Sea Dweller 116600 Sightings?

[dmash]

Anybody spotted these at their respective ADs by chance? I know it's slim to none, but thought I'd least see. I'm kind of tired of waiting to see if the Sub gets a revamp, especially if I could find this piece NIB (at MSRP and not the premium Greys are asking).


*Just to reiterate, I'm solely speaking about the Sea Dweller 116600. Not the pre-ceramic 16600, nor the Deepsea 116660, nor the SD43 126600

[HogwldFLTR]

Haven't seen one at an AD; bought mine through the GM. Great watch!!!

[dmash]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Haven't seen one at an AD; bought mine through the GM. Great watch!!!

If nothing pops up, I'll hang out until Fall and recheck prices. I'm thinking/hoping Rolex supply increases on current models, so Grey Market will simmer down. Prices are too loony right now

[RolexEDC]

I know of one ad in my area that has one sitting in the case the last few visit. PM me for details

[superstarmar]

I bought the last one from my AD last
November...

[EdwardC]

I looked at different ads around the world and saw none

[dkg1616]

I saw a deep sea

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by dmash

If nothing pops up, I'll hang out until Fall and recheck prices. I'm thinking/hoping Rolex supply increases on current models, so Grey Market will simmer down. Prices are too loony right now

It’s a discontinued modern reference: only about 2 1/2 years in production and the last 40mm Sea Dweller. Trust me when I tell you the prices will not simmer down. Buy now or pay more later; you will not find one at an AD. Good luck.

[brucethemanlee]

i last saw one back in December 2016

[swils8610]

Yup...everyday on my wrist.


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[Fabrice M]

I learned from my AD than once a model is discontinued, they have to send whatever stock they have back to Rolex.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I bought the last one from my AD last
November...

Yeah, I'm thinking most went around this time

Originally Posted by fishingbear

It’s a discontinued modern reference: only about 2 1/2 years in production and the last 40mm Sea Dweller. Trust me when I tell you the prices will not simmer down. Buy now or pay more later; you will not find one at an AD. Good luck.

Fact is, these were selling brand new in box for $8500 last January. Not to mention, it's come down a little since the initial spike. Still though, the watch is up 50% in price in 18 months....part of that is simply due to the entire watch market being hot right now. I mean look at the price of Subs & GMTs, it's crazy. I'm thinking at least 20% off by fall. Who knows for sure though, this is just my guess.

Originally Posted by swils8610

Yup...everyday on my wrist.


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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

I learned from my AD than once a model is discontinued, they have to send whatever stock they have back to Rolex.

about 99.99% sure this is not true...

[kans86]

Last time I saw one at AD was early 2017. Small chance if some still lingers at ADs by now.

[kzm40]

Not sure how many sold for full price, but in the middle east they were selling for less than sub dates, whereas the last five digit subs sold at a large premium.

116520's were also easily available at list. Not so with the ceramic daytona.

[Richmor]

I found one at my AD after the watch was discontinued.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by kans86

Last time I saw one at AD was early 2017. Small chance if some still lingers at ADs by now.

Still worth a shot to try! Hoping somebody PMs me an early Christmas present

Originally Posted by kzm40

Not sure how many sold for full price, but in the middle east they were selling for less than sub dates, whereas the last five digit subs sold at a large premium.

116520's were also easily available at list. Not so with the ceramic daytona.

Yeah exactly, I just can’t stomach paying above MSRP for a piece that was so far below MSRP just last year.

Originally Posted by Richmor

I found one at my AD after the watch was discontinued.

They don’t have another one in the safe do they?

[Glidelock]

I got mine...you betta’ Her Yo’s B4 they they get truly impossible to find at a reasonable price!

[Greatwatch]

this one ?

[Amochosto]

I looked in Athens Greece, Grand Cayman, Toronto and Amsterdam for an 116600 earlier this year, no joy, had to buy from an internet seller.

[ChopperIW40]

Not in NY

[T01]

Haven't seen one since before it was discontinued.

[superstarmar]

You might have to bite the bullet and buy at msrp or over
to get one if you’re adamant about getting one !!!

[gaeleus]

Hello,

I bought mine new from my AD last January. Walked into my local AD and they had no subs but TWO SD4K ! I bought one and my brother bought the other one on the spot. We lucked out. Apparently, they had a 3rd one at another location as well. But we are in April . Would be hard to believe it they still have it. Good luck

[gaeleus]

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

I learned from my AD than once a model is discontinued, they have to send whatever stock they have back to Rolex.

That is nonessense. I’ve seen lingering discontinued models at various points.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

I learned from my AD than once a model is discontinued, they have to send whatever stock they have back to Rolex.

Not true.

[dmash]

bump

[Nelson6]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

Not true.

Agreed. I purchased mine from my AD in April of '17. The watch had been discontinued and replaced with the 43mm for weeks.

[ac_eddings]

Kind of ironic seeing this thread...literally just bought a brand new 116600 out of the case at my AD yesterday.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by ac_eddings

Kind of ironic seeing this thread...literally just bought a brand new 116600 out of the case at my AD yesterday.

See, they do exist. I knew my efforts weren’t for not. I think I might get lucky, I’ll try for a couple months.

[bjr011]

Saw one at my AD today along with a Sub C and a Sub C date