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benvh · 26 July 2017, 11:29 AM

After picking up my first Sea Dweller (and my first Rolex) back in April I've become pretty smitten with both the SD and Rolex. Since then I parted with my first "real" watch - a 2201.50 Planet Ocean. It just felt too big and heavy after getting used to the 40mm size and I knew I'd never wear it again. Then I got curious about how a tritium dial 16600 would compare and well, the rest is history.

I was really happy to find an unpolished U-serial and it's a real beaut. I will likely hold on to the new one and part ways with the A serial as having two of the same reference doesn't make much sense for me. I will miss having lume (not that it's super strong on the A serial) but I may remedy that by getting a new 114060. I figure having a modern sub with the new bracelet, etc will pair nicely with the older SD. It really is turning into a sickness...

Ben

Jimbogigolo · 26 July 2017, 11:43 AM

So the only difference between the two is the year or production?

Looks good either way.

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sensui · 26 July 2017, 11:56 AM

I can see why.....great watch.

benvh · 26 July 2017, 12:18 PM

New one has the tritium dial

Ben

DCheeta · 26 July 2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by benvh

New one has the tritium dial

Ben

So the new one is the old one.

Excellent watch(es). I think the 16600 is one of the best references Rolex has ever produced.

Hairdude1 · 27 July 2017, 02:15 PM

Nice!

BrazenC5 · 27 July 2017, 02:30 PM

You should stick to the theme and get a 116600 for the modern fix!

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dave023 · 27 July 2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BrazenC5

You should stick to the theme and get a 116600 for the modern fix!

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This

Lol-x · 27 July 2017, 02:48 PM

Great examples of that model.

Incredibly cool and tough as nails.

And1dre · 27 July 2017, 02:50 PM

Beautiful!

Psmith · 27 July 2017, 06:14 PM

Congrats

brandrea · 27 July 2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

So the new one is the old one.

Excellent watch(es). I think the 16600 is one of the best references Rolex has ever produced.

RichM · 27 July 2017, 10:22 PM

Congrats on the pair.

Roy Rolls · 28 July 2017, 09:24 AM

Love at first sight and purchase as well !

26 July 2017, 11:29 AM	#1
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	Incoming: Second Sea Dweller After picking up my first Sea Dweller (and my first Rolex) back in April I've become pretty smitten with both the SD and Rolex. Since then I parted with my first "real" watch - a 2201.50 Planet Ocean. It just felt too big and heavy after getting used to the 40mm size and I knew I'd never wear it again. Then I got curious about how a tritium dial 16600 would compare and well, the rest is history. I was really happy to find an unpolished U-serial and it's a real beaut. I will likely hold on to the new one and part ways with the A serial as having two of the same reference doesn't make much sense for me. I will miss having lume (not that it's super strong on the A serial) but I may remedy that by getting a new 114060. I figure having a modern sub with the new bracelet, etc will pair nicely with the older SD. It really is turning into a sickness... Ben Attached Images

27 July 2017, 02:15 PM	#6
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27 July 2017, 02:48 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Great examples of that model. Incredibly cool and tough as nails. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 July 2017, 06:14 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

27 July 2017, 10:22 PM	#13
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26 July 2017, 11:43 AM	#2
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	So the only difference between the two is the year or production? Looks good either way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 July 2017, 11:56 AM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I can see why.....great watch.

26 July 2017, 12:18 PM	#4
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	New one has the tritium dial Ben

27 July 2017, 02:30 PM	#7
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	You should stick to the theme and get a 116600 for the modern fix! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

27 July 2017, 02:50 PM	#10
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Beautiful!

28 July 2017, 09:24 AM	#14
Roy Rolls "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 472	Love at first sight and purchase as well !

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