Seadweller 16600

[alexxelor]

16600 V series

[Vincent65]

A couple more recent photos

, just for the hell of it...

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Hey no problem, buy the SD and be happy. I had a SD and couldn't stand how skinny the hour markers are and nearly non existent lume, compared to the modern line and the Omegas I was used to. Still an awesome watch though, but just not for me.
So I sold it and bought a Deepsea and could not be happier. Yes it's big but there's a reason and if this reason doesn't serve your needs, hey, guess what plenty of options in the Rolex stable to include the millions of SDs still floating around.

Plenty of Rolexes I don't like, no point in wasting energy in what I'm not going to buy or like, much more useful to be positive.
I could understand if this was a comparison in which both watches were scrutinized for pros and cons or you needed help in deciding which one, since you like both, this doesn't seem like that.

And I don't feel the SD is vastly superior to the Deepsea. We could talk specifics....but they're just different watches and serve different needs for everyone. If your needs are xyz then those needs may make it a better choice, for you, or superior if you will in that sense.
Show us your SD, always like to look at pics of it anyway.

x4 I love my DSSD and planning to get a 1665, 16660, or 16660 to compliment it

[learningtofly]

Funnily enough, I've just bought my 4th 16600... possibly the best sports watch ever made.

[strafer_kid]

The SD is a classic - flipped one a while back and regretted it - on look out now for another maybe mid 90s - the DS is also an awesome piece of engineering and I still wonder if I should have a go at one, as I have come across a few pre owned at fairly good prices via a friend who is an AD. Still find myself veering away because of sheer bulk however in favour of the SD which has to be one of the best ever from Rolex!

[red1108nyc]

I am biased from a 6.5 to 6.75 inch wrist perspective but the classic 16600 SD is my favorite sub from both the fit and symmetry standpoint. I also enjoy the non-cyclop.

[sea-dweller]

I agree about the DSSD, too bulky and gaudy for me.

[ronn]

My 16600 has been on my wrist since march 2007. No joke. I wear it 24/7.
Been to some not so safe countries in the world, and only had one incident where some local thugs decided to rob me of my watch, but it ended well for me and my watch.
It wears to any occasions and clothes, at the beach or with a pinstriped suit.
To me this is the classic ultimate watch ever made. I´m very happy with my friend the Sea Dweller!

[pjorio]

The DSSD is The Watch, perfectly engineered the SD is so last century, I guess a lot of Rolex owners are stuck in the 40mm size and can not cope with a bigger one.
I do not get the ones that compares the SD and the DSSD...they are 2 different watches, but saying that the DSSD is not a top watch is just nonsense, it is a piece of engineering art at its maximum expression, there is no other watch out there that can compete.


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[nGage7962]

I love my DSSD and I would never resort to dissing another model as a way of describing how lovely mine is. If you love the Seadweller 16600, buy one. No need to dis the DSSD as a way of explaining how lovely the Seadweller 16600 is. It stands on its own, like every other model made. People love them (or hate them) because they do.

Just saying, that's all. No harm intended.

[Chainring]

Originally Posted by pjorio

The DSSD is The Watch, perfectly engineered the SD is so last century, I guess a lot of Rolex owners are stuck in the 40mm size and can not cope with a bigger one.
I do not get the ones that compares the SD and the DSSD...they are 2 different watches, but saying that the DSSD is not a top watch is just nonsense, it is a piece of engineering art at its maximum expression, there is no other watch out there that can compete.

The DSSD is an incredible watch but the size of it makes it not for everyone. I think the SD is a classic and is one of the two watches I'd flip my 14060M for (the other is the 114060). And you are correct - the DSSD is an entirely different watch. I wouldn't mind seeing Rolex come out with a SDII in 42mm and not so tall.

[bonbonson]

Love the DSSD and dont find it to overpower me. But all of the sudden i want a 666 in the end they are both great

[ferrissteve11]

The DSSD is truly an engineering marvel. Been happy the past 3 months with mine.

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by Chainring

I wouldn't mind seeing Rolex come out with a SDII in 42mm and not so tall.

Don't hold your breath.

[strafer_kid]

Would not go as far as saying that the SD is vastly superior to the Deepsea, but I am inclined to favour the SD, in part because I sadly miss mine but hold to pick up another in early 2014. The engineering in both is superb and it is probably difficult to compare this particular aspect as they are build differently. Clearly none of us will ever need the depth rating of either! I suspect that the overall bulk of the Deepsea is too much for many, including myself, but that does not take away the fact that it is an awesome watch! No doubt that Rolex did their marketing research before producing it and have anticipated sales, but I still can't help feeling that it might do better with a smaller case, though I realise this would impact upon depth rating? I see some TURFERs query whether Rolex might in due course produce it in smaller size, but it is hard to see how they would. But we can all live in hope! In any event, we still have the SD!

[ronn]

Originally Posted by pjorio

The DSSD is The Watch, perfectly engineered the SD is so last century, I guess a lot of Rolex owners are stuck in the 40mm size and can not cope with a bigger one.
I do not get the ones that compares the SD and the DSSD...they are 2 different watches, but saying that the DSSD is not a top watch is just nonsense, it is a piece of engineering art at its maximum expression, there is no other watch out there that can compete.


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Some rather big words there.
I disagree with you. The SDDS is simply too over-sized. The fashion, which unfortunately Rolex decided to follow, was for a few years to over-size watches.
Take a look at cheaper design watches in shops now, and you´ll find the sizes are much more moderate.
I´m sure the deep sea is a great watch though. Ive tried it on, and its a very very cool watch, but again,
too big.

The classic SD however..... :)

We just have to agree to disagree.

[ronn]

Originally Posted by nGage7962

I love my DSSD and I would never resort to dissing another model as a way of describing how lovely mine is. If you love the Seadweller 16600, buy one. No need to dis the DSSD as a way of explaining how lovely the Seadweller 16600 is. It stands on its own, like every other model made. People love them (or hate them) because they do.

Just saying, that's all. No harm intended.

Well said! And last time i checked this thread was for the 16600. Not the praising of the SDDS, nor bashing of the 16600.

[bottom of the ninth]

It's not for everybody but I love mine...

[capote]

Originally Posted by zacharyrtyler

Am I alone in feeling this was vastly superior to the redesign deep sea? One of the best they've ever made. Wore my friend's deep sea the other day and it's just so gaudy w/ the words on inner bezel, unnecessarily thick case. Gaudy. Don't like the big cases Rolex is trending to a la Deep Sea & YM2.

Message- I miss the Sea Dweller. My first Rolex ever.

I agree 100%. I think the SeaDweller is coming back in the line-up one day.

[tomallen]

The DSSD is a stand alone watch. It is not dressed up in gold, platinum, or offered with different color bezels and dials to please everyone. I passed on several Sea Dwellers over the years because it was so much like the Submariner. I enjoy my DSSD very much because of the size. My right bicep is getting bigger. I will have to wear it on my left wrist for a while to even out.

[PhilK]

The Sea Dweller is a classic and can be worn by anyone. The Deep Sea really needs a large wrist given its thickness and, therefore, has a limited purchase (and eventual) resale market.

[jtgilbert]

they both represent a watch that when introduced broke new ground in what a watch could do and at what depth. for me it is the 16600 all the way. classic, clean and perfect for all occasions. those are traits that never get old. just like the 16600