DeepSea Sea Dweller....Technical Data..

[Tools]

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA
TECHNICAL FEATURES

CASE ARCHITECTURE AND WATERPROOFNESS

A watch developed for extreme depths, guaranteed waterproof to 3,900 metres (12,800 feet), the Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA required the design of a case with a unique architecture, the RINGLOCK SYSTEM. This innovation patented by Rolex consists of a combination of three distinctive features:

• The high-performance ring
Set inside the middle case of the watch between the crystal and the case back, the high-performance nitrogen-alloyed stainless steel ring withstands the pressure exerted by water on the crystal and the case back.
The middle case is made from 904L steel.

• The sapphire crystal
To resist pressure, the synthetic sapphire crystal is slightly domed and substantially thicker than the crystals of other Oyster models.

• The case back
The case back is made of a titanium alloy, an extremely resistant stainless material. It is held in place against the high-performance ring by means of a 904L-steel ring. The titanium back is used, not because it is more pressure resistant than steel; in fact it is used because it will flex slightly under extreme pressure and then revert to its original form.

• The Helium valve.
The helium valve is made of high-performance stainless steel. Its size is adapted to the dimensions of the case to achieve optimal waterproofness. The helium valve is a safety feature, which, during the decompression phase, releases the gases that infiltrate into the watch during caisson dives.
Indeed, between dives at great depths, professional divers use pressurised caissons in which they breathe high-pressure gas mixtures, notably containing helium, a very volatile gas that penetrates into the watch. As the diver resurfaces, the helium valve prevents damage to the watch.

• The Triplock winding crown.
The Triplock winding crown, equipped with three seals and screwed onto the case, completes this ingenious waterproof system.

DISPLAY AND LEGIBILITY

• The bezel
The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA is equipped with a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a 60-minute graduated black CERACHROM disc that allows the diver to precisely track his dive time. Engraved in the CERACHROM, the numerals and the graduations are filled with platinum through the use of a PVD technique patented by Rolex. The zero marker of the graduated bezel, represented by a triangle, is visible longer at night or in the depths of the ocean thanks to a capsule containing a new luminescent material that emits a blue glow.

• The dial
To enhance legibility, the gold indexes and hands are wider and partially coated with the same new luminescent material and also emit a blue colour.

• The movement
The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA is equipped with calibre 3135, known for its chronometric precision, its reliability and its robustness; it also features a PARACHROM hairspring with high resistance to shocks and magnetic fields.
Certified as a chronometer by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the movement has a 48-hour power reserve.

• The bracelet
Manufactured from solid 904L steel, the Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA bracelet can be adjusted for wear over a diving suit up to 7 mm thick thanks to a double extension system:
• Fliplock extension links,
• The new GLIDELOCK clasp, allowing fine adjustments. (see below)

• A series of rigorous tests
Because deep-sea diving requires absolute reliability and safety, each Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA must pass Rolex’s rigorous waterproofness tests. To this end, special equipment has been developed with the help of COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise), a world-renowned French company specialising in underwater engineering and hyperbaric technologies.

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA FUNCTIONING

• THE UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL
The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA allows a diver to safely track his dive time thanks to the unidirectional graduated bezel featured on the watch.

At the beginning of a dive:
Once in the water, before beginning his descent, the diver turns the bezel to align the triangle on the graduated bezel to the minute hand, thus indicating the start time of his dive.

During the dive:
The dive time can be read against the graduated bezel.
Since the DEEPSEA bezel turns only counterclockwise, any accidental rotation can only have the effect of shortening the dive time.

• THE GLIDELOCK CLASP
The new GLIDELOCK clasp allows for fine adjustments to the bracelet length, up to 18 mm by increments of 1.8 mm, without removing the watch.
1 Pull up the clasp’s safety catch.
2 Pull up the centre panel of the clasp cover. The teeth located underneath it become visible.
3 Pull gently on the 12-o’clock side of the bracelet to lengthen it, or slide it into the clasp to shorten it. Adjustments can be made in 1.8 mm increments, up to a total of 18 mm.
4 Once the bracelet has been adjusted to the desired length, close the centre panel.
5 Close the safety catch.

The watch weighs 215grams with a case diameter of 43mm.

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[BigHat]

One of the most lucid explanations for the helium valve too!! :cheers:

[JJ Irani]

Excellent post, Larry.....many thanks!!

