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mccobr · 21 September 2009, 05:21 AM

Enjoying reading all this. My brother has a Rolex SD 1665 (plastic convex) & I've always liked this watch, esp. since I grew up watching Live and Let Die and Roger Moore's MI6 Rolex cutting some ropes, albeit a Submariner. I was walking down Bond St in London with my sister last week and popped into the Rolex dealer to see how much her Rolex would cost now.

In passing I asked if they had any Sea Dwellers, but I knew it was unlikely as the old one had been discontinued. As it turned out they had received the last 2 from their head office on the Thursday, one sold Friday and the last one was there. They also had a Deep Sea so I could compare. The Deep Sea it huge. I like big watches but this is too much and almost seems too big for the bracelet, like the watch was bullying the bracelet and stealing it's food. Anyway, I went for a wander to think about it down the nearby Burlington arcade where there are several antique Rolex dealers. They had a few old sea dwellers and even a double red SD which was on sale for £18k. They looked so good even at 20 years old so I decided it was the last chance to have a new SD before they replaced it with the Megaladon so I went back and bought it. It's a V series, I think the last one produced and must be one of the last new ones available in the UK.

It's just sitting in the box at the minute with all the plastic still on it partly because they have to send me extra links as I have a big wrist and partly because I am scared to ruin it by wearing it.

Alexus · 22 September 2009, 04:18 AM

a Seadweller is a perfect choice! Enjoy it and wear it! ;)

cwwhk · 26 September 2009, 04:31 AM

My first Rolex was a SD bought new in HK about 30 years ago. I have not worn it for maybe 10 years now, and I just took it out of storage today. It has the plastic crystal, so I was thinking maybe put a sapphire crystal on it. Did some internet searches and found this web site.

Hmm... so these are somewhat collectible now. Interesting, because all these years I regretted buying the SD instead of the black face Daytona with red lettering. Oh, well I guess it turned out not to be a totally stupid decision after all.

Is there more than one version of the plastic crystal SD? How do I tell which one I have?

Here is a picture of my watch.

miamiman · 28 September 2009, 08:32 PM

that sd is a beauty I had one but for some reason i could not get used to wearing it do to its bulkyness, I found my nd sub so much more comfortable .

cwwhk · 28 September 2009, 10:35 PM

Yes, it is kind of on the bulky side. I guess that's why I haven't worn it for 10 years. I tend to wear my GMT II because it's more comfortable.

So no one knows if there is more than one version of the white lettering dial plastic crystal 1665 SD?

DadsWatch72 · 16 October 2009, 11:08 PM

Nice photos of SD's. I'll add one.

snowbird · 18 December 2009, 12:18 PM

Does anyone know the weight of the SD 16600?

The Sub thread in the library has the SS Sub 16610 at 135 grams and I know the SD is heavier than that, but I'm not sure by how much.

snowbird · 20 December 2009, 03:01 AM

The answer on SD weight was just posted in another thread - just so it's in the SD reference thread too, it's 148 grams.

Sammy · 20 December 2009, 03:07 AM

Very sharp looking watch

snowbird · 20 December 2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

Very sharp looking watch

Yes, I agree.

sea-dweller · 6 January 2010, 03:24 PM

Excellent info on the SD !!!

geocortez · 7 March 2010, 07:12 PM

My Double Sea Dweller 1665 Circa 1977

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roid · 27 April 2010, 04:52 AM

Hi,

I am currently searching for a 16600 and have a few questions. Are there any fundamental differences between older models and newer models. Say U serial (1997) vs more recent. A local shop has a 1997 and a 1999 for sale with a fairly big difference in price but no difference in condition.

Any info appreciated.

brietlingman · 27 April 2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roid

Hi,

I am currently searching for a 16600 and have a few questions. Are there any fundamental differences between older models and newer models. Say U serial (1997) vs more recent. A local shop has a 1997 and a 1999 for sale with a fairly big difference in price but no difference in condition.

Any info appreciated.

Hello, and welcome!

Aside from one being two years newer, there are no appreciable differences between the two, correct? I am curious why the seller would have such a marked price separation; are both watches truly the same, aside from year of manufacture? I'm thinking one of them probably has a recent service or perhaps all of the correct boxes/papers. I can't think of any good reason for such a big difference in price.

roid · 28 April 2010, 05:14 AM

From reading the information above does would the 1997 have tritrium and the 1999 have superluminova?

ghaddan · 19 May 2010, 06:29 AM

I have a Z series Sea Dweller 2007 and the big difference is the lack of holes on the side of case. I purchased the newer model, for I like the cleaner look of no holes.

