omega64 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I swore you i have read 2000 posts on that watches, but i did not find some bits of information i need to buy something without mistake. I like the SD. I have some "demanding" underwater experiences and i like that kind of tool watches. As more people know, the problem is the price. I was waiting for the WM9 SD, as it promised to be good, but we can not count on it after some recent data, in my opinion. I investigate the DSSD, but while there is very good rep and ready avalaible, it is too big for me. I prefer a lot the 40mm size over the 43mm. I discard it after some days reading. Found the super SD. But they discontinued it lately. :thumbdown:GRRRRRR !! I found some "newbie" SD or things like that (i suposse not very good reps) and i do not ask for stock. So i start to see vintage. If the watch is 40mm, has good water resistance and has the SD "pedigree" vintaged but new can be a plus. Problem : i am not sure i like plexy glass. I much prefer the look of saphire and the concenience too. I search dealers and the mess get bigger. A lot of watches with no real stock. Difficult. So, here i am on knees asking for some expert help: There is any "good" 40-41mm Sea Dweller avalaible now, best with shapire crystal, vintage or not vintage. Somewhere ? You know the searching could be nice if you like it, but i have no watch here and i would like to start knowing what time is it without looking at the mobile phone. I need to order now and i know a lot of things about these wathes but not what is relevant to order them, which, who .. Please give me some expert help. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Boy that's a great request. I admire your perseverance! The best advice is to find an MBW. A vintage MBW 1665 (the old SD) will come up for sale sometimes and that's a great starting point. But it will have the domed plexi crystal. To me, that is THE classic diving tool watch. I know there were some very good newer SDs with flat crystals, but I don't like that look so I know nothing about them. My advice is to go vintage. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Ditto Nanuq. I would add that while a plexi xtal can scratch, most scratches can easily be buffed out. Also, sapphire is a fingerprint/grease magnet while you will rarely see any muck on plexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Like the two guys above, who are Rolex experts, and I mean they KNOW their Rolex watches, I would stick to something off the sales corner. Either a MBW 1665 with or without mods would be a great starting point, and if you are looking for a contemporary Rolex, the WM9/BK Submariner is hard to beat. looking at the new watches that are for sale, I really don't see anything that really shouts to me. As you said the DSSD is too big and bulky. Also I believe that with the construction of the watch and the crystal attachment, it will be hard to waterproof. I had mine relumed amd the movement serviced, and the watchmaker told me that it probably wasn't water resistant. Sure enough I put it in my tester and it failed. Leaked around the crystal. I say this because it sounded like from your post you're looking for a watch that is or could be made water resistant. As far as the rest of the modern Submariners or SD's, I know very little. Post a Want to buy and keep looking on the sales forum. These two watches, the MBW 1665 and the WM/BK Sub are both very popular, so if you see one, you better move fast or it will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 You could wait for the WM9 SeaDweller to come out. Just kidding. Omega64, a lot of us have been waiting for the "ultimate seadweller" from WM9 for nearly two years now. Unfortunately it's doesn't appear to be coming any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega64 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thank you for the help. I am sourcing a Super SD with mods and perhaps it could be a good starting point to cover my particular needs of water resistance, personality, prestige, style, intented use, etc. The SD is the watch i think will fit my personal niche better. Price is not very high and dealer is trusted very high. It is difficult these days to obtain a good one. If WM9 ever honour its preorder clients i will recover faith in commercial people. I am not biased, i just apply common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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