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NickTruswell · 3 October 2016, 04:34 AM

Hi guys,
As the title says I'm interested in adding a classic Sea Dweller to my collection but ideally want a full set with anchor and tool kit along with B&P. I know that later versions did not get sold with these extras. My question is approx when did this change over happen? Either approx year or serial number.

Oh yeah and if anyone has one they are looking to move, let me know

Cheers
Nick

japenney · 3 October 2016, 04:43 AM

Might be easier to find a nice example with box and papers and source the extras separately on accessory forum or the bay. Would be very difficult imo to find a truly complete set for sale. Just my 2 cents. Not sure what year they stopped doing it.

judodave1964 · 3 October 2016, 05:12 AM

Not sure when they stopped, mine is 2001 and came with both. I think the anchor was fazed out about 2004.

Speed · 3 October 2016, 05:13 AM

Look on Qualitytyme.com for Anchors, hang tags etc.

Ritch99 · 3 October 2016, 05:40 AM

There are a few complete sets in TRF classifieds. I think there's even an NOS full set with plastic stickers still on the watch.

Cheers!

Juantxo · 3 October 2016, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Look on Qualitytyme.com for Anchors, hang tags etc.

$69.95 for an anchor...!!! They are crazy.

Speed · 3 October 2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

$69.95 for an anchor...!!! They are crazy.

Supply and Demand.

Al1969 · 3 October 2016, 02:39 PM

I had an M series purchased in 2008 and it had the 'goodies'. Sadly, I flipped it years back, should've held on to it.

Juantxo · 3 October 2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Supply and Demand.

I bought one like new not long ago for $5.

padi56 · 3 October 2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Supply and Demand.

No supply and stupidity IMHO to pay crazy prices for them, in the real world the anchor was for just pure marketing and they were not the best of quality quite cheap looking base metal object and of no real use for anything or of any real importance. I gave a few away to forum members a few years back, it was around late 2004 into 2005 they completely disappeared from the Rolex Sub watch range.

Speed · 3 October 2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

I bought one like new not long ago for $5.

Well, I guess you did quite well - all things considered.

Speed · 3 October 2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

No supply and stupidity IMHO to pay crazy prices for them, in the real world the anchor was for just pure marketing and they were not the best of quality quite cheap looking base metal object and of no real use for anything or of any real importance. I gave a few away to forum members a few years back, it was around late 2004 into 2005 they completely disappeared from the Rolex Sub watch range.

Sure Padi,

But many "collectors" have the OCD gene...that's what makes them collectors!

Not saying I agree - but that is part of the hobby for many.

padi56 · 3 October 2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Sure Padi,

But many "collectors" have the OCD gene...that's what makes them collectors!

Not saying I agree - but that is part of the hobby for many.

Well myself collect watches and not marketing nick knacks,and agree about the OCD factor. I have seen a vast change in the OCD factor over the past 11 years of being a mod on this forum and its getting worst almost daily.Just wish many would enjoy there watches and treat them as watches, and not something that must be pampered and almost worshipped daily.

Speed · 4 October 2016, 12:21 AM

JP(Canada) · 4 October 2016, 12:42 AM

My recollection is the anchors went away with the new box sets and D or F serials. So the last SDs with tool set, calendar card, decomp time chart, paper warranty, and anchors would have been Y or K series, if memory serves me. Versions after that had the tools, but no anchor and came in the newer type box and warranty card set.

Ritch99 · 7 October 2016, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself collect watches and not marketing nick knacks,and agree about the OCD factor. I have seen a vast change in the OCD factor over the past 11 years of being a mod on this forum and its getting worst almost daily.Just wish many would enjoy there watches and treat them as watches, and not something that must be pampered and almost worshipped daily.

I couldn't agree more!

Justinmg · 7 October 2016, 07:04 AM

I bought a like new 16600 with box and papers. I sourced the anchor and tool with dive chart. To me it was important to have the complete set one of the things I love about the 16600, I think all the accessories really captured the spirit of Rolex and the seadweller, something I think Sadly the 6 digits have lost. The accessories are defiantly over priced but since they are becoming harder and harder to find, I payed up lol

Boaters · 7 October 2016, 07:36 AM

Hey everybody likes the full meal deal ... But I don't wear the box or papers or nick knacks and really all they do is take up room and collect dust.

strafer_kid · 7 October 2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ritch99

I couldn't agree more!

Same here.......the OCD thing can end up going too far...maybe to the point where the enjoyment goes out of all this?

judodave1964 · 8 October 2016, 05:59 PM

Yes agree, mine has the full set, but in reality I have never taken the box out of my sock draw since I bought the watch.

Of no real use to until if I decide to sell the watch, I keep my watch in the service pouch which came from Rolex.

The condition of the watch is the most important thing, no accessories would compensate that for me.

3 October 2016, 04:34 AM	#1
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	When did the anchor and tool kick stop getting issued with Seadweller 16600? Hi guys, As the title says I'm interested in adding a classic Sea Dweller to my collection but ideally want a full set with anchor and tool kit along with B&P. I know that later versions did not get sold with these extras. My question is approx when did this change over happen? Either approx year or serial number. Oh yeah and if anyone has one they are looking to move, let me know Cheers Nick

3 October 2016, 05:40 AM	#5
Ritch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mitch Location: CONUS Watch: DSSD and others Posts: 1,186	There are a few complete sets in TRF classifieds. I think there's even an NOS full set with plastic stickers still on the watch. Cheers! __________________ Sua Sponte!

3 October 2016, 02:39 PM	#8
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	I had an M series purchased in 2008 and it had the 'goodies'. Sadly, I flipped it years back, should've held on to it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

4 October 2016, 12:42 AM	#15
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	My recollection is the anchors went away with the new box sets and D or F serials. So the last SDs with tool set, calendar card, decomp time chart, paper warranty, and anchors would have been Y or K series, if memory serves me. Versions after that had the tools, but no anchor and came in the newer type box and warranty card set. __________________ JP

7 October 2016, 07:04 AM	#17
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I bought a like new 16600 with box and papers. I sourced the anchor and tool with dive chart. To me it was important to have the complete set one of the things I love about the 16600, I think all the accessories really captured the spirit of Rolex and the seadweller, something I think Sadly the 6 digits have lost. The accessories are defiantly over priced but since they are becoming harder and harder to find, I payed up lol __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

3 October 2016, 04:43 AM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Might be easier to find a nice example with box and papers and source the extras separately on accessory forum or the bay. Would be very difficult imo to find a truly complete set for sale. Just my 2 cents. Not sure what year they stopped doing it.

3 October 2016, 05:12 AM	#3
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	Not sure when they stopped, mine is 2001 and came with both. I think the anchor was fazed out about 2004.

3 October 2016, 05:13 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Look on Qualitytyme.com for Anchors, hang tags etc.

4 October 2016, 12:21 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706

7 October 2016, 07:36 AM	#18
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Hey everybody likes the full meal deal ... But I don't wear the box or papers or nick knacks and really all they do is take up room and collect dust.

8 October 2016, 05:59 PM	#20
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	Yes agree, mine has the full set, but in reality I have never taken the box out of my sock draw since I bought the watch. Of no real use to until if I decide to sell the watch, I keep my watch in the service pouch which came from Rolex. The condition of the watch is the most important thing, no accessories would compensate that for me.

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