoring the 5 digit dive watch market, the 14060, the 16610, and of course the 16600. I was quite decided, that it was either going to be one that is a very early model with a weathered look and patina, or a near NOS last of the series release before Rolex went full-on bling with the ceramics. But the fact that I already have a 5513 from 1968, pushed my decision towards the "Last of the Mohicans" of the modern era pre-ceramic tool watches.

As I was searching the deepest reaches of the Internet, a near NOS 16600 was bobbing about, that I couldn't quite get out of my head. That single purposeness of the design, driven by an engineering need more than a marketing need, made the 5-digit Sea-Dweller a very interesting specimen, especially so since I was very keen reader of the story of its inception with the Navy and Rolex jointly developing it, the die was cast.

Apologies for the long story, but here it is, the M-serial Sea-Dweller in rainy Singapore!

sensui · 11 January 2018, 04:04 PM

Nice watch. Congrats.

schoolboy · 11 January 2018, 04:22 PM

I enjoyed your story.

It’s always nice to read about the train of thought that led to a certain purchase.

Gives me food for thought.

Congrats on finding the piece, and cool shot!

Gharddog03 · 11 January 2018, 04:26 PM

Classic

Porsche544 · 12 January 2018, 12:33 AM

I’m glad it finally came. I was contemplating on selling my 16600 and keeping the 16610. I find that the SD is too heavy for a daily watch for me.....decisions decisions.

But congrats to you, Your SD looks great on your wrist.

kilyung · 12 January 2018, 12:46 AM

Next best thing to getting a 1665, the original model, is a nice 16600. Very nice.

dafuture · 12 January 2018, 01:08 AM

Very nice!

watchwatcher · 12 January 2018, 01:09 AM

Congrats...great watch.

rmlovett1 · 12 January 2018, 01:15 AM

Beauty! Congrats!

encarter13 · 12 January 2018, 01:15 AM

Congrats. Glad you are happy.

123joule · 12 January 2018, 02:53 AM

Perfect! I bought this model as my very first Rolex in 1999. Enjoy in good health!

avilhena · 12 January 2018, 02:54 AM

Nice choice!

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Clay · 12 January 2018, 06:47 AM

I wore a 16600 every day for years...A fabulous watch...Great choice indeed...

SeaDweller50 · 12 January 2018, 06:49 AM

What a great view. Many congrats.

christo4 · 12 January 2018, 07:38 AM

Very nice catch! And the ease with which you can change out the 93150 (?) bracelet for a NATO ....or a stylish-beater stainless steel jubilee ...keeps things interesting. No shame in preserving the original bracelet from the dangers of commuting and desk diving!

PLNYC · 12 January 2018, 08:07 AM

I love the 16600! I've tried one on many months ago and I keep thinking about it!

GradyPhilpott · 12 January 2018, 12:43 PM

Justinmg · 12 January 2018, 01:06 PM

Very nice, I've owned a 116600 and 16600 and I agree the 16600 is the way to go! Sadly I sold off both. I have a similar story, ended up purchasing a mint 14060, just love the 5 digit series. Wear in good Heath!

173rdabn · 12 January 2018, 01:20 PM

Nice story, great watch. Most of us go back and forth because we can't zero in on the "one"

Ryuden · 12 January 2018, 01:27 PM

Nice catch...Still have the DSSD? Be nice to get some comparison between both SDs...

Congrats...

rhairman · 12 January 2018, 01:38 PM

I like your term "Last of the Mohicans"

Big congrats...

Gunbucker · 12 January 2018, 05:26 PM

Thanks guys. I agree with the comment about us Rolex lovers going back and forth and almost never zeroing in on the "One". But then again, that's the fun of it, isn't it.

cop414 · 12 January 2018, 09:13 PM

Looks great, congratulations

mountainjogger · 13 January 2018, 08:54 PM

Nice.

ap1 · 13 January 2018, 10:18 PM

That’s a real nice example, I like those too

1William · 13 January 2018, 10:24 PM

Congratulations.

ajcauble · 14 January 2018, 04:52 AM

Nice watch and incredible city in the background!

