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Ricardo · 20 November 2007, 05:17 AM

I tempted to flip my explorer 114270 for a Sea dweller,But am concerned about the weight.
Are they a challange to wear all day,Are they just too big and heavy?
I also have a gmt 1,so am use to the 40mm size,But the dweller is one big tough cookie,Thanks

Baptistman · 20 November 2007, 05:54 AM

go for it. weight is not a problem. you won't look back.

f16570 · 20 November 2007, 06:32 AM

Unless your a 6 stone weakling then what ya worried about?

f

rogerfromco · 20 November 2007, 06:36 AM

Just get it sized right and you should be fine. First time I tried one on, it was too big and banged the back of my hand pretty hard when I put my arm down to my side. I left the store thinking the same thing and was leaning toward the 16610. Then I walked into another store and theirs was adjusted better for me and it felt great. It felt like a totally different watch.

marshallr47 · 20 November 2007, 06:38 AM

I'm sure you would get use to it in no time. Go for it.

jhowton · 20 November 2007, 06:42 AM

Just my $.02 but when compared to many more contemporary designs, SDs are positively diminutive. What I am wearing today is case in point:

It's a 45.5mm Planet Ocean and feels like a housebrick is attached to my wrist. I should have bought the 42mm.

Just buy the SD, it isn't too big or too heavy by any current standards.

904L_addict · 20 November 2007, 06:51 AM

You can size it yourself to get perfect fit. I did with mine. Just take your time. Very simple.

Baptistman · 20 November 2007, 07:20 AM

http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0005.shtml

check this out

mossjb · 20 November 2007, 08:14 AM

Go for it. I have a tiny wrist and it is not too big or heavy at all.

Downing · 20 November 2007, 08:20 AM

The bigger problem you may have is after you've worn it a while the SD makes most other watches feel too light.

Whenever I wear my Exp II (like right now), I find myself constantly checking my wrist to see if it's still there.

Overall, my Exp II is more comfortable but I'm very attached to the weight and bulk of my SD. And I agree with you, the SD is one tough cookie.

mike · 20 November 2007, 09:19 AM

As others have said, getting the right fit makes all the difference.

S2000 Driver · 20 November 2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baptistman

http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0005.shtml

check this out

Once again your link illustrates why I chose the Sub Date.

With the SEA-DWELLER, you carry the extra weight around for those times when you need to dive deeper than 1,000 feet

and, in return, you have a smaller dial and the case sits higher on your wrist!

To each his own but, to me, the above confirms why the Sub Date is the far more popular watch.

P.S. The most compelling argument in favor of the SEA-DWELLER is, for me, the 'cleaner' look of not having a Cyclops yet retaining the date function. However, the Cyclops is a Rolex signature feature and if you plan to keep the watch for a lifetime, that Cyclops will make it easier to read the date as you get older and your vision degrades.

GoldenBear · 20 November 2007, 09:57 AM

Unless you have chicken arms, a few grams of weight shouldn't make a difference.

scottschoe · 20 November 2007, 11:17 AM

While the watch isn't too heavy by any means, it feels a little too top-heavy for my taste.

bsblau · 20 November 2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

The bigger problem you may have is after you've worn it a while the SD makes most other watches feel too light.

Whenever I wear my Exp II (like right now), I find myself constantly checking my wrist to see if it's still there.

Overall, my Exp II is more comfortable but I'm very attached to the weight and bulk of my SD. And I agree with you, the SD is one tough cookie.

Got a SD as my first Rolex; now wearing ExpII -> have
the exact feeling above.

watchnut · 20 November 2007, 01:36 PM

[QUOTE=S2000 Driver;359358]Once again your link illustrates why I chose the Sub Date.

With the SEA-DWELLER, you carry the extra weight around for those times when you need to dive deeper than 1,000 feet : You mean it weighs THAT much more?!

TARDIS · 20 November 2007, 02:20 PM

Here's what a 16600 look like on a 19cm wrist.....

