Deepsea 116660 vs. 126660 vs. 136660

[Deepseadog]

I know it wasn't long after the Deepsea 116660 came out that there was a consensus that the bracelet was not proportionate to the case. The introduction of the Deepsea 126660 in 2018 appeared to quiet that notion as the bracelet was widened by 1 mm and tapered to a somewhat wider clasp. For argument's sake, saying there's a "136660" in 2028, what changes do you feel still need to be made or would you like to see?

[fishingbear]

2028

[Deepseadog]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

2028

2008 to 2018 is ten years, so 2028 is probably the best guess at the moment.

[Oxfordian]

The watch will be the same, no need to change anything.

[brandrea]

It would be so amazing if they could reduce the thickness of the watch while keeping the depth rating.

I’d probably buy it again.

I may still anyway

[MrJKLFoams]

I dont think so specially that the scientist predicts that the umuamua or the elongated space rock from another dimension might comeback and hit our horological planet.

[Deepseadog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It would be so amazing if they could reduce the thickness of the watch while keeping the depth rating.

I’d probably buy it again.

I may still anyway

The thickness and the writing on the silver rehaut ring are the only two points of contention I can recall with regards to the new 126660. Was just wondering if anyone had any additional concerns. As a new owner it seems perfect to me, but someone two years in may have more perspective.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Deepseadog

The thickness and the writing on the silver rehaut ring are the only two points of contention I can recall with regards to the new 126660. Was just wondering if anyone had any additional concerns. As a new owner it seems perfect to me, but someone two years in may have more perspective.

Some here actually love the thickness of the DSSD fwiw.

I was just making the comment more from my own personal preference which is to say, it may not be shared by others

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[Sublovin]

I don’t think the first change was needed, so not sure of any others. It is a beast of a watch, and the flagship diver. It’s not for everyone, and I like that about it. I would say leave it alone

[Deepseadog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Some here actually love the thickness of the DSSD fwiw.

I was just making the comment more from my own personal preference which is to say, it may not be shared by others

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My prior daily was a D1000 Frogman at 18mm thick, so anything less than the Deepsea wasn't going to cut it.

[herts9]

The thickness is what drew me to it. The gradient dial doesn't hurt, either.

I have the MK I, and after removing the diver's extension, is quite comfortable, with the wrist I was born with. Wider links and longer power reserve on the MK II is an improvement, but negligible in my eyes, so I see no reason to 'upgrade'. I wear mine more so than any other watch I have.

In the spirit of this thread, I would hazard to guess that they'd discontinue it before they updated anything about it.

[willywatch]

I have owned two of them on the old bracelet.Not a well balanced watch in my opinion.
And just to thick,kept hitting door frames with them.It is a very impressive piece of
engineering.I now have the Single red 43mm,and it is the most perfect Rolex diver
ever made in my opinion.

[Little machines]

I agree the SD43 has everything a diver should have! Perfection!!

[Deepseadog]

Originally Posted by Little machines

I agree the SD43 has everything a diver should have! Perfection!!

I almost went with the SD43, just couldn't get past the cyclops as a former 16600 owner. After having the domed sapphire crystal of the Deepsea, however, I'm not sure I could ever go back--it's spectacular!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by herts9

The thickness is what drew me to it. The gradient dial doesn't hurt, either.

I have the MK I, and after removing the diver's extension, is quite comfortable, with the wrist I was born with. Wider links and longer power reserve on the MK II is an improvement, but negligible in my eyes, so I see no reason to 'upgrade'. I wear mine more so than any other watch I have.

In the spirit of this thread, I would hazard to guess that they'd discontinue it before they updated anything about it.

Agreed.
But if they dropped it, what would they have as their halo diver reference?
Would it be replaced with something very different?
Perhaps a Titanium variant for something that's truly cutting edge like the DSSD is intended to be for the 136660?

[CFR]

By 2028, folks will want it on a Jubilee

[alphadweller]

After the 126660, I think they'll kill the Deepsea, it's too heavy and thick. The SD43 is perfect as the Super Submariner and I see no need for two of these.

[Bort]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

I don’t think the first change was needed, so not sure of any others. It is a beast of a watch, and the flagship diver. It’s not for everyone, and I like that about it. I would say leave it alone

Agreed!
I wear the DSSD daily. The other watches get worn only to occasionally break things up.

[Voodoojar]

agreed.

[PBJ1925]

Love my 126660. Even though its pretty heavy it wears comfortable as a daily on my 7 1/4 wrist. Wouldn't have much of a suggestion to change.

[danny_acs]

Reviving this old thread now that the 136660 is officially out! What are the differences, I can't notice anything at first sight! Movement and certification?

[Cycy336]

Really don’t know what’s the difference between 126660 and 136660 at first sight.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by PBJ1925

Love my 126660. Even though its pretty heavy it wears comfortable as a daily on my 7 1/4 wrist. Wouldn't have much of a suggestion to change.

Same here as its my daily beater.

Might get a "new" Black dial version too but will wait and see.

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by danny_acs

Reviving this old thread now that the 136660 is officially out! What are the differences, I can't notice anything at first sight! Movement and certification?

Nice bump!

[2loaded]

Nice bump indeed !
All specs read the same. What gives ? Maybe subtle tweaks to the taper and/or lugs?

[rmlovett1]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=847947