The Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 - My favorite Sea-Dweller reference!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- In today's video we take a quick look at my favorite Rolex Sea Dweller reference, the 16600, recently purchased by a friend of mine. 40mm case, 1220m/4000ft water resistance, beautiful design and a really solid Rolex movement, what more could you ask for? :)
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One of the reasons I will get this watch is the FLAT sapphire crystal lens...without the bulky awkward cyclops, clean and classic. This is perhaps the most flagship Rolex ever, like the submariner, but better
I have this exact sea dweller, I collect watches but I have to say this watch is my favourite buy far,my explorer 1 is my second favourite.
Rob Kay exactly my 2 favourite models !!! The pre ceramic SD 16600 and the explorer 114270 (or 14270) !!
I would prefer the triple 666 tritium 16660 but it is too expensive... Why do you prefer the new 39 explorer instead of the 36mm?
Agreed
I have this reference in my collection as well - 1998 “Swiss” only dial. However, I prefer to wear my 16710 or 116710 because I’m a huge GMT lover...but my Ref. 16600 was my daily driver for years. I’m considering adding a matching Ref. 116600 simply to have one with the heavier current/modern bracelet.
@@closer71 just been offered a 2006 Sea dweller 16600 z series. Full set. Would you recommend taking the plunge? 🤔
@@timkent4313 Absolutely. That reference is truly a legend in it’s own time!
Very undervalued watch. Picked up a complete set a few months ago.
the price of all vintage professional Rolex watches will skyrocket, a trend already well underway. Buy what you can and hang onto it.
Peter Palffy not the explorer...
Undervalued? 10 000$ is not enough for you ? :)
Supper lucky i hope stay at 9-10k i HOOPPE
as owner of the same watch, I agree on every single point you mentioned. as for the clasp, it doesnt bother me as I wear it with natos. really it's the best combo of modern with vintage vibe rolex diver.
Yes these older Rolex's look great on leather and NATOs! Thanks for watching and have a great day.
I own the 126600. The updated version is a cut above this iteration it in my opinion. Best Rolex ever!
I prefer the 116600
- SD4K… kind of the same but with Modern updates like ceramic bezel and the stunning bracelet
I loved your review. I have a Z series SD 16600 and I love everything about it, bracelet and clasp. I hear a lot of reviews talk about the poor quality of the bracelet, but I disagree. When buying a vintage watch, you are also buying the time period. I would never put a glide lock system or some other upgrade. It's like putting electric windows in my 1970 Porsche. Anyway, just my two cents🙂
Darryl, good point! I totally agree... I also love the 16600. But what do you think about the triple 6 ? Even better don t you think ?
@@jeromef2001 I'm content with my 16600... my next purchase will be a preceramic Daytona with a black dial, then I'll be done for awhile. I'm kinda over having dozens of watches that get no wrist time.
Darryl Lamont you are correct sir
I’ve had this exact watch for years now,it’s amazing feel cool wearing it, I actually like the look and feel of the clasp, I bought it used at a great price.
a beautiful piece of art.
the only Rolex one men need, the one and done watch!
I got mine new back in 2005 and still in mint condition never been service.
I just bought one from 1991. Unfortunately in was polished… but it’s a beautiful watch. Also, the lume is gone, which is to be expected on a watch this old. I have no plans on replacing the face just to get lume that with only last 15 years or so…
I’m leaving as is….
I love it !
That’s awesome, good call.
Great looks...date looking great too! 🥳
This timepiece had a run from 1989-2008 so there have been 2 newer iterations since that were not the DeepSea. It’s a phenomenal Rolex as I’m fortunate to have the last year 2008 of the 16600 and 2016 116600.
Fantastic watch. Rolex’s best ever! Love the cyclops!
David B what cyclops?!
No cyclops on the 16600, which is one of the main reasons I bought it over the Submariner. I loathe the fisheye and cannot for the life of me understand why anyone prefers it over a flat crystal.
@@chuckschillingvideos I made the exact same decision
Good video although I prefer the modern deep sea purely due to the bigger size. Plus it’s nice to distinguish what watch you’re wearing. Thanks.
