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bandityo · 21 January 2010, 11:22 AM

I have a mint 16610...but for some reason the Seadweller looks better because of no cyclops..

but Im telling myself.... they are really the same just the cyclops!

Dont know if its worth messing with or just keep the 16610 ?

David

kcmo · 21 January 2010, 11:48 AM

David, have you tried the SD on? There was a time I considered flipping my Sub Date for a SD, but then I went to an AD to try one on....I couldn't believe the difference....to me, the SD's dial looked a lot smaller, even though the difference is only 1mm. I prefer how the Sub Date looks on me. Be sure before you let that 16610 go.

mfer · 21 January 2010, 11:49 AM

Sub face looks bigger!!!!!!!

Me like Sub!

Keep it, you just want more. You'll never be satisfied with the number or type of watches you have (just like the rest of us).

Speed · 21 January 2010, 11:52 AM

Do you scuba dive??

If not, consider the thicker head of the SD Vs. The larger diameter of the Sub as others point out.

Cheers!

mike · 21 January 2010, 11:57 AM

While both use the same movement, the SD has always had a more "business like" look to me. Really depends on which strikes you the most.

rolexsubdate · 21 January 2010, 12:10 PM

They are generally as same as A corvette and Ferrari are generally the same....SD is the technically superior and professional version of the SUB .. SUBS are considered recreational but not SDs ... SDs are Kings ....

hng · 21 January 2010, 12:16 PM

Sub date is a classic. Keep it. Buy SD if it smiles to you

Speed · 21 January 2010, 12:17 PM

So what say you Bandityo???

Atomant · 21 January 2010, 12:18 PM

I think they're both nice watches! After my explorer II I'm beginning to appreciate the cyclops more.

ParisDakarBmw · 21 January 2010, 12:20 PM

Hard choice, but I'd keep the 16610, and work a little while for the next. Can't hurt having two!

bandityo · 21 January 2010, 12:21 PM

Still contemplating !! Thanks for the replies guys

David

sea-dweller · 21 January 2010, 12:22 PM

Try the SD on and see which one is better. I have a SD and a Sub Date and like the Sub Date better.

bandityo · 21 January 2010, 12:23 PM

why do you like it better?

David

Gob Bluth · 21 January 2010, 12:33 PM

Sea Dweller without a doubt. The thicker case and lack of cyclops put it over the top for me.

sakuraba · 21 January 2010, 12:44 PM

Had the same dilemma a few months back, so I tried both on and walked away with a 16610. In hindsight, the SD would have made abetter investment, but my wrist loves the Sub.

Not saying Sub is better than an SD. My point is: which is "better" will vary per person. Try both and decide.

submariner16610 · 21 January 2010, 01:06 PM

keep 16610

Noriki · 21 January 2010, 01:56 PM

16610

omg · 21 January 2010, 02:47 PM

SD was my pick..
Good luck!

Iceman1974 · 21 January 2010, 03:02 PM

16610 for sure.

rolexjunkie · 21 January 2010, 03:28 PM

I like SD because of no cyclops.

scottkit · 21 January 2010, 03:59 PM

To each his own. I say SD.

Newportkrieger · 21 January 2010, 04:04 PM

dalip · 21 January 2010, 04:12 PM

screw the SD...go for DSSD!!!

Speedmeister · 21 January 2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandityo

I have a mint 16610...but for some reason the Seadweller looks better because of no cyclops..

but Im telling myself.... they are really the same just the cyclops!

Dont know if its worth messing with or just keep the 16610 ?

David

Not the same at all... The no date sub is.

The SD has no real competition.

Clogger · 21 January 2010, 06:17 PM

I have both the SD and Sub. To be honest unless you really really dislike the Cyclops I would go for a Sub. For me the Sub is slightly more comfy to wear and in terms of real world performance the Sub is just as good as the SD.

I would suggest to have a look at both of them in the flesh if poss, as others have said the Sub dial does look a lot bigger despite only a 1
mm difference.

There are a few more pros and cons as I am sure other members will add.

I will now keep my Sub as daily wear.

rhi · 21 January 2010, 07:03 PM

keep the sub and try on the sea dweller
i have worn my seadweller for 21 yrs its fantastic it still puts a smile on my face each time
go for it
rich

rolexsubdate · 21 January 2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

Sea Dweller without a doubt. The thicker case and lack of cyclops put it over the top for me.

And not to mention the thicker bezel and its cut makes the SD glitter like it has little diamonds reflecting light.... you can tell by SDs bezel that it means business....

republik-of-mancunia · 22 January 2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gob Bluth

Sea Dweller without a doubt. The thicker case and lack of cyclops put it over the top for me.

that's why i'm desperate to get my hands on a SD over a SUB... but i just gotta be patient...

