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Old 20 June 2012, 06:12 AM   #1
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New (to me) matte 666 seadweller!!!

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Last Friday I picked up a low 8.0M serial matte 16660 seadweller. I am turning 30 this year and wanted a 666 that was approximately made in 82/83ish like me. Because I have large wrists, I needed to pick up one more link which fortunately I was able to find at the local watch store. Finally was able to fit the new guy on my wrist and have been smiling all afternoon. Nice patina and the watch is in very good shape for something this old. I am suprised that it seems to have more presence than my Sub LV. Not quite as much present as my DSSD, Big Pilot or Panerais, but I can live with that. I plan on keeping this for a loooooong time.
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Old 20 June 2012, 06:29 AM   #2
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The matte triple 6 is one of my favorite Rolexes. Congrats!
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Old 20 June 2012, 06:30 AM   #3
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Congrats! The 666 is my grail Rolex. Wear it in good health.
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Old 20 June 2012, 09:33 AM   #4
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Congrats!! Love the matte 16660, almost bought one!
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Old 20 June 2012, 09:55 AM   #5
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Very nice. Love that patina
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Old 20 June 2012, 10:34 AM   #6
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Very nice, congratulations

The patina is awesome
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Old 20 June 2012, 11:07 AM   #7
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Very nice - congrats!
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Old 20 June 2012, 11:16 AM   #8
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Congrats, looks great, post some more pics!:)
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Old 20 June 2012, 11:20 AM   #9
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Beautiful!!! Congrats!
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Old 20 June 2012, 11:31 AM   #10
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A fantastic reference to own....
Congrats to you!!
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Old 20 June 2012, 11:49 AM   #11
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Nice!!!
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Old 20 June 2012, 02:09 PM   #12
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Very nice!! I also became a proud 666 owner a few weeks back too
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Old 20 June 2012, 10:12 PM   #13
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Very nice - congrats!
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Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 21 June 2012, 03:37 AM   #14
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Thanks all for the congrats!
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Old 21 June 2012, 05:39 AM   #15
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Hello, new to the forum, but a proud Rolex owner for the last 15 years.
I am just getting into vintage pieces, as both mine (YG Day/Date, and GMT II-C) are very new.
Love Rolex sport watches as the one posted above.
My question to the regulars is, how can you tell the model on some of these, such as the "666" shown above without looking on the case itself.
I am in the market for one, and trying to figure out the best way to spot a more desirable model, other than just the patina look of the dial.
Maybe a dumb question, but I read the thread on the "Red" submariner last night and thought that info was invaluable. WHat about the sea-dweller?
Many thanks in advance, and love the forum!!!
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Old 21 June 2012, 08:20 AM   #16
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Great triple "666" you picked up there.

Congrats.
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Old 21 June 2012, 08:24 AM   #17
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Love it. The matte dial is wonderful and makes this a very distinctive reference. Congrats.
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