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BASSETHOUNDS · 5 November 2009, 09:39 PM

Has anyone seen this thing ? Does it really exist , supposedly 78 pieces ordered by the Italian state police divers unit .
There is one on offer on Ebay as well for about 75.000 usd ?
The engraving on the back seems a bit "tacky" to me .

Alcan · 5 November 2009, 09:49 PM

It could be the real deal.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=1782078

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate

"REF. 16600 SEA-DWELLER POLIZIA DI STATO, SOMMOZZATORI 1958-2008 THE OCTOPUS HUNTING HAS BEGUN! The mania has already started on the forums, the experts keep talking about it and collectors crave to have one, even if they have to spend an exorbitant amount of money.

We are talking about the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 created for the scuba divers of the Polizia di Stato (Italian State Police), which lately represents the center of attention for Rolex collectors.

This model has been realized in only 78 examples to celebrate the golden jubilee of the State Police Scuba Divers Institution. Among these 78 pieces, 28 have the engraving of the Military Brevet number on the case back. This is the document which gives scuba divers the qualification for practising their profession, and only 3 of them have a personalized signature.

The dial is characterized by the logo representing an octopus and on the external case back, together with the circular engraving, the writing “POLIZIA DI STATO, SOMMOZZATORI 1958-2008” also appears.

The production of only 78 pieces, makes it one of the most desirable and rare versions for collectors throughout the world; for this reason the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 personalized State Police has been converted into the “depths professional” par excellence.

Our advice is not to hesitate if you have the possibility of purchasing this watch because it's certain to become an important and precious collection piece, even if, given the prestige and importance which characterize it, such occasions to come into possession of this “jewel” will be few and far between. "

mike · 5 November 2009, 10:11 PM

As Al has shown, it's real.

gettocard · 5 November 2009, 10:16 PM

It is a real and very sought after watch,collectors are eager to drop between 30K to 50K Euro on it,wich is absolutely ridicolous...
It seems hard to find tho,Italian police officers that receive one must sign an agreement that virtually prohibits them to sell it. A lot of them eventually did it anyway...

Deyn Man · 6 November 2009, 12:00 AM

nice!

But for the price, i don't dig it..

But that's just me..

deserted · 6 November 2009, 03:10 AM

Ok!

SLS · 6 November 2009, 03:14 AM

For that kind of $$$, I would rather have a DRSD!
Scott

Jason71 · 6 November 2009, 04:57 AM

It would be one thing if the "customization" was done by Rolex, but weren't these aftermarket customizations? (I am not saying that the watch is not 100% authentic, just that it was a 3rd party customization)

Lamone · 6 November 2009, 05:00 AM

I saw one last week, the seller wanted 70k€...

jameshe · 6 November 2009, 05:03 AM

wow!

nektar · 6 November 2009, 06:58 AM

ridiculous price

snowbird · 6 November 2009, 07:41 AM

It does seem like a high price, but I assume there are very few available out there given the info above about the agreement the officers had to sign that they wouldn't sell.

Anyway I would think papers would be very important on this watch, otherwise I don't think it would be all that hard to take any SD and add the customization.

DadsWatch72 · 6 November 2009, 07:45 AM

Are these police officers patroling the ocean for poachers?

Idle Swede · 6 November 2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nektarios

ridiculous price

x2

r.l.x · 6 November 2009, 08:03 AM

price is toooo much!
It costs normaly about 35k EURO
and YES, its genuine!

rajurama · 6 November 2009, 08:08 AM

sweet!

sturgeon123456 · 6 November 2009, 08:24 AM

I personaly dont thinks its a ridiculous price..................wait actually yes I do LOL......but im sure to some collectors it is well worth it. Also, if the value increases and you could sell it for a decent return in the future, what difference is there in investing in stocks? Maybe it isnt so ridiculous after all......

Jason71 · 6 November 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r.l.x

price is toooo much!
It costs normaly about 35k EURO
and YES, its genuine!