Comfort level?

For me it's the same as a 16610 & 14060M. I got used to it in less than a week.

citidon · 20 November 2007, 02:39 PM

get the seadweller

Unless your a girlyman, j/k

knowledge · 20 November 2007, 02:46 PM

I love my SD. The weight is just right for me and has never been an issue. Good luck with you decision.

ashu2289 · 20 November 2007, 02:59 PM

Its a gr8 watch

DS/B MINI S · 20 November 2007, 02:59 PM

Remember the old ad campaign...

Just Do It

Taurus75 · 20 November 2007, 03:05 PM

Get the SD..

I'm sure you would not be bothered by its added weight. Besides, its only about 12gms heavier than the SubDate, so I really think its a non-issue. I have a SD and a small wrist at around 6.25'. So I too have intial concerns over its added weight, but it has been my daily watch since its purchase without any size or weight issue.

I think the crux is whether you prefer the cyclops (date magnifier) or not. If cyclops are secondary then SD is definitely your choice of a great dive watch. so bottomline is only you have the answer to your quest for that special watch.

S2000 Driver · 20 November 2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurus75

...so bottomline is only you have the answer to your quest for that special watch.

Tombstone · 20 November 2007, 03:41 PM

I am lucky to own an LV and a SD. To be honest I don't notice a great amount of difference between the two in terms of the SD weighing more. It is minimal to me so I would guess you would feel the same. Good luck with your choice, if you can swing it keep the Sub and get the SD you will not be sorry you did. IMHO

JJ Irani · 20 November 2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I am lucky to own an LV and a SD. To be honest I don't notice a great amount of difference between the two in terms of the SD weighing more. It is minimal to me so I would guess you would feel the same. Good luck with your choice, if you can swing it keep the Sub and get the SD you will not be sorry you did. IMHO

Actual weights with all original links straight out of box.

SD - 148 grams
LV - 136 grams
SS Sub-date - 135 grams
TT Sub - 149 grams
TT YM - 146 grams
Exp-II - 126 grams
GMT-II - 127 grams (older model)

JJ

fear · 20 November 2007, 04:58 PM

Other brands make bigger divers. To me the SD is just right. Get it, you will not be disappointed

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 November 2007, 05:32 PM

I love the SD and I hate that it had to go, but something had to go in order to finance the SS GMT IIc that I am getting.

The SD is a VERY balanced watch IMHO, and I have never had trouble with a bad fit or too heavy weight of the SD:

SSD · 21 November 2007, 12:30 AM

IMHO, once the bracelet is properly sized for your wrist, it will feel very GOOD, despite the weight. The sizing is very important, like others have posted here. It also contributes to security in the unlikely event its fliplock somehow gets unfastened, which is an added comfort.

20 November 2007, 05:17 AM	#1
Ricardo Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Ricky Location: England Posts: 33	Sea Dweller-Can i handle it? I tempted to flip my explorer 114270 for a Sea dweller,But am concerned about the weight. Are they a challange to wear all day,Are they just too big and heavy? I also have a gmt 1,so am use to the 40mm size,But the dweller is one big tough cookie,Thanks

20 November 2007, 05:54 AM	#2
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	go for it. weight is not a problem. you won't look back. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

20 November 2007, 06:38 AM	#5
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I'm sure you would get use to it in no time. Go for it. __________________ Ron

20 November 2007, 07:20 AM	#8
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0005.shtml check this out __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

20 November 2007, 08:20 AM	#10
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	The bigger problem you may have is after you've worn it a while the SD makes most other watches feel too light. Whenever I wear my Exp II (like right now), I find myself constantly checking my wrist to see if it's still there. Overall, my Exp II is more comfortable but I'm very attached to the weight and bulk of my SD. And I agree with you, the SD is one tough cookie. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

20 November 2007, 06:32 AM	#3
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Unless your a 6 stone weakling then what ya worried about? f

20 November 2007, 06:36 AM	#4
rogerfromco Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ... Posts: 180	Just get it sized right and you should be fine. First time I tried one on, it was too big and banged the back of my hand pretty hard when I put my arm down to my side. I left the store thinking the same thing and was leaning toward the 16610. Then I walked into another store and theirs was adjusted better for me and it felt great. It felt like a totally different watch.

