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Martin · 28 July 2021, 01:16 AM

Congrats!, it's beautiful

MickCollins1916 · 28 July 2021, 01:27 AM

Congrats!

That’s a helluva find and the 16600 is an absolute gem of a watch. I hope you enjoy rocking that beauty.

saxo3 · 28 July 2021, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ACepero

Congrats! Love my A-Series. It's become my daily wear.

Nice, do you own different SD's and want to share some photos of your A-series?

Rick_Nashville · 28 July 2021, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

A few weeks ago I was fortunate to find and purchase an unworn and untouched M-Series 16600 Sea-Dweller dated from 2008, together with a complete set. I can say the 16600 wears extremely comfortably and fits perfectly. This watch also adds nicely to my other 4- and 5-digit Sea-Dweller, Submariner, and GMT-Master watches. As a Sea-Dweller fan, especially the 1665, I had searched specifically for a 16600. Compared to the 116600, I prefer the smaller case, the thinner lugs, the smaller crown guards, the dial details, the aluminium bezel insert, no cyclope, the 3135 movement, and all the other small but important differences. I hope you all enjoy this thread and will share your 16600 stories plus some photos. Btw, it's my post #1000 on a special day.

Congrats on an absolutely incredible find. Yours has to be manufactured near or close to the end of the 16600 production run. Maybe there are some 'V' serials out there. I love the 16600. I have a D-serial that I purchased new from an AD in 2005. It was only my 2nd Rolex (the first being a Y-serial 16570 Polar Exp-II that I bought in 2004). The 16600 is such a satisfying watch on so many levels. It's rugged & robust with classic good looks! My D-serial says hello.

Regards, -Rick.

Steph-paul · 28 July 2021, 02:05 AM

Great watch, congratulations!

quantumdna · 28 July 2021, 02:46 AM

What an awesome addition.. I am huge fan of the fully graduated bezel and the size of the 116600... I definitely see myself adding one in the future.

roler · 28 July 2021, 02:50 AM

Perfect. Rolex should go back to aluminium bezels :-)

ACepero · 28 July 2021, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

Nice, do you own different SD's and want to share some photos of your A-series?

Only one SD. First Rolex. I also have a 168000 Sub.

Trying to get my post count high enough to be able to post pics.

saxo3 · 28 July 2021, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick_Nashville

Congrats on an absolutely incredible find. Yours has to be manufactured near or close to the end of the 16600 production run. Maybe there are some 'V' serials out there. I love the 16600. I have a D-serial that I purchased new from an AD in 2005. It was only my 2nd Rolex (the first being a Y-serial 16570 Polar Exp-II that I bought in 2004). The 16600 is such a satisfying watch on so many levels. It's rugged & robust with classic good looks! My D-serial says hello.

Regards, -Rick.

Nice photos

Thanks for sharing, Rick

Baco Noir · 28 July 2021, 07:10 AM

Congrats. That makes me really miss my Z-series SD.

saxo3 · 28 July 2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Congrats!

That’s a helluva find and the 16600 is an absolute gem of a watch. I hope you enjoy rocking that beauty.

Fore sure

Merlin69 · 28 July 2021, 07:28 AM

Super congrats!

strafer_kid · 29 July 2021, 06:26 AM

Brilliant catch! Really great watch!

Roliguy · 29 July 2021, 07:22 AM

Congratulations

7enderbender · 29 July 2021, 09:16 AM

Very nice specimen! To me personally the 16600 has always been THE Rolex to have and I finally got one last year (a 2006 Z serial which happens to be my son’s birth year). If I can only have one Rolex that’s the one.

saxo3 · 30 July 2021, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steph-paul

Great watch, congratulations!

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Originally Posted by quantumdna

What an awesome addition.. I am huge fan of the fully graduated bezel and the size of the 116600... I definitely see myself adding one in the future.

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Originally Posted by roler

Perfect. Rolex should go back to aluminium bezels :-)

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Congrats. That makes me really miss my Z-series SD.

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Originally Posted by Merlin69

Super congrats!

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Brilliant catch! Really great watch!

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Originally Posted by Roliguy

Congratulations

Many thanks to all of you!

I'm very happy with this 16600.

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Originally Posted by 7enderbender

Very nice specimen! To me personally the 16600 has always been THE Rolex to have and I finally got one last year (a 2006 Z serial which happens to be my son’s birth year). If I can only have one Rolex that’s the one.

Many thanks, I fully agree with all your points.

Would be nice to see a photo of your 2006 SD.

Does anybody know how many of A-series 16600's (with 'SWISS' only dials) were approximately produced?

HiBoost · 26 August 2021, 08:58 AM

AWESOME specimen, Saxo, congrats to you! Without a time machine that's about as good as you could do :)

brandrea · 26 August 2021, 09:05 AM

Very belated congratulations… I don’t know how I missed it

This reference was my very first Rolex, and the one that started it all for me.

fania123 · 26 August 2021, 11:11 AM

DavidSW?

