Rolex Deepsea D-Blue: 116660 or 126660?

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Tough decision! Have the current JC Deepsea and love it but may add the newer version. I do have the SD43 and the wider bracelet is notable. I will likely add the new JC as I like the longer power reserve my SD43 provides.

This rationale makes perfect sense.

If one is wearing the SD43 as well as a 116660 and comes to prefer the feel of the new watch and the bracelet over the old, then it would be logical to migrate to the newer versions within a collection with the wider bracelet/clasp for ease of adaptability between the models.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by ccaballero

Tell us how you really feel about the SD43.

I love it on someone else's wrist

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by ccaballero

Tell us how you really feel about the SD43.

Only fair, since it was pretty clear how you feel about the original dssd lol

[ccaballero]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

Only fair, since it was pretty clear how you feel about the original dssd lol

Fair enough

[XZACM102]

I was on the fence too and just sold my D-Blue 116660 and waiting now for D-Blue 126660.
I considered the potential of 116660 as it had such a short production run and really being the reference originally associated with JC story but in the end I realized that I just want the "better" watch. IMHO the new reference has substantial improvements and because the original gradient blue dial hasn't changed it's a no brainer for me. Adios 116660

[RHIII]

I know it’s not on here but I actually prefer the SD4k- to me it just has more of that classic Sea Dweller ‘feel’ to it. I’m just a purist I guess.

I’ve tried to love the Deep Blue - and have almost bought it 3 times...but changed my mind right at the end. I m going to have to stick with the standard DSSD. I also prefer the tapered bracelet.

I like the 43 - the red line — but I’m a no cyclops SD guy. And I know they tried back in the day to put it on the originals and all that, but that’s just my .02






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[Saoirse32]

Originally Posted by Dirt

You're right about the difference between the fit of the old and new versions.
Unless your wrist size can pull the new one off I suspect it will wear somewhat larger than the old.

As far as the SD43 being everything the DSSD should have been.
I have to disagree completely unless one is referring to perceptions around wearability. At the end of the day it's all dependant upon wrist size and shape and how one prefers to wear their watch in terms of fit.
I have worn the DSSD every day now for nearly 7 years except for when i'm asleep and it's perfect for me.
The SD43 is not for me for the following reasons.
Firstly, the case-back protrudes a little more than the DSSD.
Secondly, the lugs don't have as much drop at the tips to wrap around my wrist as well as the DSSD.
Thirdly, whilst the bracelet is wider and seemingly more in proportion to the watch head and making the width of the lugs more in proportion and in keeping with the 5 digit models. All is well until one views the watch from the underside to reveal the bloated width of the clasp.
If one is used to the older Rolex watches(4 and 5 digit models) and the fit/feel of them on the wrist with a narrower clasp, the new one can feel utterly foreign and more in line with a totally different brand with Omega and Seiko being two that come to mind.

In terms of the technicalities and capabilities and assuming one actually appreciates/values that sort of thing.
The SD43 would be a useless imploded blob of junk at the rated depth of the DSSD. So in that regard it could never ever be anything the DSSD actually is.

Agreed! But, if I were rich, I’d own the SD43 too. It’s stiil pretty sweet!

[Sub/GMT]

Although I did not had the change to try the new one, I know for sure that I will keep my original 116660 James Cameron




The one and only

[FinWatch]

Originally Posted by RHIII

I know it’s not on here but I actually prefer the SD4k- to me it just has more of that classic Sea Dweller ‘feel’ to it. I’m just a purist I guess.

I’ve tried to love the Deep Blue - and have almost bought it 3 times...but changed my mind right at the end. I m going to have to stick with the standard DSSD. I also prefer the tapered bracelet.

I like the 43 - the red line — but I’m a no cyclops SD guy. And I know they tried back in the day to put it on the originals and all that, but that’s just my .02






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Amazing!!


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[FinWatch]

Originally Posted by Sub/GMT

Although I did not had the change to try the new one, I know for sure that I will keep my original 116660 James Cameron




The one and only

What a Watch—The Watch of all Watches!🕺


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[joli160]

I have the 116660 in black and prefer the look of this over the new one.
When I first tried it on when it came out I thought that it was a ridiculous looking watch on the wrist. A few years later I tried once more and bought it.
With all its imperfections which have been rectified the new model is a very sleek looking watch. Much more main stream.

The older one has its own charm, pure function over form, which appeals to me more.

[eonflux]

For a daily wear watch, given the choice, I'd go for the new D-Blue, with the longer minute hand and newer movement.
Narrower bracelet of the 1st gen DSSD never bothered me, so that's not a draw.

With respect to collectibility, who knows?

[TeddyS]

I’d say the 126660. The changes they made really have made a huge differences to how the piece feels and wears.


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[rph08]

I'm really thinking hard about the new one. I like the changes, and while I love my black dials my next watch will have some color to it.

[FinWatch]

Thank you all for your comments: I think that the new Cameron it will be...


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