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Old 26 September 2008, 03:31 AM   #31
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18mm from top of crystal to back of case.
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Old 26 September 2008, 04:04 AM   #32
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To Enrico, Tools and John,

Thanks for sharing all the information and pictures!

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Old 26 September 2008, 04:38 AM   #33
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Thanks Wuzzer
Mine mic'd out at 17.74MM.... close enough to be called 18


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To Enrico, Tools and John,

Thanks for sharing all the information and pictures!

Thanks back, I've enjoyed being able to share some pics
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Old 28 September 2008, 08:22 AM   #34
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Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Old 28 December 2008, 08:26 PM   #35
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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.
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Old 29 December 2008, 10:40 AM   #36
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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?
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
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Old 31 December 2008, 06:06 AM   #37
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Great info - Thanks.
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Old 13 January 2009, 03:05 PM   #38
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Great info. Makes me appreciate my DSSD even more.
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Old 13 January 2009, 03:36 PM   #39
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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?
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Old 4 February 2009, 12:34 PM   #40
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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
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Old 15 February 2009, 08:55 PM   #41
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I find DSSD bracelets taper a little too much or too little

I wish they made a thicker and wider strap or bracelets
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Old 16 February 2009, 07:24 AM   #42
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Awesome information, I've read this post about 12 times and I'm sold on the DeepSea.. Excited!!!
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Old 18 February 2009, 12:22 AM   #43
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Old 18 April 2009, 07:57 AM   #44
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Brillant post larry, excellent reading and now my understanding of this watch is better.. I want one!!!!
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Old 19 April 2009, 02:33 AM   #45
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You will be very happy with the DEEPSEA,welcome to the club
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Old 22 April 2009, 11:30 PM   #46
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Flip-lock and easylock is rolex new design.
Now,I find other flip-lock and easylock to use leather bracelet.
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Old 27 May 2009, 03:37 AM   #47
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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.
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Old 5 June 2009, 11:53 PM   #48
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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
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Old 7 June 2009, 09:10 AM   #49
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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. :(
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Old 24 June 2009, 08:00 PM   #50
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Larry:

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

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Old 18 July 2009, 11:51 AM   #51
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awesome post Larry!

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

(perhaps the dive watch with the most history and cult following of all time)
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Old 5 September 2009, 06:58 PM   #52
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This is by far the best thing i read all year!
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Old 14 September 2009, 08:25 AM   #53
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Old 16 September 2009, 06:09 PM   #54
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Fantastic information. For those of you that haven't seen this beauty in person, the pictures really don't do it any justice
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Old 28 September 2009, 08:41 PM   #55
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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
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Old 6 October 2009, 01:25 AM   #56
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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?


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)

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Old 10 October 2009, 04:15 PM   #57
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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.
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Old 11 October 2009, 01:11 AM   #58
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Old 11 October 2009, 09:58 PM   #59
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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
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Old 11 October 2009, 10:52 PM   #60
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I got it a few days ago and it wears comfortably on my wrist.
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