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jolton · 6 August 2007, 11:53 AM

Haven't been around in a while. Used to have a sea-dweller but sold it...

I was now able to get my hands on a D Series SS submariner w/Date for a great price (at least I think) that should be arriving this week.

If I can I'm going to see if I can find a way to keep it, if not, the plan is to flip it and make a buck. Either way I can't wait for it!! Been so long since I held a rolex in my hand (been heavy into IWC watches of lately). What, besides the cyclops, was different between the sub and the dweller?

roadcarver · 6 August 2007, 12:00 PM

Dweller has HEV while the sub does not, the Dweller can go 4000ft while the sub does not.

The Dweller has an extra "L" link for larger wet suits, the sub does not.

Bezel ring on Dweller is thicker while the sub is thinner.

Crystal is thicker on the dweller and is higher - more prone to being chipped.

Other than those differences that I know (others can add), both are great choices.

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jolton

What, besides the cyclops, was different between the sub and the dweller?

Sea Dweller has a helium escape valve, rated to 4,000 ft/1220 m vs 1,000 ft/300 m, marginally smaller diameter (39.5 mm vs 40 mm), thicker (14.8 mm vs 12.8mm).

jolton · 6 August 2007, 12:09 PM

Thank you.

Is there a different way in which the polishing is done between the two? I thought I once read that..

Letsgodiving · 6 August 2007, 12:15 PM

The sides of the bracelet are polished on the SD not on the Sub.

roadcarver · 6 August 2007, 12:17 PM

Really? That I didn't know!

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

The sides of the bracelet are polished on the SD not on the Sub.

jolton · 6 August 2007, 12:23 PM

Wonder why they did that?

Letsgodiving · 6 August 2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jolton

Wonder why they did that?

Maybe to give the often neglected SD a little bling. I prefer the look. It goes well with the polished sides of the case.

walds11 · 6 August 2007, 06:29 PM

Enjoy your Sub. I love mine.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 August 2007, 12:02 AM

Welcome back - AND to the SS Sub Date Club!

Please post pics of your Sub Date when you get it

SSD · 9 August 2007, 12:44 AM

I can't imagine a more satisfying watch to own than the Sub Date. Congrats!

jolton · 9 August 2007, 04:13 AM

Thanks everyone, I'll be sure to post pics over the weekend. Should be getting it either today or tomorrow (latest).

nko51 · 9 August 2007, 04:36 AM

Enjoy your Sub! It's a classic.

6 August 2007, 11:53 AM	#1
jolton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 43	SS Submariner 16610 on the way! Haven't been around in a while. Used to have a sea-dweller but sold it... I was now able to get my hands on a D Series SS submariner w/Date for a great price (at least I think) that should be arriving this week. If I can I'm going to see if I can find a way to keep it, if not, the plan is to flip it and make a buck. Either way I can't wait for it!! Been so long since I held a rolex in my hand (been heavy into IWC watches of lately). What, besides the cyclops, was different between the sub and the dweller?

6 August 2007, 12:00 PM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Dweller has HEV while the sub does not, the Dweller can go 4000ft while the sub does not. The Dweller has an extra "L" link for larger wet suits, the sub does not. Bezel ring on Dweller is thicker while the sub is thinner. Crystal is thicker on the dweller and is higher - more prone to being chipped. Other than those differences that I know (others can add), both are great choices. __________________ I'm just a cook...

7 August 2007, 12:02 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome back - AND to the SS Sub Date Club! Please post pics of your Sub Date when you get it __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 August 2007, 12:44 AM	#11
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I can't imagine a more satisfying watch to own than the Sub Date. Congrats! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

9 August 2007, 04:36 AM	#13
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Enjoy your Sub! It's a classic. __________________

6 August 2007, 12:09 PM	#4
jolton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 43	Thank you. Is there a different way in which the polishing is done between the two? I thought I once read that..

6 August 2007, 12:15 PM	#5
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	The sides of the bracelet are polished on the SD not on the Sub.

6 August 2007, 12:23 PM	#7
jolton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 43	Wonder why they did that?

6 August 2007, 06:29 PM	#9
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Enjoy your Sub. I love mine.

9 August 2007, 04:13 AM	#12
jolton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 43	Thanks everyone, I'll be sure to post pics over the weekend. Should be getting it either today or tomorrow (latest).

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