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jed11 · 22 January 2022, 11:01 AM

Little machines · 22 January 2022, 11:02 AM

Congratulations!!

CarlOver · 22 January 2022, 11:04 AM

Rare find. Enjoy!

ndrs63 · 22 January 2022, 11:11 AM

Congrats! Lucky these models are not caught in this silly hype cycle. Too big for my wrist, else would consider it

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subprimero · 22 January 2022, 01:06 PM

Fantastic watch and find! Congratulations!

underpar · 22 January 2022, 01:40 PM

Beauty.

joli160 · 22 January 2022, 05:48 PM

Huge congrats, great reference. Enjoy it

Jonah10 · 22 January 2022, 05:51 PM

Congrats! Rip off those stickers and wear it!

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Andad · 22 January 2022, 05:51 PM

11/10.

I hear what you’re a saying but taking the stickers off that one is going to hurt.

It is an amazing model and a credit to Rolex engineering.

Nutbeem · 22 January 2022, 05:56 PM

Nice choice!!! I’m tempted to get one of these myself…

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Daytonaboy1977 · 22 January 2022, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Managed to re-acquire the one I should never have let go today.

An M serial 16600 Sea Dweller with a card dated 2010. Was fortunate to find an unworn, fully stickered example for not stupid money and from a seller I trust implicitly and from whom I’ve bought watches before.

As you would expect, it’s in perfect, 100% original condition. Zero doubt about having been refinished.

The dilemma of course is to keep it stickered and pristine, or to rip them off, get is sized and wear it as intended.

Well not quite. I’m no saturation diver!

Whilst I’m a huge fan of the SD43, this one is, for me, as good as it gets. Finding a NOS example was the icing on that cake. I could have saved some £££ buying a pre worn one but I wanted to properly make good my earlier mistake.

So for anyone wondering, no, I didn’t buy it to be a safe queen. An appreciating asset. I bought it because I should never have let my old one go. I appreciate some of you reading may think I’m mad to rip those stickers off but I don’t care if It’s worth less as a result. I didn’t buy it as an investment.

It’s getting worn. 100%.

Wrist pics to follow once it’s sized and those stickers are in the bin!

Cheers and have a great weekend everyone

Ps. I was so tempted to ask “has this been polished” just to see how many said yes

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My all time favourite too that I let go many years ago. I had a brand new V serial and wore it every day. Regretted it ever since. Congrats and enjoy, its a fantastic reference for sure.

Cru Jones · 22 January 2022, 06:52 PM

Many congrats! Enjoy making it yours.

jambos51 · 22 January 2022, 07:05 PM

Superb op

the best I have seen in recent times of this reference. I have m series from 2009 and love it. Enjoy in good health !

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eskiserkan · 22 January 2022, 07:19 PM

Good investment , congrats.

Devildog · 22 January 2022, 07:28 PM

Cheers everyone

It’s back on the wrist today. And not coming off for a while!

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Devildog · 22 January 2022, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andad

11/10.

I hear what you’re a saying but taking the stickers off that one is going to hurt.

It is an amazing model and a credit to Rolex engineering.

I was going to sit on it for the weekend.

Then decided when I got home last night to rip them straight off.

Much less painful that way

Zero regrets this morning

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alllexandru · 22 January 2022, 11:19 PM

Big Congrats!
Nice find!

B2 Stealth · 22 January 2022, 11:24 PM

Huge congrats! Wear in great health old friend!

brandrea · 22 January 2022, 11:35 PM

Wouldn’t it be great to see some comparative wrist shots to your SD43?

watchwatcher · 22 January 2022, 11:37 PM

Mega congrats, Scott!

What a great feeling to "fix" past mistakes. I've fixed a few this year, too.

1William · 23 January 2022, 12:08 AM

Congratulations.

Urosfan · 23 January 2022, 02:01 AM

Congrats

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Peter.dench · 23 January 2022, 05:27 AM

What a find!

Love this reference, I have one myself - albeit not 'new' when I bought it.

I've considered trading in to the 6digit Sd4k a few times, but think the case size is a big bigger than I would ideally like.

Perfection for me would be this 5 digit reference, but with solid link bracelet, and the current clasp. Best of both worlds.

