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ahmedalwan70 · 9 April 2014, 03:24 PM

Hi,
I just wanted to hear from you guys, which one of the above two you prefer and why.
I already have a Sea dweller M serial, and thinking of selling it and get the GMT master.
Your opinions please.

Thanks in advance

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padi56 · 9 April 2014, 04:53 PM

Well that would depend on what you want to use the watch for if you travel a lot and need a second time zone function then get the GMT.But myself see no point in changing if you do not need that function,perhaps I am a bit bias as the SD is my favorite watch in the Rolex line up.

Token74 · 9 April 2014, 05:02 PM

I have the GMT Master 2 and the 16600 and I've put a deposit down on the new SD 116600.

Not sure yet whether or not I need to flip either the GMT or the current SD in order to purchase the 116600; I'm hoping not as I love both, but if I do, it will be the GMT.

That pretty clearly states my position. Hope it's helpful.

ahmedalwan70 · 9 April 2014, 05:06 PM

Many thanks for your replies,
actually I love my SD and leaning toward keeping it.
I'll start to save for the GMT and keep them both
Regards

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Vincent65 · 9 April 2014, 05:19 PM

keep what you've got

Jason71 · 9 April 2014, 05:35 PM

Never sell or flip, just ADD

ice_lester · 9 April 2014, 05:47 PM

Hi,
Do really need to sell the Sea Dweller? Why not have both? Both are great watch. But it depends on your needs.

Mick P · 9 April 2014, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahmedalwan70

Hi,
I just wanted to hear from you guys, which one of the above two you prefer and why.
I already have a Sea dweller M serial, and thinking of selling it and get the GMT master.
Your opinions please.

Thanks in advance

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Surely the question is answered if you intend to use the watch for either diving or travelling through time zones. Go for the one that satisfies your needs the most.

If as I suspect, you do not do much of either, then it is purely a question of appearance and only you can decide that.

Mick

DamageInc.77 · 9 April 2014, 06:30 PM

Don't sell the Sea-Dweller. You will regret it later.

ahmedalwan70 · 9 April 2014, 07:35 PM

Thank you all for the feedback,
I love my SD and sure will keep it after hearing all that.
But still very interested and keen to get the GMT Master.

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Jake B · 9 April 2014, 08:04 PM

Well, one's a dive watch & the other is a pilot/travel watch for keeping track of extra time zones. Get what you need & want.

HL65 · 9 April 2014, 08:07 PM

Keep your SD and add a GMT and then you will have 2 great watches! Cheers,

paltak · 9 April 2014, 08:12 PM

I have both, keep the SD and save for a GMT II preferably a P,K,Y series.

ahmedalwan70 · 9 April 2014, 09:16 PM

Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best

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DamageInc.77 · 10 April 2014, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahmedalwan70

Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best

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A completely shameless guess, with no research or anything to back it up: The 16600.

JP Chestnut · 10 April 2014, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahmedalwan70

Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way:
Which one of the two hold it's value best

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They both have increased in price dramatically on the second hand market - the GMT2, in particular, seems to have become rather expensive (finally reaching parity with the more popular models) in the last couple years.

I'd say it's a good bet that they will both hold their value well.

toomuchtalk · 10 April 2014, 04:46 AM

Hi,
The second time zone only comes into its own when you have no external means of checking the time; most of us can check the time at home by looking on the phone.
So go for the one you like the best!

subtona · 10 April 2014, 05:00 AM

Complimentary pieces for sure, but if only one i would choose the function that would be more useful to me.
Timing bezel
Vs
Additional timezones

mschafer · 10 April 2014, 09:22 AM

Personally I would hold on to the SD, I feel it's the best of all dive watches, no cyclops, but a date, clear readability and straight forward design. And the GMT in whatever version is a fantastic compliment to that...I could see a GMTc with a more modern design and technology, but also a similar vintage Pepsi or Coke for the style and swagger.

SWISSAHOLICS · 10 April 2014, 09:44 AM

Yup keep the SD and save for the GMT.

Frosty · 10 April 2014, 09:58 AM

Keep the SD and get the new one!

mike · 10 April 2014, 10:02 AM

I see a lot more GMTs than SDs.

Muzz · 10 April 2014, 10:33 AM

I would keep both, I still miss my numerous SDs that I have had and I will acquire another. I always liked how the SD was a little beefier than the GMT, as mentioned earlier the second time zone function would be the only draw (if you need it)

JP Chestnut · 10 April 2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

I would keep both, I still miss my numerous SDs that I have had and I will acquire another. I always liked how the SD was a little beefier than the GMT, as mentioned earlier the second time zone function would be the only draw (if you need it)

The GMT is both substantially flatter, and marginally larger wearing due to the larger dial. They're really rather different in ways that have nothing to due with the 24h hand.

red1108nyc · 10 April 2014, 10:53 AM

Don't sell. The replacement cost is far too great in the future!

