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MaxCargo · 24 October 2012, 05:48 AM

I have saved up, and it`s time to get a Rolex,This is going to be a B-gift to myself ( 30 years )
It`s between the Rolex Sea Dweller 16660 or the Rolex Submariner 116610LN.
I have DSSD, but it`s not in use. To big for EDC

Pro? Cons? The Dweller is going to be pre-owned and the SubC is going to be brand new.
Anybody have both? Comparison pic?

Regards
MaxCargo

Solo118 · 24 October 2012, 05:52 AM

Im biased, but I must say that both are really fantastic. I chose the Sub-C as that is what is on my wrist. You have the DSSD so you already know what the clasp/bracelet and ceramic bezel are all about. Its a no brainer (in my eyes)

The only question should be if you want date or no date SubC

HongNinja · 24 October 2012, 05:53 AM

I've owned both, and between these two it's a very tough call. Although, I give the SLIGHT edge to new SubC due to ceramics and Glidelock clasp.

ronbo710 · 24 October 2012, 05:56 AM

... as I love the history of Rolex and diving. Also you really can't go wrong with ANY vintage SD in my book. Cheers -Ron

newsboy · 24 October 2012, 06:41 AM

I have both as everyday watches and the dweller is much better

nauticajoe · 24 October 2012, 06:43 AM

My vote goes to the SD.

Good luck!

dalip · 24 October 2012, 06:46 AM

SD for sure.

landroverking · 24 October 2012, 06:56 AM

SD gets the most wrist time for me.

impalass · 24 October 2012, 08:15 AM

Sea-Dweller, more rare and classic imho.

subtona · 24 October 2012, 08:22 AM

SD for me

GEO_79 · 24 October 2012, 08:26 AM

SD

SUB C

Dr. Robert · 24 October 2012, 08:28 AM

Another vote for the 16600 SD

Paulie 50 · 24 October 2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Another vote for the 16600 SD

X2

nauticajoe · 24 October 2012, 08:47 AM

Here's a pic of both:

Jannal · 24 October 2012, 09:01 AM

NewportBeachWatches · 24 October 2012, 09:03 AM

I have a Sea Dweller now but have been looking for a SubC lately. I think it would be great to have both. Really like the ceramic bezel better for everyday use.

Sam Philip · 24 October 2012, 10:53 AM

SD all the way!

AK797 · 24 October 2012, 11:32 AM

SubC for me

KBM · 24 October 2012, 11:49 AM

Would you like it to be more toolish looking or a little more blingy? The ceramic on the Sub C makes it shine and look a little more like jewelry than the SD. This fits my lifestyle better, as I wear suits everyday, so I went with the Sub C, even though I am not crazy about the cyclops.

Another thing to consider is that the clasp on the Sub C is something else. I actually find myself using it almost everyday, as I like my watches snug but my wrist swells if its a hot day.

Either one looks great, this is a nice dilemma to have. Congrats either way.

floater156 · 24 October 2012, 11:59 AM

They look very similar, but the sub has the superior clasp.

Kyu · 24 October 2012, 12:51 PM

sub gets my vote, i love the concept of seadweller but it's too thick in my opinion, i also love the dial of a seadweller more. the extra little ring inside that says gas lock looks great but the case bothers me,

sub-eddie · 24 October 2012, 12:56 PM

You already have a DSSD. Getting a SD or a sub-c would be too close to what you already have. If I were you, I would get a sub-c LV. Its still a sub-c but you now have variety and there is notable difference when you wear them. If you buy the SD or LN, its like having the same watch on all the time.

Just my opinion.

Rashid.bk · 24 October 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyu

sub gets my vote, i love the concept of seadweller but it's too thick in my opinion, i also love the dial of a seadweller more. the extra little ring inside that says gas lock looks great but the case bothers me,

He's talking about the older SD, not the DSSD. He already owns that one.

I vote SD, but I'm biased...I own one. Few things I'm not crazy about, but I love this watch something awful.
Clasp is cheap feeling but it works and looks more toolish/attractive to me than the newer ones. The newer ones are leaps ahead though, in use and comfort.
The lume on the SD is horrible. The maxi dial on the subC offers great lume, if that matters to you. For me it's annoying, my PO looks like it has mini light bulbs next to it when I walk in a dim room from outside.

I love the very subtle heft it has. I love that it isn't recognized as quickly....in a AD in Argentina while trying on a Deep Sea the sales girl(younger looking lady) picked up my SD and looked at it oddly, I could tell she thought it might even be fake. I told her what the watch was and the manager walked over as he over heard, he complimented me on it and corroborated why it lacks some basic Rolex features, i.e.. cyclops and rehaut. The subC is just another sub/rolex, no story to the "layman".

But really...really, since you have a DSSD, it would probably be best to switch it up and get the subC, I think you'll love it too. If you don't have a particular attraction to one over the other, then go subC, the ceramic bezel is puurty.
Good lucks bro.

TheDude · 24 October 2012, 02:27 PM

Is the 16660 matte or gloss?

For the price of a ceramic sub you could get a matte 16660 which would be the obvious choice Imo.

I have a gloss 16660 and I love it.

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Kyu · 24 October 2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

He's talking about the older SD, not the DSSD. He already owns that one.

I vote SD, but I'm biased...I own one. Few things I'm not crazy about, but I love this watch something awful.
Clasp is cheap feeling but it works and looks more toolish/attractive to me than the newer ones. The newer ones are leaps ahead though, in use and comfort.
The lume on the SD is horrible. The maxi dial on the subC offers great lume, if that matters to you. For me it's annoying, my PO looks like it has mini light bulbs next to it when I walk in a dim room from outside.