I still believe it is too much at 35K EURO. These were standard 16600 Rolex SeaDwellers that were modified by a 3rd party to have the engraving on the caseback and the Logo on the dial. It would be interesting to know if this run of watches was "sanctioned" by Rolex S.A. or if they were done without their knowledge.

Will Rolex service these watches?? Inquiring minds want to know

Buyer Beware!!! Just do a google search on "Sea Dweller Polizia di Stato" and see how many fake SDs pop-up that look identical to that one on first glance. I realize that there was a small run of these that are authentic, but for that amount of money...........The scumbags will be coming out of the woodwork to try and scam some people.

SDDS · 6 November 2009, 08:27 AM

yes it is real. i have heard about this model

dukester · 6 November 2009, 08:32 AM

It is the real deal and a much sought after collectors item!

greekbum · 6 November 2009, 08:42 AM

When you want information on an Italian Rolex go to the best Italian site.

The complete story http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...2016600%20CNES

Idle Swede · 6 November 2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

When you want information on an Italian Rolex go to the best Italian site.

The complete story http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...2016600%20CNES

No peeka Italiano.

greekbum · 6 November 2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

No peeka Italiano.

For you there is a language converter on the left hand side

Idle Swede · 6 November 2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

For you there is a language converter on the left hand side

Thanks Nick, must have missed it.

Are you coming for dinner tomorrow night?

DadsWatch72 · 6 November 2009, 12:04 PM

If they are so popular, why hasn't this forum heard about them until now???

Singslinger · 6 November 2009, 06:16 PM

Looks like sellers are trying to capitalise on the exorbitant prices that the COMEX Subs/Sea-dwellers fetched at recent auctions.

Deep Sea · 6 November 2009, 10:51 PM

There is an article in the lastest Tiempo de Relojes here in Mexico, about this Italian unit and shows them wearing the watches....so it's real.

Submarino · 7 November 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Has anyone seen this thing ? Does it really exist , supposedly 78 pieces ordered by the Italian state police divers unit .
There is one on offer on Ebay as well for about 75.000 usd ?
The engraving on the back seems a bit "tacky" to me .

I love the octopus logo on the dial. What a nice touch to the master of all diving watches.

Love it, love it, love it!!!!!

Submarino · 7 November 2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Sea

There is an article in the lastest Tiempo de Relojes here in Mexico, about this Italian unit and shows them wearing the watches....so it's real.

Martin:

Hay forma de conseguir una copia de Tiempo de Relojes aca en USA?

Gracias,

Halim

Blueoctopus007 · 13 November 2009, 04:51 AM

Waaaaaaaaa I want one !!!!!!!!!!

On a serious note, I am in love with it and would really likecto have one.

I wonder who did the modification, as I would pay good money to have an octopus on my SD.

Any suggestions who I could approach?

5 November 2009, 09:39 PM	#1
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Sea-dweller polizia di stato ? Fake ? Has anyone seen this thing ? Does it really exist , supposedly 78 pieces ordered by the Italian state police divers unit . There is one on offer on Ebay as well for about 75.000 usd ? The engraving on the back seems a bit "tacky" to me . Attached Images

5 November 2009, 09:49 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	It could be the real deal. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=1782078 http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate "REF. 16600 SEA-DWELLER POLIZIA DI STATO, SOMMOZZATORI 1958-2008 THE OCTOPUS HUNTING HAS BEGUN! The mania has already started on the forums, the experts keep talking about it and collectors crave to have one, even if they have to spend an exorbitant amount of money. We are talking about the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 created for the scuba divers of the Polizia di Stato (Italian State Police), which lately represents the center of attention for Rolex collectors. This model has been realized in only 78 examples to celebrate the golden jubilee of the State Police Scuba Divers Institution. Among these 78 pieces, 28 have the engraving of the Military Brevet number on the case back. This is the document which gives scuba divers the qualification for practising their profession, and only 3 of them have a personalized signature. The dial is characterized by the logo representing an octopus and on the external case back, together with the circular engraving, the writing “POLIZIA DI STATO, SOMMOZZATORI 1958-2008” also appears. The production of only 78 pieces, makes it one of the most desirable and rare versions for collectors throughout the world; for this reason the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 personalized State Police has been converted into the “depths professional” par excellence. Our advice is not to hesitate if you have the possibility of purchasing this watch because it's certain to become an important and precious collection piece, even if, given the prestige and importance which characterize it, such occasions to come into possession of this “jewel” will be few and far between. " __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

