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Old 28 September 2009, 08:32 PM   #31
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that sd is a beauty I had one but for some reason i could not get used to wearing it do to its bulkyness, I found my nd sub so much more comfortable .
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Old 28 September 2009, 10:35 PM   #32
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Yes, it is kind of on the bulky side. I guess that's why I haven't worn it for 10 years. I tend to wear my GMT II because it's more comfortable.

So no one knows if there is more than one version of the white lettering dial plastic crystal 1665 SD?
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Old 16 October 2009, 10:08 PM   #33
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Nice photos of SD's. I'll add one.
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Old 18 December 2009, 11:18 AM   #34
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Does anyone know the weight of the SD 16600?

The Sub thread in the library has the SS Sub 16610 at 135 grams and I know the SD is heavier than that, but I'm not sure by how much.
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Old 20 December 2009, 02:01 AM   #35
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The answer on SD weight was just posted in another thread - just so it's in the SD reference thread too, it's 148 grams.
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Old 20 December 2009, 02:07 AM   #36
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Very sharp looking watch
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Old 20 December 2009, 02:10 AM   #37
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Yes, I agree.
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Old 6 January 2010, 02:24 PM   #38
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Excellent info on the SD !!!
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Old 7 March 2010, 06:12 PM   #39
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Icon14 My Double Red Sea Dweller

My Double Sea Dweller 1665 Circa 1977

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Old 27 April 2010, 04:52 AM   #40
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Hi,

I am currently searching for a 16600 and have a few questions. Are there any fundamental differences between older models and newer models. Say U serial (1997) vs more recent. A local shop has a 1997 and a 1999 for sale with a fairly big difference in price but no difference in condition.

Any info appreciated.
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Old 27 April 2010, 07:30 PM   #41
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Hi,

I am currently searching for a 16600 and have a few questions. Are there any fundamental differences between older models and newer models. Say U serial (1997) vs more recent. A local shop has a 1997 and a 1999 for sale with a fairly big difference in price but no difference in condition.

Any info appreciated.
Hello, and welcome!

Aside from one being two years newer, there are no appreciable differences between the two, correct? I am curious why the seller would have such a marked price separation; are both watches truly the same, aside from year of manufacture? I'm thinking one of them probably has a recent service or perhaps all of the correct boxes/papers. I can't think of any good reason for such a big difference in price.
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Old 28 April 2010, 05:14 AM   #42
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From reading the information above does would the 1997 have tritrium and the 1999 have superluminova?
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Old 19 May 2010, 06:29 AM   #43
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I have a Z series Sea Dweller 2007 and the big difference is the lack of holes on the side of case. I purchased the newer model, for I like the cleaner look of no holes.
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Old 20 May 2010, 04:57 PM   #44
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HEV material

When Rolex first began to instal the HEV to the sub, did they use titainium?
Or was the valve constructed from the same material that the case was made out of. I ask because the construction of the inital HEV looked to function in a very different way to the later ones.
I was wondering if the initial hev was infact made out of titanium if there would be any problems with the different contracting and expanding rates of the different metals of the case and valve in excessive temperatures.
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Old 9 December 2010, 03:52 AM   #45
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Gorgeous piece!
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Old 12 December 2010, 08:52 AM   #46
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SD my all time favorite!!!
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Old 29 December 2010, 05:20 AM   #47
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Thanks for all good information!

Bought my first ROLEX yesterday, a Sea-Dweller 16600 U-series July 1998, "Swiss-only" Luminova dial, "Flat-4" bezel, in perfect "as new" condition.
Just love it and can´t get enough information of it! Googling it brought me to this forum as a new member. Very much and good information here!

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1. Is it possible to find out how many SD´s was manufactured, in total and in 1998?
2. It seems to be rather rare judging from Google search results - are there any other members here owning one?
3. Since it seems to be rare-will it be a good investment? Expected increase of value within how many years?
Congratulations - you got a great watch!

There are not nearly as many SDs as Subs for sure, but I wouldn't call them exactly rare (excluding some of the older acrylic crystal ones like the double red). Great watch though.
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Old 29 December 2010, 09:21 AM   #48
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Can someone tell me what the TPD is for the 16600? I've been searching, but haven't been able to find this information.

Thank you in advance.
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Old 29 December 2010, 09:51 AM   #49
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Hi all. Interesting posts to a newbie. I've had my Seadweller for almost 25 years and it's had a hard life. Tools first post used the phrase, 'a need for a robust dive watch...', well, I think mine proves that's more than true.
Please exscuse the fact I've posted these pics elsewhere on here.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:24 PM   #50
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Can someone tell me what the TPD is for the 16600? I've been searching, but haven't been able to find this information.

Thank you in advance.
Not sure but I believe the movement is the same as the Submariner and there's more info out there on that model.
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Old 29 December 2010, 04:25 PM   #51
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Hi all. Interesting posts to a newbie. I've had my Seadweller for almost 25 years and it's had a hard life. Tools first post used the phrase, 'a need for a robust dive watch...', well, I think mine proves that's more than true.
Please exscuse the fact I've posted these pics elsewhere on here.
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Nice - good to see it's been used as intended.
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Old 31 December 2010, 10:29 AM   #52
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wonderful topic .

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Old 31 December 2010, 03:49 PM   #53
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Old 5 August 2011, 07:32 AM   #54
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Does anyone know when Rolex went to Warranty Card from Warranty Papers on the SD, and when did they stop coming with the anchor?

Thanks!
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Old 5 August 2011, 09:44 AM   #55
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Does anyone know when Rolex went to Warranty Card from Warranty Papers on the SD, and when did they stop coming with the anchor?

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Warranty cards came in around 2007 with the Z stamped models here in Canada, probably around the same time in the US as well!?!
Early 2000 is when my AD stopped handing out the anchor with the Sub and SD's....Could be + or - in other areas and countries!
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Old 5 August 2011, 01:17 PM   #56
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Warranty cards came in around 2007 with the Z stamped models here in Canada, probably around the same time in the US as well!?!
Early 2000 is when my AD stopped handing out the anchor with the Sub and SD's....Could be + or - in other areas and countries!
Thanks! Do you know when they stopped coming with the green sticker on the case back?
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Old 6 August 2011, 11:22 AM   #57
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Very informative posts thanks.
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Old 6 August 2011, 11:38 AM   #58
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Thanks! Do you know when they stopped coming with the green sticker on the case back?
The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!
Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!
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Old 9 August 2011, 01:39 AM   #59
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The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!
Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!
I ve seen many older models where the green sticker was never removed and they were worn with it. Can the sticker be easily removed prior ever wearing?
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Old 26 August 2011, 11:38 AM   #60
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For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

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