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dff3 · 13 November 2006, 08:48 AM

I think the SD will always hold its own because of its distinctiveness of NOT having a cyclops. You almost automatically know what it is.

Great Watch.

fquiroga · 7 June 2007, 09:50 PM

roger, nice review, me too I agree no-cyclop in the SD, the diference in weight I don't know because I have only one rolex at the moment, but not the last !!!

Andad · 7 June 2007, 10:23 PM

Nice review of the SD.

Welcome Yorkie, if that is Edinburgh, Scotland I spent a lot of time there when I was younger.

Hi JJ, your SD in running like an SD.

KLM · 8 June 2007, 03:36 AM

Great review on the SD! My only Rolex but I got lucky and chose the RIGHT one for me the first time!

ADISMO · 8 June 2007, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLM

Great review on the SD! My only Rolex but I got lucky and chose the RIGHT one for me the first time!

agreed. i posted pics of my own on a previous thread.

Blue Bull · 8 June 2007, 03:54 AM

The SD is "Upper Class",the Sub/Date is "Cattle Class" ...

JJ Irani · 8 June 2007, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi JJ, your SD in running like an SD.

It better, Eddie....otherwise "Geneva, we have a problem!!"

Flyjet601 · 8 June 2007, 04:42 PM

Great review of the SD.....my recently departed SD also.

Enjoyed it while I had it. IMO the cyclopes was born out of neccessity, but became a familiar part of Rolex that many other manufactures have used, but have never mastered to this day. I did miss it on the SD.

TARDIS · 8 June 2007, 05:23 PM

Roger F:

Thank you for your review on your new Sea Dweller.

Can you tell me how much heavier it is over the Submariner no date (14060M)?
Thanks

Steve

Why am I always the late poster on this forum? I am GMT +10.

fquiroga · 8 June 2007, 08:19 PM

tardis, there you have, even if you don't read spanish the weight is expressed in numbers

http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

fquiroga · 8 June 2007, 08:21 PM

there you have, tardis

http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

Blue Bull · 9 June 2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Great review of the SD.....my recently departed SD also.

Enjoyed it while I had it. IMO the cyclopes was born out of neccessity, but became a familiar part of Rolex that many other manufactures have used, but have never mastered to this day. I did miss it on the SD.

Nonsense,the cyclops will ruin the Dweller design.Owning Rollies,with or without the cyclops,it comes down to the individual design.The white Expl II looks great with the cyclops,the Blue TT Sub,would have looked good without the cyclops too.Pros and cons,depending on design.

Flyjet601 · 9 June 2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Nonsense,the cyclops will ruin the Dweller design.Owning Rollies,with or without the cyclops,it comes down to the individual design.The white Expl II looks great with the cyclops,the Blue TT Sub,would have looked good without the cyclops too.Pros and cons,depending on design.

I didnt say to put a cyclopes on the SD, it would look like a Sub. The SD was a very unique design, but with my failing eyes

I need all the help I can get. Hence the departute of the SD from my collection.
SD is still IMO one of the best designs.

ADISMO · 9 June 2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

I didnt say to put a cyclopes on the SD, it would look like a Sub. The SD was a very unique design, but with my failing eyes

I need all the help I can get. Hence the departute of the SD from my collection.
SD is still IMO one of the best designs.

i can see fine and the cyclops just gets in the way

Blue Bull · 10 June 2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

I didnt say to put a cyclopes on the SD, it would look like a Sub. The SD was a very unique design, but with my failing eyes

I need all the help I can get. Hence the departute of the SD from my collection.
SD is still IMO one of the best designs.

TARDIS · 10 June 2007, 11:24 PM

Can someone please tell me the metric weight of a Sea Dweller without the bracelet!

See my post #39

Steve

Downing · 16 August 2007, 01:33 AM

As a proud new owner of an SD, I just want to say great review and right on target.

The clasp scratches easily? Bummer!

So far I'd give this watch a 9.8. Not sure why I'm taking off .2 but hey, nothing's perfect, right?

speedmaster · 28 August 2007, 09:16 AM

Nice review and watch, thanks. I'd love a SD someday.