JJ :cheers:

[Dan Pierce]

Great post, Larry.:cheers: Love eveything but the writing on the chapter ring.:thumbsdow
dP

[JJ Irani]

Does anyone know how many links come on that baby? Like how many on the '12' side and how many on the '6' side?

Thanks - JJ

[Trev]

The "Original gas escape valve" writing seems entirely unnecessary. I'm surprised Rolex would include that.

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
- Antoinè De Saint-Exupéry

[Terry Newton]

That's going to be a whopping big size at 43 mm. Wow. I can hardly wait to see the pictures of the first one here that is owned by one of our fellow TRF'rs.

I won't be getting one. Have no need for this but think it is sharp looking. The ultimate tool watch with a price tag to match I bet. :cheers:

Terry Newton

[topcat30093]

Thanks Larry for an excellent report, it was so informative:thumbsup:
I can't wait to see one.:thumbsup:

[Marrk]

Man, this watch is giving me severe bracelet envy.

Guess the GMT IIc has the same bracelet . . . ?

[shedlock2000]

When i looked at the GMT IIc, i did not notice any ratchet style expansion system, but they did have a quick half link thing there for wrist expansion in hot/humid weather i quite liked.

That watch is fantastic, but help me out here, if it extends to 7 mm over size on the bracelet, for the suit, does that mean that the "enormous pressures experianced by the watch' are not also experianced by the divers wrist? If it can crush stainless steel, and crystal, what kind of suit does the geeza wear so he dont get crushed?

Nevertheless, the watch is a sharp looking thing, i would love one. Also not to impressed by the chapter ring properganda.

[Magik]

Thanks for the information and pics. Been waiting for someone to post all the scoops. Great job.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Credit goes to MIKE for spotting the following in this thread: (http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=41117)

When you compare the bezel insert of the current SD 16600 with the one of the coming Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660, you will note that the "DSSD" bezel insert have minute markers ALL the way around the bezel insert unlike the SD 16600 that only have minute markers between the first 15 minutes of the bezel insert ("diver's elapsed time").

Also, only other place to have FOUR minute markers between the 5-markers on the bezel is between "55" and the triangle marker.

SD 16600 (my watch):
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/Sea-Dweller%202008/DSC00698.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/Sea-Dweller%202008/DSC00696.jpg


DSSD 116660:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/DSSD_Warren0e31b5a8.jpg
(Pic originally posted by Warren).


What Mike pointed out:

Although this bezel style has been seen on other watch brands, it has only been seen on one other Rolex model before, the models popularly known as the "Milsubs".

Here are some pics, originally posted by Mike, to show the likeness of the DSSD and "Milsub" bezel inserts:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/1.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff286/mike381/RNEric008.jpg

[Marrk]

[QUOTE=SPACE-DWELLER;601075]

Great info.

But it looks like you mean between the 55 and the 15.











DSSD 116660:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/Wiseled/DSSD_Warren0e31b5a8.jpg
(Pic originally posted by Warren).

[shedlock2000]

Can anyone tell me, if the watch is only able to extend by the ammount alowed on the bracelet, what does the diver wear that will protect him from the great pressure experianced by the watch? I imagine, if the pressure can crush stainless steel, chrystal and so on, the divers suit must be made of something far more pressure resistant? Anyone any ideas?

Anyone any idea of what the pressure is at 12,000ft?:thinking:

[directioneng]

Can anyone tell me, if the watch is only able to extend by the ammount alowed on the bracelet, what does the diver wear that will protect him from the great pressure experianced by the watch? I imagine, if the pressure can crush stainless steel, chrystal and so on, the divers suit must be made of something far more pressure resistant? Anyone any ideas?

Anyone any idea of what the pressure is at 12,000ft?:thinking:

Does 882 psi sound about right?
Here you are shedlock I googled this for you - again.:dummy::chuckle:
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=water+pressure+at+12000+feet&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

[gan1hck]

more like around 6000 psi

[djemmtee]

wow thanks for making this thread, just makes me want one even more!

[WatchTimes]

I do not like these threads!
They make me want it more
yet they make me realize I do not dive (well not anymore but would like to start again (heck they would only be reefs I wouldn't even test the depths of the Sub))
They make me realize I could get a GMT II or A GM II C and an explorer etc.... (I could get two Rolexs (perhaps both second hand) for the price of one watch whose limits I will never test. Whose a bit big for my 6 3/4 in wrist.
BUT at the same time I think it looks really great, is quite a feat to create, I will be one of the first one the block with it and heck who cares NO ONE will EVER test the limits of it (even you SERIOUS divers) BUT many are getting it.
Why do I want this more than two Rolexs I have wanted for eons?

