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impalass · 3 March 2013, 10:44 AM

Mines a V serial, no lug holes, but imo the Sea-Dweller should of kept the lug holes till the end of the model line, like the 14060m.

bimmerboy · 3 March 2013, 11:50 AM

Hi i think I've found the special club glad to be a part of an elite group with the same passion for the 16600. Whenever i wear this other Rolex owners always take a second glance wears like a sub C.

FNFZ4 · 3 March 2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

No lug holes....because that's what I have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

Mines a V serial, no lug holes, but imo the Sea-Dweller should of kept the lug holes till the end of the model line, like the 14060m.

I concur. I think the holes gives it a bit more of character.

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Originally Posted by subtona

lugholes please

Nice shots Gus

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerboy

Hi i think I've found the special club glad to be a part of an elite group with the same passion for the 16600. Whenever i wear this other Rolex owners always take a second glance wears like a sub C.

Welcome to the club buddy!

I was in search for a special to my heard Sea-Dweller. As you all my know, my name begins with an A and I was born April 9. So an A serial would put it 1999 lol

Anyway, I have found one at the price point that is fair. Cant wait to have the holes back!

subatomic · 3 March 2013, 11:57 AM

Anyone know how much a 1968 dbl red sea dweller submariner should cost? It is in excellent shape and runs well. Looks great! I want to give it as a gift. Thanks for ANY in put.

FNFZ4 · 3 March 2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by subatomic

Anyone know how much a 1968 dbl red sea dweller submariner should cost? It is in excellent shape and runs well. Looks great! I want to give it as a gift. Thanks for ANY in put.

sure... they should be around 18k and up depending on condition and whats included.

Rolex360 · 3 March 2013, 12:09 PM

I knew it wasnt a good idea to click on this thread!! .......now I want one

submariner66 · 12 March 2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex360

I knew it wasnt a good idea to click on this thread!! .......now I want one

Me too!!

FNFZ4 · 14 March 2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner66

Me too!!

lol! Come to the dark side my friends.... you know you want it...

subtona · 3 March 2013, 12:22 PM

Alfred,

I believe, the A serial (P serial as well) is the first year of SEL and there will be "no slots" in the back of the SEL for the springbar tool. These slots were put in later and are redundant if you have lugholes.

I would guess that rolex later decided to combine the slots with lughole to avoid problems of putting a no slots bracelet in a case without lugholes...the bracelet would then have to be cut off.

Rob_b · 3 March 2013, 01:24 PM

4000ft Member signing in Sir

Desmodromic · 7 March 2013, 12:00 AM

Please count me "in" with my 16600Z!

The LEC

With his deep-end brother...

pk_diver · 7 March 2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Desmodromic

Please count me "in" with my 16600Z!

Wow, compliments!! I've been trying for ages to shot such a nice picture with my Nikon D3100, but no way...

Great photo, and great watch!!

alanr · 7 March 2013, 05:08 AM

WTB

A late production sea dweller, factory original complete. Still in plastic would be a bonus.

enjoying the pictures in the meantime
best
Alanr

Desmodromic · 7 March 2013, 06:39 AM

Thank you for the kind words.

I used a small light box with two off-camera strobes. A dark panel held above to make any crystal glare "disappear" (reflecting black).

Clay · 7 March 2013, 06:47 AM

I have 3 16600s (Two luminova and one Tritium...)
But I must admit my first love is the 666 Sea Dweller...Any love here for the 666 ???

FNFZ4 · 7 March 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex360

I knew it wasnt a good idea to click on this thread!! .......now I want one

Come to the dark side....

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Alfred,

I believe, the A serial (P serial as well) is the first year of SEL and there will be "no slots" in the back of the SEL for the springbar tool. These slots were put in later and are redundant if you have lugholes.

I would guess that rolex later decided to combine the slots with lughole to avoid problems of putting a no slots bracelet in a case without lugholes...the bracelet would then have to be cut off.

Gus

You are correct

I just wanted an A for Alfred

Its my favorite Year because of estimated production of 1999... I was born on April 9. So when I see A serial Rolexes I get an urge to buy it...

Clay · 7 March 2013, 12:22 PM

The SELs first appeared on the 16660 in 1980...They were 592s..
Later they changed to 592Bs on the 16600...

subtona · 11 March 2013, 10:08 AM

with some color...

FNFZ4 · 12 March 2013, 03:19 AM

Gus,

Also the Lug Holes case are much thinner than the no lugs case.

subtona · 12 March 2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

Gus,

Also the Lug Holes case are much thinner than the no lugs case.

Alfred,
i don't think there is a difference?

cant judge by my photo, there is lens distortion from the macro mode.

FNFZ4 · 12 March 2013, 09:44 AM

There is a slight difference in the thickness of the case on P serial and older. They are Thinner. K serial and up are a bit beefier cases. I should have taken a photo side by side of my A serial, Y serial and an F serial before I sold the F and Y. I think CLay has 3 of them and could verify this easily. If I get another one in Ill do side by side shots.

subtona · 13 March 2013, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNFZ4

There is a slight difference in the thickness of the case on P serial and older. They are Thinner. K serial and up are a bit beefier cases. I should have taken a photo side by side of my A serial, Y serial and an F serial before I sold the F and Y. I think CLay has 3 of them and could verify this easily. If I get another one in Ill do side by side shots.

ok, could be, i was comparing my Y serial to my M serial when i had it.

