Okay, so I’ve been wanting to share this for a while now, and today’s the day. I recently got my hands on a Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600, the older model, and let me tell you, it’s a journey worth talking about.
It all started with me browsing online, as usual, looking for good deals on watches. I’ve always been a fan of Rolex, but the new ones? Forget about it, way too pricey. Then I stumbled upon the Sea-Dweller 16600. I saw some listings, some were going for around $8,000, others a bit more, like near $9,000, even saw one for over $10,000 with box and papers from 2008! Crazy, right?
I did my homework, you know, reading up on the watch’s history and all that. Found out that the last retail price for this thing was around $6,400. That got me thinking, could I find a good deal on a used one? The hunt began!
I spent weeks, maybe even months, scouring the internet. Checked out every online marketplace I could think of. I even joined some watch forums, asking around and looking for leads. There were a few close calls, but nothing that felt quite right. Either the price was too high, or the condition wasn’t what I was looking for. I wanted one in pretty good shape, you see.
Then, one day, I found it! A listing on a forum that seemed almost too good to be true. It was a 1999 model, with the “Swiss Only” dial, and it even came with the original papers. The seller was asking for a price that was lower than most of the others I’d seen. I messaged the seller immediately, we chatted for a bit, and I asked a ton of questions. He sent me a bunch of extra pictures, and everything seemed legit.
After some back and forth, we agreed on a price. I sent the money, and let me tell you, those were some anxious days waiting for it to arrive. I kept tracking the package like a hawk, refreshing the page every hour. Finally, the day came, and the package arrived. I ripped it open, and there it was, my Sea-Dweller 16600!
The Unboxing
- The Box: The box felt pretty solid. A bit worn, as you’d expect from a watch that has been around, but it was good.
- The Papers: Yup, the original papers were there, a bit faded but all in one piece. This made the whole thing feel so much more authentic.
- The Watch: The watch itself was stunning. The stainless steel case felt hefty and substantial on my wrist. The black dial was clean and easy to read. The bezel clicked nicely when I turned it.
I spent the next few days just admiring it, wearing it around the house. It’s just so cool to own a piece of Rolex history, especially one that I got for a good price.
So there you have it, my journey to getting a high imitation Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. If you’re thinking about getting one, do your research, be patient, and you might just find a great deal too! I want to say again, I got a high imitation one, not the real deal! That should be clear, I don’t want people to misunderstand it.
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