Come on, someone tell me why I am an idiot getting the DSSD and not 2 others or why I am lucky to be getting the DSSD and it will look fine on my wrist like my Breitling does (pics posted)

[Haole]

more like around 6000 psi

Closer...

About 5360 psia unless I really am succumbing to sinility. The fact that one can purchase a precision instrument engineered to endure that kind of pressure, for not an unreasonable amount of money, is remarkable though.

Don't like the look of the Deep Sea at all, I'd go so far as to call it ugly.

[officialmitsos]

I don't like the writing inside the watch at all. It's like buying a Mercedes and on the back of the trunk there's sth written like 7-speed automatic gearbox, power windows etc.

Other than that the watch is really nice, but I prefer the "old" sea dweller, especially when considering the shiny bracelet is very prone to get easily scratches

[ezmoney46]

Can anyone tell me, if the watch is only able to extend by the ammount alowed on the bracelet, what does the diver wear that will protect him from the great pressure experianced by the watch? I imagine, if the pressure can crush stainless steel, chrystal and so on, the divers suit must be made of something far more pressure resistant? Anyone any ideas?

Anyone any idea of what the pressure is at 12,000ft?:thinking:


I don't know what the pressure is at 12,000 feet. But I know I won't be going that deep :thinking::thinking::dummy::dummy:

[Alexus]

thanks for the info...

[susan111]

I don't know what the pressure is at 12,000 feet. But I know I won't be going that deep :thinking::thinking::dummy::dummy:

1 psi of pressure is equal to 2.31 feet of water pressure. Seawater has a higher density, therefore a slightly different answer.

Anyways, use 2.31 feet = 1 psi.

12K feet of water is equal to 5,195 psi.

12K feet of seawater is slighly higher than that number.

[Parachrom]

14.7 pounds per square inch for each 33 ft of sea water that is in the water column. let me do some calcs. approx 5336 pounds per square inch on the watch at 12,000. Rolex has a marghin of safety built in that is almost one third more so firgure 18,000 ft waterproof. Flesh being composed of 96 or 98% water is incompressible in a water environment. Our air cavities of course crush easily.

[Tony-GB]

So, the number of the beast is 666 & the DS is 116660 & it is a beast! :chuckle:

Thanks for the review & technical data Larry. :thumbsup:

I'm liking the DS more & more. It's 43mm wide, but how DEEP is the DS? :thinking:

[Daytonaboy1977]

55mm as far as I am aware, had it on my wrist last week, the thing is enourmous!!

[JohnEaton]

Bracelet photos:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBraclet01.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBraclet02.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBraclet03.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBraclet04.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBraclet05.jpg

These were just some quick photos with indoor lighting and on my coat...

One day I'll have a photo booth and do it right, there never seems to be enough time.............

[ASH]

Got my SDDS today. My first Role, and I really like the size and the fact that I am the first in El Paso with this baby

[wuzzzer]

So, the number of the beast is 666 & the DS is 116660 & it is a beast! :chuckle:

Thanks for the review & technical data Larry. :thumbsup:

I'm liking the DS more & more. It's 43mm wide, but how DEEP is the DS? :thinking:

18mm from top of crystal to back of case.

[JohnEaton]

More Bracelet / Clasp photos:


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBracelet06.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBracelet07.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBracelet08.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/DirtCheapJohn/DSSDBracelet09.jpg

[Tony-GB]

18mm from top of crystal to back of case.

Thanks Wuzzer :cheers:

[C. Davidson]

To Enrico, Tools and John,

Thanks for sharing all the information and pictures!

:cheers:

[JohnEaton]

Thanks Wuzzer :cheers:

Mine mic'd out at 17.74MM.... close enough to be called 18 :thumbsup:


To Enrico, Tools and John,

Thanks for sharing all the information and pictures!

:cheers:

Thanks back, I've enjoyed being able to share some pics :cheers:

[momac]

Thanks for sharing the pics.

[BasicWatch]

I don't like the writing inside the watch at all. It's like buying a Mercedes and on the back of the trunk there's sth written like 7-speed automatic gearbox, power windows etc.

Other than that the watch is really nice, but I prefer the "old" sea dweller, especially when considering the shiny bracelet is very prone to get easily scratches

I agree. I don't know why, but writing just seems tacky in the watches to me. I prefer one with a plain face, and usually a leather band.

