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lamnyc · 5 August 2014, 10:43 AM

What's with the green lettering?

simongpaez · 5 August 2014, 10:44 AM

I do like it, would rather have a blue bezel but this somehow works for me, have to see it in the flesh but its good to have something different so I am ok with it.

CW3SF · 5 August 2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lig

I would like it a lot better if it had a blue ceramic bezel.

^ This.

SMD · 5 August 2014, 10:46 AM

Whenever I see this, I keep thinking about the South Park James Cameron episode.... Needless to say, that is not a good thing.

sirjohnbrian · 5 August 2014, 10:50 AM

I agree, like the idea but hate the tie in.

The_Walrus · 5 August 2014, 10:50 AM

I personally like the addition of the blue and green

Mack Bolan · 5 August 2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macduffi

Is this the DeepSea Batman?

Oh God no....

Ryuden · 5 August 2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamnyc

What's with the green lettering?

The same green as of JC's Deepsea Challenge Sub...

brokenchains · 5 August 2014, 10:54 AM

I like it and I'm happy Rolex is doing something new after Basel, I don't think I would purchase it because I can't swim:)

joleel7 · 5 August 2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lig

I would like it a lot better if it had a blue ceramic bezel.

x2

Randy9999 · 5 August 2014, 10:58 AM

I remember seeing the same collective gasp when the blue dial Milgauss was released. (Now TRM members are voting for the blue dial 44% to 38% black to 18% undecided.) And, of course, Rolex's new CEO wasn't around for that or for Batman either, so it seems that colorific experimentation has been in the works for some time.

style88 · 5 August 2014, 11:02 AM

I love it, but have to see it in person first!

What I really love is that the watch design ties in very well with the commemoration of that dive. The blue gradient shows a transit between shallow waters and deep water. The green "Deepsea" reflects the colour of JC's submarine and they cleverly move the word "Deepsea" from the top half of the dial (original version) to the bottom half, implying the green submarine is diving along the deep waters.

So the design carries a story which make excellent conversation about this dive.

Wonderful....and overall, it looks cool and exciting.

Micha · 5 August 2014, 11:13 AM

stunningly beautiful...

will have to flip my DSSD for this one...

Wesley Crusher · 5 August 2014, 11:18 AM

So is this watch a limited edition? If so, that's what I'm most surprised about. As far as I know, Rolex has never had a limited edition watch. I really hope that this doesn't become a trend with Rolex.

zion_rasta · 5 August 2014, 11:18 AM

Finally a good use of blue. I would buy this watch on a heartbeat!

Mystro · 5 August 2014, 11:20 AM

Well they got the Invicta look down. How they are gonna get Rolex money for it will be nothing short of amazing. Its simply a embarrassing effort for such a classic company like Rolex. The Omega James Bond watches are looking down right classy in comparison.

mew · 5 August 2014, 11:48 AM

Disappointing.

Commemorative models are something I would only expect Rolex's competitors to do.

mtb · 5 August 2014, 11:55 AM

i guess they noticed that 4 lines of text is not the limit and went for 5.... amazing decision

KINGROLESAR · 5 August 2014, 12:00 PM

This is exactly what I expected. Wait until members own it, and the threads/posts/pics start - then will begin the classic "Damning with faint praise" You gotta love it....I do

HorologicalGangster · 5 August 2014, 12:02 PM

It's a nice watch, but Rolex has kind of taken a page out of Breitling's book by hyping a new watch with a simple color difference and commemorating it for something special. At least they didn't make it a limited edition like Breitling does...

wisguy · 5 August 2014, 12:03 PM

I'm sorry Rolex, you lost me on this one.

The deepsea seems pointless to me to begin with, and now this... Tacky DEEPSEA on the dial, unimaginative blue dial, etc

I assume it is too early for Mr. Doufour's lame special editions to hit the market, think Rolling Stones Zenith, but who know. Such a small variation can be done overnight I guess and I think some spent all of five minutes on this watch.

eco8gator · 5 August 2014, 12:10 PM

I think this is a cool watch.

EmpireCity · 5 August 2014, 12:14 PM

Better looking than the original IMO

simongpaez · 5 August 2014, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eco8gator

I think this is a cool watch.

Me too

up2nogood · 5 August 2014, 12:17 PM

I don't know. On reflection, I think I like the new Deep Weed.

But I know I'll look silly wearing it, so it's still a no-go.

hitman23 · 5 August 2014, 12:18 PM

I like it better than the original. But still too big for me.

AmbSteve · 5 August 2014, 12:19 PM

I'm thinking it looks pretty sharp and I actually like the green lettering. However, I gotta admit I am really going back and forth on deciding if I'd prefer it to have a deep blue bezel.

redsubby · 5 August 2014, 12:21 PM

I'm seeing many of the haters turning into buyers, just like many other models Rolex came out with.
I just hope this is a one time thing, not a trend.

Oryx · 5 August 2014, 12:25 PM

This was launched at Wempe NY on 5th Avenue this afternoon.

I will be popping in tomorrow to see if they have a model for viewing.