ROlesorusLEX · 26 August 2021, 11:52 AM

I'm guessing SD Watches, but could be wrong. Awesome selection of NOS Sea Dwellers. Have one on my own wrist, in fact

Sent from my SM-A716U1 using Tapatalk

Everbillz · 26 August 2021, 11:54 AM

Congratulations

Joearch · 26 August 2021, 01:21 PM

I pocked up a 16600 a few years ago. Agree with your assessment. Excellent engineering and aesthetics. Such a great watch at a reasonable price compared to Subs from that same era.

zewill · 26 August 2021, 01:46 PM

Wow, must’ve been a safe queen… where do people find such things!

descartes · 26 August 2021, 01:58 PM

Great catch. I always find it interesting that this was the most technically advanced and expensive professional piece Rolex made at the time and now it’s a bargain.

saxo3 · 26 August 2021, 07:12 PM

Many thanks for all your nice and positive comments, much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by HiBoost

AWESOME specimen, Saxo, congrats to you! Without a time machine that's about as good as you could do :)

Thanks Jeff, this Sea-Dweller is a beauty and does not need a machine ;-)

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Very belated congratulations… I don’t know how I missed it

This reference was my very first Rolex, and the one that started it all for me.

Thanks Brian, my first Rolex was a 14060M 2-liner, still enjoy and will keep it.

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Originally Posted by fania123

DavidSW?

No

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Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

I'm guessing SD Watches, but could be wrong. Awesome selection of NOS Sea Dwellers. Have one on my own wrist, in fact

Not from SDW

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Originally Posted by Everbillz

Congratulations

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Joearch

I pocked up a 16600 a few years ago. Agree with your assessment. Excellent engineering and aesthetics. Such a great watch at a reasonable price compared to Subs from that same era.

Thanks. It looks that you have a beautiful A-series with "SWISS" only dial?

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Originally Posted by zewill

Wow, must’ve been a safe queen… where do people find such things!

Yes, untouched and unworn.

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Originally Posted by descartes

Great catch. I always find it interesting that this was the most technically advanced and expensive professional piece Rolex made at the time and now it’s a bargain.

I agree, a M-Series 16600 NOS with a complete set is a difficult to find bargain.

zudec · 28 November 2021, 11:16 PM

Looks amazing, congratulations!

saxo3 · 21 January 2022, 09:41 PM

My 5-digit Sea-Dweller.
Just perfect, beautiful design, excellent movement, very comfortable to wear

strafer_kid · 21 January 2022, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

My 5-digit Sea-Dweller.
Just perfect, beautiful design, excellent movement, very comfortable to wear

That really is a terrific shot!

Alliy · 21 January 2022, 10:32 PM

Congrats

Brucehbrown · 22 January 2022, 11:45 AM

Well done! Wear in good health!

28 July 2021, 07:10 AM	#40
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	Congrats. That makes me really miss my Z-series SD. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

28 July 2021, 07:28 AM	#42
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Super congrats! __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

26 August 2021, 01:58 PM	#54
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Great catch. I always find it interesting that this was the most technically advanced and expensive professional piece Rolex made at the time and now it’s a bargain. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

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28 July 2021, 01:16 AM	#31
Martin Banned Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Martin Location: usa Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 276	Congrats!, it's beautiful

28 July 2021, 01:27 AM	#32
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	Congrats! That’s a helluva find and the 16600 is an absolute gem of a watch. I hope you enjoy rocking that beauty.

28 July 2021, 02:05 AM	#35
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 430	Great watch, congratulations!

28 July 2021, 02:46 AM	#36
quantumdna "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Raja Location: Cowboys Nation Watch: VC 4000V Posts: 387	What an awesome addition.. I am huge fan of the fully graduated bezel and the size of the 116600... I definitely see myself adding one in the future.

28 July 2021, 02:50 AM	#37
roler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 30	Perfect. Rolex should go back to aluminium bezels :-)

29 July 2021, 06:26 AM	#43
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Brilliant catch! Really great watch!

29 July 2021, 07:22 AM	#44
Roliguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Minesota, Usa Posts: 57	Congratulations

29 July 2021, 09:16 AM	#45
7enderbender "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 904	Very nice specimen! To me personally the 16600 has always been THE Rolex to have and I finally got one last year (a 2006 Z serial which happens to be my son’s birth year). If I can only have one Rolex that’s the one.

26 August 2021, 08:58 AM	#47
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,494	AWESOME specimen, Saxo, congrats to you! Without a time machine that's about as good as you could do :)

26 August 2021, 09:05 AM	#48
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,551	Very belated congratulations… I don’t know how I missed it This reference was my very first Rolex, and the one that started it all for me.

26 August 2021, 11:11 AM	#49
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,719	DavidSW?

26 August 2021, 11:52 AM	#50
ROlesorusLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: GA Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 603	I'm guessing SD Watches, but could be wrong. Awesome selection of NOS Sea Dwellers. Have one on my own wrist, in fact Sent from my SM-A716U1 using Tapatalk

26 August 2021, 11:54 AM	#51
Everbillz Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 247	Congratulations

26 August 2021, 01:21 PM	#52
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,467	I pocked up a 16600 a few years ago. Agree with your assessment. Excellent engineering and aesthetics. Such a great watch at a reasonable price compared to Subs from that same era.

26 August 2021, 01:46 PM	#53
zewill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 540	Wow, must’ve been a safe queen… where do people find such things!

28 November 2021, 11:16 PM	#56
zudec "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Bay Area Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 44	Looks amazing, congratulations!

21 January 2022, 09:41 PM	#57
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,678	My 5-digit Sea-Dweller. Just perfect, beautiful design, excellent movement, very comfortable to wear

21 January 2022, 10:32 PM	#59
Alliy Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 141	Congrats

22 January 2022, 11:45 AM	#60
Brucehbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Harold Brown Location: Nebraska Watch: DSSD 126660,116506 Posts: 74	Well done! Wear in good health!

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