[ABChop]

Can anyone tell me, if the watch is only able to extend by the ammount alowed on the bracelet, what does the diver wear that will protect him from the great pressure experianced by the watch? I imagine, if the pressure can crush stainless steel, chrystal and so on, the divers suit must be made of something far more pressure resistant? Anyone any ideas?

Anyone any idea of what the pressure is at 12,000ft?:thinking:

Here you go.

FYI sea water weighs 8.6 pounds per gallon (ppg)
So under 12800 ft of sea water, the pressure would be 5724 psi.

HHP = 0.052 * 8.6 ppg * 12800 ft = 5724.16 psi

Fresh water weighs 8.3 ppg
So if you were in 12800 ft of fresh water, the pressure would be 5524 psi.

HHP = 0.052 * 8.3 ppg * 12800 ft = 5524.48 psi

[Got Rolex?]

Great info - Thanks.

[hflee55]

Great info. Makes me appreciate my DSSD even more.

[Time_4_Time]

Has anyone else read that The deepsea was actualy tested at 4200M, but rolex only warrantys the watch for the rated depth on the dial?

[cybersniper]

Closer...

About 5360 psia unless I really am succumbing to sinility. The fact that one can purchase a precision instrument engineered to endure that kind of pressure, for not an unreasonable amount of money, is remarkable though.

Don't like the look of the Deep Sea at all, I'd go so far as to call it ugly.

Hello, Im new to the forum
Everybody has a reason for liking Rolex, I love them.
FOR ME , surviving 3900m is not. My Hyperbar does stand 12000M for about 200€ but I dont feel anything when I put it in my wrist.
ROLEX has a rare combination of sheer strenght and glamour that no other watch has ever reached.
My first "expensive" watch was a gold/steel GMT Master back in ´85 and after a Submariner and a Daytona, I lost the feeling and went away to other "heavy duty" swiss watches.
With the new Sea Dweller and Pro-Hunter collection Rolex has brought the "feeling" again to me and I am willing to buy another one. Something that I had not thought about for ten years.
Im back to Rolex, Im back to my roots.
Thats why Im here
Hello once again
Eduardo

[Fred_Tan]

I wish they made a thicker and wider strap or bracelets

[Pookie]

Awesome information, I've read this post about 12 times and I'm sold on the DeepSea.. Excited!!!

[TempoKing]

The older I get...the more I learn

[umster]

Brillant post larry, excellent reading and now my understanding of this watch is better.. I want one!!!!

[tthopp05]

You will be very happy with the DEEPSEA,welcome to the club

[adam69sun]

Flip-lock and easylock is rolex new design.
Now,I find other flip-lock and easylock to use leather bracelet.

[sexner]

Very nice post. Hey Dan - the writing is on the rehaut not the chapter ring. The chapter ring is on the dial where the indicies are.

[bahamadoug]

I really am very attached to my DSSD that I bought in late Feb 09. It has great presence and personality. However, I have growing concern about the ceramic bezel insert that I hear is very brittle and prone to shattering. I have also read in other posts that the insert can move around within the bezel metal housing!! I would have thought that the DSSD which is touted as being the ulimate dive tool watch (and certainly looks the part) would be reliably constructed in such a way as to withstand just about anything thrown at it. Deep sea divers don't need to be conserned with their equipment failing or being prone to easy damage. They can't be nursemaiding their watch which is one of the most important safety devices they have. Just imagine, one is at depth using your watch to time your dive and decompression ascent. You look at your watch to determine where you are with your dive and you find that the insert has dropped out or has shattered???!!!! Can anyone give us some comfort and reassurance that the DSSD is more robust than what we are hearing???? Any and all posts would be much appreciated. At this point I am even considering flipping my DSSD:cheers::joy:

[snapster]

i checked out this watch this past week and compared it to my panerai 212... the size of the case is pretty much the same so I wouldn't worry about the size if any of you own or have owned a panerai in the past. this is definitely on my "to buy" list now. :) might have to wait until next year though, other projects require funds first. :(

[kingkongkelley]

Larry:

As always, your post is loaded with interesting information and technical insight.

Thanks!

:cheers::cheers:

[bartonjet]

awesome post Larry!

The saga of the Sea-Dweller continues!!!!

(perhaps the dive watch with the most history and cult following of all time)

[The Rolex Shark]

This is by far the best thing i read all year!

[shawnfb]

great stuff!!!

