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dkazaz · 13 July 2009, 08:02 PM

Hi all!

I'm about to buy an SD 16600 from an Athens AD.

My girlfriend lives in Switzerland and works in a jewelry store so she can get me 20% of a submariner but I'm having a hard time getting used to the cyclops so I'm leaning towards the SD.

I understand these 16600 are about to be extinct, so I think I should hurry. Is this true?

And 2nd, do you have any tips for spotting fakes? Has anyone heard of an AD selling counterfeits? I doubt it but I'm a bit nervous

ashu2289 · 13 July 2009, 08:30 PM

Well SD is an excellent choice anyways

And if you go with an AD, need not to worry about a counterfeit....and yes with the release of Deepsea SD, SD would be disappearing from Rolex production list

SDDS · 13 July 2009, 08:35 PM

agree.. SD will not be everywhere with the arrival of the deepsea..so if u have a good deal i would go for it..get it from an AD...for a piece of mind..dont worry of counterfeits...

dkazaz · 13 July 2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks guys. Just placed a call to reserve it and I will pick it up later

Lion · 13 July 2009, 08:53 PM

Welcome to the world of Rolexes, this Forum and enjoy your new watch when you receive it!!!

dkazaz · 13 July 2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks! I have an old Datejust too, which I will post a thread about in the vintage forum because I need some advice on servicing.

zak98 · 13 July 2009, 11:25 PM

welcome.. and the for sale site here is an excellent choice if you choose not to buy new. (AD)

bodybump · 13 July 2009, 11:27 PM

Congratulations!!! Cant wait to see those pics!!!

hflee55 · 13 July 2009, 11:56 PM

Congrats! Post pics when you have it.

RolexCat · 15 July 2009, 03:28 AM

You will like the SD. I have mine on now, and you wont see them often in the wild. Ron

damoyorkie · 15 July 2009, 04:59 AM

Welcome to the forum. I have just bought my first SD, and I am going to the US to pick it up on my birthday. It's like Christmas I am so excited.

When are you getting yours, and can you post a picture.

Great choice.

brettpaul · 15 July 2009, 09:45 PM

I've had a couple of SS Subs over the years and ended up flipping them, but the SD I bought last year is a KEEPER! You'll love the feel of its weight on your wrist!!

Congratulations and ENJOY!!

dkazaz · 17 July 2009, 09:09 PM

I picked up my SD last night - I felt a bit unsure at the last minute (is it too big? too heavy? should I economize?). As soon as I put it on, it felt so right on my wrist, I thought I'd worn it all along! I love it and I'm even happier knowing I got just as production stopped because that was my last chance!

I'll post some pics sometime over the w/e. Thanks to all of you!

ashu2289 · 17 July 2009, 11:44 PM

Congratulations for your classic

Waiting for the pics

Z-Sub · 18 July 2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkazaz

I picked up my SD last night - I felt a bit unsure at the last minute (is it too big? too heavy? should I economize?). As soon as I put it on, it felt so right on my wrist, I thought I'd worn it all along! I love it and I'm even happier knowing I got just as production stopped because that was my last chance!

I'll post some pics sometime over the w/e. Thanks to all of you!

Glad you tried it and loved it. I sold my first SD thinking it was thick and too similar to my Sub. picked up another one soon after and actually wore it the second time and instantly fell in love. Still one of my favorite piece these days to wear to work.

13 July 2009, 08:02 PM	#1
dkazaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens / London Watch: SD 16600 / DJ 1601 Posts: 81	About to buy an SD 16600 Hi all! I'm about to buy an SD 16600 from an Athens AD. My girlfriend lives in Switzerland and works in a jewelry store so she can get me 20% of a submariner but I'm having a hard time getting used to the cyclops so I'm leaning towards the SD. I understand these 16600 are about to be extinct, so I think I should hurry. Is this true? And 2nd, do you have any tips for spotting fakes? Has anyone heard of an AD selling counterfeits? I doubt it but I'm a bit nervous

13 July 2009, 08:30 PM	#2
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Well SD is an excellent choice anyways And if you go with an AD, need not to worry about a counterfeit....and yes with the release of Deepsea SD, SD would be disappearing from Rolex production list __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

13 July 2009, 08:35 PM	#3
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	agree.. SD will not be everywhere with the arrival of the deepsea..so if u have a good deal i would go for it..get it from an AD...for a piece of mind..dont worry of counterfeits... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

13 July 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Welcome to the world of Rolexes, this Forum and enjoy your new watch when you receive it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 July 2009, 11:25 PM	#7
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	welcome.. and the for sale site here is an excellent choice if you choose not to buy new. (AD) __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

13 July 2009, 08:48 PM	#4
dkazaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens / London Watch: SD 16600 / DJ 1601 Posts: 81	Thanks guys. Just placed a call to reserve it and I will pick it up later

13 July 2009, 09:04 PM	#6
dkazaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens / London Watch: SD 16600 / DJ 1601 Posts: 81	Thanks! I have an old Datejust too, which I will post a thread about in the vintage forum because I need some advice on servicing.

13 July 2009, 11:27 PM	#8
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Congratulations!!! Cant wait to see those pics!!! __________________

13 July 2009, 11:56 PM	#9
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats! Post pics when you have it.

15 July 2009, 03:28 AM	#10
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	You will like the SD. I have mine on now, and you wont see them often in the wild. Ron

15 July 2009, 04:59 AM	#11
damoyorkie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Damien Location: United Kingdom Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 207	Welcome to the forum. I have just bought my first SD, and I am going to the US to pick it up on my birthday. It's like Christmas I am so excited. When are you getting yours, and can you post a picture. Great choice.

15 July 2009, 09:45 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I've had a couple of SS Subs over the years and ended up flipping them, but the SD I bought last year is a KEEPER! You'll love the feel of its weight on your wrist!! Congratulations and ENJOY!!

17 July 2009, 09:09 PM	#13
dkazaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens / London Watch: SD 16600 / DJ 1601 Posts: 81	I picked up my SD last night - I felt a bit unsure at the last minute (is it too big? too heavy? should I economize?). As soon as I put it on, it felt so right on my wrist, I thought I'd worn it all along! I love it and I'm even happier knowing I got just as production stopped because that was my last chance! I'll post some pics sometime over the w/e. Thanks to all of you!

17 July 2009, 11:44 PM	#14
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Congratulations for your classic Waiting for the pics __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

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