Good Video of New SEA DWELLER

[BJHofkin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72J3GKysAS4

Two things:

• Looks big but not enormous – much like the Pelagos. In other words, the Sub/SD/DSSD size lineup of 40/43/44 might be misleading; the new SD likely sits right in between as opposed to closer to the Deepsea. Rolex also is in the habit of overstating the size of its pieces, so this may IN FACT be the 42mm dive watch that many were pining for.

• Adams confirms that the bracelet is redesigned to be wider and therefore more in proportion to the case size. This makes an ENORMOUS difference to me.

Overall, notwithstanding the hand-wringing over the size increase, we probably have to see the new SD in person before we can render a verdict…

[Smarties]

don't know the wrist size of the host, too early to judge.....

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Either he has a large wrist or the new SD wears smaller than 43mm because it definitely looks well proportioned on his wrist. But if you think about it, all the SD models have always worn small on the wrist.

[BJHofkin]

He has a 6.75" wrist (I know because he mentions it in his reviews from time to time).

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Either he has a large wrist or the new SD wears smaller than 43mm because it definitely looks well proportioned on his wrist. But if you think about it, all the SD models have always worn small on the wrist.

[Wingman244]

Wow, really good looking watch. But the new Grand Seiko diver is really beautiful also. Great year for divers.

[samson66]

Wish he could have shown it side-by-side with a Sub. Hard to gauge size with only one watch

[Loevhagen]

And the lug with is - and taper on this new bracelet - are what?

[brandrea]

Thanks and nice to see it on the wrist. Contrary to many here, I don't mind the cyclops, especially with my aging eyes.

The case lugs and bracelet do blend nicely together. My only wish would be for the DSSD clasp.

[JoseD]

Any guesses as to the thickness? Hoping it stays at 15mm...

[Nycturbovr6]

Looks good

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

And the lug with is - and taper on this new bracelet - are what?

Specifics and statistics are irrelevant.
Either one likes the proportions as it presented or not.
At the end of the day we will need to try it on and see for ourselves.

[Vaxe]

This is growing on me, 9/10 will buy. Hopefully demand is soft like the SD4K so my AD will be eager to discount.

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Specifics and statistics are irrelevant.
Either one likes the proportions as it presented or not.
At the end of the day we will need to try it on and see for ourselves.

Of course it's relevant. One easy example for you: Do we need to buy 21mm Natostraps for this watch?

[aeon888]

Wish they make one without a date for us who does not like that date window. LOL

[MCOSUB]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Hopefully demand is soft like the SD4K so my AD will be eager to discount.

Yeah...........right!

[DandyAnt]

Like it


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[behardt]

Too big for me, but cool watch for guys with big wrists.

[fixinbones]

The biggest question for me is does it have the glide look bracelet from the DSSD or the glide lock mechanism from the submariner where you have to open the clasp to adjust it.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Either he has a large wrist or the new SD wears smaller than 43mm because it definitely looks well proportioned on his wrist. But if you think about it, all the SD models have always worn small on the wrist.

I thought it looked too big for him, but, either way, it's a well designed watch at that size. Outside of the size, it's the best looking professional model in the catalog, IMO.

[Shaky]

Just realised that the strap is new and more in proportion to the rest of the watch. That to me is a big positive.

I will wait to see this one to in person but history etc aside, I like it.

[Steel28]

Looks great and I'm in.

[Cryten]

It looks good but it'd be nice to get some actual dimensions.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Of course it's relevant. One easy example for you: Do we need to buy 21mm Natostraps for this watch?

Oh my goodness.
I never thought of that.

We will find out in the fullness of time anyway.
But I think the width is closer to 22mm.

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Of course it's relevant. One easy example for you: Do we need to buy 21mm Natostraps for this watch?

21mm is such a pain in the you know what. The 216570 Explorer II is 21mm and it was really difficult to find anything. Please let it be 22mm!

[BJHofkin]

I'd be VERY surprised if the lugs are 22mm. Almost positive they'll be 21mm like the Exp II and DSSD.

More important, I think, is the taper – is the clasp 16mm like all the other Rolex sports models, or did they widen it to 17mm or even 18mm?

Originally Posted by Wingman244

21mm is such a pain in the you know what. The 216570 Explorer II is 21mm and it was really difficult to find anything. Please let it be 22mm!

[Hwkaholic]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Oh my goodness.

I never thought of that.



We will find out in the fullness of time anyway.

But I think the width is closer to 22mm.

I thought it would be 22mm as well by looking at the pics and video, but the DSSD is 21mm. Doubt they'd make the lug width larger than that of the DSSD.

My guess, it's the same 21mm like the DSSD.

That said, if they increased the distance between springbars and the case that would be a plus. It is next to impossible to find a high quality NATO that fits on my SD4K.

[justdate]

To me that looks great.

[subx]

proportions are in great harmony

[ny_yeti]

I LOVE this watch!!

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by samson66

Wish he could have shown it side-by-side with a Sub. Hard to gauge size with only one watch

+1

Exactly !