[inspires]

Fantastic information. For those of you that haven't seen this beauty in person, the pictures really don't do it any justice :thumbsup:

[miamiman]

ok that watch looks like it weighs 20 pounds ,does anybody here wear one as a daily watch. let us know and i would love to see some pics of it on the wrist

[Robin_NL]

ok that watch looks like it weighs 20 pounds ,does anybody here wear one as a daily watch. let us know and i would love to see some pics of it on the wrist

Like this?
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/Mokkiwokki/Robinzenith010.jpg

I love the DS, but I have a question, the last few weeks it's losing about 10 seconds/24h, and that's too much imo. So if my ad recalibrates it(Microstella etc), how long does it take to do that compared to normal oystercases(my ex 16610- Subdate took about half an hour to recalibrate)

Cheers Robin from the Netherlands

[fujisan]

Thank you for the Excellent post. Buying this watch was the best time piece decision i have made. It is a stand out Rolex that is different and has an individuality about it difficult to find. I just mean it is not another run of the mill watch.

[tthopp05]

Thanks Tools.

[xbox]

ok that watch looks like it weighs 20 pounds ,does anybody here wear one as a daily watch. let us know and i would love to see some pics of it on the wrist

I wear daily, for a week or so, in rotation with all my watches.

No issues whatsoever regarding weight, height or size, but boy, does it attract some serious attention:chuckle:

[Nick1959]

I got it a few days ago and it wears comfortably on my wrist.

[David Maddern]

Hi Larry,

How are you ?

Can you please tell me, if you know of course ? Is the current Deep sea ( 2009 / 2010 manufacture ) larger than when the watch was first released ? The reason i ask is that your post claims the deep sea is 43mm and the Rolex website today claims the deep sea to be 44mm ?

Thanks in advance Larry .

Kind regards

David

[Gagebuilder]

Hello, David, and welcome to the forum!

There has been no size change to the DSSD. For whatever reason, likely marketing, Rolex said the first releases were 43 mm and has since decided to call the latest model 44 mm, even though they are exactly the same size.

I am not 100% sure when DSSD production started and was released to the public. The only difference in releases is the letter that the serial number starts with. Some are "M" serial which Rolex started using in mid 2007, but I think the DSSD was not actually released until early 2008, and newer ones are "V" serial which started mid 2008, but they are still identical watches.

I hope this helps, and I am enjoying mine.

[David Maddern]

Hi Doug and thanks for your kind reply ,

I appreciate very much the information you have offered .

Can you also confirm the actual size of the watch as an owner ? Its killing me to know the real size :thinking:

thanks in advance

David

[Gagebuilder]

Sure! I have not done this yet. I have calipers, at work so I'll get back to you with what I find. :thumbsup:

[Gagebuilder]

Wow, I know see how Rolex is playing with the size numbers of this watch. The easy numbers:

Bezel diameter=43.05mm
Thickness=17.70mm
Width over crown=47.84mm
Case "length", lug tip at 12 side to lug tip at 6 side=51.96mm
---(case is over 2 inches tall)
overall case width, including crown guard=45.5mm

Now, I played around quite a bit with the case measuring and it is a bit subjective as the case is tapered. That is, the case is a bit wider where the case is nearest to the wrist and it tapers as it goes to the bezel. If you go by the bezel, it is definitely a 43 mm watch.The case is 44 mm wide from the gas escape valve to the start of the radius for the crown guard, well approximately. Measuring from 2 o'clock to 10 o'clock, the narrowest part af the case, the thickest part is about 44.5 mm and the narrowest point as about 43.2 mm.

This was pretty neat, examining my dssd this way.

[David Maddern]

Hi Doug,

I cant thank you enough , i was going around the bend trying to find this information and was getting nowhere . I must say I'm relieved also to here its 44mm + ( at least somewhere ) as a large watch is what the deepsea should be .

I should imagine Larry will also appreciate you going to so much trouble and perhaps he will include your findings in his fantastic initial thread ?

I'm even more jealous of your deepsea now and hope you get many years of pleasure glancing at the time .

sincerely

David

[Gagebuilder]

My pleasure, David!:cheers:

I wore it to work the last 2 days and my co-worker has told me I need to write my will this weekend, with the DSSD going to him! :twit:

Yeah, it's a keeper.:thumbsup:

[AJAX]

Great post! Thanks!

[acuraelin]

Great information guys! I love the deep sea if all goes well im picking on up tomorrow :D
I guess the questions is, for people who wear dress shirts, does it slide in your sleeves easy?

