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Nucengineer · 18 September 2010, 04:50 AM

I noticed 2 'V' sereis SDs on the sales forum and thought that the SD was out of production with the 'M' series. Can anyone verifiy?

Welshwatchman · 18 September 2010, 04:52 AM

They're most probably not making any more but the last versions were indeed on a V series.

I reckon they were all made in 2009 and are just working their way finally through the distribution system.

The GMT Master · 18 September 2010, 04:53 AM

They've not been available direct from Rolex for about 2 years now. The last Sea Dwellers came right at the start of the V-serial stamps

Nucengineer · 18 September 2010, 05:00 AM

OK - Thanks guys. I was not aware of the 'V' series SDs.

nauticajoe · 18 September 2010, 05:00 AM

As mentioned, V's were the last produced serials. Not many were distributed in the US. Though I've seen a few members from the west coast (US) have them.

Rolexroz · 18 September 2010, 05:33 AM

I regret that I cannot comment on a worldwide position, but as far as the UK is concerned, the very last batch of SD's were released by Rolex to a handful of independent AD's last Christmas (2009).

These watches were all V serial numbered and as far as I can ascertain were given out to the independent AD's as a reward for past sales. They then appeared on the new Rolex price list at Christmas 2009 at £4070, so the AD's would make quite a profit on those ones and obviously had little problem selling them to very lucky customers.

A nice little Christmas bonus!

Rolexroz

MB7000 · 18 September 2010, 05:52 AM

Does anyone think the V series seadweller will be worth more years down the road to the collector types, because the limited run on them ?

The GMT Master · 18 September 2010, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MB7000

Does anyone think the V series seadweller will be worth more years down the road to the collector types, because the limited run on them ?

Possibly, but they're exactly the same as all the other thousands of 16600s produced. I don't think there's any firm basis for them to be a collector's item, in my honest opinion

train-time · 18 September 2010, 06:19 AM

The V serial is the last of the SD's produced. I just picked one up at a local AD this past month (even got a discount!). They are still out there, but not too many V serials.

PeterT · 18 September 2010, 07:27 AM

I picked up a V serial in March 2009 and my AD said that was the end.
Interesting note about the extras sent out at Christmas 2009.

Peter

EchoBlueUK · 18 September 2010, 07:36 AM

Nope

Speedmeister · 18 September 2010, 12:50 PM

From what I can tell, M and V were made concurrently and both can be considered the last serials. There may even be random serial SDs out there...

This is evidenced by some SubCs coming with an "M" Serial...

Watchzombie · 18 September 2010, 01:15 PM

Yes, and i am 100% sure that it is the last batch of classic seadweller. So far i did not encounter any random number on this piece.

jeremyam · 20 September 2010, 11:20 PM

does anyone know if the v's being discussed in this form had the rehaut engraving? i've never seen a sd with rehaut engraving, anyone have a different experience?

psv · 20 September 2010, 11:51 PM

No, to the best of my knowledge, the SD luckily escaped the rehaut engraving. Yet another reason to love this model.

18 September 2010, 04:50 AM	#1
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Is Rolex still making "V" series Classic Seadwellers? I noticed 2 'V' sereis SDs on the sales forum and thought that the SD was out of production with the 'M' series. Can anyone verifiy? __________________ Regards, Jim

18 September 2010, 04:52 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	They're most probably not making any more but the last versions were indeed on a V series. I reckon they were all made in 2009 and are just working their way finally through the distribution system. __________________ ..33

18 September 2010, 05:00 AM	#4
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	OK - Thanks guys. I was not aware of the 'V' series SDs. __________________ Regards, Jim

18 September 2010, 05:33 AM	#6
Rolexroz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Roz Location: Scotland Watch: Orange hand Exp11 Posts: 103	Only in the UK..... I regret that I cannot comment on a worldwide position, but as far as the UK is concerned, the very last batch of SD's were released by Rolex to a handful of independent AD's last Christmas (2009). These watches were all V serial numbered and as far as I can ascertain were given out to the independent AD's as a reward for past sales. They then appeared on the new Rolex price list at Christmas 2009 at £4070, so the AD's would make quite a profit on those ones and obviously had little problem selling them to very lucky customers. A nice little Christmas bonus! Rolexroz

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18 September 2010, 04:53 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	They've not been available direct from Rolex for about 2 years now. The last Sea Dwellers came right at the start of the V-serial stamps

18 September 2010, 05:00 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, V's were the last produced serials. Not many were distributed in the US. Though I've seen a few members from the west coast (US) have them.

18 September 2010, 05:52 AM	#7
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	Does anyone think the V series seadweller will be worth more years down the road to the collector types, because the limited run on them ?

18 September 2010, 06:19 AM	#9
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	The V serial is the last of the SD's produced. I just picked one up at a local AD this past month (even got a discount!). They are still out there, but not too many V serials.

18 September 2010, 07:27 AM	#10
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I picked up a V serial in March 2009 and my AD said that was the end. Interesting note about the extras sent out at Christmas 2009. Peter

18 September 2010, 07:36 AM	#11
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Nope

18 September 2010, 12:50 PM	#12
Speedmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hollywood Watch: 16600, 145.012-67 Posts: 164	From what I can tell, M and V were made concurrently and both can be considered the last serials. There may even be random serial SDs out there... This is evidenced by some SubCs coming with an "M" Serial...

18 September 2010, 01:15 PM	#13
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	Yes, and i am 100% sure that it is the last batch of classic seadweller. So far i did not encounter any random number on this piece.

20 September 2010, 11:20 PM	#14
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	does anyone know if the v's being discussed in this form had the rehaut engraving? i've never seen a sd with rehaut engraving, anyone have a different experience?

20 September 2010, 11:51 PM	#15
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	No, to the best of my knowledge, the SD luckily escaped the rehaut engraving. Yet another reason to love this model.

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