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View Poll Results: Sub c or sea dweller
V serial sub c 51 47.22%
V serial sea dweller 57 52.78%
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Old 27 October 2012, 02:27 AM   #1
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Sub c or sea dweller

Which one would you get V serial sub c or a V serial sea dweller.
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Old 27 October 2012, 02:28 AM   #2
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Tough choice. SD for me bc of classic case shape and discontinued status. Close call though
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Old 27 October 2012, 05:29 AM   #3
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Voted SD. Wouldn't want/have a Sub c
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Old 27 October 2012, 05:33 AM   #4
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Old 27 October 2012, 05:47 AM   #5
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The choice is yours
16600

16660

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Old 27 October 2012, 05:48 AM   #6
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I find the subc to be more comfy. DSSD is heavy, and I prefer lighter watches if it can!
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Old 27 October 2012, 07:32 AM   #7
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Sea-dweller is a classic. Can't go wrong with either one-- good luck.
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Old 27 October 2012, 07:51 AM   #8
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I'll take the SD 16600 anyday ...

I am sorry but until Rolex gets over their "Bigger is Better" fixation they have lost me. The SD 16600 is the Ultimate in my book. Cheers -Ron
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Old 27 October 2012, 07:53 AM   #9
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A vote for the 16600.
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Old 27 October 2012, 07:53 AM   #10
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Old 27 October 2012, 07:59 AM   #11
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I have been lucky enough to own both and I am in no doubt that the best watch is the Sub-C - it really is way ahead of the SD (and I owned an SD as a daily wearer for 5 years). I would imagine though that most on this forum will suggest you purchase the SD but IMO it is vastly over-hyped.

Good luck with your choice.
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Old 28 October 2012, 02:04 PM   #12
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16600 here too. I prefer the cleaner no cyclops look, and I'm not the type to go modify my crystal to remove the cyclops. Plus I prefer the slightly thicker SD case as well.
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Old 28 October 2012, 02:33 PM   #13
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Old 28 October 2012, 05:36 PM   #14
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Sea Dweller gets my vote as I like the heavier feel and no cyclops.
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Old 28 October 2012, 05:42 PM   #15
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Buy the Sub-C. Too many SD owners already ( because it's the best )!
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Old 28 October 2012, 05:43 PM   #16
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SD for me.

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Old 28 October 2012, 11:43 PM   #17
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Old 29 October 2012, 12:23 AM   #18
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SUBc for me
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Old 29 October 2012, 12:44 AM   #19
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SD for me..........just in case i go on a saturation dive
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Old 29 October 2012, 01:37 AM   #20
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Why would you mention the serial letter when there are other posts on another thread here today which say this is irrelevant to the desirability or value of the watch? I don't really understand this.
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Old 29 October 2012, 02:27 AM   #21
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Have both but wear the sd most of the time..love they way it fits and that its not made anymore!!! My vote for the classic SD
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Old 29 October 2012, 02:27 AM   #22
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Old 29 October 2012, 03:18 AM   #23
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Why would you mention the serial letter when there are other posts on another thread here today which say this is irrelevant to the desirability or value of the watch? I don't really understand this.
my ad says its possible some V - SD's may be ones with the parachrom hairspring which would make it more collectible and a V is the last run for the older SD. it makes a difference based on cost to own etc... i see V series SD's with stickers asking for more than Sub-C's already.
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Old 29 October 2012, 03:27 AM   #24
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You are basically considering two completely different watches, one is jewelery, the other is pure tool.


When I owned a Sub C, I flat out did not enjoy wearing it. The case/bracelet proportions are all off, the ceramic is way to shiny and the clasp is too long.

The SD is pretty much the perfect diver, go get one.
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Old 29 October 2012, 04:46 AM   #25
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