20 November 2007, 06:42 AM	#6
jhowton Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Chicago area Posts: 160	Just my $.02 but when compared to many more contemporary designs, SDs are positively diminutive. What I am wearing today is case in point: It's a 45.5mm Planet Ocean and feels like a housebrick is attached to my wrist. I should have bought the 42mm. Just buy the SD, it isn't too big or too heavy by any current standards.

20 November 2007, 06:51 AM	#7
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	You can size it yourself to get perfect fit. I did with mine. Just take your time. Very simple.

20 November 2007, 08:14 AM	#9
mossjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	Go for it. I have a tiny wrist and it is not too big or heavy at all.

20 November 2007, 09:19 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As others have said, getting the right fit makes all the difference.

20 November 2007, 09:57 AM	#13
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Unless you have chicken arms, a few grams of weight shouldn't make a difference. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

20 November 2007, 11:17 AM	#14
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	While the watch isn't too heavy by any means, it feels a little too top-heavy for my taste. __________________ __________________

20 November 2007, 01:36 PM	#16
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	[QUOTE=S2000 Driver;359358]Once again your link illustrates why I chose the Sub Date. With the SEA-DWELLER, you carry the extra weight around for those times when you need to dive deeper than 1,000 feet : You mean it weighs THAT much more?!

20 November 2007, 02:20 PM	#17
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Here's what a 16600 look like on a 19cm wrist..... Comfort level? For me it's the same as a 16610 & 14060M. I got used to it in less than a week.

20 November 2007, 02:39 PM	#18
citidon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Don Location: NYC Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 166	get the seadweller Unless your a girlyman, j/k

20 November 2007, 02:46 PM	#19
knowledge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Memphis, TN Watch: SD & GMT IIc Posts: 50	I love my SD. The weight is just right for me and has never been an issue. Good luck with you decision.

20 November 2007, 02:59 PM	#20
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Its a gr8 watch __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

20 November 2007, 02:59 PM	#21
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Remember the old ad campaign... Just Do It __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

20 November 2007, 03:05 PM	#22
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	Get the SD.. I'm sure you would not be bothered by its added weight. Besides, its only about 12gms heavier than the SubDate, so I really think its a non-issue. I have a SD and a small wrist at around 6.25'. So I too have intial concerns over its added weight, but it has been my daily watch since its purchase without any size or weight issue. I think the crux is whether you prefer the cyclops (date magnifier) or not. If cyclops are secondary then SD is definitely your choice of a great dive watch. so bottomline is only you have the answer to your quest for that special watch. __________________

20 November 2007, 03:41 PM	#24
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I am lucky to own an LV and a SD. To be honest I don't notice a great amount of difference between the two in terms of the SD weighing more. It is minimal to me so I would guess you would feel the same. Good luck with your choice, if you can swing it keep the Sub and get the SD you will not be sorry you did. IMHO

20 November 2007, 04:58 PM	#26
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Other brands make bigger divers. To me the SD is just right. Get it, you will not be disappointed Attached Images

20 November 2007, 05:32 PM	#27
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I love the SD and I hate that it had to go, but something had to go in order to finance the SS GMT IIc that I am getting. The SD is a VERY balanced watch IMHO, and I have never had trouble with a bad fit or too heavy weight of the SD: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 November 2007, 12:30 AM	#28
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	IMHO, once the bracelet is properly sized for your wrist, it will feel very GOOD, despite the weight. The sizing is very important, like others have posted here. It also contributes to security in the unlikely event its fliplock somehow gets unfastened, which is an added comfort. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

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