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miamiman · 28 September 2009, 08:32 PM

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 .

cwwhk · 28 September 2009, 10:35 PM

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?

DadsWatch72 · 16 October 2009, 10:08 PM

Nice photos of SD's. I'll add one.

snowbird · 18 December 2009, 11:18 AM

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.

snowbird · 20 December 2009, 02:01 AM

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.

Sammy · 20 December 2009, 02:07 AM

Very sharp looking watch

snowbird · 20 December 2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

Very sharp looking watch

Yes, I agree.

sea-dweller · 6 January 2010, 02:24 PM

Excellent info on the SD !!!

geocortez · 7 March 2010, 06:12 PM

My Double Sea Dweller 1665 Circa 1977

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roid · 27 April 2010, 04:52 AM

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.

brietlingman · 27 April 2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roid

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.

roid · 28 April 2010, 05:14 AM

From reading the information above does would the 1997 have tritrium and the 1999 have superluminova?

ghaddan · 19 May 2010, 06:29 AM

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.

FIB112358 · 20 May 2010, 04:57 PM

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.
thanks

RolexAC · 9 December 2010, 03:52 AM

Gorgeous piece!

SamGMT · 12 December 2010, 08:52 AM

SD my all time favorite!!!

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swejed

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!

Questions:
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.

zoey · 29 December 2010, 09:21 AM

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.

allegedly · 29 December 2010, 09:51 AM

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.
Rob

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoey

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.

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allegedly

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.
Rob

Nice - good to see it's been used as intended.

Gerry62 · 31 December 2010, 10:29 AM

wonderful topic .

I love my Sd

kormaking · 31 December 2010, 03:49 PM

My D Series:

3135 inside:

zeuloa · 5 August 2011, 07:32 AM

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!

sleddog · 5 August 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

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!

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!

zeuloa · 5 August 2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

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?

rva33145 · 6 August 2011, 11:22 AM

Very informative posts thanks.

sleddog · 6 August 2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

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!

zeuloa · 9 August 2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

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?

Melanotaenia · 26 August 2011, 11:38 AM

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

6 January 2010, 02:24 PM	#38
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Excellent info on the SD !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 March 2010, 06:12 PM	#39
geocortez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: jorge cortez Location: brownsville tx us Watch: Double Red Dweller Posts: 3	My Double Red Sea Dweller My Double Sea Dweller 1665 Circa 1977 DSCF4366.JPG DSCF4371.JPG DSCF4372.JPG

20 May 2010, 04:57 PM	#44
FIB112358 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUS Watch: 1803 Posts: 259	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. thanks

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28 September 2009, 08:32 PM	#31
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 146	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 .

28 September 2009, 10:35 PM	#32
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	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?

18 December 2009, 11:18 AM	#34
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	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.

20 December 2009, 02:01 AM	#35
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	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.

20 December 2009, 02:07 AM	#36
Sammy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 18	Very sharp looking watch

27 April 2010, 04:52 AM	#40
roid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 13	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.

28 April 2010, 05:14 AM	#42
roid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 13	From reading the information above does would the 1997 have tritrium and the 1999 have superluminova?

19 May 2010, 06:29 AM	#43
ghaddan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 2	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.

9 December 2010, 03:52 AM	#45
RolexAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Gorgeous piece!

12 December 2010, 08:52 AM	#46
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	SD my all time favorite!!!

29 December 2010, 09:21 AM	#48
zoey Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: MN Watch: DSSD Posts: 31	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.

31 December 2010, 10:29 AM	#52
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,499	wonderful topic . I love my Sd

31 December 2010, 03:49 PM	#53
kormaking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+7 Watch: ALS, Rolex & Patek Posts: 62	My D Series: 3135 inside:

5 August 2011, 07:32 AM	#54
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	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!

6 August 2011, 11:22 AM	#57
rva33145 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	Very informative posts thanks.

26 August 2011, 11:38 AM	#60
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	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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