Rolex

Hi all, I think I'm starting to reach the age to be able to afford a Rolex ;-) In the current offering, I don't find anything interesting, somehow lacking character and the problem is that I don't know a lot about the vintage models. Essentialy, I'm looki... 

Here is the one for you. Sea Dweller 16 660, aka Triple 6, aka The Devil. The only thing you have to do is to check, each year, the water resistance of your watch, but with this one, you will have zero issue. You won't have ot sell your house, and you wil...  

Thx, Nicolas This is a wonderful watch! Honestly, this is certainly something to consider. I did a quick search and saw that some models have also the new style of dial? Are these replacements of the original dials? If not, suppose the older dials are fet... 

Yes,the first came with the painted indexes, like showed on my picture, then, with the glossy dial, circled indexes. Less vintage looking than the painted indexes, though. Let me know if this is what you're looking for. Best, Nicolas

but when your searching, don't be mixed up with the 16600 (the seadweller that came after) - which has the white gold surround superluminova indexes. Although for me, although its not vintage (though now discontinued) is a fantastic no worries beater, whi... 

...there's the small bet, of a bottle of 18yr old Talisker on the table if he buys another watch this year!! LOL :-) Baron, anything tempted you recently?? ;-) Cheers Tony

... and you don´t like cyclops lens on your watches, then I completely agree with Nicolas recomendation. Now, if you wish to be completely sure about the water proofness of your watch, and don´t care about wearing a modern made model, I would suggest buyi... 

This week I had my 1961 5512 pressure tested, and they would only guarantee it to the depth of 50m. Which is probably enough for every day and the occasional dunk in water but nothing more.

Sapphire crystal solid in the water. It has all the vintage attributes as well. All vintage watches can be made water tight the question is one of value and risk ration. Maybe at 5k you don't worry but at 15k it hurts. Better safe than sorry because some ... 

I'll go for the 666 with painted dial. I'll keep you posted on the progress! Best regards, Dirk

Near the water rather than in the water... DRSD In the water up to the gills. Rolex 666 Rolex 666 ...  

I for one wouldn't take the risk... Best, Nicolas

One day I shall walk along such glorious beaches and imagine myself walking out from sea, just like Sean Connery & Craig Daniel's did. Then realise that instead of a body designed by the gods, mine was made out of playdoe!!!! LOL :)

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Get yourself a 16660 - this is mine - it has the sapphire crystal but great faded dial and hands.. ...