[NutNut]

Does anyone know how many links come on that baby? Like how many on the '12' side and how many on the '6' side?

Thanks - JJ

Based on the picture, I'm counting 5 links on the 6 o'clock side and 7 links on the 12 o'clock side. Am I right?

[bokmeipai]

I do not like these threads!
They make me want it more
yet they make me realize I do not dive (well not anymore but would like to start again (heck they would only be reefs I wouldn't even test the depths of the Sub))
They make me realize I could get a GMT II or A GM II C and an explorer etc.... (I could get two Rolexs (perhaps both second hand) for the price of one watch whose limits I will never test. Whose a bit big for my 6 3/4 in wrist.
BUT at the same time I think it looks really great, is quite a feat to create, I will be one of the first one the block with it and heck who cares NO ONE will EVER test the limits of it (even you SERIOUS divers) BUT many are getting it.
Why do I want this more than two Rolexs I have wanted for eons?

Come on, someone tell me why I am an idiot getting the DSSD and not 2 others or why I am lucky to be getting the DSSD and it will look fine on my wrist like my Breitling does (pics posted)

The larger size case and thickness makes this a very masculine watch. You will appreciate the larger size. I have an average wrist and when I put this on it just "pops", a real thing of beauty. If you get the chance to try one on you will be sold.

[sea-dweller]

Good technical info on the DSSD ! :thumbsup:

[mhmfao]

Does anyone know the diameter of the flanged spring bars on the SDDS watch band and how far they extend into the case lug?

Is it the same as the GMTIIC (.90mm diameter extending 1.00mm into the case lug?

I have concerns that the SDDS may have been under engineered in this area.

V/R,
Michael

[Tools]

Does anyone know the diameter of the flanged spring bars on the SDDS watch band and how far they extend into the case lug?

Is it the same as the GMTIIC (.90mm diameter extending 1.00mm into the case lug?

I have concerns that the SDDS may have been under engineered in this area.

V/R,
Michael

Shear strength on a spring bar is quite high.... I'm not sure what criteria you would use to determine that it is "under engineered". I also don't see that it will ever experience any more torque applied to it than any other Rolex...... Certainly the little bit of extra weight of the DSSD is not significant when it comes to load on the spring bars.........

The spring bar and the endlink on the DSSD is 21mm and so it uses a completely different end and spring bar from the GMT II..

[Mystiqz]

thanks for the data

[mlotus95]

awsome watch.

[bokmeipai]

Man, this watch is giving me severe bracelet envy.

Guess the GMT IIc has the same bracelet . . . ?

The GMT IIc bracelet does not have the glidelock.

[firnatine]

Hello,
I am new here. What is the difference between a V and M series deepsea dwellers. Thanks in advance.

[Gagebuilder]

Welcome!:thumbsup:

There is no difference, they are identical. Rolex changed the case spec. from 43 mm to 44 mm, but there was no actual change in case size.

Well, other than the "M" is the first year made, "V" was made later or "newer."


Side note: I've had my "M" for 6 months now and it will be the last watch I'll ever sell, if I go broke!

[sparky_magoo]

My DeepSea is my third Rolex since 1982. I beat the hell out of it while wearing it. I have beat the hell out of my past two Submariners. Rolex's are made for abuse. Stop worrying about your Rolex. Years from now, you can sell it for a profit and buy a new one.

[dinan545bmw]

The fact that all this uber engineering, techological advances and robust waterproofness and toughness was designed with both flair and handsome styling to boot, and can be worn conveniently and rather comfortably on most folk's wrist, is a true testament to Rolex's design and manufacturing prowess & acumen.

Very well done indeed by Rolex!! It's truly one amazing piece all right and something I'm very proud to own and enjoy daily. Wear it in a good health ALL!!:dude:

Great technical information on the watch also. Simply awe inspiring stuff, really - a lot really went into this puppy for sure!!

I printed out a copy for reference and my reading pleasure. Many thanks again for sharing! BEST REGARDS

[SoCal C4S]

I know this is an old thread, but thanks for all of the technical data. I am looking to get one of these soon, as it is my grail watch. I have a 14060 Sub ND, and even though I always wanted that watch, I just have to have one of these. Gotta love Rolex! :D

[dinan545bmw]

I am looking to get one of these soon, as it is my grail watch. I have a 14060 Sub ND, and even though I always wanted that watch, I just have to have one of these. Gotta love Rolex! :D

Yes, it's really an amazing timepiece and I continue to wear her with pride and total enjoyment and pleasure! Suffice to say, it's definitely my everyday grail piece! Sure others feel likewise.

