THe Sea Dweller/Deep Sea Conundrum
Poll: THe Sea Dweller/Deep Sea Conundrum
Total Members Polled: 28
Discussion
Got the call today, my Sea Dweller Single Red Anniversary is in stock. A beautiful piece (despite the cyclops) that should prove a good investment and wear beautifully.
This leaves my trusty 2004 16600 staring down the barrel of replacement, despite it looking like new and being all the watch I could ever really need (black tie dinner notwithstanding!).
But then the Deep Sea James Cameron looks like it may be discontinued this year and I know I can swap the Sea Dweller straight for a 2017 DSJC. This watch I think, is going to shoot up in value in the very near future despite everyone saying how it doesn’t wear well.
So what to do?
For the avoidance of doubt, I absolutely love all three watches and I’d be happy with any of them. It’s just the green eyed monster in me would miss/yearn for any of the others despite which one I keep!
Ps I can’t afford all three!
This leaves my trusty 2004 16600 staring down the barrel of replacement, despite it looking like new and being all the watch I could ever really need (black tie dinner notwithstanding!).
But then the Deep Sea James Cameron looks like it may be discontinued this year and I know I can swap the Sea Dweller straight for a 2017 DSJC. This watch I think, is going to shoot up in value in the very near future despite everyone saying how it doesn’t wear well.
So what to do?
For the avoidance of doubt, I absolutely love all three watches and I’d be happy with any of them. It’s just the green eyed monster in me would miss/yearn for any of the others despite which one I keep!
Ps I can’t afford all three!
don logan said:
Hi
And what if the red writing turns white? I think you'll be upset in the future about how you nearly had one at "list"
You know the first time I'd heard that rumour? When I posted it just after the Anniversary came out. Now I'm not saying I started the rumour, I'm sure others have wondered the same but thinking about it all the other recent special editions have gone on for a loooong time. And what if the red writing turns white? I think you'll be upset in the future about how you nearly had one at "list"
5 years or so?
LaurasOtherHalf said:
don logan said:
Hi
And what if the red writing turns white? I think you'll be upset in the future about how you nearly had one at "list"
You know the first time I'd heard that rumour? When I posted it just after the Anniversary came out. Now I'm not saying I started the rumour, I'm sure others have wondered the same but thinking about it all the other recent special editions have gone on for a loooong time. And what if the red writing turns white? I think you'll be upset in the future about how you nearly had one at "list"
5 years or so?
I sympathise with your predicament.
I would struggle with the new seadweller simply because it lacks the cyclops and to my old fashioned it's not really a seadweller.
Regarding collectability..always a tricky one.
I bought my first Rolex in 2001, the 16600. I still have it, for me it is the perfect watch. Probably the one watch I wouldn't sell.
I then picked up a 16610 LV in 2003. Being an early flat 4 model and still unworn it's grown in value significantly. As much as I liked the watch it never felt as substantial as the seadweller and as such never wore it. The problem is now that it is worth circa £20k I'm even less inclined to wear it. I've thought about chopping it in for an aquanaut that I would actually wear but know I would regret it.
Why do I mention this? . Because once you start looking at watches as investments it changes how you view things. I was lucky that the 16610 LV that i bought became particularly valuable (through no skill on my part)because of minute changes made to later models that are really only of concern to Rolex nerds.
Maybe the same thing will happen to the new seadweller.
Regarding the deepsea, I doubt very much they will discontinue either simply because it is the showcase for engineering excellence. I bought mine in 2014 having ummed and aahed for a few years..there were talks of it being discontinued then (I bought just prior to Baselworld worrying they would stop making it) only for them to announce the DSSD blue.
My recommendation? Keep the 16600 and unless you want the new seadweller let the AD sell it to someone who actuaĺly does want to keep it.
I would struggle with the new seadweller simply because it lacks the cyclops and to my old fashioned it's not really a seadweller.
Regarding collectability..always a tricky one.
I bought my first Rolex in 2001, the 16600. I still have it, for me it is the perfect watch. Probably the one watch I wouldn't sell.
I then picked up a 16610 LV in 2003. Being an early flat 4 model and still unworn it's grown in value significantly. As much as I liked the watch it never felt as substantial as the seadweller and as such never wore it. The problem is now that it is worth circa £20k I'm even less inclined to wear it. I've thought about chopping it in for an aquanaut that I would actually wear but know I would regret it.
Why do I mention this? . Because once you start looking at watches as investments it changes how you view things. I was lucky that the 16610 LV that i bought became particularly valuable (through no skill on my part)because of minute changes made to later models that are really only of concern to Rolex nerds.
Maybe the same thing will happen to the new seadweller.
Regarding the deepsea, I doubt very much they will discontinue either simply because it is the showcase for engineering excellence. I bought mine in 2014 having ummed and aahed for a few years..there were talks of it being discontinued then (I bought just prior to Baselworld worrying they would stop making it) only for them to announce the DSSD blue.
My recommendation? Keep the 16600 and unless you want the new seadweller let the AD sell it to someone who actuaĺly does want to keep it.
I had the 16600, SD50, and DSJC all at the same time. Sold the SD50. Lined up against the other 2, the SD50 is neither a classic like the 16600 nor is it as special as the DSJC.
The JC is stunning, unique, and has great presence.
The 16600 remains, quite possibly, the ultimate classic Rolex diver.
The JC is stunning, unique, and has great presence.
The 16600 remains, quite possibly, the ultimate classic Rolex diver.
Haven't worn another watch but the 50th SD off my wrist since Christmas Eve when I picked it up...its sooo comfortable and for what it's worth (sorry to be vulgar) discreet...not normally a term used for a 43mm hunk of shiny stainless....
cant recommend it enough...looks great....time keeping superb...
think its obvious I'm suggesting keep and wear it!! if it goes up in value whoppee do...but that shouldn't be the reason to buy this perfect tool watch!
cant recommend it enough...looks great....time keeping superb...
think its obvious I'm suggesting keep and wear it!! if it goes up in value whoppee do...but that shouldn't be the reason to buy this perfect tool watch!
I’m fortunate enough to have a 16600, an SD43 and an SD4K (yes, I’m a bit of a Sea Dweller fanatic!), as well as a few other watches. I used to wear the 16600 more than any of my other watches, but, since I got it, the SD4K’s rarely been off my wrist. I really like the SD43, but the SD4K is just a bit more “wieldy” for everyday use. As between the 16600 and the SD4K, the SD4K just feels a bit more sturdy - the bracelet on the 16600 doesn’t feel quite as solid.
Having said all that, it all comes down to personal preference, but if I were in your position, I’d sell both the 16600 and the SD43 and buy an SD4K!!
Having said all that, it all comes down to personal preference, but if I were in your position, I’d sell both the 16600 and the SD43 and buy an SD4K!!
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