The_Walrus · 10 April 2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

don't sell. The replacement cost is far too great in the future!

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strafer_kid · 10 April 2014, 11:12 PM

Both super watches so you cannot go wrong! SD definitely wears a bit 'top heavier' than the GMT, but is still very comfortable.

If you can manage it, you might hold onto the SD and go for the GMT in due course as another watch. Good luck!

9 April 2014, 03:24 PM	#1
ahmedalwan70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UAE Watch: Rolex Sea dweller Posts: 12	Sea dweller 16600 vs GMT master. Hi, I just wanted to hear from you guys, which one of the above two you prefer and why. I already have a Sea dweller M serial, and thinking of selling it and get the GMT master. Your opinions please. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2014, 04:53 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well that would depend on what you want to use the watch for if you travel a lot and need a second time zone function then get the GMT.But myself see no point in changing if you do not need that function,perhaps I am a bit bias as the SD is my favorite watch in the Rolex line up. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 April 2014, 05:02 PM	#3
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I have the GMT Master 2 and the 16600 and I've put a deposit down on the new SD 116600. Not sure yet whether or not I need to flip either the GMT or the current SD in order to purchase the 116600; I'm hoping not as I love both, but if I do, it will be the GMT. That pretty clearly states my position. Hope it's helpful. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

9 April 2014, 05:35 PM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Never sell or flip, just ADD __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 April 2014, 06:30 PM	#9
DamageInc.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denmark Watch: UJ Alfred 40 Posts: 216	Don't sell the Sea-Dweller. You will regret it later. __________________ Don't drink out of ornamental ponds in Tiergarten. You will get sick.

9 April 2014, 05:06 PM	#4
ahmedalwan70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UAE Watch: Rolex Sea dweller Posts: 12	Many thanks for your replies, actually I love my SD and leaning toward keeping it. I'll start to save for the GMT and keep them both Regards Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2014, 05:19 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	keep what you've got

9 April 2014, 05:47 PM	#7
ice_lester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Lester Location: manila,philippine Watch: Rolex Sub/BLNR Posts: 60	Hi, Do really need to sell the Sea Dweller? Why not have both? Both are great watch. But it depends on your needs.

9 April 2014, 07:35 PM	#10
ahmedalwan70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UAE Watch: Rolex Sea dweller Posts: 12	Thank you all for the feedback, I love my SD and sure will keep it after hearing all that. But still very interested and keen to get the GMT Master. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2014, 08:04 PM	#11
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Well, one's a dive watch & the other is a pilot/travel watch for keeping track of extra time zones. Get what you need & want. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

9 April 2014, 08:07 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Keep your SD and add a GMT and then you will have 2 great watches! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 April 2014, 08:12 PM	#13
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I have both, keep the SD and save for a GMT II preferably a P,K,Y series.

9 April 2014, 09:16 PM	#14
ahmedalwan70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UAE Watch: Rolex Sea dweller Posts: 12	Ok, now let's ask the question in a different way: Which one of the two hold it's value best Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2014, 04:46 AM	#17
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Hi, The second time zone only comes into its own when you have no external means of checking the time; most of us can check the time at home by looking on the phone. So go for the one you like the best!

10 April 2014, 05:00 AM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Complimentary pieces for sure, but if only one i would choose the function that would be more useful to me. Timing bezel Vs Additional timezones __________________

10 April 2014, 09:22 AM	#19
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	Personally I would hold on to the SD, I feel it's the best of all dive watches, no cyclops, but a date, clear readability and straight forward design. And the GMT in whatever version is a fantastic compliment to that...I could see a GMTc with a more modern design and technology, but also a similar vintage Pepsi or Coke for the style and swagger.

10 April 2014, 09:44 AM	#20
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Yup keep the SD and save for the GMT. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

10 April 2014, 09:58 AM	#21
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Keep the SD and get the new one!

10 April 2014, 10:02 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I see a lot more GMTs than SDs.

10 April 2014, 10:33 AM	#23
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would keep both, I still miss my numerous SDs that I have had and I will acquire another. I always liked how the SD was a little beefier than the GMT, as mentioned earlier the second time zone function would be the only draw (if you need it)

10 April 2014, 10:53 AM	#25
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Don't sell. The replacement cost is far too great in the future!

10 April 2014, 11:12 PM	#27
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Both super watches so you cannot go wrong! SD definitely wears a bit 'top heavier' than the GMT, but is still very comfortable. If you can manage it, you might hold onto the SD and go for the GMT in due course as another watch. Good luck!

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