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chrisshank · 15 November 2010, 11:47 AM

I have a K serial SeaDweller in pretty good condition but needs a new crystal and to be serviced. I have an offer on the table and wouldn't mind selling but do y'all think that I should keep it? Or would you recommend selling it and buying a GMTIIc? SubC? or DSSD? Thanks for your help!

-A watch novice

nauticajoe · 15 November 2010, 11:51 AM

If it no longer makes you happy......

Just remember they're now discontinued, so acquiring another in mint condition later may be tougher.

Good Luck!

snog · 15 November 2010, 01:25 PM

thats a hard one,if you want a change,why no go for it,only you can answer that question tho.

Speed · 15 November 2010, 01:39 PM

I'd get it fixed and keep it. Its a classic. Then, I would save up and buy a more modern watch - the GMTIIC for instance. Different functionality!

Shade · 15 November 2010, 01:43 PM

If you don't go head of heels over a new model, I would keep it. Unless there is something you just must have, and you need to make a few sacrifices, then sell...

wokafu · 15 November 2010, 01:46 PM

wow a tough 1....but i think i'll keep it too..

Clay · 15 November 2010, 01:57 PM

I would keep is Chris.....

oo7 · 15 November 2010, 02:50 PM

Keep it. Values will rise in a couple years.

Jannal · 15 November 2010, 02:55 PM

All depends on you, which model do you prefer?

autofiend · 15 November 2010, 03:03 PM

If you want a different model, sell it. There will be no shortage of the 16600 IMO--Rolex made plenty of them and if you decide to acquire another, you'll be able to find one (mint-or NIB will of course command a premium).

I love my SD and would certainly not trade it for a new Sub C or GMT IIc. Service and a new crystal will cost maybe $600? Then it will be like new.

fc3s2k · 15 November 2010, 03:31 PM

I had the same dilemma, I have a 14060M, Explorer I and Explorer II, plus my PAM 177 love all of them but something was missing!!! then I decided trade the SUB and Explorer I for a SUB C. LOVE it and where it everyday, Do what makes you happy!!!

George Ab · 15 November 2010, 04:46 PM

You said, "and wouldn't mind selling". Sounds like you know what you want to do already. If you sell, get your money out of it. Sea-dweller 4000 have really appreciated in the last six months. Point being don't sell it for a song. You may even want to first fix it up and then decide. Personally, I'd fix it up, and keep. Crystal is $180 at Rolex dealer; service for $400 by an independent. I assume the offer is below $600 of market value for a K.

gettocard · 15 November 2010, 07:13 PM

Be careful out there,the SD 16600 comes with a weird and scary power : once you sell it, you'll find yourself wanting it back !! I've been there and all the other SD owners I know have been there too,we all had to buy it back.

gettocard · 15 November 2010, 07:13 PM

double post.

gettocard · 15 November 2010, 07:18 PM

double post.

15 November 2010, 11:47 AM	#1
chrisshank Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston, TX Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 183	To sell or not to sell.... I have a K serial SeaDweller in pretty good condition but needs a new crystal and to be serviced. I have an offer on the table and wouldn't mind selling but do y'all think that I should keep it? Or would you recommend selling it and buying a GMTIIc? SubC? or DSSD? Thanks for your help! -A watch novice

15 November 2010, 01:43 PM	#5
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	If you don't go head of heels over a new model, I would keep it. Unless there is something you just must have, and you need to make a few sacrifices, then sell... __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 November 2010, 03:31 PM	#11
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	I had the same dilemma, I have a 14060M, Explorer I and Explorer II, plus my PAM 177 love all of them but something was missing!!! then I decided trade the SUB and Explorer I for a SUB C. LOVE it and where it everyday, Do what makes you happy!!! __________________

15 November 2010, 04:46 PM	#12
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	You said, "and wouldn't mind selling". Sounds like you know what you want to do already. If you sell, get your money out of it. Sea-dweller 4000 have really appreciated in the last six months. Point being don't sell it for a song. You may even want to first fix it up and then decide. Personally, I'd fix it up, and keep. Crystal is $180 at Rolex dealer; service for $400 by an independent. I assume the offer is below $600 of market value for a K. __________________

15 November 2010, 11:51 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	If it no longer makes you happy...... Just remember they're now discontinued, so acquiring another in mint condition later may be tougher. Good Luck!

15 November 2010, 01:25 PM	#3
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	thats a hard one,if you want a change,why no go for it,only you can answer that question tho.

15 November 2010, 01:39 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I'd get it fixed and keep it. Its a classic. Then, I would save up and buy a more modern watch - the GMTIIC for instance. Different functionality!

15 November 2010, 01:46 PM	#6
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	wow a tough 1....but i think i'll keep it too..

15 November 2010, 01:57 PM	#7
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I would keep is Chris.....

15 November 2010, 02:50 PM	#8
oo7 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Julius Location: Toronto CANADA Posts: 217	Keep it. Values will rise in a couple years.

15 November 2010, 02:55 PM	#9
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	All depends on you, which model do you prefer?

15 November 2010, 03:03 PM	#10
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	If you want a different model, sell it. There will be no shortage of the 16600 IMO--Rolex made plenty of them and if you decide to acquire another, you'll be able to find one (mint-or NIB will of course command a premium). I love my SD and would certainly not trade it for a new Sub C or GMT IIc. Service and a new crystal will cost maybe $600? Then it will be like new.

15 November 2010, 07:13 PM	#13
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Be careful out there,the SD 16600 comes with a weird and scary power : once you sell it, you'll find yourself wanting it back !! I've been there and all the other SD owners I know have been there too,we all had to buy it back.

15 November 2010, 07:18 PM	#15
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	double post.

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