You certainly have impeccable taste. Hope to see you join our exclusive DSSD fraternity in due time!! :dude::clap::smokin:

BEST REGARDS

[SoCal C4S]

Yes, it's really an amazing timepiece and I continue to wear her with pride and total enjoyment and pleasure! Suffice to say, it's definitely my everyday grail piece! Sure others feel likewise.

You certainly have impeccable taste. Hope to see you join our exclusive DSSD fraternity in due time!! :dude::clap::smokin:

BEST REGARDS

It is an awesome timepiece. I will wear it in rotation with the rest of my loved watches, but I have a feeling this one will get more wear. I plan to "join the club" in mid-February. I already have a trade/sale in the works for my Rolex Sub, so I am pretty excited. :dude:

[thesmallwave]

Thanks for such detailed informations about the Deep Sea Larry.
Can you please give us detailed informations about the Sub C?I want to find about the watch everything possible.
Regards, Levi

[DatejustRyan]

I was told that there is no serial number located between the lugs on the 116600, only at the six position on the rehaut engraving. Is this information correct? Are there any other tell tale signs to prove it's authenticity? Reason I ask, is I am buying one second hand and want to be sure I am getting the real McCoy. Does anyone have a shot of the movement?

Thanks in advance!

[livilexi]

I just lost the bezel in the snow, while scraping off the ice on my car......I didn't notice until hours later.....and now the plows cleaned that road.
What do I do now? Should I wait until spring and get a metal detector?
It's my late Uncles.........I'm crushed :''(

[KirkWilfred]

Great post........20K posts? wow!

[RUSH2689]

What a beautiful watch! Not being a fan of the cyclops I'm juggling my first rolex decision as a 14060, 16600, and now this beautiful Deep Sea!

[dinan545bmw]

What a beautiful watch! Not being a fan of the cyclops I'm juggling my first rolex decision as a 14060, 16600, and now this beautiful Deep Sea!

yes, the DSSD is indeed a very gorgeous, yet rugged and superbly engineered timepiece worthy of a place amongst Rolex's impressive lineup. :thumbsup::clap::smokin::dude::agree:

You simply can't go wrong with the 14060, 16600 or even the DSSD. After all, they are Rolexes through and through! Best of luck with your decision making process.

BEST REGARDS

[byr0nic]

Hi all,

I picked up a DSSD last week from Mappin & Webb in London, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

I did note, however, that my watch is a "G" series, which I haven't heard anyone mentioning around the traps, here or anywhere else.

Is this a very recent addition? My serial number is a quite a low number, if that helps at all...


Cheers!

[Gagebuilder]

:cheers:Hi all,

I picked up a DSSD last week from Mappin & Webb in London, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

I did note, however, that my watch is a "G" series, which I haven't heard anyone mentioning around the traps, here or anywhere else.

Is this a very recent addition? My serial number is a quite a low number, if that helps at all...


Cheers!

Yes, very new. I have seen 3 green LV Sub-C's that start with G. I have no idea if the numbers are sequential though.


Welcome and enjoy!:cheers:

The DSSD is my favorite that I have

[byr0nic]

:cheers:

Yes, very new. I have seen 3 green LV Sub-C's that start with G. I have no idea if the numbers are sequential though.


Welcome and enjoy!:cheers:

The DSSD is my favorite that I have


Ah ha! I thought as much...

Thanks for the info!

[dinan545bmw]

Ah ha! I thought as much...

Thanks for the info!

A BIG congrats and welcome to the DSSD fraternity! So how do you like it thus far? And what was it that made you ultimately go with this vs. the many other superb Rolex timepieces???

Just curious to learn your perspective on things. Again, a BIG WELCOME!! It's a wonderful timepiece anyway you look at it! :dude:

BEST REGARDS

[byr0nic]

A BIG congrats and welcome to the DSSD fraternity! So how do you like it thus far? And what was it that made you ultimately go with this vs. the many other superb Rolex timepieces???

Just curious to learn your perspective on things. Again, a BIG WELCOME!! It's a wonderful timepiece anyway you look at it! :dude:

BEST REGARDS


Firstly, massive apologies for the terribly late reply... I made the mistake of not signing up to get email notifications, and only just got back from hols last weekend and doing the rounds on TRF for the first time subsequently.