RJC · 22 January 2010, 05:26 AM

SD any day. More substantial and great feel!

Speedmeister · 22 January 2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhi

keep the sub and try on the sea dweller
i have worn my seadweller for 21 yrs its fantastic it still puts a smile on my face each time
go for it
rich

I can't wait until I can say the same thing in 21 years.

21 January 2010, 11:22 AM	#1
bandityo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 129	Keep 16610 or trade for SD? I have a mint 16610...but for some reason the Seadweller looks better because of no cyclops.. but Im telling myself.... they are really the same just the cyclops! Dont know if its worth messing with or just keep the 16610 ? David __________________ Rolex F Submariner Date

21 January 2010, 11:49 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Sub face looks bigger!!!!!!! Me like Sub! Keep it, you just want more. You'll never be satisfied with the number or type of watches you have (just like the rest of us). __________________ member#3242

21 January 2010, 12:16 PM	#7
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Sub date is a classic. Keep it. Buy SD if it smiles to you __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

21 January 2010, 12:18 PM	#9
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I think they're both nice watches! After my explorer II I'm beginning to appreciate the cyclops more. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

21 January 2010, 12:21 PM	#11
bandityo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 129	Still contemplating !! Thanks for the replies guys David __________________ Rolex F Submariner Date

21 January 2010, 11:48 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	David, have you tried the SD on? There was a time I considered flipping my Sub Date for a SD, but then I went to an AD to try one on....I couldn't believe the difference....to me, the SD's dial looked a lot smaller, even though the difference is only 1mm. I prefer how the Sub Date looks on me. Be sure before you let that 16610 go.

21 January 2010, 11:52 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do you scuba dive?? If not, consider the thicker head of the SD Vs. The larger diameter of the Sub as others point out. Cheers!

21 January 2010, 11:57 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	While both use the same movement, the SD has always had a more "business like" look to me. Really depends on which strikes you the most.

21 January 2010, 12:10 PM	#6
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	They are generally as same as A corvette and Ferrari are generally the same....SD is the technically superior and professional version of the SUB .. SUBS are considered recreational but not SDs ... SDs are Kings ....

21 January 2010, 12:17 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what say you Bandityo???

21 January 2010, 12:20 PM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Hard choice, but I'd keep the 16610, and work a little while for the next. Can't hurt having two!

21 January 2010, 12:22 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Try the SD on and see which one is better. I have a SD and a Sub Date and like the Sub Date better. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 January 2010, 12:23 PM	#13
bandityo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 129	why do you like it better? David __________________ Rolex F Submariner Date

21 January 2010, 12:33 PM	#14
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Sea Dweller without a doubt. The thicker case and lack of cyclops put it over the top for me.

21 January 2010, 12:44 PM	#15
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Had the same dilemma a few months back, so I tried both on and walked away with a 16610. In hindsight, the SD would have made abetter investment, but my wrist loves the Sub. Not saying Sub is better than an SD. My point is: which is "better" will vary per person. Try both and decide.

21 January 2010, 01:06 PM	#16
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	keep 16610

21 January 2010, 01:56 PM	#17
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	16610

21 January 2010, 02:47 PM	#18
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	SD was my pick.. Good luck!

21 January 2010, 03:02 PM	#19
Iceman1974 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Cody Location: Washington Watch: Submariner 16610LV Posts: 63	16610 for sure.

21 January 2010, 03:28 PM	#20
rolexjunkie Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USJ 14 Posts: 32	I like SD because of no cyclops.

21 January 2010, 03:59 PM	#21
scottkit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hawaii Watch: SD, 2C Posts: 66	To each his own. I say SD.

21 January 2010, 04:04 PM	#22
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Trade it for a GMT.........

21 January 2010, 04:12 PM	#23
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	screw the SD...go for DSSD!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 January 2010, 06:17 PM	#25
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I have both the SD and Sub. To be honest unless you really really dislike the Cyclops I would go for a Sub. For me the Sub is slightly more comfy to wear and in terms of real world performance the Sub is just as good as the SD. I would suggest to have a look at both of them in the flesh if poss, as others have said the Sub dial does look a lot bigger despite only a 1 mm difference. There are a few more pros and cons as I am sure other members will add. I will now keep my Sub as daily wear.

21 January 2010, 07:03 PM	#26
rhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: uk Watch: 1987 Seadweller Posts: 27	keep the sub and try on the sea dweller i have worn my seadweller for 21 yrs its fantastic it still puts a smile on my face each time go for it rich

22 January 2010, 05:26 AM	#29
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	SD any day. More substantial and great feel! __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

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