Alright, so I’ve been on the hunt for a decent Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600, the older model, you know? Not the newest, shiniest thing, but a solid, classic piece. And let me tell you, it’s been a journey.
First, I started hitting up all the usual online spots. You know, the big-name marketplaces and some forums dedicated to watch trading. I figured it’d be easy enough, just type in what I want, and boom, done deal. Boy, was I wrong.
I scrolled through pages and pages of listings. Some were okay, but nothing really caught my eye. A lot of them were the newer models, which, don’t get me wrong, they’re nice, but they’re not what I was after. I wanted that vintage vibe, that history on my wrist.
Digging Deeper
So, I decided to get a little more serious. I started looking into those specialized watch dealers. You know, the ones that have all the fancy pictures and detailed descriptions. Found a few that had the 16600, but the prices were, well, let’s just say they were a bit steep.
- I mean, I know it’s a Rolex, and it’s not going to be cheap.
- But some of these prices were just outrageous.
- Like, I could buy a small car for that kind of money.
Then I stumbled upon this one site. It wasn’t one of the big names, more like a hidden gem. They had a pretty good selection of pre-owned Rolexes, including a few 16600s. The pictures looked good, the descriptions were detailed, and the prices were actually reasonable.
The Real Deal
I reached out to them, asked a bunch of questions. You know, about the condition, the history, the servicing, all that stuff. They were super responsive, answered everything, and even sent me some extra pictures. It felt like they actually knew what they were talking about, not just trying to make a quick sale.
After a bit of back and forth, I decided to pull the trigger. I wired the money, which, I’ll admit, was a little nerve-wracking. But everything went smoothly. They shipped it out quickly, with tracking and everything. And a few days later, it arrived.
Man, when I opened that box, it was like Christmas morning. The watch was even better in person than in the pictures. It was in great condition, just as they described. I strapped it on my wrist, and it felt perfect. It was exactly what I had been looking for.
So, yeah, it took some time, some effort, and a bit of luck. But in the end, I found my perfect Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600. And let me tell you, it was totally worth it.
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