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mlotus95 · 9 October 2011, 04:21 AM

i often consider an older sea dweller but would want to try one on before buying. i believe they are very similar to the older style sub but would still want to try it on. so how would you find one other than dumb luck at a dealer?

BLM2 · 9 October 2011, 06:01 AM

Maybe the Diamond District in NYC?

Lee

mlotus95 · 9 October 2011, 06:34 AM

i guess i will just have to watch the used dealer market to be able to see one.

dddrees · 9 October 2011, 07:07 AM

Call some ADs and Pawn shops if necessary in your area.

I personally wouldn't buy one from a Pawn Shop however.

pokpok · 9 October 2011, 07:09 AM

You'll probably end up buying it if you try on a Sea-Dweller

George Ab · 9 October 2011, 07:19 AM

Calling pawn shops is a great idea. Look for TRF get togethers.

Maybe a TRF member who lives in your area may step up and you can buy him a cup of coffee and talk watches.

It does wear with more wrist presence then a sub. I have had customers who have traded in their Sub as they missed the wrist feel of the SD. I have tried changing up as I've worn an SD for years, and keep coming back. It is my favorite Rolex diver due to the no cyclops clean face and the added substance of feel. It is "bad ass" without having to scream I'm "bad ass" like the big wannabe watches.

z32turbo · 9 October 2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

Calling pawn shops is a great idea. Look for TRF get togethers.

Maybe a TRF member who lives in your area may step up and you can buy him a cup of coffee and talk watches.

It does wear with more wrist presence then a sub. I have had customers who have traded in their Sub as they missed the wrist feel of the SD. I have tried changing up as I've worn an SD for years, and keep coming back. It is my favorite Rolex diver due to the no cyclops clean face and the added substance of feel. It is "bad ass" without having to scream I'm "bad ass" like the big wannabe watches.

Excellent advice. You may also call some high volume grey market shops in your area and see if someone has one for sale locally.

Rob_b · 9 October 2011, 07:33 AM

Good luck in your search, you won't regret the time chasing one down to put on your wrist

George explains it well

mlotus95 · 9 October 2011, 10:14 AM

so when and where are some TRF get toghthers?

MY-WATCH · 9 October 2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

call some ads and pawn shops if necessary in your area.

I personally wouldn't buy one from a pawn shop however.

x2

Timber Loftis · 9 October 2011, 04:52 PM

First off, Kudos on you for wanting a SD vs. a DSSD.

I had a SD and wore it a bit while selling it on this website. It wasn't for me, but it's a fine watch.

I'd say maybe look for one for sale here on TRF from someone who has a 3 day return policy. It's either that or get incredibly lucky finding one in some grey dealer's stock that you could wear around a bit. Besides, a full 3 days of wear would be better than the few minutes you would have wearing it around in a watch shop.

9 October 2011, 04:21 AM	#1
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	where would you go to try on an old model sea dweller? i often consider an older sea dweller but would want to try one on before buying. i believe they are very similar to the older style sub but would still want to try it on. so how would you find one other than dumb luck at a dealer?

9 October 2011, 07:07 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Call some ADs and Pawn shops if necessary in your area. I personally wouldn't buy one from a Pawn Shop however. __________________ 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

9 October 2011, 07:09 AM	#5
pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	You'll probably end up buying it if you try on a Sea-Dweller __________________

9 October 2011, 07:19 AM	#6
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Calling pawn shops is a great idea. Look for TRF get togethers. Maybe a TRF member who lives in your area may step up and you can buy him a cup of coffee and talk watches. It does wear with more wrist presence then a sub. I have had customers who have traded in their Sub as they missed the wrist feel of the SD. I have tried changing up as I've worn an SD for years, and keep coming back. It is my favorite Rolex diver due to the no cyclops clean face and the added substance of feel. It is "bad ass" without having to scream I'm "bad ass" like the big wannabe watches. __________________

9 October 2011, 07:33 AM	#8
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Good luck in your search, you won't regret the time chasing one down to put on your wrist George explains it well __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

9 October 2011, 06:01 AM	#2
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 361	Maybe the Diamond District in NYC? Lee

9 October 2011, 06:34 AM	#3
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	i guess i will just have to watch the used dealer market to be able to see one.

9 October 2011, 10:14 AM	#9
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	so when and where are some TRF get toghthers?

9 October 2011, 04:52 PM	#11
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	First off, Kudos on you for wanting a SD vs. a DSSD. I had a SD and wore it a bit while selling it on this website. It wasn't for me, but it's a fine watch. I'd say maybe look for one for sale here on TRF from someone who has a 3 day return policy. It's either that or get incredibly lucky finding one in some grey dealer's stock that you could wear around a bit. Besides, a full 3 days of wear would be better than the few minutes you would have wearing it around in a watch shop.

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