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watchmework · 25 April 2020, 11:22 AM

This thread is giving me seadweller envy

samuel019 · 25 April 2020, 12:38 PM

New to me Just this week. Haven’t taken it off.

phrede · 28 April 2020, 03:49 PM

Realized that I haven't shared my story on my SD.

About 4 months ago, I got crazy lucky since I found a very good deal and traded my old 2015 116600 for this 2017 BNIB.
I went to my usual AD (where this watch also was sold from), watch still in stickers ect. They quickly had the watchmaker look it over, adjusted the bracelet and then they put my name on the warranty card and noted the watch serial with my name in their system. He couldn't understand how this was sold without a name on the warranty card to begin with, but that was just my luck....!

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Gimoozaabi · 1 May 2020, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

Realized that I haven't shared my story on my SD.

About 4 months ago, I got crazy lucky since I found a very good deal and traded my old 2015 116600 for this 2017 BNIB.
I went to my usual AD (where this watch also was sold from), watch still in stickers ect. They quickly had the watchmaker look it over, adjusted the bracelet and then they put my name on the warranty card and noted the watch serial with my name in their system. He couldn't understand how this was sold without a name on the warranty card to begin with, but that was just my luck....!

-via iPhone

Very unusual, congrats! Enjoy this mint SD4k. The 116600 is super special piece, I really love its dimensions and how it sits on the wrist. I think it is still somewhat underappreciated for what it is:
1. First SD with ceramic bezel
2. First SD with modern solid link bracelet and glidelock clasp
3. Last SD without the cyclops
4. Last SD in 40mm
5. Very limited number produced in merely 4 year of production.

What else I am missing?

Token74 · 2 May 2020, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimoozaabi

Very unusual, congrats! Enjoy this mint SD4k. The 116600 is super special piece, I really love its dimensions and how it sits on the wrist. I think it is still somewhat underappreciated for what it is:
1. First SD with ceramic bezel
2. First SD with modern solid link bracelet and glidelock clasp
3. Last SD without the cyclops
4. Last SD in 40mm
5. Very limited number produced in merely 4 year of production.

What else I am missing?

Agreed. Although 2 year production run rather than 4.

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Nunez. Jacob · 2 May 2020, 05:57 AM

does anyone have pictures of the two versions of dials semi gloss and matte

iTreelex · 2 May 2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez. Jacob

does anyone have pictures of the two versions of dials semi gloss and matte

From what I know all 116600 have matte dials

Milsub114060 · 1 May 2020, 09:43 PM

Can I join but I don’t have a date

brucethemanlee · 2 May 2020, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Milsub114060

Can I join but I don’t have a date

Mmmmm interesting to say the least

Not a sub and also not a SD

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Gimoozaabi · 1 May 2020, 10:05 PM

This is quite unique! Did you swap the caliber as well? :)

Milsub114060 · 1 May 2020, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimoozaabi

This is quite unique! Did you swap the caliber as well? :)

No it’s all original Rolex - insert I changed with original ceramic Rolex insert and boom the only one in the world, anything after is just imitation.

Gimoozaabi · 2 May 2020, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Milsub114060

No it’s all original Rolex - insert I changed with original ceramic Rolex insert and boom the only one in the world, anything after is just imitation.

Nice! I really like the look with that bezel!

nachopc · 2 May 2020, 07:47 AM

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mistermann · 27 June 2020, 01:22 PM

I bought mine in late 2017 and it's matte dial also.

Gus2000 · 27 June 2020, 07:31 PM

So, they remain as elusive as ever....only hear say so far..I'm sure there are a few out there..

.best regards

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Gus2000 · 28 June 2020, 04:24 AM

I've seen it said on other forums as well...not seen the evidence though,

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Gus2000 · 28 June 2020, 05:25 AM

https://hypebeast.com/2020/2/rolex-d...ck-kermit-info

But while the matte dial set it apart from its brother the Submariner Ceramic ref.116610, collectors later discovered that some of the new ceramic Sea-Dwellers were produced with glossy dials.

davie489 · 28 June 2020, 08:41 AM

Matte dial

glamorama · 28 June 2020, 04:15 PM

Interesting, I had a 2014 and now a 2017, will try to find similar light conditions to take photo of the dial. I’m sure the 2017 is not glossy but it might be darker.

phrede · 28 June 2020, 04:42 PM

My 2017. It's number 3 116600, I have. One from may 2014, one from 2015 and this from dec 2017.
All have had the exact same dial color/ matte ;-)

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iTreelex · 28 June 2020, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

My 2017. It's number 3 116600, I have. One from may 2014, one from 2015 and this from dec 2017.
All have had the exact same dial color/ matte ;-)

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You have 3 sd4k's?! I only have one :(

Also, not gonna lie I feel kinda special owning one. Got lucky and snagged one at retail right before the price hike

phrede · 28 June 2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by iTreelex

You have 3 sd4k's?! I only have one :(

Also, not gonna lie I feel kinda special owning one. Got lucky and snagged one at retail right before the price hike

Haha no-no, not at the same time :-) I sold one, regretted it and got one again. This late 2017 which has my name in the warranty card and which I got brand new, stays with me ;-)

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iTreelex · 29 June 2020, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phrede

Haha no-no, not at the same time :-) I sold one, regretted it and got one again. This late 2017 which has my name in the warranty card and which I got brand new, stays with me ;-)

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Not gonna lie, I'm usually against multiples of the same watches but in this case I was ready to make an exception

although the late 2017 is a great find! Wear it in good health my friend cheers!

glamorama · 28 June 2020, 05:48 PM

I don’t believe this dial Mk1 and Mk2 after having looked closer. It’s rather that the dial just looks different in different lighting.

