OK guys need your opinion

[chino0823]

OK guys looking into my second rolex. Looking for a pre own rolex. But can't decide between a sub, sea dweller or gmt Pepsi bezel. I have to spend 5000 to 7000 to spend. Love all 3 but always around water so I think gmt I's not a great pick. What's your opaion and why. And what should I look for? Am a proud owner of a gmt 16753

[droptopman]

I wear my vintage watches all the time and for most activities, but I must admit I am a little leery of wearing my four digit pieces in the water. Even though both current pieces have been pressure tested I still would not dive with one. I have swam in a 5513 and a 1675 but rarely would anymore. I have 5 digit references that I feel more comfortable doing that activity in.

Maybe a 5 digit Submariner or Sea Dweller with sapphire. They can be found in great condition and generally much less cost than the 4 digit models.

If you love dome plexis and plan to stick to a 4 digit reference then probably an SD.

[JJL]

Originally Posted by chino0823

OK guys looking into my second rolex. Looking for a pre own rolex. But can't decide between a sub, sea dweller or gmt Pepsi bezel. I have to spend 5000 to 7000 to spend. Love all 3 but always around water so I think gmt I's not a great pick. What's your opaion and why. And what should I look for? Am a proud owner of a gmt 16753

If you already have a GMT, I'd go for the Sea Dweller personally. You can get a nice 16600 for that price range and the thing is a tank! Although I own a Sub (vintage 1680), I like the Sea-Dwellers more in general.

Also, I believe the GMT is waterproof up to 100 meters, so unless you're doing some serious diving, that should be plenty sufficient around the water.

Good luck

[chino0823]

Yes am leaning more to the SD. What is the big difference between the sub and SD. Spec etc.. just learning guys lol

[JJL]

Originally Posted by chino0823

Yes am leaning more to the SD. What is the big difference between the sub and SD. Spec etc.. just learning guys lol

Depth rating
Helium Escape Valve
SD has no cyclops/date magnifier
case thickness (SD taller on the wrist)
SD wears a little heavier
I've also heard the SD wears 1mm smaller than the Sub although it's listed as 40mm

Hope that helps

[swish77]

Originally Posted by JJL

Depth rating
Helium Escape Valve
SD has no cyclops/date magnifier
case thickness (SD taller on the wrist)
SD wears a little heavier
I've also heard the SD wears 1mm smaller than the Sub although it's listed as 40mm

Hope that helps

The SD indeed wears a tad smaller to the eye when looking down at the dial, but the heft, height, weight and overall thickness gives it a bigger feel on the wrist, IMHO. I own both and prefer the SD because of its wrist presence. I'm referring to the sapphire versions, which can still be "vintage" in my book, if they're from the '80s-early'90s. Vintage 5513 vs. 1665 is a completely different story. Good luck in your search!