The Rolex Sea Dweller (pre-2008)

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Thanks! Do you know when they stopped coming with the green sticker on the case back?

The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!
Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by sleddog

The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!
Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!

I ve seen many older models where the green sticker was never removed and they were worn with it. Can the sticker be easily removed prior ever wearing?

[Melanotaenia]

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

How do you find the fit compared to the EXP II?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

Well I would say there are several thousand of SD16600 in this world today since its introduction in 1988/9.And all basically the same except for a few minor fonts and a LEC crystal and different case stamps.Although not as popular as say the Sub there are still plenty of SDs in this world today. Its my favourite sports Rolex and owned 3 over the years,I lost one too in the Red Sea a few years back now.

[m_allie]

Excellent watch what a beauty .

[casper227]

great post thanks

[shoey977]

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by shoey977

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

From what I understand all came black from the factory, but eventually with use the black paint disappears. Not sure if it will be painted again if you service with a Rolex Service Center. Post some pics!

[shoey977]

Sorry for the lousy pic!

[shoey977]

There's no sign of any paint. I guess that means that this piece has seen alot of wear from what people are saying?

[Lorenzo]

i got mine late last year and i absolutely love it! :)

[Hoosier Daddy]

I though about trading mine in on a 2-tone Daytona a few years ago. But at the last second decided against it. I'm glad I did! I just bought a couple NATO straps and it looks cool as hell!

[Vincent65]

a 16600 I enjoy...

[Pottsu6]

The Sea-Dweller diving watches range has been standard for Comex divers since 1977. It is vintage models and up to 3,900 metres. and the design of diver's watches certified for more than 1,000 m.

[strafer_kid]

Seadweller is truly a classic in every sense and in all its guises. Very hard to go wrong provided you pick up one that has been looked after etc. Still plenty of good 16600s about representing very good value for money.

[fabio1965]

Great read, thanks.

[robisan]

Originally Posted by fabio1965

Great read, thanks.

[Sparkiem]

Curious to know about the variations in the dial, and how (and why) the red text came about on the 1665 DRSD?

[BonitaBeast]

16600. My eleanor.... Since 1987.

Good info. Now I just remembered how badly I want one all over again!

[regaltrojan]

Great article. I appreciate my 16600 even more now.

[Thchosen1]

Really enjoyed reading all of the posts, and seeing all the awesome user photos! And of course, I absolutely love my 16600 Sea-Dweller too!

[Thchosen1]

Oh, what the heck... Here's one more for good measure. I never get tired of looking at this bad boy!

[Steveomilo]

So glad I found this forum. A lot of good info and pics!

[datejust24]

[heygawgaw]

Great read...truly confirmed I made the right chose!


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[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by heygawgaw

Great read...truly confirmed I made the right chose!


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Very nice!

[BNABOD]

Looks like I may have one from 1999 landing next week. Since I can't afford a birth year sub this will have to do. Until then I wear this one




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[Jfullm42]

My favorite Rolex!

[BNABOD]

Don't know why I waited this long to get one...




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