Submariner or... Sea dweller

[Ilie]

Hey Rolex-ites. Quick question - I'm a pretty small dude at 5' 8" and 130 LBS. Wrists match the frame. Submariner OR Sea Dweller. Maybe some pros and cons? Thanks a lot!

[lorsban]

Subs and Dwellers wear pretty much the same. If girls can wear them, I'm sure you'll be ok with it.

That said, I'd go Dweller. It's far less common, better looking (no cyclops), tougher.

We're the same height by the way, but I'm about 25-30 pounds heavier. hahaha

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[Aspirin]

Originally Posted by Ilie

Hey Rolex-ites. Quick question - I'm a pretty small dude at 5' 8" and 130 LBS. Wrists match the frame. Submariner OR Sea Dweller. Maybe some pros and cons? Thanks a lot!

Height and weight are not the point, if your wrist size is ok for this HULK, that's not the problem.

[Ilie]

Is the Sea Dweller actually a TOUGHER watch than the Submariner?

[luvsub]

I have subs, and want to add a SD.

[SUBversive]

Go try each on. The SD sits and feels much differently.

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by Ilie

Is the Sea Dweller actually a TOUGHER watch than the Submariner?

Yes the sea dweller can go under water

[rohardi]

They are very simmiler in stature. Get what you like.

[SLS]

Have you tried both on? Sometimes that will make the decision for you.
Good luck,
Scott

[Armyguy03]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Yes the sea dweller can go under water

[Chewbacca]

i believe the older sd is 1mm smaller than the sub (we're talking pre sub-c and dssd right?). i have both and prefer the 'feel' of the sd. it sits a bit higher and feels more substantial on the wrist imo. can't go wrong either way but its sd for me if its my only rolex between the two.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

i believe the older sd is 1mm smaller than the sub (we're talking pre sub-c and dssd right?). i have both and prefer the 'feel' of the sd. it sits a bit higher and feels more substantial on the wrist imo. can't go wrong either way but its sd for me if its my only rolex between the two.

I have always read it is 0.5mm smaller diameter. 39.5mm vs 40mm

[clubsta]

SD all the way!

[N_Architect]

I have the SDDS and can say it is a pretty thick and heavy beast. Luminosity is fantastic, (to me) the cyclop's eye feature that's missing is a plus, never had a Sub but do have a GMT Coke and a Daytona. Tried many Subs in the past, including the WG one recently. Would buy a Sub or GMT now as I like the more squarish lugs feature, but it is true that the SDDS is more rare as a watch.

As someone else said earlier, they sit very differently so you should go and try both of them out. For sure the SDDS is a far less common and special watch but you should not buy it just because of that. Functionality and feel when worn should be your guide. I do not use it professionally (I am not a diver) and with at least half of my shirts it cannot fit inside the cuff.

I bought it (early model, late 2008) because it was special but now I am selling it because there are other Rolex timepieces out there which, to me, are more beautiful, functional, simple yet classic and elegant. You know much better what would be best for you.

[CDNWatchNut]

Although i do think that physical size has something to do with the size of watch that suits a person, It comes down to personal preference. As always, the watch that you like is what matters, not what others think.
That said, if your wrists match your frame, I think the old style sub would likely be a comfortable size for you.

[Z-Sub]

OP did not specify which Sub and which SD is he referring to.

for Classic 16610 vs 16600 I'd go with 16600 SD4000

[Lorenzo]

+1 on this

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

OP did not specify which Sub and which SD is he referring to.
for Classic 16610 vs 16600 I'd go with 16600 SD4000

[Frogman4me]

Vintage Seadweller is my choice ;)

[sea-dweller]

SD sits higher on the wrist and is a bit more bulky. The 16610 Sub or 14060 sits flatter.

[GMT2crazy]

I'm about your size, +1-2 inches and +10-15lbs, and I wear a 40mm GMT - I believe the Sub fits similarly and I think it looks just fine. Definitely go try them both on and then make your call that way - if they don't work out, have you considered the 36 or 39mm Explorer I?

[singkwokhk]

I have both SD and SUB and love them equally. As your first rolex, I recommend the SUB!

[Hairdude1]

Sub

[LA_LEC]

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

SD sits higher on the wrist and is a bit more bulky. The 16610 Sub or 14060 sits flatter.

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I would go for the Sub.

[George Ab]

I will assume you are talking about the classic 16610 and 16600 vice the current 116610 and 116600. Most on this forum are of the initiated and as such will go SD. As would I as that is what I own. However, for a casual watch enthusiast it is tough to go wrong with a classic sub. It is slightly thinner so it likely will wear more comfortable as its mass is closer to the wrist; however, the SD is quite comfortable. For older eyes the date can be a problem on the SD; however, the clean face is one of the things that attracts me to it. Either will be fine based on your size.

[GradyPhilpott]

I think for the average consumer the Sub is the best bet, unless the SD really has some meaning for you.

I personally would suggest a 14060 or the 114060, unless you just have to have a date.

When you're talking classic Sub, no date is the only way to go, in my opinion.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

i believe the older sd is 1mm smaller than the sub (we're talking pre sub-c and dssd right?). i have both and prefer the 'feel' of the sd. it sits a bit higher and feels more substantial on the wrist imo. can't go wrong either way but its sd for me if its my only rolex between the two.

Originally Posted by Jason71

I have always read it is 0.5mm smaller diameter. 39.5mm vs 40mm

I believe the dial is 1mm smaller on the SD than the Sub.

Between the two choices, I would go with the Sea Dweller

[cop414]

If you can go and try both on. I would vote for a Sub as it appears by others who have both the Sub sits a little lower on the wrist. Go with what sings to you when you try them on. Good luck, no wrong decision here.

[nauticajoe]

Hands down.....SD.

[bonbonson]

I was having dinner last week with my dad and his friends luckily one was wearing a sub while the other one was wearing a dssd. I politely asked if i could try both on and they didnt hesitate to say yes. I thought the sub would feel perfect on my wrist and the dssd would feel large,GIGANTIC. To my surprise I was only half correct. the sub was beautiful on my wrist but the DSSD was just more perfect and balanced on my and in no way does it sit large on your wirst it may look large but once you wear it it looks much smaller

[nrecob]

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

hands down.....sd.

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