Sea Dweller - easy to live with???

[odp]

I've read many threads regarding the Sea Dweller V the Sub. I would really like to know if the Sea Dweller is easy to live with on a day to day basis?

[Clifton]

I've read many threads regarding the Sea Dweller V the Sub. I would really like to know if the Sea Dweller is easy to live with on a day to day basis?

I live with two of SDs and I can assure you that they are very easy to live with. :-!

The Sub is the consummate Rolex and recognizable by old and young. The SD is too, but it has an added cult like following.

If you want a classic, go with the Sub :gold

If you want a cult classic, go with the SD :gold

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/cmill05/1665/16600-1665compare.jpg

[Bill]

In my opinion, yes.

By way of background, I have Doxas, a Tudor with a cyclops, a Tag, a couple of Seiko (recent acquisitions, mainly out of curiosity, and, given the price, good value) and a Sea-Dweller. The Tudor is very like the Sub with cyclops and you've probably seen how views on the cyclops differ sharply - I like the Sea-Dweller (date but not of course cyclops) and the Tudor. If you can't live with the cyclops, go with the Sea-Dweller but be warned - the date is much harder to read in comparison to a magnified date (old eyes!).

I wear whatever I feel like on a day to day basis and although there might be times when an orange faced Doxa doesn't seem appropriate (black tie events etc), the Sea-Dweller is fine for everything. A watch that can cope with 4,000 feet will stand most reasonable wear and the size and style are both fairly conservative compared to some other dive watches.

This is all a bit general so what aspect of this (or any) watch worries you most in terms of your ability to live with it on a day to day basis?

Bill.

[odp]

Thanks for the replies. As far as the cyclops on the Sub goes I don't mind either way. In particular I'm concerned about the thickness of the Sea Dweller and the raised sapphire crystal being prone to knocks (and chips!).

Are these significant issues?

[rbxb]

|> I personally dont need or desire a date on a watch.
Although I have two Sub dates
I was gonna get the Sub without the date & my jeweler advised against it as the cyclops Sub is more resellable.
I figure if I get more value, I can live with the fisheye
If I had all the $$$$ Id design my own watch............
the look & depth a Sub , With the timers of a Daytona, & a 24 hour / Zulu time bezel
They almost make that in an Omega Seamaster Chrono but then its not a Rolex
|>
I'm sure you'll be very happy with your sea dweller...

[maverick]

The SD does not fit my wrist very well. It sits too high and feels too bulky. So I have no opinion of the SD except it is a good tool watch. I like the cyclops, makes the date easier to read for me. =) maverick

[Bill]

I like the slightly chunkier nature of the Sea-Dweller, it makes it a bit more distinctive in my opinion but it is a matter of personal preference. I find the watch sits well on my wrist (not much bigger than 6.5") and I don't think it's a "big watch" compared to many. I have no chips on the glass.

Bill.

[Laager]

In particular I'm concerned about the thickness of the Sea Dweller and the raised sapphire crystal being prone to knocks (and chips!).
In case you hadn't noticed, the Sub's crystal is raised above the bezel too.

http://www.upaboveit.com/images/misc/rolex/16600/SDvSubwidthrotated.jpg