Author Topic: Seadweller or Explorer? (Read 11270 times)

rfc · « **on:** March 05, 2013, 02:40:44 PM »

Sea Dweller or Explorer 2 white face 216570? I am a massive fan of the Seadweller but it sits a little small on my wrist, I have an oppertunity to trade for a new Explorer with white face, the latter is less of a keeper I agree but it is nonetheless a cracking watch - What would you do?

ck77 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2013, 02:43:32 PM »

My choice is SD - the ultimate Rolex tool watch.

dpkong · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:32:50 PM »

Unless you have the wrist to carry it off, get the 216570. The SD is a Rolex I will never want.

rfc · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:38:58 PM »

I hear you but define tool watch, I don't work with my hands so a watch is more of a dress thing for me. I like the SD, it's a modern classic and a little different from the sub but the ExpII is singing - I'm hoping you can put me off

Zarium · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2013, 06:14:54 PM »

I'd pick the Explorer II, but one of the older variants. I find the one with the bigger hour/GMT hands hideous.

Just my own preference, of course.

Gigi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2013, 07:33:16 PM »

Get Sea dweller

-Low profile in the sense that ppl always think about Sub date with cyclops but not sd.

-Ck77 quote

Quote from: ck77 on March 05, 2013, 02:43:32 PM

My choice is SD - the ultimate Rolex tool watch.

-Small size yet can go deeper than most watch tat are bigger than the sd. I call that engineering

-Its thicker than other rolex's but i like it cause it will grip better on my wrist. (personal preference)

I assume you are talking the classic SD 16600 and not the Deepsea Sea Dweller which is totally different beast. Anyway, cant go wrong with dwellers... I rather get that and sub no date 14060 then sub date

jacky8888 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2013, 07:50:37 PM »

jason_recliner · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2013, 06:45:19 AM »

16600. It's practically perfect, apart from the nasty clasp. So put it on a strap and it's perfect!

kicksology · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2013, 12:04:51 AM »

i prefer Explorer

boonzy111 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2013, 11:58:17 AM »

SD. With Nato strap.

WatchZone · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2013, 02:15:08 PM »

definately Sea-Dweller or deep sea. no doubt on size or value.friend

ewch · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:23:40 PM »

Explorer II for me.

My Explorer II 216570 Polar says hello!

Cheers!!!

CKL1213 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2013, 02:30:49 PM »

with 216570, you get an updated movement, updated bracelets, why not?

munyew90 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2013, 11:13:25 PM »

JOS2012 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2013, 07:55:52 AM »

IMHO the SD is a very solidly built watch, i.e. a real tool watch. I regret selling mine off in the 90's.
OTOH the latest ExplorerII appeals to me as I like the freccione GMT hand, to me a quantum improvement over the skinny hand on the older Explorer II, which I also owned and disposed after awhile (each man to his own- some hate the newer freccione hand)
Since you are not looking for a real tool watch that can take punishment, I'd take the Explorer II which comes in handy for travel as well.

Yoda · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM »

I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

CKL1213 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:06:24 AM »

Quote from: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM

I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

the Explorer mentioned by the OP was 215670 - 42mm and you think a small wrist for Explorer is fine?

dpkong · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2013, 07:06:38 PM »

Quote from: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM

I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

For a small wrist, do also consider the extremely long clasp for the Submariner. A real let-down considering how much I like the green..

ewch · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2013, 07:57:36 PM »

I don't hv very big wrist, around 7.25". I do like bigger case and I can wear a 44 or 45mm case without much trouble. The SD is real nice but you need to consider the bulkiest of the case (i.e. the thickness). It is thicker than the Explorer or Sub. I tried both the Explorer & SD before going for the Explorer. Knowing how clumsy I can be, the thicker case will be more prone to accidental knocking and thus I would consider the SD a scratch magnet. Finally, I chose the new Explorer II 216570 because of the upgraded size to 42mm and maxi case design similar to the new Sub.

tonykpk · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2013, 08:45:28 PM »

How old is your SD ? If its over 7 or 8 years n if its a neat exchange then go 4 the explorer, but i myself would prefer the SD. regards tony

Yoda · « **Reply #20 on:** April 15, 2013, 06:21:36 AM »

Quote from: CKL1213 on April 12, 2013, 10:06:24 AM

Quote from: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM
I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

the Explorer mentioned by the OP was 215670 - 42mm and you think a small wrist for Explorer is fine?

Can lah

Yoda · « **Reply #21 on:** April 15, 2013, 06:23:10 AM »

Quote from: dpkong on April 12, 2013, 07:06:38 PM

Quote from: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM
I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

For a small wrist, do also consider the extremely long clasp for the Submariner. A real let-down considering how much I like the green..

Brother have you thought of changing the clasp e.g switch with the GMT Master clasp? I have thought about it but dunno if the availability.

dpkong · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2013, 09:42:38 PM »

Quote from: Yoda on April 15, 2013, 06:23:10 AM

Quote from: dpkong on April 12, 2013, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:35:24 AM
I think is very much depends on your wrist size IMHO.

If you have have big wrist SD is real cool. On the other hand if you have a small wrist Explorer is fine.

I am having this thought also between the Sub Hulk and GMT Master cause I have a small wrist but the Hulk is appealing

For a small wrist, do also consider the extremely long clasp for the Submariner. A real let-down considering how much I like the green..

Brother have you thought of changing the clasp e.g switch with the GMT Master clasp? I have thought about it but dunno if the availability.

Price is prohibitive...

CKL1213 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 15, 2013, 10:12:30 PM »

not really sure about changing the clasp only, but an Oyster bracelet set will cost you about 25% of your RRP.

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Author Topic: Seadweller or Explorer? (Read 11270 times)