AD offered Sea Dweller 126600

[PhilSF]

Today, AD called and offered a SS Sea Dweller, ref 126600.
Since mid 2023, I have been searching for SS GMT or Sub date for my son’s 2025 college graduation gift.

Do I take the Sea Dweller or decline and hope that the desired hard to get timepieces become available?

Advice appreciated.

[Emery]

Wait for the one you want obviously.

What are you going to do with a watch you don’t want?

[Apdl]

You have a ton of time, wait for the others

[Easy E]

The SD is a large piece. You better know it’s a fit before you drop in on that one. I’d wait.

[Blanch]

Decline.
ADs offer Sea Dwellers and Deep Seas to almost everyone.
Besides, it's not something you asked for, which is a steel GMT or Submariner, so decline the Sea Dweller and wait for what you really want. $10,000+ is a lot of money (your money), so make sure you buy what you want and asked for.

[agriculture&watches]

Buy what you like

[alphadweller]

How big is your son¡s wrist? Over 6 3/4"? Go for it. Else, pass and wait, unless you want it for yourself. Personally, it's my favourite Rolex.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum.

Tough call as it’s a beautiful reference, however it is larger and noticeably more heavy than the two you are talking …

Ideally I’d have your son try it on, unless this is a surprise.

[travisb]

Great watch but I'd wait for what you want if there's any hesitation.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by PhilSF

Today, AD called and offered a SS Sea Dweller, ref 126600.
Since mid 2023, I have been searching for SS GMT or Sub date for my son’s 2025 college graduation gift.

Do I take the Sea Dweller or decline and hope that the desired hard to get timepieces become available?

Advice appreciated.

I certainly don’t see the sense it spending that kind of money if it isn’t the watch you want. Wait

[PenDelicate]

Buy it and tell your son to take another master's degree!

[1William]

Welcome. I would wait it out.

[APPRF]

Sea Dweller 43 is a better looking watch than a Sub, and is less common. If your son has a wrist around 7 inches then consult him he may want the SD43 over a Sub.

[D_Rolex]

Decline go for what you/he wants.


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[Nairn1980]

Wait it out if you wish, but you might not get the sub or GMT in time for your deadline.
For a decent size wrist, the SD43 is worth considering.

[Tylerlsu2008]

I have a sub, but honestly like the look of the SD better in a lot of ways. A lot of the things I like about my SMP300 are similar with the SD43 (fully graded bezel, touch of red).

How big is your son's wrist? If he is not a watch guy and/or small wrist, I would wait for a Sub which will be less controversial. If he has a decent size wrist and/or likes big watches, would definitely hit the bid on the SD43.

[dpkong]

The 126600 is slightly larger than the Submariner or GMT but if your son is of a larger build, it would be a very nice choice. Personally I prefer the Sea Dweller over the Submariner, that little dash of red is nice.

[samson66]

You said you were searching for a Sub or GMT, so why would you accept a watch that is not a Sub or GMT? I would wait for what you want. A Sub should not be that hard to obtain. I'm surprised you have been waiting this long honestly. GMT on the other hand...

[strafer_kid]

Without a doubt, the 126600 wears bigger. I have a reasonably sized wrist and definitely notice the difference to my 40mm models. It may not be for everyone?

[PhilSF]

Thank you all. I see the value of TRF.
I passed on the 126600.
It wore too big.

[worldofoyster]

have you tried it on? it's a big/thick watch, not for everybody