The DSSD is just a great watch, with great technology (fliplock/glidelock FTW!), a great case with amazing wrist presence, and to my tastes looks absolutely stunning. Every time I open up my Rolex box (which isn't always when I wish to wear it, I must say!), I'm never disappointed - and that's all I can ask for!

I also like the fact that I don't see it being worn on wrists as often as many of the other Rolex models (e.g. SD, Daytona, Datejust), at least here in London...

I simply can't fault it! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[dinan545bmw]

Firstly, massive apologies for the terribly late reply... I made the mistake of not signing up to get email notifications, and only just got back from hols last weekend and doing the rounds on TRF for the first time subsequently.

The DSSD is just a great watch, with great technology (fliplock/glidelock FTW!), a great case with amazing wrist presence, and to my tastes looks absolutely stunning. Every time I open up my Rolex box (which isn't always when I wish to wear it, I must say!), I'm never disappointed - and that's all I can ask for!

I also like the fact that I don't see it being worn on wrists as often as many of the other Rolex models (e.g. SD, Daytona, Datejust), at least here in London...

I simply can't fault it! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

that's great to hear that you're enjoying a sense of exclusivity and uniqueness locally in London, that the DSSD isn't worn by everyone there.

Yes, we're also enjoying the timepiece for many of the same reasons you cited here. Truly iconic, special and very well engineered by Rolex indeed. Congrats again and ENJOY now!

BEST REGARDS

[Clarence]

My biggest turnoff? The domed crystal...

Almost looks cheap viewed at an angle IMHO..

Coke bottle glasses anyone?

[TARDIS]

My biggest turnoff? The domed crystal...

Almost looks cheap viewed at an angle IMHO..

Coke bottle glasses anyone?

First turnoff: A domed crystal. Yes I concur on this.

Second turnoff: Watch diameter should be 2mm larger to compensate for the massive thickness IMO.

Submariner ceramic is better proportioned than the DSSD and sufficient for all human/aqua activities. IMO

[rac10000]

Are all of the current DeepSea's being shipped from Rolex "G" serials?

[rac10000]

Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?

[captmilehigh]

Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?

I bought a SDDS two weeks ago from Earnest Jones in London and it was a "V" series. If that helps.

[nGage7962]

I bought one in Fiji on Jul 4 and it's a V

[AJAX]

I'm back from my deployment but my DSSD is a V series which I purchased in 2009.

[Hocksman]

What does your kanji mean?

[Hocksman]

And whose seal?

[AJAX]

Bushido. I'm not sure who's signature it is, though.

[ipadvirus]

I bought mine on 07 July 2011, G series, HK

[Gagebuilder]

Thought I'd add a link to this thread for tech. data.

It shows/discusses the difference between the Mk I and Mk II dials of the Deepsea.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=168223&highlight=deepsea+dial

I need a second one:dummy:

[Jinder]

Starting to fall in love with this watch

[psv]

A specific someone from Canada is on a Deepsea tear and digging up all the old threads! :-)

[Soul.Unitive]

Larry thanks very much for the write up.... Its informative and insightful..... :)

Its definitely the watch for me.... :)

[CAPDSSD]

Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?

"G" series purchased August 27, 2011.

[Renen padayachee]

Bloody beautiful.
Quick question.
Does this watch ever come with a green luminescence or is it only always blue?

[sleddog]

Bloody beautiful.
Quick question.
Does this watch ever come with a green luminescence or is it only always blue?

The DSSD has always had a blue lume!:agree::thumbsup:

[mitcht]

Does anyone feel that the M serial DSSD will hold its value better than others?

[m_allie]

no

[psv]

Does anyone feel that the M serial DSSD will hold its value better than others?

no, it usually sells cheaper than a v series used.

[Gagebuilder]

no

+1, in the short term.

In the long run, say 30 years, since there are now 2 dial fonts, a Mark I dial may be worth a bit more with equal condition watches, but time will tell here.

[Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA]

I bought my SeaDweller DEEPSEA in September 2011 and with Nos Series "G" from Ernest Jones in Central London.

[Deepsea Florida]

Bought mine in Florida at a AD, August 2011. V serial.

V serials old style font right ??

[Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA]

Bought mine in Florida at a AD, August 2011. V serial.

V serials old style font right ??

Yes, I think so. The V serial number, S letter is flat S on G serial number the S letter is round.

[Gagebuilder]

Bought mine in Florida at a AD, August 2011. V serial.

V serials old style font right ??

Font changed during V cases, so it could be either.