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Old 28 November 2010, 12:28 AM   #1
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Love those maxi-dials
Every time I see a Rolex with the maxi dial I find myself wanting one. I also want to stay with the Sea Dweller. So, when did Rolex make Sea Dwellers with maxi dials and how much should I expect to pay for a nice one? (no, I don't want a Deep Sea)
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Old 28 November 2010, 03:48 AM   #2
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I'm afraid you are out of luck on the SD with a Maxi Dial -- The 16600 was not produced with a Maxi Dial.
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Old 28 November 2010, 03:55 AM   #3
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i believe the vintage SD (with matte dial) was maxi.
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Old 28 November 2010, 04:00 AM   #4
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i believe the vintage SD (with matte dial) was maxi.
x2 1665 SD came with matte maxi dial can be had for around $10k depending on the specimen.
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Old 28 November 2010, 04:01 AM   #5
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Old 28 November 2010, 04:40 AM   #6
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I too like the maxi dial
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Old 28 November 2010, 04:50 AM   #7
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Old 28 November 2010, 05:11 AM   #8
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Here's a nice sd with a maxi
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Old 28 November 2010, 05:16 AM   #9
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i believe the vintage SD (with matte dial) was maxi.
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x2 1665 SD came with matte maxi dial can be had for around $10k depending on the specimen.
Both correct and they were proper maxi dials without the tiny bling gold surrounds.
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Old 28 November 2010, 05:19 AM   #10
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Old 28 November 2010, 09:36 AM   #11
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How bout a type III maxi.
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Old 28 November 2010, 10:04 AM   #12
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How bout a type III maxi.
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Old 28 November 2010, 10:18 AM   #13
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Old 28 November 2010, 10:31 AM   #14
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maxi dial looks great on Subs.

but it looks terrible on the new GMTIIc
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Old 28 November 2010, 11:51 AM   #15
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black maxi dial ....
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Old 28 November 2010, 11:54 AM   #16
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The maxi dial is nice. I love it on my GMT.
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Old 28 November 2010, 12:24 PM   #17
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I love the maxi-dials also, they look very classy.
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Old 28 November 2010, 12:32 PM   #18
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How bout a type III maxi.
wow..thers such a version?? wat model is this mike..?? i thot a 14060 dont really hav a maxi dial..??
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Old 28 November 2010, 04:49 PM   #19
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Thanks for the great pics and suggestions, fellas. I can't justify $10K for a vintage maxi SD so, I'll have to consider a Sub. Don't know if I'm ready to let go of my SD though. Hmmmm.
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Old 29 November 2010, 02:20 AM   #20
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Old 28 December 2010, 04:35 AM   #21
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May I ask, what IS a maxi dial?
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Old 28 December 2010, 04:38 AM   #22
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Don't forget, 1680s are Maxi as well...
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Old 28 December 2010, 05:26 AM   #23
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May I ask, what IS a maxi dial?
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Some Rolex models have wider hands and larger hour markers, hence the name "maxi dial." Examples are the 16610LV (50th anniversary Submariner), 116710 (GMT IIc), 116610 (new Sub ceramic), and some of the older Subs and Sea Dwellers.

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That should give you the idea.
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What about the ultimate setup? Matte maxidial with sapphire crystal.



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Old 28 December 2010, 05:32 AM   #25
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Old 28 December 2010, 05:32 AM   #26
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Old 28 December 2010, 05:39 AM   #27
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Old 28 December 2010, 05:41 AM   #28
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Some Rolex models have wider hands and larger hour markers, hence the name "maxi dial."
Subtle. Thank you.
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It's less subtle in person.
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