Gerry62 · 23 January 2022, 07:16 AM

Awesome ! Enjoy it on your wrist

jaySL350 · 23 January 2022, 07:43 AM

What a beauty,,
Big congrats,,
Wear in good health,,,

ThePalletFork · 23 January 2022, 09:00 AM

Great piece. I wish my wrists could fit that size watch

Lew Archer · 23 January 2022, 10:20 AM

Simply spectacular. Wear and enjoy it to the full. All these years, it’s been waiting to have its day in the sun, or in the sea, on the wrist of someone who appreciates it.

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saxo3 · 23 January 2022, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

Simply spectacular. Wear and enjoy it to the full. All these years, it’s been waiting to have its day in the sun, or in the sea, on the wrist of someone who appreciates it.

Exactly and well said; congrats OP.
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JSolution · 23 January 2022, 05:29 PM

Looks fantastic :)

TswaneNguni · 23 January 2022, 05:32 PM

Nice one !!

22 January 2022, 05:48 PM	#37
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Huge congrats, great reference. Enjoy it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 January 2022, 05:51 PM	#39
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	11/10. I hear what you’re a saying but taking the stickers off that one is going to hurt. It is an amazing model and a credit to Rolex engineering. __________________ E

22 January 2022, 07:28 PM	#45
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Cheers everyone It’s back on the wrist today. And not coming off for a while! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

22 January 2022, 11:01 AM	#31
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718

22 January 2022, 11:02 AM	#32
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,652	Congratulations!!

22 January 2022, 11:04 AM	#33
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	Rare find. Enjoy!

22 January 2022, 11:11 AM	#34
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Congrats! Lucky these models are not caught in this silly hype cycle. Too big for my wrist, else would consider it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 01:06 PM	#35
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Fantastic watch and find! Congratulations!

22 January 2022, 01:40 PM	#36
underpar Banned Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Concord,NC Posts: 304	Beauty.

22 January 2022, 05:51 PM	#38
Jonah10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Orlando Posts: 364	Congrats! Rip off those stickers and wear it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 05:56 PM	#40
Nutbeem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: So Cal Watch: YM, Hulk, GMT II Posts: 115	Nice choice!!! I’m tempted to get one of these myself… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 06:52 PM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Many congrats! Enjoy making it yours.

22 January 2022, 07:05 PM	#43
jambos51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canary Islands, S Posts: 560	Superb op the best I have seen in recent times of this reference. I have m series from 2009 and love it. Enjoy in good health ! Sent from my SM-A525F using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 07:19 PM	#44
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493	Good investment , congrats.

22 January 2022, 11:19 PM	#47
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,462	Big Congrats! Nice find!

22 January 2022, 11:24 PM	#48
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,716	Huge congrats! Wear in great health old friend!

22 January 2022, 11:35 PM	#49
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Wouldn’t it be great to see some comparative wrist shots to your SD43?

22 January 2022, 11:37 PM	#50
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Mega congrats, Scott! What a great feeling to "fix" past mistakes. I've fixed a few this year, too.

23 January 2022, 12:08 AM	#51
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations.

23 January 2022, 02:01 AM	#52
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2022, 05:27 AM	#53
Peter.dench "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 111	What a find! Love this reference, I have one myself - albeit not 'new' when I bought it. I've considered trading in to the 6digit Sd4k a few times, but think the case size is a big bigger than I would ideally like. Perfection for me would be this 5 digit reference, but with solid link bracelet, and the current clasp. Best of both worlds.

23 January 2022, 07:16 AM	#54
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	Awesome ! Enjoy it on your wrist

23 January 2022, 07:43 AM	#55
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	What a beauty,, Big congrats,, Wear in good health,,,

23 January 2022, 09:00 AM	#56
ThePalletFork "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 287	Great piece. I wish my wrists could fit that size watch

23 January 2022, 10:20 AM	#57
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Simply spectacular. Wear and enjoy it to the full. All these years, it’s been waiting to have its day in the sun, or in the sea, on the wrist of someone who appreciates it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 January 2022, 05:29 PM	#59
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Looks fantastic :)

23 January 2022, 05:32 PM	#60
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Nice one !!

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