6 November 2009, 03:14 AM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	For that kind of $$$, I would rather have a DRSD! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 November 2009, 04:57 AM	#8
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	It would be one thing if the "customization" was done by Rolex, but weren't these aftermarket customizations? (I am not saying that the watch is not 100% authentic, just that it was a 3rd party customization) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

6 November 2009, 08:08 AM	#16
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	sweet! __________________ रोलेक्स

5 November 2009, 10:11 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As Al has shown, it's real.

5 November 2009, 10:16 PM	#4
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	It is a real and very sought after watch,collectors are eager to drop between 30K to 50K Euro on it,wich is absolutely ridicolous... It seems hard to find tho,Italian police officers that receive one must sign an agreement that virtually prohibits them to sell it. A lot of them eventually did it anyway...

6 November 2009, 12:00 AM	#5
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	nice! But for the price, i don't dig it.. But that's just me..

6 November 2009, 03:10 AM	#6
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Ok!

6 November 2009, 05:00 AM	#9
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I saw one last week, the seller wanted 70k€...

6 November 2009, 05:03 AM	#10
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	wow!

6 November 2009, 06:58 AM	#11
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	ridiculous price

6 November 2009, 07:41 AM	#12
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	It does seem like a high price, but I assume there are very few available out there given the info above about the agreement the officers had to sign that they wouldn't sell. Anyway I would think papers would be very important on this watch, otherwise I don't think it would be all that hard to take any SD and add the customization.

6 November 2009, 07:45 AM	#13
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Are these police officers patroling the ocean for poachers?

6 November 2009, 08:03 AM	#15
r.l.x Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex 6265 Posts: 148	price is toooo much! It costs normaly about 35k EURO and YES, its genuine!

6 November 2009, 08:24 AM	#17
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I personaly dont thinks its a ridiculous price..................wait actually yes I do LOL......but im sure to some collectors it is well worth it. Also, if the value increases and you could sell it for a decent return in the future, what difference is there in investing in stocks? Maybe it isnt so ridiculous after all......

6 November 2009, 08:27 AM	#19
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	yes it is real. i have heard about this model __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

6 November 2009, 08:32 AM	#20
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	It is the real deal and a much sought after collectors item!

6 November 2009, 08:42 AM	#21
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	When you want information on an Italian Rolex go to the best Italian site. The complete story http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...2016600%20CNES __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

6 November 2009, 12:04 PM	#25
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	If they are so popular, why hasn't this forum heard about them until now???

6 November 2009, 06:16 PM	#26
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Looks like sellers are trying to capitalise on the exorbitant prices that the COMEX Subs/Sea-dwellers fetched at recent auctions.

6 November 2009, 10:51 PM	#27
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	There is an article in the lastest Tiempo de Relojes here in Mexico, about this Italian unit and shows them wearing the watches....so it's real. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

13 November 2009, 04:51 AM	#30
Blueoctopus007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 163	Waaaaaaaaa I want one !!!!!!!!!! On a serious note, I am in love with it and would really likecto have one. I wonder who did the modification, as I would pay good money to have an octopus on my SD. Any suggestions who I could approach? __________________ DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER 116660 V SERIES DAYTONA SS 116520 V SERIES SEA-DWELLER 16600 V SERIES

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