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johnkszabo · 17 January 2011, 12:33 AM

Sea Dweller with lug holes!!!!

TheDude · 17 January 2011, 12:36 AM

Unless the OP is thinking of finding a brand new or LNIB 16600, I would suggest a 16660.

The 16660 is nearly identical, relatively rare, and vintage (IMO). Can be had in matte or gloss configuration. You're guaranteed lug holes, and it has an open date wheel with a more vintage font. (joy!)

Matte:

Gloss:

mborkow · 17 January 2011, 01:34 AM

I went through this exact same decision/struggle. In the end, the usefulness of the second time zone won out over the SD...but it was a tough decision. If it had not been for the increased functionality of the GMT, I would have gone with the SD.

rkammer · 17 January 2011, 01:57 AM

Definitely the classic Sea Dweller for me. As for the GMTs two time zones, they aren't as useful as one might think. When we travel between different time zones, we really pretty much know the difference between one and the other, don't we? I feel I do anyway.

sea-dweller · 17 January 2011, 02:48 AM

GMT II, more comfortable for me, as I have both

RFP · 17 January 2011, 07:43 AM

Well, I haven't been around here long enough to know much about anything, but I do know that I've owned a 16753 GMT Master since 1983 and a 'F' Seadweller since 2006... if I had to make a choice between the two, my choice would have to be the SD.

All the best,

Rob

Cannop · 17 January 2011, 08:37 AM

SD for me

Richard. · 17 January 2011, 08:50 AM

Chances are you won't be happy until you've got both. If that's not an option right now then I think I'd go for the SD. The GMT IIc will be much easier to pick up later.

CanuckArborist · 17 January 2011, 09:52 AM

It has to be the Seadweller 116660. My first ever Rolex and I absolutely love it. As has been said a true tool of a watch and surprisingly comfortable too

Clay · 17 January 2011, 10:35 AM

Sea Dweller......A great classic......
I had a GMTIIC...Sold it...Didn't like the widened case....Didn't like the bezel...
To blingy for my taste...

Shikar · 17 January 2011, 11:22 AM

Went thru some of the same dilemma....and added the SD this month.

Regards.

dana h · 18 January 2011, 01:34 AM

Close but the SD wins.

renfield33 · 18 January 2011, 02:08 AM

I have the GMT and love it. I also like the seadweller. I have heard some complain about the case back though.

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rpaez · 18 January 2011, 05:00 AM

Gmt !

playingolf · 19 January 2011, 12:09 PM

gmt all the way

Balded · 19 January 2011, 12:33 PM

I bought the GMT II c with the belief it was all I needed. 5 watches later and I clearly have the bug.

I have both the SD and the GMT - which is better I cannot say. If you are unsure which one to get then check them both out side by side and pick the right one; you will be buying the other one soon enough.

PAKLOKKEI · 19 January 2011, 02:01 PM

you are comparing an old Mercedes G-Class vs the new M-Class, they are different thing
forsure, i would go for the true classic, go for SD !!!!

DCgator · 19 January 2011, 02:43 PM

I vote for the GMT IIc. It's new and it's unique, plus added function of different time zone. SD is old model and boring but a very well made watch. If you decide on a SD, get the Deepsea. My 2c.

mcaz · 19 January 2011, 03:12 PM

SD for me

henrylee · 19 January 2011, 03:14 PM

Sd

nargus · 19 January 2011, 03:16 PM

I travel and I like to know the time where I am and at home... so GMT all the way.

andrew79 · 19 January 2011, 05:18 PM

GMT iic for sure.... :)

htc8p · 19 January 2011, 05:32 PM

gmt coz the sd is too tough. i like something manly-dainty

porscheman · 19 January 2011, 06:34 PM

GMT II for me because I have one!

RFP · 20 January 2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balded

<<<snip>>> you will be buying the other one soon enough.

Now, here's the truth of the matter !!

PhilM · 20 January 2011, 01:03 AM

Has to be the SD, but before you buy you need to try as both wear very differently

awright102 · 20 January 2011, 01:20 AM

SD for me. A classic

psv · 20 January 2011, 01:54 AM

Again, these questions are too simplistic. You need to take into consideration how the watch will be used, what other pieces you have in the collection, job & lifestyle, hobbies etc.

If I could only chose ONE watch, it wouldn't be either of those but rather the new Sub-C, simply because I think the maxi-dial looks great and it has much better lume, which is very important to me.

Out of the two choice you gave, I would pick the SD (own one) because somehow I find the crown too small and out of proportion on the older GMTs and ExpIIs (picky, I know).

Good luck!

Lion · 20 January 2011, 02:12 AM

My choice would be to go with the GMT(I have a Pepsi) as that's my favorite watch. There's nothing wrong with a SeaDweller and I will eventually have one of those as well.....

Deeper · 20 January 2011, 05:26 AM

No contest. SD is such a perfect watch in every way.

17 January 2011, 01:57 AM	#64
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	Definitely the classic Sea Dweller for me. As for the GMTs two time zones, they aren't as useful as one might think. When we travel between different time zones, we really pretty much know the difference between one and the other, don't we? I feel I do anyway. __________________ Regards, Ray K.