I love the very subtle heft it has. I love that it isn't recognized as quickly....in a AD in Argentina while trying on a Deep Sea the sales girl(younger looking lady) picked up my SD and looked at it oddly, I could tell she thought it might even be fake. I told her what the watch was and the manager walked over as he over heard, he complimented me on it and corroborated why it lacks some basic Rolex features, i.e.. cyclops and rehaut. The subC is just another sub/rolex, no story to the "layman".

But really...really, since you have a DSSD, it would probably be best to switch it up and get the subC, I think you'll love it too. If you don't have a particular attraction to one over the other, then go subC, the ceramic bezel is puurty.
Good lucks bro.

Oops ! Ty for the correction

PHBouche · 24 October 2012, 02:30 PM

SD gets my vote

How · 24 October 2012, 03:11 PM

SubC for me.

TheDude · 24 October 2012, 03:29 PM

A better picture of mine.

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How can anyone resist a matte 16660?

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weathercock · 24 October 2012, 04:20 PM

Prefer only Brand new in box watches, so 116610

MaxCargo · 25 October 2012, 06:27 PM

Thx for the response. I have decided for The Seadweller. Money is wired to DavidSW

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Rolex Sea Dweller 16660	62	56.88%
Rolex Submariner 116610LN	47	43.12%
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24 October 2012, 05:48 AM	#1
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Sea Dweller 16660 vs SubC 116610LN I have saved up, and it`s time to get a Rolex,This is going to be a B-gift to myself ( 30 years ) It`s between the Rolex Sea Dweller 16660 or the Rolex Submariner 116610LN. I have DSSD, but it`s not in use. To big for EDC Pro? Cons? The Dweller is going to be pre-owned and the SubC is going to be brand new. Anybody have both? Comparison pic? Regards MaxCargo __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

24 October 2012, 05:56 AM	#4
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	I always prefer the vintage divers ... ... as I love the history of Rolex and diving. Also you really can't go wrong with ANY vintage SD in my book. Cheers -Ron

24 October 2012, 06:46 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	SD for sure. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

24 October 2012, 08:22 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	SD for me Attached Images __________________

24 October 2012, 05:52 AM	#2
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Im biased, but I must say that both are really fantastic. I chose the Sub-C as that is what is on my wrist. You have the DSSD so you already know what the clasp/bracelet and ceramic bezel are all about. Its a no brainer (in my eyes) The only question should be if you want date or no date SubC

24 October 2012, 05:53 AM	#3
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	I've owned both, and between these two it's a very tough call. Although, I give the SLIGHT edge to new SubC due to ceramics and Glidelock clasp.

24 October 2012, 06:41 AM	#5
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	I have both as everyday watches and the dweller is much better

24 October 2012, 06:43 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	My vote goes to the SD. Good luck!

24 October 2012, 06:56 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	SD gets the most wrist time for me.

24 October 2012, 08:15 AM	#9
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Sea-Dweller, more rare and classic imho.

24 October 2012, 08:26 AM	#11
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	SDSUB C

24 October 2012, 08:28 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Another vote for the 16600 SD __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 October 2012, 08:47 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Here's a pic of both: Attached Images

24 October 2012, 09:01 AM	#15
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	__________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

24 October 2012, 09:03 AM	#16
NewportBeachWatches Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Nolan Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 63	I have a Sea Dweller now but have been looking for a SubC lately. I think it would be great to have both. Really like the ceramic bezel better for everyday use.

24 October 2012, 10:53 AM	#17
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	SD all the way!

24 October 2012, 11:32 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SubC for me

24 October 2012, 11:49 AM	#19
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Would you like it to be more toolish looking or a little more blingy? The ceramic on the Sub C makes it shine and look a little more like jewelry than the SD. This fits my lifestyle better, as I wear suits everyday, so I went with the Sub C, even though I am not crazy about the cyclops. Another thing to consider is that the clasp on the Sub C is something else. I actually find myself using it almost everyday, as I like my watches snug but my wrist swells if its a hot day. Either one looks great, this is a nice dilemma to have. Congrats either way.

24 October 2012, 11:59 AM	#20
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	They look very similar, but the sub has the superior clasp. __________________ Lead by example through production.

24 October 2012, 12:51 PM	#21
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	sub gets my vote, i love the concept of seadweller but it's too thick in my opinion, i also love the dial of a seadweller more. the extra little ring inside that says gas lock looks great but the case bothers me,

24 October 2012, 12:56 PM	#22
sub-eddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Dr. Eddie Location: Texas Watch: 116610LN Posts: 222	You already have a DSSD. Getting a SD or a sub-c would be too close to what you already have. If I were you, I would get a sub-c LV. Its still a sub-c but you now have variety and there is notable difference when you wear them. If you buy the SD or LN, its like having the same watch on all the time. Just my opinion.

24 October 2012, 02:27 PM	#24
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Is the 16660 matte or gloss? For the price of a ceramic sub you could get a matte 16660 which would be the obvious choice Imo. I have a gloss 16660 and I love it. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

24 October 2012, 02:30 PM	#26
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	SD gets my vote

24 October 2012, 03:11 PM	#27
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	SubC for me.

24 October 2012, 03:29 PM	#28
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	A better picture of mine. How can anyone resist a matte 16660? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

24 October 2012, 04:20 PM	#29
weathercock Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Russia,Moscow Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 77	Prefer only Brand new in box watches, so 116610

25 October 2012, 06:27 PM	#30
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	It`s done Thx for the response. I have decided for The Seadweller. Money is wired to DavidSW Pics to follow __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

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