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sleddog · 6 August 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zeuloa

Thanks! Do you know when they stopped coming with the green sticker on the case back?

The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!

Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!

zeuloa · 9 August 2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

The Z serial again was the change from the old Hologram sticker to the newer clear sticker on the caseback!

Rolex made quite a few changes within this time-frame, I for one, am glad they stopped using the green sticker!

I ve seen many older models where the green sticker was never removed and they were worn with it. Can the sticker be easily removed prior ever wearing?

Melanotaenia · 26 August 2011, 11:38 AM

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

m_allie · 6 September 2011, 12:15 PM

Excellent watch what a beauty .

zeuloa · 8 September 2011, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

How do you find the fit compared to the EXP II?

casper227 · 9 September 2011, 08:36 PM

great post thanks

padi56 · 16 September 2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII.

The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild.

Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

Well I would say there are several thousand of SD16600 in this world today since its introduction in 1988/9.And all basically the same except for a few minor fonts and a LEC crystal and different case stamps.Although not as popular as say the Sub there are still plenty of SDs in this world today. Its my favourite sports Rolex and owned 3 over the years,I lost one too in the Red Sea a few years back now.

Stellite · 16 September 2011, 11:10 PM

how many watches have really been to their rated depth in the sea?, not just in some chamber with no current or movement to add to the pressure. Seems to me that the 1200 meter rating is quite conservative for this watch.

http://www.minus4plus6.com/pdf/SeaDwellerTestFR.pdf

SWIMPRUF · 17 September 2011, 12:26 AM

Great read.

shoey977 · 26 February 2012, 09:53 AM

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

zeuloa · 28 February 2012, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoey977

Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has?

I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!!

Tom

From what I understand all came black from the factory, but eventually with use the black paint disappears. Not sure if it will be painted again if you service with a Rolex Service Center. Post some pics!

shoey977 · 28 February 2012, 06:11 AM

Sorry for the lousy pic!

shoey977 · 28 February 2012, 06:13 AM

There's no sign of any paint. I guess that means that this piece has seen alot of wear from what people are saying?

dirkpitt73 · 12 January 2013, 04:06 PM

Very informative thread, thanks guys. I just picked up my first SD, a Z serial. I really wanted one when I bought my 5513 Sub 7-8 yrs ago but couldn't afford it. My 5513 increased in value and I was able to trade it in for the SD without too much extra cash. Loving it so far (only a few hours), it's quite a bit bigger.

Lorenzo · 14 January 2013, 08:18 PM

i got mine late last year and i absolutely love it! :)

Hoosier Daddy · 5 February 2013, 06:44 AM

I though about trading mine in on a 2-tone Daytona a few years ago. But at the last second decided against it. I'm glad I did! I just bought a couple NATO straps and it looks cool as hell!

Clay · 25 March 2013, 01:48 AM

A 7.4 Mil Matt Dial 16660 Sea Dweller...
These came between the 1665 and the 16600

Vincent65 · 25 March 2013, 04:23 AM

a 16600 I enjoy...

Pottsu6 · 25 March 2013, 10:15 PM

The Sea-Dweller diving watches range has been standard for Comex divers since 1977. It is vintage models and up to 3,900 metres. and the design of diver's watches certified for more than 1,000 m.

17 September 2011, 12:26 AM	#69
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,324	Great read. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

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26 August 2011, 11:38 AM	#63
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 536	For me, the SD is the ultimate tool watch, while I like the Sub, I like the clean look of the no cyclops SD and being a diver, it just seemed like the right watch to accompany my current EXPII. The great thing about the SD is that no one has them; I am yet to have seen one in the wild. Here is my brand new (well two weeks old) M serial SD

6 September 2011, 12:15 PM	#64
m_allie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: here Watch: Deepsea,Daytona Posts: 379	Excellent watch what a beauty .

9 September 2011, 08:36 PM	#66
casper227 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York CITY Watch: HUB Posts: 29	great post thanks

16 September 2011, 11:10 PM	#68
Stellite "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	how many watches have really been to their rated depth in the sea?, not just in some chamber with no current or movement to add to the pressure. Seems to me that the 1200 meter rating is quite conservative for this watch. http://www.minus4plus6.com/pdf/SeaDwellerTestFR.pdf

26 February 2012, 09:53 AM	#70
shoey977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 10	Hi there, I just bought a u series Sea Dweller. Dates back to around the mid 90's. Can anyone tell me if the engraving on the back of the watch should be black, like I've seen with most, or no paint and just the steel like mine has? I've looked all over the web for this answer so this is my last hope!! Tom

28 February 2012, 06:13 AM	#73
shoey977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 10	There's no sign of any paint. I guess that means that this piece has seen alot of wear from what people are saying?

12 January 2013, 04:06 PM	#74
dirkpitt73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 16	Very informative thread, thanks guys. I just picked up my first SD, a Z serial. I really wanted one when I bought my 5513 Sub 7-8 yrs ago but couldn't afford it. My 5513 increased in value and I was able to trade it in for the SD without too much extra cash. Loving it so far (only a few hours), it's quite a bit bigger.

14 January 2013, 08:18 PM	#75
Lorenzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Manila Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 65	i got mine late last year and i absolutely love it! :)

5 February 2013, 06:44 AM	#76
Hoosier Daddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4	I though about trading mine in on a 2-tone Daytona a few years ago. But at the last second decided against it. I'm glad I did! I just bought a couple NATO straps and it looks cool as hell!

25 March 2013, 01:48 AM	#77
Clay 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Clayton Location: In my Studio. Watch: Sea Dwellers Posts: 2,071	A 7.4 Mil Matt Dial 16660 Sea Dweller... These came between the 1665 and the 16600

25 March 2013, 10:15 PM	#79
Pottsu6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mary C. Maywea Location: San Jose Watch: Seiko Posts: 22	The Sea-Dweller diving watches range has been standard for Comex divers since 1977. It is vintage models and up to 3,900 metres. and the design of diver's watches certified for more than 1,000 m.

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