FIB112358 · 20 May 2010, 04:57 PM

When Rolex first began to instal the HEV to the sub, did they use titainium?
Or was the valve constructed from the same material that the case was made out of. I ask because the construction of the inital HEV looked to function in a very different way to the later ones.
I was wondering if the initial hev was infact made out of titanium if there would be any problems with the different contracting and expanding rates of the different metals of the case and valve in excessive temperatures.
thanks

RolexAC · 9 December 2010, 04:52 AM

Gorgeous piece!

SamGMT · 12 December 2010, 09:52 AM

SD my all time favorite!!!

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swejed

Thanks for all good information!

Bought my first ROLEX yesterday, a Sea-Dweller 16600 U-series July 1998, "Swiss-only" Luminova dial, "Flat-4" bezel, in perfect "as new" condition.
Just love it and can´t get enough information of it! Googling it brought me to this forum as a new member. Very much and good information here!

Questions:
1. Is it possible to find out how many SD´s was manufactured, in total and in 1998?
2. It seems to be rather rare judging from Google search results - are there any other members here owning one?
3. Since it seems to be rare-will it be a good investment? Expected increase of value within how many years?

Congratulations - you got a great watch!

There are not nearly as many SDs as Subs for sure, but I wouldn't call them exactly rare (excluding some of the older acrylic crystal ones like the double red). Great watch though.

zoey · 29 December 2010, 10:21 AM

Can someone tell me what the TPD is for the 16600? I've been searching, but haven't been able to find this information.

Thank you in advance.

allegedly · 29 December 2010, 10:51 AM

Hi all. Interesting posts to a newbie. I've had my Seadweller for almost 25 years and it's had a hard life. Tools first post used the phrase, 'a need for a robust dive watch...', well, I think mine proves that's more than true.
Please exscuse the fact I've posted these pics elsewhere on here.
Rob

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoey

Can someone tell me what the TPD is for the 16600? I've been searching, but haven't been able to find this information.

Thank you in advance.

Not sure but I believe the movement is the same as the Submariner and there's more info out there on that model.

snowbird · 29 December 2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allegedly

Hi all. Interesting posts to a newbie. I've had my Seadweller for almost 25 years and it's had a hard life. Tools first post used the phrase, 'a need for a robust dive watch...', well, I think mine proves that's more than true.
Please exscuse the fact I've posted these pics elsewhere on here.
Rob

Nice - good to see it's been used as intended.

Gerry62 · 31 December 2010, 11:29 AM

wonderful topic .

I love my Sd

kormaking · 31 December 2010, 04:49 PM

My D Series:

3135 inside:

zeuloa · 5 August 2011, 07:32 AM

Does anyone know when Rolex went to Warranty Card from Warranty Papers on the SD, and when did they stop coming with the anchor?

Thanks!

sleddog · 5 August 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Does anyone know when Rolex went to Warranty Card from Warranty Papers on the SD, and when did they stop coming with the anchor?

Thanks!

Warranty cards came in around 2007 with the Z stamped models here in Canada, probably around the same time in the US as well!?!
Early 2000 is when my AD stopped handing out the anchor with the Sub and SD's....Could be + or - in other areas and countries!

zeuloa · 5 August 2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Warranty cards came in around 2007 with the Z stamped models here in Canada, probably around the same time in the US as well!?!
Early 2000 is when my AD stopped handing out the anchor with the Sub and SD's....Could be + or - in other areas and countries!

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

rva33145 · 6 August 2011, 11:22 AM

Very informative posts thanks.

22 September 2009, 04:18 AM	#32
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 293	a Seadweller is a perfect choice! Enjoy it and wear it! ;) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

7 March 2010, 07:12 PM	#42
geocortez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: jorge cortez Location: brownsville tx us Watch: Double Red Dweller Posts: 3	My Double Red Sea Dweller My Double Sea Dweller 1665 Circa 1977 DSCF4366.JPG DSCF4371.JPG DSCF4372.JPG

