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zeuloa · 23 March 2018, 06:53 AM

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the SEA-DWELLER 16600 was retired and the DEEP-SEA made its debut.

If I remember correctly 16600 was retired with a price of USD $6200 and DSSD debuted at USD $8000.

I’ve been lucky to have my Z series since 2011 after finding it NOS in a tiny AD, and although I love seeing the new releases every year, I’m happy having this one as my everyday watch.

The only Rolex that still hunts me (although not enough to pay today’s crazy prices) is the GMT-MASTER II 16710 as it’s a bit more comfortable and the GMT feature is awesome. To know I could’ve bought it BNIB from an AD when I purchased my first Rolex (a DJ) in 2007....

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kcmo · 23 March 2018, 06:54 AM

Yours is a classic! Looks great

Armyguy03 · 23 March 2018, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the SEA-DWELLER 16600 was retired and the DEEP-SEA made its debut.

If I remember correctly 16600 was retired with a price of USD $6200 and DSSD debuted at USD $8000.

I’ve been lucky to have my Z series since 2011 after finding it NOS in a tiny AD, and although I love seeing the new releases every year, I’m happy having this one as my everyday watch.

The only Rolex that still hunts me (although not enough to pay today’s crazy prices) is the GMT-MASTER II 16710 as it’s a bit more comfortable and the GMT feature is awesome. To know I could’ve bought it BNIB from an AD when I purchased my first Rolex (a DJ) in 2007....

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My daily!

dr35mm · 23 March 2018, 07:15 AM

What a beautiful watch!

Gharddog03 · 23 March 2018, 07:27 AM

Classic!

123joule · 23 March 2018, 07:28 AM

Love the 16600! It was the first Rolex bought myself in 1999. I believe MSRP was $3600.

T-Bag · 23 March 2018, 07:29 AM

Love the pre-ceramic. Miss mine

zeuloa · 23 March 2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 123joule

Love the 16600! It was the first Rolex bought myself in 1999. I believe MSRP was $3600.

Amazing! Do you still have it? Would love a pic if so!

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zeuloa · 23 March 2018, 07:59 AM

A few more hehehe

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paltak · 23 March 2018, 08:27 AM

Nice! Hard to beat ha classic.

Chewbacca · 23 March 2018, 08:44 AM

beauty.

onthedial · 23 March 2018, 09:06 AM

@zeuloa
The 16600 is one of my favorite 5 digit References. As a few others have said, I think it's a modern classic. And the 16710 ain't too shabby either!

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Jason71 · 23 March 2018, 09:21 AM

At one time, I had quite a few of them.......but I sold a couple.

The 16600 is probably my favorite all around reference

G'ed · 23 March 2018, 09:22 AM

True classic

FTX I · 23 March 2018, 09:50 AM

Never had a 5 digit SD but if get the chance to buy one I'll do it.

Iluxa · 23 March 2018, 10:05 AM

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zeuloa · 23 March 2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

At one time, I had quite a few of them.......but I sold a couple.

The 16600 is probably my favorite all around reference

WOW!!! Diver heaven!

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HKS724 · 23 March 2018, 12:21 PM

"There's an excessiveness to ambition as well"

Said about watch collecting by the occasionally attention-seeking but eloquent John Mayer, this quote embodies the Sea-Dweller for me.

101031-28 · 23 March 2018, 12:28 PM

Love anything Sea-Dweller.. 1665, 16660, 16600, 116600 and 126600 is on my list...

GradyPhilpott · 23 March 2018, 12:31 PM

utc66 · 23 March 2018, 01:36 PM

Wear mine daily - A series (Swiss)only

superstarmar · 23 March 2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

At one time, I had quite a few of them.......but I sold a couple.

The 16600 is probably my favorite all around reference

Wow!!! You really love the Sea Dweller!!!
Awesome....!!!

zeuloa · 3 April 2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by utc66

Wear mine daily - A series (Swiss)only

Can you share some pics?

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ROLEXUS · 3 April 2018, 06:37 PM

Great thread but I think you’re a year off. From memory the DSSD was released in 2009.

Gunbucker · 3 April 2018, 08:58 PM

The last of breed of Rolex dive watches that actually served a professional purpose...

