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Old 9 April 2014, 03:24 PM   #1
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Sea dweller 16600 vs GMT master.

Hi,
I just wanted to hear from you guys, which one of the above two you prefer and why.
I already have a Sea dweller M serial, and thinking of selling it and get the GMT master.
Your opinions please.

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Old 9 April 2014, 04:53 PM   #2
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Well that would depend on what you want to use the watch for if you travel a lot and need a second time zone function then get the GMT.But myself see no point in changing if you do not need that function,perhaps I am a bit bias as the SD is my favorite watch in the Rolex line up.
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Old 9 April 2014, 05:02 PM   #3
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I have the GMT Master 2 and the 16600 and I've put a deposit down on the new SD 116600.

Not sure yet whether or not I need to flip either the GMT or the current SD in order to purchase the 116600; I'm hoping not as I love both, but if I do, it will be the GMT.

That pretty clearly states my position. Hope it's helpful.
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Old 9 April 2014, 05:06 PM   #4
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Many thanks for your replies,
actually I love my SD and leaning toward keeping it.
I'll start to save for the GMT and keep them both
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Old 9 April 2014, 05:19 PM   #5
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Old 9 April 2014, 05:35 PM   #6
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Old 9 April 2014, 05:47 PM   #7
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Hi,
Do really need to sell the Sea Dweller? Why not have both? Both are great watch. But it depends on your needs.
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Old 9 April 2014, 06:12 PM   #8
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Hi,
I just wanted to hear from you guys, which one of the above two you prefer and why.
I already have a Sea dweller M serial, and thinking of selling it and get the GMT master.
Your opinions please.

Thanks in advance


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Surely the question is answered if you intend to use the watch for either diving or travelling through time zones. Go for the one that satisfies your needs the most.

If as I suspect, you do not do much of either, then it is purely a question of appearance and only you can decide that.

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Old 9 April 2014, 06:30 PM   #9
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Don't sell the Sea-Dweller. You will regret it later.
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Old 9 April 2014, 07:35 PM   #10
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Thank you all for the feedback,
I love my SD and sure will keep it after hearing all that.
But still very interested and keen to get the GMT Master.



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Old 9 April 2014, 08:04 PM   #11
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Well, one's a dive watch & the other is a pilot/travel watch for keeping track of extra time zones. Get what you need & want.
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Old 9 April 2014, 08:07 PM   #12
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Keep your SD and add a GMT and then you will have 2 great watches! Cheers,
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Old 9 April 2014, 08:12 PM   #13
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I have both, keep the SD and save for a GMT II preferably a P,K,Y series.
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Old 9 April 2014, 09:16 PM   #14
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Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best


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Old 10 April 2014, 04:36 AM   #15
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Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best


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A completely shameless guess, with no research or anything to back it up: The 16600.
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Old 10 April 2014, 04:41 AM   #16
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Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best


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They both have increased in price dramatically on the second hand market - the GMT2, in particular, seems to have become rather expensive (finally reaching parity with the more popular models) in the last couple years.

I'd say it's a good bet that they will both hold their value well.
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Old 10 April 2014, 04:46 AM   #17
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Hi,
The second time zone only comes into its own when you have no external means of checking the time; most of us can check the time at home by looking on the phone.
So go for the one you like the best!
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Old 10 April 2014, 05:00 AM   #18
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Complimentary pieces for sure, but if only one i would choose the function that would be more useful to me.
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Old 10 April 2014, 09:22 AM   #19
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Personally I would hold on to the SD, I feel it's the best of all dive watches, no cyclops, but a date, clear readability and straight forward design. And the GMT in whatever version is a fantastic compliment to that...I could see a GMTc with a more modern design and technology, but also a similar vintage Pepsi or Coke for the style and swagger.
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Old 10 April 2014, 09:44 AM   #20
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Yup keep the SD and save for the GMT.
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Old 10 April 2014, 09:58 AM   #21
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Keep the SD and get the new one!
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Old 10 April 2014, 10:02 AM   #22
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I see a lot more GMTs than SDs.
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Old 10 April 2014, 10:33 AM   #23
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I would keep both, I still miss my numerous SDs that I have had and I will acquire another. I always liked how the SD was a little beefier than the GMT, as mentioned earlier the second time zone function would be the only draw (if you need it)
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Old 10 April 2014, 10:43 AM   #24
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I would keep both, I still miss my numerous SDs that I have had and I will acquire another. I always liked how the SD was a little beefier than the GMT, as mentioned earlier the second time zone function would be the only draw (if you need it)
The GMT is both substantially flatter, and marginally larger wearing due to the larger dial. They're really rather different in ways that have nothing to due with the 24h hand.
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Old 10 April 2014, 10:53 AM   #25
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Don't sell. The replacement cost is far too great in the future!
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Old 10 April 2014, 03:50 PM   #26
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Old 10 April 2014, 11:12 PM   #27
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Both super watches so you cannot go wrong! SD definitely wears a bit 'top heavier' than the GMT, but is still very comfortable.

If you can manage it, you might hold onto the SD and go for the GMT in due course as another watch. Good luck!
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