11 January 2018, 03:48 PM	#1
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	Back into the modern era, just... Ever since trading off my Daytona and Hulk as part of a trade to get my holy grail watch (among other things), I've been longing for the sturdiness of a modern Rolex dive watch. I felt my pulses go up when the SubC ND came out, but then it was too close to the Hulk that I let go. It was a slightly different case when the SD-C 4000 came out. However, I felt it was more of a design variation of the SubC, rather than something technically superior like the DSSD, so couldn't justify spending the money. On one eye, I have been closely monitoring the 5 digit dive watch market, the 14060, the 16610, and of course the 16600. I was quite decided, that it was either going to be one that is a very early model with a weathered look and patina, or a near NOS last of the series release before Rolex went full-on bling with the ceramics. But the fact that I already have a 5513 from 1968, pushed my decision towards the "Last of the Mohicans" of the modern era pre-ceramic tool watches. As I was searching the deepest reaches of the Internet, a near NOS 16600 was bobbing about, that I couldn't quite get out of my head. That single purposeness of the design, driven by an engineering need more than a marketing need, made the 5-digit Sea-Dweller a very interesting specimen, especially so since I was very keen reader of the story of its inception with the Navy and Rolex jointly developing it, the die was cast. Apologies for the long story, but here it is, the M-serial Sea-Dweller in rainy Singapore!

12 January 2018, 01:08 AM	#7
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Very nice! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

12 January 2018, 01:15 AM	#10
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Congrats. Glad you are happy. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

12 January 2018, 02:54 AM	#12
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,115	Nice choice! Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

12 January 2018, 08:07 AM	#16
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I love the 16600! I've tried one on many months ago and I keep thinking about it! __________________

11 January 2018, 04:04 PM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Nice watch. Congrats.

11 January 2018, 04:22 PM	#3
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I enjoyed your story. It’s always nice to read about the train of thought that led to a certain purchase. Gives me food for thought. Congrats on finding the piece, and cool shot!

11 January 2018, 04:26 PM	#4
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Classic

12 January 2018, 12:33 AM	#5
Porsche544 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Gerald Location: CT USA Watch: 16710 16570 Posts: 201	I’m glad it finally came. I was contemplating on selling my 16600 and keeping the 16610. I find that the SD is too heavy for a daily watch for me.....decisions decisions. But congrats to you, Your SD looks great on your wrist.

12 January 2018, 12:46 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Next best thing to getting a 1665, the original model, is a nice 16600. Very nice.

12 January 2018, 01:09 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Congrats...great watch.

12 January 2018, 01:15 AM	#9
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,507	Beauty! Congrats!

12 January 2018, 02:53 AM	#11
123joule "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 157	Perfect! I bought this model as my very first Rolex in 1999. Enjoy in good health!

12 January 2018, 06:47 AM	#13
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I wore a 16600 every day for years...A fabulous watch...Great choice indeed...

12 January 2018, 06:49 AM	#14
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	What a great view. Many congrats.

12 January 2018, 07:38 AM	#15
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	Very nice catch! And the ease with which you can change out the 93150 (?) bracelet for a NATO ....or a stylish-beater stainless steel jubilee ...keeps things interesting. No shame in preserving the original bracelet from the dangers of commuting and desk diving!

12 January 2018, 12:43 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 January 2018, 01:06 PM	#18
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Very nice, I've owned a 116600 and 16600 and I agree the 16600 is the way to go! Sadly I sold off both. I have a similar story, ended up purchasing a mint 14060, just love the 5 digit series. Wear in good Heath! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

12 January 2018, 01:20 PM	#19
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,317	Nice story, great watch. Most of us go back and forth because we can't zero in on the "one"

12 January 2018, 01:27 PM	#20
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Nice catch...Still have the DSSD? Be nice to get some comparison between both SDs... Congrats...

12 January 2018, 01:38 PM	#21
rhairman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Rudy Location: On the ground Posts: 149	I like your term "Last of the Mohicans" Big congrats...

12 January 2018, 05:26 PM	#22
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	Thanks guys. I agree with the comment about us Rolex lovers going back and forth and almost never zeroing in on the "One". But then again, that's the fun of it, isn't it.

12 January 2018, 09:13 PM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Looks great, congratulations __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 January 2018, 08:54 PM	#24
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Nice. __________________ The King of Cool.

13 January 2018, 10:18 PM	#25
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	That’s a real nice example, I like those too

13 January 2018, 10:24 PM	#26
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Congratulations.

14 January 2018, 04:52 AM	#27
ajcauble "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 18	Nice watch and incredible city in the background!

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