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clum19 · 18 September 2010, 07:14 AM

Hi,

I'm new here and don't know how to make a poll, but I'm wondering your opinions on which I should buy?

Thanks,

Chris

sakuraba · 18 September 2010, 07:18 AM

Do you mean the DSSD or the 16600 SD?

clum19 · 18 September 2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Do you mean the DSSD or the 16600 SD?

the 16600 sea dweller

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 18 September 2010, 07:29 AM

Sub-C! Find it for 6800USD... And got excited...

sakuraba · 18 September 2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clum19

the 16600 sea dweller

Then that would be my vote, Chris!

SaddleSC · 18 September 2010, 07:31 AM

1) Sea Dweller
2) Submariner C
3) PAM 48

EchoBlueUK · 18 September 2010, 07:35 AM

Subc

The GMT Master · 18 September 2010, 07:36 AM

Sub C for me too

Len · 18 September 2010, 07:40 AM

I would choose an SD 16600 ..

MAINEZX10 · 18 September 2010, 07:42 AM

Sd 16600

clum19 · 18 September 2010, 08:39 AM

Any reasons for 16600 SD over the SubC?

THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES!

mike · 18 September 2010, 08:53 AM

Of those three I'd also go for the Sub. C.

Pams to me are 44MM. As to the Sub vs the Dweller, purely personal, but I favor the maxi dial, chromalite, and the improved clasp.

Both the Sub and the Dweller are amazing pieces with strong followings. Really no wrong answer.

Art 1 · 18 September 2010, 08:59 AM

SD for me.

nauticajoe · 18 September 2010, 09:00 AM

SD!...hands down!

seawolf · 18 September 2010, 09:05 AM

I have both SD and SDDS IMO the SD is still the king ,I'm a anti cyclops guy..

psv · 18 September 2010, 11:00 AM

Chris,
there are a lot of variables to consider, e.g. your body build/type, what you do for a living, lifestyle, personal preferences, what other watches you have etc, etc. Needless to say, you can only answer the question.

Some observations:

PAM48. I really like a lot of the PAMs, they are fun to wear and have an amazing cult-following, however, something like the 48 would be my last choice because PAMs are about 44mm and up. Additionally, I really don't like the PAM models with cyclops on the inside. Lastly, a 40mm model with ETA-movement isn't going to hold its value very well. There are other PAMs I'd recommend to buy before a 48, even if you don't want a watch to big, take a look at some of the new Radomir 42mm ones.

SD16600. Love'em. Got an amazing cult-following, especially here on TRF! :-) It wasn't really that popular for many years, but has really taken off during the last 2 years. It is a "traditionalist's" watch, with the thinner/classic case, virtually bomb-proof, but the whole design is a bit long in the tooth.

Sub-C. Unless you have strong preferences, this is probably 'the best buy' (esp. if you buy the one I have for sale in the FS section ;-)) The new maxi-dial/hands with the new lume is much more functional. The new case and bracelet design feels very fresh and it a very nice update. This is a perfect watch to use both at the beach, diving or at the office. Classic good looks, fantastic heritage, time-tested in-house movement - what more can you ask for?

Dan2010 · 18 September 2010, 12:16 PM

Sub C all the way. No question.

dddrees · 18 September 2010, 12:22 PM

I vote SubC. Its really your choice however,what do you like the most?

Kanger · 18 September 2010, 12:38 PM

too easy, Sea Dweller all the way. It's a cult watch, and you have to own one to appreciate it.

rpryan55 · 18 September 2010, 11:06 PM

I owned a Pam 48. It is a mistake to get - far too small for a Panerai. I like the Sea Dweller of the choices you have - it's a classic.

Dr.Brian · 18 September 2010, 11:21 PM

16600 Sea-Dweller.
It's a winner and goes with everything. Looking at a couple ads recently it may be going up in value as well. You can get a SubC anytime you want but it will only get harder and harder to find a LNIB or NIB 16600.
The Cardinal are going to go 3 and 0 today BTW.

Andrés G · 19 September 2010, 02:49 AM

The Sub C would be my first choice, followed by the Dweller in a close second. I agree with the rest, a PAM should be 44mm.

hddeuce88 · 19 September 2010, 03:20 AM

Definitely the Sub C. I just received mine and absolutely love it. The Pam needs to be 44mm to be a true Pam. I have a Pam104 and love that too, but it is 44mm.

NYStockboy · 19 September 2010, 04:03 AM

Sub C with no regrets. Totally handsome and crisp, fantastic clasp.

Thanks,
Ken

autofiend · 19 September 2010, 04:11 AM

SD every time. My favorite Rolex.

