16800

This month, it will be 17 years that this Sea Dweller Triple 6 is with me. A watch a friend of mine found for me, full set, with the right amount of patina and in good condition. Needless to say that a nice one is not easy to find, as I checked quite a lo

Can I play? 16800 and our weeping cherry tree. Looked better a few days ago but had some wind and rain the last couple of days.

Vintage is a little harder to navigate so it can take time as each piece has its character. Your last couple 666 and 16800 are both solid classic work horses and great examples. It is always better to ask questions first then to find out things later but

I’m new to the vintage sub game so I appreciate your insights. The appeal of this 5513 is that it’s (1) a clean two-liner and (2) unpolished. In those two respects it has an advantage over my existing vintage sub, the 16800 pictured here. But this thread

A big thanks to this forum for helping me navigate my first quasi-vintage watch purchase. I started off a few weeks ago with the triple 6, but that felt too top-heavy for my wrist. Then I fell in love with this 16800, but the original bracelet didn’t have

How do people feel about putting a modern Rolex bracelet on a vintage Rolex? I would ordinarily be against it, but I’m seriously considering a 16800, and the original bracelet doesn’t have enough removable links to fit my very thin wrist. (I’ve found this

Thanks for all the great responses. I decided not to buy the triple six, mainly because, as a Sea Dweller, it’s thick and sat too high on my thin wrist. I’m now looking at a good condition 16800 (mid 80s): same cool vintage vibe, lower wrist profile. This

May I join in the fun? Have a great weekend, Alex

An old classic with coffee patina that never fails to please. Have a great weekend.

Considering a new bracelet for my 16800 but wondering if it’ll look weird since the case it aged/polished? Anyone tried it and have a photo?