20 May 2010, 04:57 PM	#47
FIB112358 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AUS Watch: 1803 Posts: 260	HEV material When Rolex first began to instal the HEV to the sub, did they use titainium? Or was the valve constructed from the same material that the case was made out of. I ask because the construction of the inital HEV looked to function in a very different way to the later ones. I was wondering if the initial hev was infact made out of titanium if there would be any problems with the different contracting and expanding rates of the different metals of the case and valve in excessive temperatures. thanks

31 December 2010, 11:29 AM	#55
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italia Posts: 111	wonderful topic . I love my Sd __________________ Rolex V Sea Dweller 16600 Rolex Submariner 5513 Rolex Daytona 116520

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21 September 2009, 05:21 AM	#31
mccobr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 5	Enjoying reading all this. My brother has a Rolex SD 1665 (plastic convex) & I've always liked this watch, esp. since I grew up watching Live and Let Die and Roger Moore's MI6 Rolex cutting some ropes, albeit a Submariner. I was walking down Bond St in London with my sister last week and popped into the Rolex dealer to see how much her Rolex would cost now. In passing I asked if they had any Sea Dwellers, but I knew it was unlikely as the old one had been discontinued. As it turned out they had received the last 2 from their head office on the Thursday, one sold Friday and the last one was there. They also had a Deep Sea so I could compare. The Deep Sea it huge. I like big watches but this is too much and almost seems too big for the bracelet, like the watch was bullying the bracelet and stealing it's food. Anyway, I went for a wander to think about it down the nearby Burlington arcade where there are several antique Rolex dealers. They had a few old sea dwellers and even a double red SD which was on sale for £18k. They looked so good even at 20 years old so I decided it was the last chance to have a new SD before they replaced it with the Megaladon so I went back and bought it. It's a V series, I think the last one produced and must be one of the last new ones available in the UK. It's just sitting in the box at the minute with all the plastic still on it partly because they have to send me extra links as I have a big wrist and partly because I am scared to ruin it by wearing it.

28 September 2009, 08:32 PM	#34
miamiman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: wil Location: miami,fl Watch: rolex 1675 Posts: 84	that sd is a beauty I had one but for some reason i could not get used to wearing it do to its bulkyness, I found my nd sub so much more comfortable .

28 September 2009, 10:35 PM	#35
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 785	Yes, it is kind of on the bulky side. I guess that's why I haven't worn it for 10 years. I tend to wear my GMT II because it's more comfortable. So no one knows if there is more than one version of the white lettering dial plastic crystal 1665 SD?

18 December 2009, 12:18 PM	#37
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,158	Does anyone know the weight of the SD 16600? The Sub thread in the library has the SS Sub 16610 at 135 grams and I know the SD is heavier than that, but I'm not sure by how much.

20 December 2009, 03:01 AM	#38
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,158	The answer on SD weight was just posted in another thread - just so it's in the SD reference thread too, it's 148 grams.

20 December 2009, 03:07 AM	#39
Sammy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 18	Very sharp looking watch

6 January 2010, 03:24 PM	#41
sea-dweller 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: SF Bay Area, CA Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 16,648	Excellent info on the SD !!!

27 April 2010, 04:52 AM	#43
roid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 13	Hi, I am currently searching for a 16600 and have a few questions. Are there any fundamental differences between older models and newer models. Say U serial (1997) vs more recent. A local shop has a 1997 and a 1999 for sale with a fairly big difference in price but no difference in condition. Any info appreciated.

28 April 2010, 05:14 AM	#45
roid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 13	From reading the information above does would the 1997 have tritrium and the 1999 have superluminova?

19 May 2010, 06:29 AM	#46
ghaddan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 2	I have a Z series Sea Dweller 2007 and the big difference is the lack of holes on the side of case. I purchased the newer model, for I like the cleaner look of no holes.

9 December 2010, 04:52 AM	#48
RolexAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 6	Gorgeous piece!

12 December 2010, 09:52 AM	#49
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 124	SD my all time favorite!!!

29 December 2010, 10:21 AM	#51
zoey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: MN Watch: DSSD Posts: 31	Can someone tell me what the TPD is for the 16600? I've been searching, but haven't been able to find this information. Thank you in advance.

31 December 2010, 04:49 PM	#56
kormaking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+7 Posts: 61	My D Series: 3135 inside:

5 August 2011, 07:32 AM	#57
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 1,812	Does anyone know when Rolex went to Warranty Card from Warranty Papers on the SD, and when did they stop coming with the anchor? Thanks!

6 August 2011, 11:22 AM	#60
rva33145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	Very informative posts thanks.

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