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Michael N Q8 · 30 July 2013, 08:00 PM

Hi

I am lusting after a Sea Dweller as I find the DSSD too big for my puny wrist. Also I am not a cyclops fan.

I have found one but it does not have papers/box etc. The price is ok given the lack of accessories, it is offered at $ 5200.

It does not have lug holes in the case and has an “AD” code on the clasp. This indicates a 2003 model. The question is, did the 16660 come out in 2003 without lugholes, or is this a newer case on an older strap.

I did not get an opportunity to take the strap off to see the serial number.

Please help !

Thanks

77T · 30 July 2013, 08:18 PM

Either could be true...no lug holes could mean newer head and I've seen lug holes on F s/n SDs in 2003...
And if a newer head was on a 2003 clasp coded bracelet it wouldn't have lugholes...

padi56 · 30 July 2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael N Q8

Hi

I am lusting after a Sea Dweller as I find the DSSD too big for my puny wrist. Also I am not a cyclops fan.

I have found one but it does not have papers/box etc. The price is ok given the lack of accessories, it is offered at $ 5200.

It does not have lug holes in the case and has an “AD” code on the clasp. This indicates a 2003 model. The question is, did the 16660 come out in 2003 without lugholes, or is this a newer case on an older strap.

I did not get an opportunity to take the strap off to see the serial number.

Please help !

Thanks

Well they so called papers are little more than a long expired now warranty, as for the box its just a box.And it was 2002 end of Y serials into early 2003,the non lugs holes started to make there appearance on most models.And all these codes can only give a approx indication when the clasp or case was stamped and not when a completed watch was made.

Michael N Q8 · 30 July 2013, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the replies...I am not too hung up about papers and box.
Now to check whether its running within COSC.

mdozier · 31 July 2013, 12:12 AM

Fwiw my 16600 serial dates it from 2001-2003 and it does have lug holes. My assumption is the no-lug hole version of the 16600 began sometime in 2003.

You're going to love it.
Best of luck
m

buke45 · 31 July 2013, 12:39 AM

I bough an new SD in mid 2001 and it did have them, i dont remember the serial#

30 July 2013, 08:00 PM	#1
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 496	Sea dweller info required Hi I am lusting after a Sea Dweller as I find the DSSD too big for my puny wrist. Also I am not a cyclops fan. I have found one but it does not have papers/box etc. The price is ok given the lack of accessories, it is offered at $ 5200. It does not have lug holes in the case and has an “AD” code on the clasp. This indicates a 2003 model. The question is, did the 16660 come out in 2003 without lugholes, or is this a newer case on an older strap. I did not get an opportunity to take the strap off to see the serial number. Please help ! Thanks Attached Images

30 July 2013, 08:18 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Either could be true...no lug holes could mean newer head and I've seen lug holes on F s/n SDs in 2003... And if a newer head was on a 2003 clasp coded bracelet it wouldn't have lugholes... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is? Last edited by 77T; 30 July 2013 at 08:37 PM.. Reason: correction/typo's

30 July 2013, 11:33 PM	#4
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 496	Thanks for the replies...I am not too hung up about papers and box. Now to check whether its running within COSC.

31 July 2013, 12:12 AM	#5
mdozier "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Nashville TN Watch: 16600, 116660 Posts: 122	Fwiw my 16600 serial dates it from 2001-2003 and it does have lug holes. My assumption is the no-lug hole version of the 16600 began sometime in 2003. You're going to love it. Best of luck m

31 July 2013, 12:39 AM	#6
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I bough an new SD in mid 2001 and it did have them, i dont remember the serial#

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