These are pictures of a 2014 one, same time, Direct and indirect sunlight. Unfortunately don’t have close up of dial better than this.

Gus2000 · 29 June 2020, 11:03 PM

Wear in good health, I'm beginning to think those different dials rumours aren't true at all now, a trick of the light at best..

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Token74 · 30 June 2020, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus2000

Wear in good health, I'm beginning to think those different dials rumours aren't true at all now, a trick of the light at best..

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I looked at a late model in my AD and no matter what angle it was at, I couldn’t get it to appear dull/matte/satin.

I was wearing my own at the time, and in the same lighting conditions my dial changed dramatically depending on angle.

I got lambasted one here for suggesting the rumours were confirmed as true. So maybe it was just a one-off dodgy dial. But I do know what I saw, so I do know that there was once upon a time at least one 116600 with a gloss dial!

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Gus2000 · 30 June 2020, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

I looked at a late model in my AD and no matter what angle it was at, I couldn’t get it to appear dull/matte/satin.

I was wearing my own at the time, and in the same lighting conditions my dial changed dramatically depending on angle.

I got lambasted one here for suggesting the rumours were confirmed as true. So maybe it was just a one-off dodgy dial. But I do know what I saw, so I do know that there was once upon a time at least one 116600 with a gloss dial!

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Are you teasing

amazing if true,
MANY THANKS for sharing.

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Token74 · 30 June 2020, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus2000

Are you teasing

amazing if true,
MANY THANKS for sharing.

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Not teasing. It’s absolutely true. But...I’ve seen no evidence online or otherwise since.

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xjeeunitx · 30 June 2020, 03:09 AM

Just curious but do you all seem to notice that there are several batches where the bezel is slightly misalighned to the left?

Ferdelious · 30 June 2020, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Just curious but do you all seem to notice that there are several batches where the bezel is slightly misalighned to the left?

Mine is.

27 June 2020, 07:31 PM	#15
Gus2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	So, they remain as elusive as ever....only hear say so far..I'm sure there are a few out there...best regards Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

28 June 2020, 04:42 PM	#20
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 588	The SD 116600 Owners' Club My 2017. It's number 3 116600, I have. One from may 2014, one from 2015 and this from dec 2017. All have had the exact same dial color/ matte ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 April 2020, 11:22 AM	#1
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	This thread is giving me seadweller envy

28 April 2020, 03:49 PM	#3
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 588	Realized that I haven't shared my story on my SD. About 4 months ago, I got crazy lucky since I found a very good deal and traded my old 2015 116600 for this 2017 BNIB. I went to my usual AD (where this watch also was sold from), watch still in stickers ect. They quickly had the watchmaker look it over, adjusted the bracelet and then they put my name on the warranty card and noted the watch serial with my name in their system. He couldn't understand how this was sold without a name on the warranty card to begin with, but that was just my luck....! -via iPhone

2 May 2020, 05:57 AM	#6
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	does anyone have pictures of the two versions of dials semi gloss and matte

1 May 2020, 09:43 PM	#8
Milsub114060 Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: London Posts: 111	Can I join but I don’t have a date

1 May 2020, 10:05 PM	#10
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 699	This is quite unique! Did you swap the caliber as well? :)

2 May 2020, 07:47 AM	#13
nachopc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Nash Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Only Posts: 1,579	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 June 2020, 01:22 PM	#14
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	I bought mine in late 2017 and it's matte dial also.

28 June 2020, 04:24 AM	#16
Gus2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	I've seen it said on other forums as well...not seen the evidence though, Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

28 June 2020, 05:25 AM	#17
Gus2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	https://hypebeast.com/2020/2/rolex-d...ck-kermit-info But while the matte dial set it apart from its brother the Submariner Ceramic ref.116610, collectors later discovered that some of the new ceramic Sea-Dwellers were produced with glossy dials.

28 June 2020, 08:41 AM	#18
davie489 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: wycombe Posts: 62	Matte dial

28 June 2020, 04:15 PM	#19
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Interesting, I had a 2014 and now a 2017, will try to find similar light conditions to take photo of the dial. I’m sure the 2017 is not glossy but it might be darker.

28 June 2020, 05:48 PM	#24
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	I don’t believe this dial Mk1 and Mk2 after having looked closer. It’s rather that the dial just looks different in different lighting. These are pictures of a 2014 one, same time, Direct and indirect sunlight. Unfortunately don’t have close up of dial better than this.

29 June 2020, 11:03 PM	#25
Gus2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	Wear in good health, I'm beginning to think those different dials rumours aren't true at all now, a trick of the light at best.. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

30 June 2020, 03:09 AM	#29
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,487	Just curious but do you all seem to notice that there are several batches where the bezel is slightly misalighned to the left?

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