Young_R · 19 September 2007, 01:01 PM

I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask.

I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving.

Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night?

This is more important than any other besides being durable.

thank you.

RogerF · 19 September 2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young_R

I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask.

I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving.

Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night?

This is more important than any other besides being durable.

thank you.

One thing about the SD is that the markers are not very big, and basically the smaller the marker the less lume materials is applied and will not glow as well as say a Seiko Monster. I have found that in the pitch dark you will be able to read the time quite well (sleeping and check the time at 3am in a dark bedroom is fine) but if you are camping and there is other light (moon light or camp fire light around) it is not as easy to tell time.

I have never done any diving but from what ppl have told me, the lume is good enough when you are deep enough into the water where there is darkness.

Hope this makes sense and helps.

shauno · 16 December 2007, 10:47 PM

I bought my Sea Dweller in Singapore a couple of days ago brand new. Great watch my only problem now is I want more Rolex's now lol maybe a Daytona some time in the future.

Lol-x · 16 December 2007, 11:11 PM

Congrats shauno on the SD, and I wish you many more to come

Welcome to TRF too

shauno · 17 December 2007, 12:01 AM

Cheers Mate this one is going to be well used (but looked after). I took all the stickers off in the shop and wore it out of the shop with my seiko sitting in the Rolex box. lol

rarebear · 25 March 2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

She tells me this every night JJ!

Good thing I let a surgeon change the plumbing a bit so this will no longer have any consequenses.

This is such a fun text !!!! thanks thanks

timackerman · 26 March 2008, 12:12 AM

What a great watch the SD is!

erwin · 1 April 2008, 08:51 AM

sd rocks!

KeithManner · 29 June 2008, 11:38 PM

After careful consideration...I think this will be my next watch. I think I like more then the Planet Ocean.

SD090608 · 8 September 2008, 04:04 AM

I'm new to this forum, this is my first post...have a few questions about the discontinuation of the SD:
- When did production stop (a date would be great if anyone knows)?
- What was the last serial number?
- I note that M models seem to be the last produced but others have Z models...a little counterintuitive...is that correct?

I've owned numerous subs and a Cellini but I like my SD the best...simple, robust and as an end-of-production model, a great investment. Just read an article in a magazine that the SD is one of 4 watches recommended as investments so I bought the magazine to save in case I ever sell my SD.

Cheers!

dcollins · 11 September 2008, 11:00 AM

I purchased an SD and it helped lengthen my left arm. My wife says I kinda look like half a monkey now, but I'm fine with that as long as she doesn't run me over with her broom.

SD090608 · 25 September 2008, 03:36 AM

I can understand the 'cyclops v. no cyclops' camps. I've had numerous subs with the cyclops which I liked, but with time I thought how I'd like it if there were not a cyclops on the crystal...so I bought an SD...I like the clean look better but I do have to strain a bit to actually see the date...I guess different strokes for different folks.

7 June 2007, 09:50 PM	#32
fquiroga Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: fernando Location: barcelona Watch: sea dweller Posts: 285	thanks roger, nice review, me too I agree no-cyclop in the SD, the diference in weight I don't know because I have only one rolex at the moment, but not the last !!!

7 June 2007, 10:23 PM	#33
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	Nice review of the SD. Welcome Yorkie, if that is Edinburgh, Scotland I spent a lot of time there when I was younger. Hi JJ, your SD in running like an SD. __________________ E

16 August 2007, 01:33 AM	#47
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	As a proud new owner of an SD, I just want to say great review and right on target. The clasp scratches easily? Bummer! So far I'd give this watch a 9.8. Not sure why I'm taking off .2 but hey, nothing's perfect, right? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal Last edited by Downing; 22 August 2007 at 05:47 AM.. Reason: Fixed my math

28 August 2007, 09:16 AM	#48
speedmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 40	Nice review and watch, thanks. I'd love a SD someday. __________________ Interested in economics, watches, or fountain pens? http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/speedmaster

26 March 2008, 12:12 AM	#55
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	What a great watch the SD is! __________________ Daytona 116520

13 November 2006, 08:48 AM	#31
dff3 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1978 Explorer II Posts: 17	I think the SD will always hold its own because of its distinctiveness of NOT having a cyclops. You almost automatically know what it is. Great Watch.

