Rolex sea dweller tripple or a newer version??

[ac81017]

I´m about to take the plunge on my dream watch, a Rolex sea dweller, my only problem is no NOTHING about them, other than they are the most beautiful watches i´ve ever seen.

Should i go for a tripple 6 dating from 1983 - 1988 or should i go for a modern 1992-2007ish??

Some tripple 6´s look worn, can you still get new part from Rolex? what do you do about the faded of the hands and dial, should one just leave it, or do you hand it in for everything to be replaced? does it affect the value?? or?

As i said i know NOTHING about these amazing watches

Cheers

[dysondiver]

welcome to the forum ,,,
as for the sd ,,, wait , look at lots of pics , read lots ,
think for a while ,
study for a while ,
then the answer will leap out at you ,,
ideally go see both in the flesh , in a perfect world ,
then when your sure buy off a trusted seller on the forum ,,,,, not an answer i know , only you will have the answer , but ,, a bit of something to think about.

[77T]

I would also suggest visiting TRF's Reference Library for detailed discussions on SD's.

For basic overviews, there are several basic SD history articles. For example: http://revo-online.com/the-depths-of...x-sea-dweller/


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[azguy]

Do you want patina or not

[ac81017]

Thank you all, guess i´ll start studying. Living in Sweden i´ve been looking on chrono24.com There are a few nice ones, the price seems to vairy a lot.


Do people refurbish older models?? I´ve seen a few tripple 6´s that look like a newer 2000 model, the dial looked so fresh. I would have thought the luminous parts would have faded or become more of a creamy colour??

Cheers

[Tools]

Originally Posted by ac81017

Thank you all, guess i´ll start studying. Living in Sweden i´ve been looking on chrono24.com There are a few nice ones, the price seems to vairy a lot.


Do people refurbish older models?? I´ve seen a few tripple 6´s that look like a newer 2000 model, the dial looked so fresh. I would have thought the luminous parts would have faded or become more of a creamy colour??

Cheers

People do refurbish older models.. However, the value in an older watch is in it's originality and proper dial/hands. If you change all that you have lost the collector value.

If you want a newer model, get one. Don't "ruin" an older piece for somebody else who may want that originality.

[lapince]

I would get the new version, the bracelet and clasp are well worth the extra cash compared to the older versions, but that's just my opinion…

[Jason71]

A through K-serial 16600. If it was going to be my only one, that is the one I would keep. Luminova dial and hands, drilled through lug holes, one of the last true tool Rolex watches.

[mike]

As mentioned slow down and do the research. It seems a lot of new people want it "right now" and never take the time to study the references or the differences between them.

Usually to much is spent and the result is less than satisfying.

[Speed]

Yup. If you buy now knowing what you don't know...you will end up selling and re-buying. Almost guaranteed.

[ac81017]

I´m in no rush, it´s my 40th january 2016, so i have until then.

Since it´s going to be a one time investment, i will be taking my time.

The only thing i do know is that i want a Tripple 6, since it´s the price that i can afford.

I want it to be 100% original and clean, no dial change, unless i find an original dial for the right price.

But as i said, i´m not in any rush.

I appreciate all info and advice

Cheers

[ac81017]

Here´s what i´m looking at. but still learning!!

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/sea...ch%2Findex.htm

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by lapince

I would get the new version, the bracelet and clasp are well worth the extra cash compared to the older versions, but that's just my opinion…

This would be ideal if price not a problem

[SALTY]

Originally Posted by Jason71

A through K-serial 16600. If it was going to be my only one, that is the one I would keep. Luminova dial and hands, drilled through lug holes, one of the last true tool Rolex watches.

[ac81017]

My research has begun, and already it seems very messy. I´ve decided that i want an 1983-88/89 version, only problem is a lot of people have changed the dial or pointer, and how to tell if the dial and pointer are orignal.

I want to wear the watch 24/7 but still have it 100% from the period.

It seems like 1983 was a transitional period and that it´s messy to find one in great shape.

Do the Dials have serial number on??

[ac81017]

After a LOT of research and hours talking to people/dealers/experts I´ve finally decided that a tripple 6 is the one for me. I found this one which i´m thinking of buying very soon!

It checks out nicely.

It´s ringing all the right bells! This shop has a fantastic collection and knowledge of Rolex.

Hee she is

http://gripenbro.se/artiklar/salda/rolex-53.html

[ac81017]

Ha ha typical me, i´ve found another one, BUT I´m worried about the condition of the dial! It´s fro 1983 Matte dial, and i can see signs if some of the markers looking a bit dirty, is this an issue??

Here it is:

http://www.uretvintage.se/rolex-sea-...-pv-23319.html

[anothernewphone]

The "dirty" bit is what people typically pay big bucks for. It's called "patina," and that term isn't just used for watches. People like old things that look like old things, or that look BRAND SPANKING NEW. There isn't much middle ground there. Patina isn't for everyone, you just gotta decide if you like it. People might look at your Rolex and think "well, he couldn't afford a nice looking one, that's all scuffed and dirty."

[ac81017]

I would like a nice CLEAN watch, I do love the MATTE dial. It seems like i´ll have to buy a fresh trippple 6 and buy a Matte dial and hands so that i get the look i want with out pay a heafty price.

[steptoe]

Originally Posted by lapince

I would get the new version, the bracelet and clasp are well worth the extra cash compared to the older versions, but that's just my opinion…

Bracelet and clasp are the same for the 666 and 16600 right up to 2009.

It's only the very latest watches produced in the last couple of years that use the new type.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by ac81017

I would like a nice CLEAN watch, I do love the MATTE dial. It seems like i´ll have to buy a fresh trippple 6 and buy a Matte dial and hands so that i get the look i want with out pay a heafty price.

Why would you do this? Just be patient and get the right one, I'd say.
Great watch/reference. Love the SD in all its incarnations.

[ac81017]

It seems to be a lot cheaper buy a 666 and buy a dial and hand to get what i want. And then should i some day sell it the new owner had two options from the same period.