It’s still my favourite but wear a Steinhart Kermit 39 for knocking around, affordable price fantastic quality
I love Rolex 16600,Bulky watch without cylops❤
Can you get a SD 16600 with solid centre link bracelet?
If I must sell one Rolex which one to sell ? . I have a Batman, Starbucks, JC, SD43 and this 16600 all full set.
The only one weak point with this watch is it’s flip lock, which doesn’t seem to last as long as the rest of the watch. There is no way to tighten the flip lock when the ball end wears off without having the tin metal
Scratching against the clasp. Quite a bummer considering how bullet proof this watch is.
I own this exact sea dweller,I own a obscene number of watches! If I had to choose just one watch I could not do it,but I could just have 2 if I had to,39mm explorer and this sea dweller,which one is my favourite watch? I CANNOT say,I really can’t.
Rob Why not the traditional 36 Explorer ??
Regarding sea Dweller what do you think of the 16660? Even better don t you think ?
My favourite Rolex
I dislike the cyclops on the new sea dweller and 43mm is too big unless you’re hercules,anyway I would not pay the over pricing on the new models and anyway you can’t get one!! So I’d say BUY a steinhart
Not me , love the Sea Dweller 43 , others are girls watch
the perfection is reached with #116600
I like that one too, probably my favorite modern rolex. But there's a certain charm with these older models that I don't find on the new ones.
@@tobias_dahlberg Is the 116600 identical except for an updated bracelet and ceramic bezel? I want them all but must focus!
@@Laguna2013pretty much. They use the same movement. Only difference is the stuff you listed plus a new case and matte dial.
This watch from what year is? Beautiful, have the best things of the sub and the best things of the sea dweller.
1989ㄧ2009 year
I was bought the 39mm explorer from my wife,40 yr anniversary new but I’d be just as happy with the older 36mm, but such is life! Incidentally I’ve just bought a used bronze steinhart and it’s amazing! My sea dweller is a late 90s model, I’m now trying hard not to buy anymore watches!!! Less is more.
The date change exactly at Midnight or before/ After Midnight? Thanks
Does anyone know if the GlideLock from the 116600 will fit on the bracelet from the 16600?
Yes glidelock 97200 bracelet will fit 16600
Nice review. My grail.
Thanks! One of my grails too :)
(Deteriorate) Detract - nice review Sir 👍
English is not my first language ;) Thanks! :)
Wound Up - Watch Reviews your Hey, your English is very good, just thought I would make a little suggestion 😎👍
Great watch. Cyclops is awful.
It would be more practical if it was on a nice nato but i can’t bring myself to do it!
Me either. The bracelet is beautiful.
I love my 16600, but the bracelet is definitely a weakness. That said, there are lots of high quality replacement bracelets so you can keep your Rolex bracelet scuff free in the box.
Can you show me a link with a good replacement? Thanks in advance.
Train!
Truth! ????
First
Rolex were pretty cheap and flimsy up to the early/mid 2000s. Pretty surprising
Pre-ceramic have better case designs, however..I hate ceramic sports rolex..and modern rolex in general.
@@algorithm007ify Yes, the Case is better. But those bracelets were embarrassing. Seiko had a better bracelet back then. Rolex was rocking the hollow end links, hollow center links, stamped swing arms, stamped clasps, friction fit and loose jangly bracelets into the early mid 2000s. Omega and Breitling put them to shame for a number of years. Then again SS sport models were never a big seller for Rolex until the last few years. You could get any SS sport model with a discount (except daytona) into 2015 or 2016 from what I remember.
@@jimmyv.495 True. But my 16600 doesn't rattle. Must be the solid end links, huh?
Roc Bottom 16600 are solid end links...
@@krisliska6854 I know.
top heavy.
uncomfortable
Wear a deep sea for a day, and you will get used to a heavier watch, and discover that it is not heavy at all. Then switch to the 16600, and this watch will feel like an explorer, and you will bond with it for life.
perfect for you small woman wrist!
f u too
@@traviskoh999 deine mudda
Perfect on Any Wrist
You’re a turd of a man.
It’s a woman’s size 😂