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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Hi 3T. I'd like to introduce my new arrival to you. This is my very first purchase ever of a pre-owned piece (except for my previous fixation with Seiko vintages), it being LNIB and in my analysis, deserving a 99.5% grade. The SD was discontinued in 2008/2009 to make way for the more robust DSSD, which was issued a couple of years later. The SD went "ping, ping, ping" on my sonar as early as 2005/2006 but somehow other pieces distracted me back then. And when I was totally ready to hook one, I couldn't find the finest specimen I could get my hands on...until this week. To me, the 6 or 7 year wait was worth it. Why I just adore the SD? Rated to 4,000 ft (4x more than the Sub), HEV, 2mm taller than the Sub because of the thicker crystal, a very discrete date window (no cyclops), PLUS its rich relationship and history with the divers of COMEX. Graham, in his post greeting this newbie, is totally correct to say that the SD is the best Sub ever. The SD is also the only diver on the Rolly line that went through the least number of changes, being discontinued in 2008/2009 with just the addition of the HEV. The Sub line, on the other hand, has been through a host of changes: a maxi dial, ceramic bezels in black or green, bling bling on indeces, drilled lug holes, alu bezels in green, clasp upgrades, chromalight, parachrom etc etc. The SD just refused to change. WOW! Here are a few pics. The entire set consists of the box, all the papers, 2 extra links and link bars, watch care booklets, a Buelhmann table with decomp guide at the reverse side, and even an unused bracelet adjusting tool.  Here are some more pics:   The HEV, a great addition. This was developed with the help of COMEX back then when immersion divers experienced crystals popping out while they were decompressing inside their decomp chambers. This piece of history and heritage with COMEX, I think, is what made the SD a worthwhile hunting target for me.  The sapphire glass is 2mm thicker and slightly more convex than the usual Sub's crystal. Note the exceptional condition of the bracelet...never been scrubbed/restored.  The very simple caseback which I think inspired the text inscribed on the rehaut of the DSSD.  A wrist shot Here's a lume shot without the aid of a torch or flashlight, just old-fashioned sunlight  If you're on the lookout for a no nonsense diver to collect, the SD is a very serious option. I'm just incredibly happy with it and I think this will make my diver line almost complete (2 liner Sub next???). Thanks for looking. Last edited on Fri Aug 31st, 2012 11:13 am by bigrustypig |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats on a awesome addition to your collection Jeff!!! |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Congrats Jeff! I love this watch! |
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ericf 3T WIS 
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YEP THATS A KILLER!!!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks Oscar, Trent and Eric. Am happy you like it. Trent, I searched for your COMEX version but none available, no sellers. Just following your and Graham's foosteps on this one Last edited on Fri Aug 31st, 2012 01:05 pm by bigrustypig |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Jeff About time! Nothing to add, other than that I think this one is going to become a real classic any day soon. In my neck of the woods, good specimens already sell for more than the last new price. Congrats on a great catch. I'm guessing your next Sub will be a non-COSC no-date 14060?  |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS 
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Jeff...I thinks its safe to say that your now an official "Authorized Dealer" for the Rolex family of wrist candy ..congratulations!!Last edited on Fri Aug 31st, 2012 02:10 pm by Antoine1966 |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Awesome Jeff...congrats  |
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stew77 Admin 
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Sweet addition Jeff!!! Thanks for the writeup and great perspective photos! This one has been (and continues to be) a very long term grail of mine. I love the extra case thickness and the clean crystal with lack of magnified date. I often think a preowned Sea Dweller could be my very first Rolex purchase. Enjoy it buddy!!!  |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Big congrats on your new ROLEX Sea Dweller my friend !  This is really a very good choice. A classic ... What's the size of this beauty ? Enjoy your SD Jeff, for a long time !  |
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skool 3T WIS
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A timeless classic. I miss mine and with the way the prices of Rolexs are rising a replacement is sadly going to be out of reach for a long while! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks again, Graham, Nick, Chris, Herr Philipp, Antoine and Skool. @Graham.....yes, you hit the bullseye. Will be on the prowl for a LNIB or MINT 2-liner,/size] @Antoine.....ha! How I wish I were an AD, amigo. @Chris....yes, this might even be a better first Rolly than the Sub and have both qualities in one piece. @Herr Philipp....these are the measurements in mm: Sub SD case size 2 to 8 41.5 41.5 case size w/ crown 38 38 main bezel 39.5 40 height 13 15 (due to crystal) lug width 19.5 19.5 (not 20???) case near lugs 29 25 The SD looks a tiny wee bit smaller than Sub 116610 but about the same as the Subs 16610 and 16613. It is noticeably fatter/taller though. @Skool.....easy for me to say this now but you shouldn't have released it back then... Last edited on Sat Sep 1st, 2012 05:21 am by bigrustypig |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Thanks for the specs of the watch Jeff ! I would have thought they would be bigger. But this is the best size for this watch I think. |
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stew77 Admin
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Thanks for the detailed dimensions Jeff! Would love to see a side-by-side pic between the SD and the GMT2C if you get some time my friend! The SD is a true classic. |
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BA211 3T WIS 
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Very nice. Something worth waiting! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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stew77 wrote:Thanks for the detailed dimensions Jeff! Your wish is my command, amigo. I took some shots of both today and will compose my thoughts for a post of a side-by-side. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Congrats Jeff! Looks better than the usual sub to me: Must be a cyclope thing...Enjoy!! |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS 
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Big congrats Jeff!!! Rally love the SD and agree that it wins over the sub any day. Saving lik crazy myself these days, iot get my first Rollie wear it in good health my friend! |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Nice one Jeff - another beauty. Have you considered a "double red" SD? Regardless - this beaut with the thick crystal and the perfect detailing was a mission worth the wait. Big props, mate! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks Sheriff, Rolf and Ian. @William....my moods are changing and the non-cyclops models are becoming very intersting for me. @Rolf....you can do it, Rolf. same route you took on the Emperor Tuna, amigo. @IanM....i never considered the Double Red SD whether or not it's the 16660 or the meters first or any of the other reds. I simply can't afford any of them and they are also too hard to find in Excellent or Mint condition. Somehow, I also prefer to collect the modern versions and lean on their new materials and lubricants. |
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BOSTONhipster 3T WIS 
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:drool: congrats |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Hello Jeff, you have acquired an awesome Rolex  and are the epitome of a horologist !!! Enjoy wearing your new Rolex as much as your Seiko's! Have a great day and weekend, cheers Norm.P.S. I'll send you a PM soon and try to catch up with you (did you purchase the Doxa Sub 1200T?), I hope you and your family are doing well. I'll write to you soon. |
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