Think I've just completed my collection - Sea Dweller

Think I've just completed my collection - Sea Dweller

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ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Saturday 15th October 2016
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A year of obsessing before getting my first Rolex today, a Sea Dweller 4000. Such a perfect timepiece to me simply stunning. Overjoyed with it and look forward to wearing it.

Few pics









Whilst I have some day to say stuff, Steinhart ocean black, Tag F1. I think the SD4000 nicely compliments nicely next to my Speedmaster 50th anniversary.



That's me and watches for a while but think the SD4000 is such a perfect bit of kit

Edited by ryandoc on Saturday 15th October 22:25

SDK

866 posts

252 months

Saturday 15th October 2016
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Awesome set of watches there !!

HarrySmash

459 posts

138 months

Saturday 15th October 2016
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Nice choice with the Sea Dweller and a cracking pair of watches.

ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Saturday 15th October 2016
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Thanks gents, love my Speedmaster but the SD is just a thing of beauty. Sits on the wrist with perfection as far as I'm concerned. It really is my favourite timepiece really chuffed to have got one

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Not a fan of the SD , I hope you gel with it and it's a keeper, but it's way to thick for me.
Many get moved on, it's a nice idea as most buy the Sub, but with good reason.

A completed collection lol never happens. I bet you are already looking at other watches. :-)

ryandoc

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276 posts

154 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Most definitely worn be getting moved on, spent a year looking at them and tried on twice before, can't understand how someone could spend that much on something asthetic and then decide they don't like it, not like buying a car that you suddenly hate driving.

No more watch browsing for me, that's my watch funds used up for the foreseeable and I've promised someone an eternity ring !

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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ryandoc said:
spent a year looking at them and tried on twice before, can't understand how someone could spend that much on something asthetic and then decide they don't like it,

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Buying a Rolex in an AD and trying it on is always a nice feeling, bashing the new watch on every thing and living with it is a whole new ball game,

I hope you love it in 6 months :-)

It's a thick old bus with a very proud glass edge which takes time to realise months later.
[pic]
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx218/Boy_joli/...

Edited by Porsche911R on Sunday 16th October 17:17

ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Surprised they sell any.

Pretty sure I'll be fine

Edited by ryandoc on Sunday 16th October 18:34

ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Proud glass, think you've confused yourself with the Deep Sea

Edited by ryandoc on Sunday 16th October 18:40

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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^^^

I think they are slightly confused. The SD400 is actually quite a small watch by today's DSD standards. Even compared to the current Sub, it's a pretty slim line item.

I've really enjoyed mine and does everything that I've asked of it, but will probably sell soon as I've got a couple of home improvements to do over the winter.

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoy mine on leather currently,:


ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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Before I knew much about the Rolex sports watches it was always a Submariner I'd think I wanted, basically following the trend having done no research.
Then I noticed the Sea Dweller in a shop and it struck me instantly, my perfect taste.

That looks very nice on that strap I like it

GCH

3,984 posts

201 months

Sunday 16th October 2016
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ecain63 said:
Not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoy mine on leather currently,:

Much better.

klmhcp

247 posts

91 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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Porsche911R said:
ryandoc said:
spent a year looking at them and tried on twice before, can't understand how someone could spend that much on something asthetic and then decide they don't like it,

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Buying a Rolex in an AD and trying it on is always a nice feeling, bashing the new watch on every thing and living with it is a whole new ball game,

I hope you love it in 6 months :-)

It's a thick old bus with a very proud glass edge which takes time to realise months later.
[pic]
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx218/Boy_joli/...

Edited by Porsche911R on Sunday 16th October 17:17
I'm sure he will. It's a lovely watch

rat840771

2,023 posts

164 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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Stunning purchase and if i was going to upgrade from my 2001 Seadweller that would be the watch i would go for.

The deepsea is a monster of watch but the Original version is a perfect size and IMO the submariner is too thin.

I am loving that leather strap on the seadweller, i think i am going to order the Rubber strap.


don logan

3,511 posts

221 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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ryandoc said:
Proud glass, think you've confused yourself with the Deep Sea

Edited by ryandoc on Sunday 16th October 18:40
I have both and it`s the Deepsea that will be going!

SD4000 is easy to live with and I can`t fault it

Enjoy yours ryandoc, you won`t have any regrets!

andy tims

5,574 posts

245 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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The SD4000 is a cracking watch.

I'm happy with my 16600 though, so I'm keeping that and don't feel the need to upgrade.

ryandoc

Original Poster:

276 posts

154 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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Thanks for all the positive feedback folks, only hard part now is its tucked away as its not supposed to make an appearance until the big red fat man with a white beard makes an appearance, I'm buckling on putting it on though and the wife has said I can wear it now so ......

coldsnap

867 posts

158 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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Well I would have buckled, hope you're wearing it....great watch smile

SirSquidalot

4,039 posts

164 months

Monday 17th October 2016
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I have a 16600 Sea Dweller and funnily enough the next watch on my list is a Speedmaster Pro/Reduced! Need to try them both on as anything over 40mm looks lost on baby wrists.