8 June 2007, 03:36 AM	#34
KLM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas Watch: 14060M Posts: 172	Great review on the SD! My only Rolex but I got lucky and chose the RIGHT one for me the first time!

8 June 2007, 03:54 AM	#36
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	The SD is "Upper Class",the Sub/Date is "Cattle Class" ...

8 June 2007, 04:42 PM	#38
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great review of the SD.....my recently departed SD also. Enjoyed it while I had it. IMO the cyclopes was born out of neccessity, but became a familiar part of Rolex that many other manufactures have used, but have never mastered to this day. I did miss it on the SD.

8 June 2007, 05:23 PM	#39
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Roger F: Thank you for your review on your new Sea Dweller. Can you tell me how much heavier it is over the Submariner no date (14060M)? Thanks Steve Why am I always the late poster on this forum? I am GMT +10.

8 June 2007, 08:19 PM	#40
fquiroga Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: fernando Location: barcelona Watch: sea dweller Posts: 285	tardis, there you have, even if you don't read spanish the weight is expressed in numbers http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

8 June 2007, 08:21 PM	#41
fquiroga Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: fernando Location: barcelona Watch: sea dweller Posts: 285	there you have, tardis http://www.relojes-especiales.com/fo...hlight=dweller

10 June 2007, 11:24 PM	#46
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Can someone please tell me the metric weight of a Sea Dweller without the bracelet! See my post #39 Steve

19 September 2007, 01:01 PM	#49
Young_R "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GA Posts: 4	I have few watches that I have used for military purposes and I have one important question to ask. I use it for Military scuba diving and military free fall skydiving. Does the light glow long enough for me to use during the night? This is more important than any other besides being durable. thank you.

16 December 2007, 10:47 PM	#51
shauno "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 32	I bought my Sea Dweller in Singapore a couple of days ago brand new. Great watch my only problem now is I want more Rolex's now lol maybe a Daytona some time in the future.

16 December 2007, 11:11 PM	#52
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,233	Congrats shauno on the SD, and I wish you many more to come Welcome to TRF too

17 December 2007, 12:01 AM	#53
shauno "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 32	Cheers Mate this one is going to be well used (but looked after). I took all the stickers off in the shop and wore it out of the shop with my seiko sitting in the Rolex box. lol

1 April 2008, 08:51 AM	#56
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	sd rocks! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

29 June 2008, 11:38 PM	#57
KeithManner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: hawaii Posts: 8	After careful consideration...I think this will be my next watch. I think I like more then the Planet Ocean.

8 September 2008, 04:04 AM	#58
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	Questions about Sea Dweller discontinuation I'm new to this forum, this is my first post...have a few questions about the discontinuation of the SD: - When did production stop (a date would be great if anyone knows)? - What was the last serial number? - I note that M models seem to be the last produced but others have Z models...a little counterintuitive...is that correct? I've owned numerous subs and a Cellini but I like my SD the best...simple, robust and as an end-of-production model, a great investment. Just read an article in a magazine that the SD is one of 4 watches recommended as investments so I bought the magazine to save in case I ever sell my SD. Cheers!

11 September 2008, 11:00 AM	#59
dcollins "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shoreview, MN Posts: 13	I purchased an SD and it helped lengthen my left arm. My wife says I kinda look like half a monkey now, but I'm fine with that as long as she doesn't run me over with her broom.

25 September 2008, 03:36 AM	#60
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	I can understand the 'cyclops v. no cyclops' camps. I've had numerous subs with the cyclops which I liked, but with time I thought how I'd like it if there were not a cyclops on the crystal...so I bought an SD...I like the clean look better but I do have to strain a bit to actually see the date...I guess different strokes for different folks.

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