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P4573 · 24 October 2012, 12:41 AM

Hi guys

This is my first post, but I've been browsing for a while. I have a question for you knowledgeable lot.

I currently have a DateJust 116200 which I'm looking to trade in (looks great with a suit but not great with other, more informal attire). Anyway, I have been taken in by the Sub 14060M and also the Sea Dweller 16600. It'll be an upgrade in terms of cost I know! At the moment the Sea Dweller is looking the favourite, my only concern is the SD's slightly bigger size than the Sub. I have 17cm wrist (about 6.75 inch), I dont particularly mind the extra weight/bulky aspect but I dont want it to look too big.

So my question is, do you guys think that the SD would look too big on my size wrist?

Thanks in advance!!

Paul

Vincent65 · 24 October 2012, 01:19 AM

The SD would look great on you - size is fine!

Kingair · 24 October 2012, 01:59 AM

Go for it !

Great watch !

Good luck

HAGOne

padi56 · 24 October 2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P4573

Hi guys

This is my first post, but I've been browsing for a while. I have a question for you knowledgeable lot.

I currently have a DateJust 116200 which I'm looking to trade in (looks great with a suit but not great with other, more informal attire). Anyway, I have been taken in by the Sub 14060M and also the Sea Dweller 16600. It'll be an upgrade in terms of cost I know! At the moment the Sea Dweller is looking the favourite, my only concern is the SD's slightly bigger size than the Sub. I have 17cm wrist (about 6.75 inch), I dont particularly mind the extra weight/bulky aspect but I dont want it to look too big.

So my question is, do you guys think that the SD would look too big on my size wrist?

Thanks in advance!!

Paul

Well Paul there is not a huge difference subs weight 135g, SD 147g, case thickness the sub is 13mm deep the SD 14.65mm deep.

impalass · 24 October 2012, 03:49 AM

My wrist size is 6.75" (winter) to 7" (summer). I spent months trying on the 16600 SD 4000 verses 16610LV. Chose the LV in the end due to my old eyes needing more lume.

Still dream of the Dweller, great watch, and great fit on a 6.75-7" wrist imo.

P4573 · 24 October 2012, 04:36 AM

Thanks guys. Yep, I think it's going have to be the SD then. I think I can get a good used one for around £4500, I've been told Ill get about £2500 for my 2011 DateJust. I'll keep you posted on how I get on.

Thanks again.

nauticajoe · 24 October 2012, 04:46 AM

Go for it! You won't regret at all. The SD's my all-time favorite.

ronbo710 · 24 October 2012, 05:00 AM

... The Sea Dweller 16600 is an AWESOME watch. If you like a model with all the Best in Rolex History and development. But I would get one very soon as everyone is realizing they don't make this model any more and the prices are creeping north. I say Go For It

-Ron

landroverking · 24 October 2012, 05:14 AM

SD great watch. Both the Sub and SD are 40mm. I think the dial on the SD is smaller than the Sub. The bezel on the SD is larger than the Sub bezel.
Am I right?

HongNinja · 24 October 2012, 05:58 AM

The SD will look great. I really enjoy the top-heavy/thicker aspect of the 16600. Great piece!

ronbo710 · 24 October 2012, 05:58 AM

Not sure about the bezel size but I know the SD is a bit thicker and doesn't sit as flat on the wrist. Best -Ron

SeamasterGMT · 24 October 2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Paul there is not a huge difference subs weight 135g, SD 147g, case thickness the sub is 13mm deep the SD 14.65mm deep.

What he said. The size/weight difference is negligible in my opinion.

mjclark32 · 24 October 2012, 09:24 PM

Love the sd, I say got for it!

padi56 · 24 October 2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

SD great watch. Both the Sub and SD are 40mm. I think the dial on the SD is smaller than the Sub. The bezel on the SD is larger than the Sub bezel.
Am I right?

Yes dial is 1mm smaller in diameter but bezel is 1mm wider.

Brushpup · 24 October 2012, 10:01 PM

An incredible watch. Tough, tough, tough, and rich with a rich history.

IMO, its the ultimate, and best Dive watch ever made.