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brandrea · 3 April 2018, 08:59 PM

It’s a beauty for sure! Seeing all these pictures makes me miss mine. I wish I had never sold it

soran · 3 April 2018, 09:43 PM

Mine says hello =)
This one is from 1998

JohnnyRol · 3 April 2018, 10:09 PM

It was my first professional. I bought it in 2005 for $4,200 and has gone with me on safari, swimming at the edge of the Victoria Falls, skiing in Sun Valley and by the Matterhorn in Zermatt, drinking in Dublin and Napa Valley, kayaking in the San Juan Islands among other memorable experiences. It’s very special to me.

Scampo · 3 April 2018, 10:13 PM

Love my 2004 Dweller

KBM · 3 April 2018, 10:31 PM

As a dive watch nut, can't get enough of SDs.

23 March 2018, 06:53 AM	#1
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	16600: 10 Year Retirement Anniversary Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the SEA-DWELLER 16600 was retired and the DEEP-SEA made its debut. If I remember correctly 16600 was retired with a price of USD $6200 and DSSD debuted at USD $8000. I’ve been lucky to have my Z series since 2011 after finding it NOS in a tiny AD, and although I love seeing the new releases every year, I’m happy having this one as my everyday watch. The only Rolex that still hunts me (although not enough to pay today’s crazy prices) is the GMT-MASTER II 16710 as it’s a bit more comfortable and the GMT feature is awesome. To know I could’ve bought it BNIB from an AD when I purchased my first Rolex (a DJ) in 2007.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 07:15 AM	#4
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	What a beautiful watch! __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

23 March 2018, 09:21 AM	#13
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	At one time, I had quite a few of them.......but I sold a couple. The 16600 is probably my favorite all around reference __________________ 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

23 March 2018, 12:21 PM	#18
HKS724 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 149	"There's an excessiveness to ambition as well" Said about watch collecting by the occasionally attention-seeking but eloquent John Mayer, this quote embodies the Sea-Dweller for me. Attached Images

23 March 2018, 12:28 PM	#19
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Love anything Sea-Dweller.. 1665, 16660, 16600, 116600 and 126600 is on my list... __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

23 March 2018, 06:54 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Yours is a classic! Looks great

23 March 2018, 07:27 AM	#5
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Classic!

23 March 2018, 07:28 AM	#6
123joule "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 157	Love the 16600! It was the first Rolex bought myself in 1999. I believe MSRP was $3600.

23 March 2018, 07:29 AM	#7
T-Bag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 365	Love the pre-ceramic. Miss mine

23 March 2018, 07:59 AM	#9
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	A few more hehehe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 08:27 AM	#10
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Nice! Hard to beat ha classic.

23 March 2018, 08:44 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	beauty.

23 March 2018, 09:06 AM	#12
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@zeuloa The 16600 is one of my favorite 5 digit References. As a few others have said, I think it's a modern classic. And the 16710 ain't too shabby either! __________ Instagram: @onthedial

23 March 2018, 09:22 AM	#14
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	True classic

23 March 2018, 09:50 AM	#15
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Never had a 5 digit SD but if get the chance to buy one I'll do it.

23 March 2018, 10:05 AM	#16
Iluxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 107	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2018, 12:31 PM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 March 2018, 01:36 PM	#21
utc66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DC Watch: 16600, PAM112,EZM1 Posts: 463	Wear mine daily - A series (Swiss)only

3 April 2018, 06:37 PM	#24
ROLEXUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 200	Great thread but I think you’re a year off. From memory the DSSD was released in 2009.

3 April 2018, 08:58 PM	#25
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	The last of breed of Rolex dive watches that actually served a professional purpose... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 April 2018, 08:59 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,127	It’s a beauty for sure! Seeing all these pictures makes me miss mine. I wish I had never sold it

3 April 2018, 09:43 PM	#27
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	Mine says hello =) This one is from 1998 Attached Images

3 April 2018, 10:09 PM	#28
JohnnyRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 168	It was my first professional. I bought it in 2005 for $4,200 and has gone with me on safari, swimming at the edge of the Victoria Falls, skiing in Sun Valley and by the Matterhorn in Zermatt, drinking in Dublin and Napa Valley, kayaking in the San Juan Islands among other memorable experiences. It’s very special to me.

3 April 2018, 10:13 PM	#29
Scampo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 80	Love my 2004 Dweller

3 April 2018, 10:31 PM	#30
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	As a dive watch nut, can't get enough of SDs.

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