18 September 2010, 07:14 AM	#1
clum19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: NY Watch: SubC/Seamaster Posts: 235	SubC vs. Sea Dweller vs. Panerai Pam48 Hi, I'm new here and don't know how to make a poll, but I'm wondering your opinions on which I should buy? Thanks, Chris

18 September 2010, 07:18 AM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Do you mean the DSSD or the 16600 SD? __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

18 September 2010, 07:31 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Sea Dweller 16600 1) Sea Dweller 2) Submariner C 3) PAM 48 __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

18 September 2010, 12:22 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I vote SubC. Its really your choice however,what do you like the most? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 September 2010, 11:06 PM	#20
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I owned a Pam 48. It is a mistake to get - far too small for a Panerai. I like the Sea Dweller of the choices you have - it's a classic. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

18 September 2010, 07:29 AM	#4
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Sub-C! Find it for 6800USD... And got excited...

18 September 2010, 07:35 AM	#7
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Subc

18 September 2010, 07:36 AM	#8
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Sub C for me too

18 September 2010, 07:40 AM	#9
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	I would choose an SD 16600 ..

18 September 2010, 07:42 AM	#10
MAINEZX10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 896	Sd 16600

18 September 2010, 08:39 AM	#11
clum19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: NY Watch: SubC/Seamaster Posts: 235	Any reasons for 16600 SD over the SubC? THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES!

18 September 2010, 08:53 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Of those three I'd also go for the Sub. C. Pams to me are 44MM. As to the Sub vs the Dweller, purely personal, but I favor the maxi dial, chromalite, and the improved clasp. Both the Sub and the Dweller are amazing pieces with strong followings. Really no wrong answer.

18 September 2010, 08:59 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	SD for me.

18 September 2010, 09:00 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	SD!...hands down!

18 September 2010, 09:05 AM	#15
seawolf Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Breitling Seawolf Posts: 15	I have both SD and SDDS IMO the SD is still the king ,I'm a anti cyclops guy..

18 September 2010, 11:00 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Chris, there are a lot of variables to consider, e.g. your body build/type, what you do for a living, lifestyle, personal preferences, what other watches you have etc, etc. Needless to say, you can only answer the question. Some observations: PAM48. I really like a lot of the PAMs, they are fun to wear and have an amazing cult-following, however, something like the 48 would be my last choice because PAMs are about 44mm and up. Additionally, I really don't like the PAM models with cyclops on the inside. Lastly, a 40mm model with ETA-movement isn't going to hold its value very well. There are other PAMs I'd recommend to buy before a 48, even if you don't want a watch to big, take a look at some of the new Radomir 42mm ones. SD16600. Love'em. Got an amazing cult-following, especially here on TRF! :-) It wasn't really that popular for many years, but has really taken off during the last 2 years. It is a "traditionalist's" watch, with the thinner/classic case, virtually bomb-proof, but the whole design is a bit long in the tooth. Sub-C. Unless you have strong preferences, this is probably 'the best buy' (esp. if you buy the one I have for sale in the FS section ;-)) The new maxi-dial/hands with the new lume is much more functional. The new case and bracelet design feels very fresh and it a very nice update. This is a perfect watch to use both at the beach, diving or at the office. Classic good looks, fantastic heritage, time-tested in-house movement - what more can you ask for?

18 September 2010, 12:16 PM	#17
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Sub C all the way. No question.

18 September 2010, 12:38 PM	#19
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	too easy, Sea Dweller all the way. It's a cult watch, and you have to own one to appreciate it.

18 September 2010, 11:21 PM	#21
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	16600 Sea-Dweller. It's a winner and goes with everything. Looking at a couple ads recently it may be going up in value as well. You can get a SubC anytime you want but it will only get harder and harder to find a LNIB or NIB 16600. The Cardinal are going to go 3 and 0 today BTW. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

19 September 2010, 02:49 AM	#22
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	The Sub C would be my first choice, followed by the Dweller in a close second. I agree with the rest, a PAM should be 44mm.

19 September 2010, 03:20 AM	#23
hddeuce88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: CT Watch: All of them Posts: 144	Definitely the Sub C. I just received mine and absolutely love it. The Pam needs to be 44mm to be a true Pam. I have a Pam104 and love that too, but it is 44mm. __________________ Current: Rolex Submariner Date, Breitling Bentley GT, Pam104, Tawatec ICS Black Titan

19 September 2010, 04:03 AM	#24
NYStockboy Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Manhattan Watch: GMT-C, Sub-C, Sub Posts: 113	Sub C with no regrets. Totally handsome and crisp, fantastic clasp. Thanks, Ken

19 September 2010, 04:11 AM	#25
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	SD every time. My favorite Rolex.

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