P4573 · 24 October 2012, 10:36 PM

SD. Just done it, Superlative purchase soon to be officially mine! Just gotta wait for it to be delivered now.

rogerrabbit168 · 24 October 2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P4573

SD. Just done it, Superlative purchase soon to be officially mine! Just gotta wait for it to be delivered now.

Congrats! wearing mine also, you will love it!

Jake B · 24 October 2012, 11:23 PM

My wrist is also 6.75 inch...

...so it should look about like this.

Watchmutt · 25 October 2012, 12:27 AM

Congrats! I think it will look just fine on your wrist size.

JJL · 25 October 2012, 01:22 AM

Go SD! I love this watch and it will most likely be my next!

Rashid.bk · 25 October 2012, 02:59 AM

SD, I love it. Size is negligible. Having worn a PO for a few years the SD feels very light. I now want a DS.

red1108nyc · 25 October 2012, 03:02 AM

SD is a great watch..

24 October 2012, 12:41 AM	#1
P4573 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 9	Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 - Shall I? Hi guys This is my first post, but I've been browsing for a while. I have a question for you knowledgeable lot. I currently have a DateJust 116200 which I'm looking to trade in (looks great with a suit but not great with other, more informal attire). Anyway, I have been taken in by the Sub 14060M and also the Sea Dweller 16600. It'll be an upgrade in terms of cost I know! At the moment the Sea Dweller is looking the favourite, my only concern is the SD's slightly bigger size than the Sub. I have 17cm wrist (about 6.75 inch), I dont particularly mind the extra weight/bulky aspect but I dont want it to look too big. So my question is, do you guys think that the SD would look too big on my size wrist? Thanks in advance!! Paul

24 October 2012, 05:00 AM	#8
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	My favorite Sports model ... ... The Sea Dweller 16600 is an AWESOME watch. If you like a model with all the Best in Rolex History and development. But I would get one very soon as everyone is realizing they don't make this model any more and the prices are creeping north. I say Go For It -Ron

24 October 2012, 09:24 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love the sd, I say got for it! __________________

24 October 2012, 10:01 PM	#15
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	An incredible watch. Tough, tough, tough, and rich with a rich history. IMO, its the ultimate, and best Dive watch ever made. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

24 October 2012, 11:23 PM	#18
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	My wrist is also 6.75 inch... ...so it should look about like this. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

24 October 2012, 01:19 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	The SD would look great on you - size is fine!

24 October 2012, 01:59 AM	#3
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Go for it ! Great watch ! Good luck HAGOne

24 October 2012, 03:49 AM	#5
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	My wrist size is 6.75" (winter) to 7" (summer). I spent months trying on the 16600 SD 4000 verses 16610LV. Chose the LV in the end due to my old eyes needing more lume. Still dream of the Dweller, great watch, and great fit on a 6.75-7" wrist imo.

24 October 2012, 04:36 AM	#6
P4573 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 9	Thanks guys. Yep, I think it's going have to be the SD then. I think I can get a good used one for around £4500, I've been told Ill get about £2500 for my 2011 DateJust. I'll keep you posted on how I get on. Thanks again.

24 October 2012, 04:46 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Go for it! You won't regret at all. The SD's my all-time favorite.

24 October 2012, 05:14 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	SD great watch. Both the Sub and SD are 40mm. I think the dial on the SD is smaller than the Sub. The bezel on the SD is larger than the Sub bezel. Am I right?

24 October 2012, 05:58 AM	#10
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	The SD will look great. I really enjoy the top-heavy/thicker aspect of the 16600. Great piece!

24 October 2012, 10:36 PM	#16
P4573 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 9	SD. Just done it, Superlative purchase soon to be officially mine! Just gotta wait for it to be delivered now.

25 October 2012, 12:27 AM	#19
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Congrats! I think it will look just fine on your wrist size.

25 October 2012, 01:22 AM	#20
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Go SD! I love this watch and it will most likely be my next!

25 October 2012, 02:59 AM	#21
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	SD, I love it. Size is negligible. Having worn a PO for a few years the SD feels very light. I now want a DS.

25 October 2012, 03:02 AM	#22
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	SD is a great watch..

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