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kybro · 7 December 2013, 11:41 PM

Ok guys I know this has probably been debated a million times but what is the better all round watch sea dweller or submariner forget about the price difference which is the better all round watch?

HL65 · 7 December 2013, 11:47 PM

Neither...Flip a coin.

mike · 7 December 2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Neither...Flip a coin.

Yep. The better one is the one you like best.

cop414 · 7 December 2013, 11:52 PM

Depends, the "Submariner" doesn't a date, the SD does, coin flip otherwise!

shalako · 7 December 2013, 11:52 PM

If you want to follow the herd and buy a watch that is everywhere then you can't go wrong with a submariner but the SD would be my choice, probably the best Rolex ever made.

Urosfan · 7 December 2013, 11:56 PM

Whatever sings to you is the better choice

polarinda · 8 December 2013, 12:07 AM

Sd unless the other is a LV

bayerische · 8 December 2013, 12:09 AM

Unless you're going to dive very deep they are basically the same. I would pick the SD though.

jldc · 8 December 2013, 12:16 AM

I have a 16600 Sea Dweller and my wife has a 16610 Sub Date. Obviously, they are very similar. The Sea Dweller is a bit heavier and taller on the wrist, so more likely to bump against things during daily wear. The SubDate has a cyclops so the date is larger but has to be viewed head-on to see. From a practical standpoint, those are the only differences.

I prefer the Sea Dweller and she prefers the Sub Date. Of course, if you are looking at a ceramic sub, then you also have the improved bracelet clasp to consider.

L

nauticajoe · 8 December 2013, 12:29 AM

SD for me. Then again I'm biased.

subtona · 8 December 2013, 12:38 AM

Wore a sub for 20 years, now i have the SD.
I like the SD for all its uniqueness!

CDNWatchNut · 8 December 2013, 12:41 AM

Ive always felt tempted by the SD, but I wouldn't want to give up my sub as to me its the perfect dive watch, so for me personally, the sub. Then again, maybe someday I'll want both.

Presa canary · 8 December 2013, 12:48 AM

Forgetting the price? I'm getting a sd all day.

Roller07 · 8 December 2013, 12:56 AM

I prefer the Sub over the SD.

16600 · 8 December 2013, 12:57 AM

Sd

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MitchSteel · 8 December 2013, 01:05 AM

Here's my unbiased opinion, as I own both.
SD-built like a tank, heavier,more unique
SUB-lighter, thus more comfortable.

I'd choose the SD for the cool factor.Besides, there's fewer of them around.

brandrea · 8 December 2013, 01:21 AM

I've always liked my seadweller, it has the date function without the cyclops, and for that reason I prefer it over the Sub

Clay · 8 December 2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Yep. The better one is the one you like best.

Agreed…Although I do own 5 Sea Dwellers...

Armyguy03 · 8 December 2013, 01:36 AM

I've only seen one SD in the wild, when on a trip to DC. That weekend I saw a ZILLION Subs.

brettpaul · 8 December 2013, 01:39 AM

SD for me!

408cissss · 8 December 2013, 02:03 AM

One more for SD!!

sea-dweller · 8 December 2013, 02:06 AM

The SD is a little bulkier than both a 14060 and 16610. My choice is the 16610 between the three.

madgoncalves · 8 December 2013, 02:07 AM

Whichever one seduces you most when they're on your wrist

SLS · 8 December 2013, 02:11 AM

Which SD are we talking about here' the 116600 or the 16600? I'm not a huge fan of the DSSD, but I love the SD....which is a Sub on steroids!. As others have stated, you can't go wrong either way.

luvsub · 8 December 2013, 02:18 AM

Sub Date, or LV works for me.

AK797 · 8 December 2013, 04:05 AM

SD over sub but not subc.

bungcarlo · 8 December 2013, 04:10 AM

They're both great tool watches but I'm with the SD camp! I see so many Subs out in the wild but very rare that I see a SD. Its low profile is what attracted me to the SD.

Wesley Crusher · 8 December 2013, 04:37 AM

To me, the 16600 is just an awesome watch. The DSSD, on the other hand, while nice, is just too big. I tried one on at an AD and it was not comfortable on my wrist. I don't have child-like wrists by any means, but the DSSD felt too big.