FNFZ4 · 14 March 2013, 02:55 AM

Yeah! The Y and the M should have the same thickness. P serial or older are about 1mm-2mm thinner. Ill confirm this when I get another P serial and older Sea Dweller.

FNFZ4 · 23 March 2013, 09:31 AM

Here it is finally folks. the thickness difference between no holes and holes case

JJL · 31 May 2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

Here it is finally folks. the thickness difference between no holes and holes case

It is just me or does the older one (with lug holes) look like it has a slightly beefier bezel or bezel teeth? (in the pic)

TheDude · 29 March 2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

Here it is finally folks. the thickness difference between no holes and holes case

That could just be from polishing? My lug hole 16660 from 1984 has the exact same profile as your pic and it has slight polishing on the tops of the lugs that likely account for what you're seeing...

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FNFZ4 · 30 March 2013, 06:35 AM

that could be a possibility but thats a lot of polishing. and I have seen quite a few Sea-Dwellers:)

DJWong · 21 May 2013, 02:47 PM

Happy to be amongst you guys. Just transferred the best 2 pictures from my Thread. More to come. Cheers Tom

DJWong · 31 May 2013, 04:20 AM

Vincent65 · 31 May 2013, 05:58 AM

I love mine - here it is again!

3 March 2013, 12:22 PM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,034	Alfred, I believe, the A serial (P serial as well) is the first year of SEL and there will be "no slots" in the back of the SEL for the springbar tool. These slots were put in later and are redundant if you have lugholes. I would guess that rolex later decided to combine the slots with lughole to avoid problems of putting a no slots bracelet in a case without lugholes...the bracelet would then have to be cut off. __________________

3 March 2013, 01:24 PM	#10
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12 March 2013, 03:19 AM	#19
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	Gus, Also the Lug Holes case are much thinner than the no lugs case. __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

12 March 2013, 09:44 AM	#21
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	There is a slight difference in the thickness of the case on P serial and older. They are Thinner. K serial and up are a bit beefier cases. I should have taken a photo side by side of my A serial, Y serial and an F serial before I sold the F and Y. I think CLay has 3 of them and could verify this easily. If I get another one in Ill do side by side shots. __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

14 March 2013, 02:55 AM	#23
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	Yeah! The Y and the M should have the same thickness. P serial or older are about 1mm-2mm thinner. Ill confirm this when I get another P serial and older Sea Dweller. __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

3 March 2013, 10:44 AM	#1
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Mines a V serial, no lug holes, but imo the Sea-Dweller should of kept the lug holes till the end of the model line, like the 14060m.

3 March 2013, 11:50 AM	#2
bimmerboy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Watch: TTsub/ss sea-dwell Posts: 243	Hi i think I've found the special club glad to be a part of an elite group with the same passion for the 16600. Whenever i wear this other Rolex owners always take a second glance wears like a sub C.

3 March 2013, 11:57 AM	#4
subatomic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: GA Posts: 1	Anyone know how much a 1968 dbl red sea dweller submariner should cost? It is in excellent shape and runs well. Looks great! I want to give it as a gift. Thanks for ANY in put.

3 March 2013, 12:09 PM	#6
Rolex360 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolex City Posts: 66	I knew it wasnt a good idea to click on this thread!! .......now I want one

7 March 2013, 12:00 AM	#11
Desmodromic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Watch: 1680 Posts: 35	Please count me "in" with my 16600Z! The LEC With his deep-end brother...

7 March 2013, 05:08 AM	#13
alanr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7	WTB A late production sea dweller, factory original complete. Still in plastic would be a bonus. enjoying the pictures in the meantime best Alanr

7 March 2013, 06:39 AM	#14
Desmodromic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Watch: 1680 Posts: 35	Thank you for the kind words. I used a small light box with two off-camera strobes. A dark panel held above to make any crystal glare "disappear" (reflecting black).

7 March 2013, 06:47 AM	#15
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I have 3 16600s (Two luminova and one Tritium...) But I must admit my first love is the 666 Sea Dweller...Any love here for the 666 ???

7 March 2013, 12:22 PM	#17
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	The SELs first appeared on the 16660 in 1980...They were 592s.. Later they changed to 592Bs on the 16600...

30 March 2013, 06:35 AM	#27
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	that could be a possibility but thats a lot of polishing. and I have seen quite a few Sea-Dwellers:) __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

21 May 2013, 02:47 PM	#28
DJWong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Hongkong Watch: SubC, SD, DSSD Posts: 582	Happy to be amongst you guys. Just transferred the best 2 pictures from my Thread. More to come. Cheers Tom

31 May 2013, 04:20 AM	#29
DJWong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Hongkong Watch: SubC, SD, DSSD Posts: 582

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