17 January 2011, 02:48 AM	#65
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	GMT II, more comfortable for me, as I have both __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

17 January 2011, 08:37 AM	#67
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	SD for me __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

17 January 2011, 08:50 AM	#68
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Chances are you won't be happy until you've got both. If that's not an option right now then I think I'd go for the SD. The GMT IIc will be much easier to pick up later. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

18 January 2011, 02:08 AM	#73
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	I have the GMT and love it. I also like the seadweller. I have heard some complain about the case back though. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

17 January 2011, 12:33 AM	#61
johnkszabo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida Watch: 16660 SD,SS 116520 Posts: 109	Sea Dweller with lug holes!!!!

17 January 2011, 12:36 AM	#62
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Unless the OP is thinking of finding a brand new or LNIB 16600, I would suggest a 16660. The 16660 is nearly identical, relatively rare, and vintage (IMO). Can be had in matte or gloss configuration. You're guaranteed lug holes, and it has an open date wheel with a more vintage font. (joy!) Matte: Gloss:

17 January 2011, 01:34 AM	#63
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	I went through this exact same decision/struggle. In the end, the usefulness of the second time zone won out over the SD...but it was a tough decision. If it had not been for the increased functionality of the GMT, I would have gone with the SD.

17 January 2011, 07:43 AM	#66
RFP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Hurst, Texas Watch: 16753, 16600, Posts: 42	Well, I haven't been around here long enough to know much about anything, but I do know that I've owned a 16753 GMT Master since 1983 and a 'F' Seadweller since 2006... if I had to make a choice between the two, my choice would have to be the SD. All the best, Rob

17 January 2011, 09:52 AM	#69
CanuckArborist Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Scotland Watch: Sea Dweller DS Posts: 16	It has to be the Seadweller 116660. My first ever Rolex and I absolutely love it. As has been said a true tool of a watch and surprisingly comfortable too

17 January 2011, 10:35 AM	#70
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Sea Dweller......A great classic...... I had a GMTIIC...Sold it...Didn't like the widened case....Didn't like the bezel... To blingy for my taste...

17 January 2011, 11:22 AM	#71
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Went thru some of the same dilemma....and added the SD this month. Regards.

18 January 2011, 01:34 AM	#72
dana h "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MA Posts: 20	Close but the SD wins.

18 January 2011, 05:00 AM	#74
rpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Argentina Posts: 5	Gmt !

19 January 2011, 12:09 PM	#75
playingolf Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Watch: GMTIIC,Daytona,DJ Posts: 31	gmt all the way

19 January 2011, 12:33 PM	#76
Balded "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Watch: GMTIIc,SD,Mil,Exp1 Posts: 73	I bought the GMT II c with the belief it was all I needed. 5 watches later and I clearly have the bug. I have both the SD and the GMT - which is better I cannot say. If you are unsure which one to get then check them both out side by side and pick the right one; you will be buying the other one soon enough.

19 January 2011, 02:01 PM	#77
PAKLOKKEI "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	you are comparing an old Mercedes G-Class vs the new M-Class, they are different thing forsure, i would go for the true classic, go for SD !!!! __________________ 116660 serial G 116520 White serial M 116400GV serial V 3570.50 Speedy Pro

19 January 2011, 02:43 PM	#78
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I vote for the GMT IIc. It's new and it's unique, plus added function of different time zone. SD is old model and boring but a very well made watch. If you decide on a SD, get the Deepsea. My 2c.

19 January 2011, 03:12 PM	#79
mcaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3	SD for me

19 January 2011, 03:14 PM	#80
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Sd

19 January 2011, 03:16 PM	#81
nargus "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: John Location: Philadelphia Watch: GMT M II 116710LN Posts: 13	I travel and I like to know the time where I am and at home... so GMT all the way.

19 January 2011, 05:18 PM	#82
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	GMT iic for sure.... :) __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

19 January 2011, 05:32 PM	#83
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	gmt coz the sd is too tough. i like something manly-dainty

19 January 2011, 06:34 PM	#84
porscheman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HK Watch: GMT IIc...so far! Posts: 28	GMT II for me because I have one!

20 January 2011, 01:03 AM	#86
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Has to be the SD, but before you buy you need to try as both wear very differently

20 January 2011, 01:20 AM	#87
awright102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Andy Wright Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 78	SD for me. A classic

20 January 2011, 01:54 AM	#88
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Again, these questions are too simplistic. You need to take into consideration how the watch will be used, what other pieces you have in the collection, job & lifestyle, hobbies etc. If I could only chose ONE watch, it wouldn't be either of those but rather the new Sub-C, simply because I think the maxi-dial looks great and it has much better lume, which is very important to me. Out of the two choice you gave, I would pick the SD (own one) because somehow I find the crown too small and out of proportion on the older GMTs and ExpIIs (picky, I know). Good luck!

20 January 2011, 02:12 AM	#89
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My choice would be to go with the GMT(I have a Pepsi) as that's my favorite watch. There's nothing wrong with a SeaDweller and I will eventually have one of those as well..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 January 2011, 05:26 AM	#90
Deeper Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 62	No contest. SD is such a perfect watch in every way.

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