Woody · 8 December 2013, 05:34 AM

Have owned both and much prefer the Sub - I think it is more comfortable to wear and the dial looks slightly larger than the one fitted to the SD - both are good watches though so really just a matter of personal taste.

sleddog · 8 December 2013, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Neither...Flip a coin.

I have to agree..

It really just comes down to personal preference.

7 December 2013, 11:41 PM	#1
kybro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: England Posts: 5	Sea dweller or submariner Ok guys I know this has probably been debated a million times but what is the better all round watch sea dweller or submariner forget about the price difference which is the better all round watch?

7 December 2013, 11:47 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Neither...Flip a coin. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 December 2013, 11:52 PM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Depends, the "Submariner" doesn't a date, the SD does, coin flip otherwise! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 December 2013, 12:09 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Unless you're going to dive very deep they are basically the same. I would pick the SD though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 December 2013, 12:38 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Wore a sub for 20 years, now i have the SD. I like the SD for all its uniqueness! __________________

7 December 2013, 11:52 PM	#5
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 623	If you want to follow the herd and buy a watch that is everywhere then you can't go wrong with a submariner but the SD would be my choice, probably the best Rolex ever made.

7 December 2013, 11:56 PM	#6
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Whatever sings to you is the better choice

8 December 2013, 12:07 AM	#7
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Sd unless the other is a LV

8 December 2013, 12:16 AM	#9
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	I have a 16600 Sea Dweller and my wife has a 16610 Sub Date. Obviously, they are very similar. The Sea Dweller is a bit heavier and taller on the wrist, so more likely to bump against things during daily wear. The SubDate has a cyclops so the date is larger but has to be viewed head-on to see. From a practical standpoint, those are the only differences. I prefer the Sea Dweller and she prefers the Sub Date. Of course, if you are looking at a ceramic sub, then you also have the improved bracelet clasp to consider. L

8 December 2013, 12:29 AM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	SD for me. Then again I'm biased.

8 December 2013, 12:41 AM	#12
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Ive always felt tempted by the SD, but I wouldn't want to give up my sub as to me its the perfect dive watch, so for me personally, the sub. Then again, maybe someday I'll want both.

8 December 2013, 12:48 AM	#13
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Forgetting the price? I'm getting a sd all day.

8 December 2013, 12:56 AM	#14
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I prefer the Sub over the SD.

8 December 2013, 12:57 AM	#15
16600 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3	Sd Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

8 December 2013, 01:05 AM	#16
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Here's my unbiased opinion, as I own both. SD-built like a tank, heavier,more unique SUB-lighter, thus more comfortable. I'd choose the SD for the cool factor.Besides, there's fewer of them around. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

8 December 2013, 01:21 AM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	I've always liked my seadweller, it has the date function without the cyclops, and for that reason I prefer it over the Sub

8 December 2013, 01:36 AM	#19
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	I've only seen one SD in the wild, when on a trip to DC. That weekend I saw a ZILLION Subs. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 December 2013, 01:39 AM	#20
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	SD for me!

8 December 2013, 02:03 AM	#21
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	One more for SD!!

8 December 2013, 02:06 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The SD is a little bulkier than both a 14060 and 16610. My choice is the 16610 between the three.

8 December 2013, 02:07 AM	#23
madgoncalves Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NYC Watch: '85 1680, AP RO Posts: 148	Whichever one seduces you most when they're on your wrist

8 December 2013, 02:11 AM	#24
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Which SD are we talking about here' the 116600 or the 16600? I'm not a huge fan of the DSSD, but I love the SD....which is a Sub on steroids!. As others have stated, you can't go wrong either way. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 December 2013, 02:18 AM	#25
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Sub Date, or LV works for me.

8 December 2013, 04:05 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SD over sub but not subc.

8 December 2013, 04:10 AM	#27
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	They're both great tool watches but I'm with the SD camp! I see so many Subs out in the wild but very rare that I see a SD. Its low profile is what attracted me to the SD.

8 December 2013, 04:37 AM	#28
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	To me, the 16600 is just an awesome watch. The DSSD, on the other hand, while nice, is just too big. I tried one on at an AD and it was not comfortable on my wrist. I don't have child-like wrists by any means, but the DSSD felt too big.

8 December 2013, 05:34 AM	#29
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Have owned both and much prefer the Sub - I think it is more comfortable to wear and the dial looks slightly larger than the one fitted to the SD - both are good watches though so really just a matter of personal taste.

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