Mu2008 · 5 August 2014, 12:25 PM

My son thinks it's very cool. I'm more inclined to the Sub but if I was looking at going for a DeepSea I think it looks cool also. I think it's going to do well.

5 August 2014, 10:50 AM	#95
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I agree, like the idea but hate the tie in. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

5 August 2014, 10:54 AM	#99
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	I like it and I'm happy Rolex is doing something new after Basel, I don't think I would purchase it because I can't swim:) __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

5 August 2014, 11:13 AM	#103
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	stunningly beautiful... will have to flip my DSSD for this one... __________________ life is good

5 August 2014, 11:18 AM	#105
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Finally a good use of blue. I would buy this watch on a heartbeat! __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

5 August 2014, 11:20 AM	#106
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,708	Well they got the Invicta look down. How they are gonna get Rolex money for it will be nothing short of amazing. Its simply a embarrassing effort for such a classic company like Rolex. The Omega James Bond watches are looking down right classy in comparison. __________________

5 August 2014, 10:43 AM	#91
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	What's with the green lettering?

5 August 2014, 10:44 AM	#92
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I do like it, would rather have a blue bezel but this somehow works for me, have to see it in the flesh but its good to have something different so I am ok with it.

5 August 2014, 10:46 AM	#94
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,660	Whenever I see this, I keep thinking about the South Park James Cameron episode.... Needless to say, that is not a good thing.

5 August 2014, 10:50 AM	#96
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	I personally like the addition of the blue and green

5 August 2014, 10:58 AM	#101
Randy9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: red 1680; 6542 Posts: 557	I remember seeing the same collective gasp when the blue dial Milgauss was released. (Now TRM members are voting for the blue dial 44% to 38% black to 18% undecided.) And, of course, Rolex's new CEO wasn't around for that or for Batman either, so it seems that colorific experimentation has been in the works for some time.

5 August 2014, 11:02 AM	#102
style88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 195	I love it, but have to see it in person first! What I really love is that the watch design ties in very well with the commemoration of that dive. The blue gradient shows a transit between shallow waters and deep water. The green "Deepsea" reflects the colour of JC's submarine and they cleverly move the word "Deepsea" from the top half of the dial (original version) to the bottom half, implying the green submarine is diving along the deep waters. So the design carries a story which make excellent conversation about this dive. Wonderful....and overall, it looks cool and exciting.

5 August 2014, 11:18 AM	#104
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	So is this watch a limited edition? If so, that's what I'm most surprised about. As far as I know, Rolex has never had a limited edition watch. I really hope that this doesn't become a trend with Rolex.

5 August 2014, 11:48 AM	#107
mew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 187	Disappointing. Commemorative models are something I would only expect Rolex's competitors to do.

5 August 2014, 11:55 AM	#108
mtb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: Sky/Sea/Land Posts: 681	i guess they noticed that 4 lines of text is not the limit and went for 5.... amazing decision

5 August 2014, 12:00 PM	#109
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	This is exactly what I expected. Wait until members own it, and the threads/posts/pics start - then will begin the classic "Damning with faint praise" You gotta love it....I do __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

5 August 2014, 12:02 PM	#110
HorologicalGangster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex 326938 Posts: 87	It's a nice watch, but Rolex has kind of taken a page out of Breitling's book by hyping a new watch with a simple color difference and commemorating it for something special. At least they didn't make it a limited edition like Breitling does...

5 August 2014, 12:03 PM	#111
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I'm sorry Rolex, you lost me on this one. The deepsea seems pointless to me to begin with, and now this... Tacky DEEPSEA on the dial, unimaginative blue dial, etc I assume it is too early for Mr. Doufour's lame special editions to hit the market, think Rolling Stones Zenith, but who know. Such a small variation can be done overnight I guess and I think some spent all of five minutes on this watch. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

5 August 2014, 12:10 PM	#112
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	I think this is a cool watch.

5 August 2014, 12:14 PM	#113
EmpireCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: 16610, 124270 Posts: 316	Better looking than the original IMO

5 August 2014, 12:17 PM	#115
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I don't know. On reflection, I think I like the new Deep Weed. But I know I'll look silly wearing it, so it's still a no-go.

5 August 2014, 12:18 PM	#116
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	I like it better than the original. But still too big for me.

5 August 2014, 12:19 PM	#117
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	I'm thinking it looks pretty sharp and I actually like the green lettering. However, I gotta admit I am really going back and forth on deciding if I'd prefer it to have a deep blue bezel. __________________

5 August 2014, 12:21 PM	#118
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	I'm seeing many of the haters turning into buyers, just like many other models Rolex came out with. I just hope this is a one time thing, not a trend.

5 August 2014, 12:25 PM	#119
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,876	This was launched at Wempe NY on 5th Avenue this afternoon. I will be popping in tomorrow to see if they have a model for viewing.

5 August 2014, 12:25 PM	#120
Mu2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NY Posts: 14	My son thinks it's very cool. I'm more inclined to the Sub but if I was looking at going for a DeepSea I think it looks cool also. I think it's going to do well.

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