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Author:  Connoisseur [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:13 pm ]
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After admiring the Deep Sea for weeks, I finally found mine while on a Caribbean cruise last week. I looked for it at Little Switzerland and Art of Time in St. Maarten but they didn't sell Rolex. Goldfinger's was the only AD there but they didn't have one. I read about A.H. Riise, a reputable Rolex retailer, in St. Thomas in my WatchTIME magazine. Lucky for me, we were stopping in St. Thomas on Thursday so my first order of business while there was to find this store! Long story short... I did and they had one and I did not hesitate to buy it! Got a great deal too. Funny because an older gentleman was there at the same time looking for the Deep Sea while I was trying it on. He asked about it and I told him it was on my wrist. He wasn't getting mine! This is my first Rolex and the watch is AWESOME. Here are some pics taken from the balcony of our ship...

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case is a whopping 16mm thick and 43mm in diameter!
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This is the greatest clasp ever made. Adjust on the fly!
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Got her back home safe and sound
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Next to the Navi World and Bentley GT
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Hope you enjoyed the pics!
Author:  In2Deep [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:15 pm ]
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I love the clasp :wink:
Author:  Driver8 [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:18 pm ]
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Nice going! :thumbsup:

The first "proper-sized" Rolie ever! (Except perhaps the Yachtmaster II). And also the best looking one ever IMHO. Great pick-up. :thumbsup:
Author:  donkamio [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:48 pm ]
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i really like the dimensions of this new model. a very professional looking rolex. was there a mark up on this where you bought it? here in the uk they are going for 30%-40% above list
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:49 pm ]
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Best Rollie so far, IMHO. Congrats.
Author:  Connoisseur [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:46 pm ]
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donkamio wrote:
i really like the dimensions of this new model. a very professional looking rolex. was there a mark up on this where you bought it? here in the uk they are going for 30%-40% above list


No actually. I paid $8970 duty (and customs) :nana: free, which is currently below prices stateside. This was the stickered price at AH Riise and they would not go any lower.
Author:  In2Deep [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:03 pm ]
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What's the diameter?
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:04 pm ]
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In2Deep wrote:
What's the diameter?

43mm
Author:  In2Deep [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:06 pm ]
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Wish it were a bit bigger... I'll have to try one on eh ;)
Author:  hnb [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:38 am ]
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Thanks for sharing!
One of the few non-B´s I am lusting for...
Author:  Connoisseur [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:08 am ]
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In2Deep wrote:
Wish it were a bit bigger... I'll have to try one on eh ;)


Yes, 43mm but it seems much bigger. The bezel is really thick which makes the dial appear smaller. But when held side by side the Navi World, it's nearly the same size from edge to edge. And it's 16mm thick! Very fat. I think you'll be impressed by the size when you see one in person. I was blown away. One guy on the Rolex forums said he "gasped" at the sheer size when the AD opened the box. It's not what you'd expect from Rolex.
Author:  nnikolaus [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:56 am ]
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Wow, I like it! I have to admit Connoisseur, I am becoming increasingly jealous of your watch collection. :mrgreen: Nice find!
:breitling3
Author:  In2Deep [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:13 pm ]
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Connoisseur wrote:
In2Deep wrote:
Wish it were a bit bigger... I'll have to try one on eh ;)


Yes, 43mm but it seems much bigger. The bezel is really thick which makes the dial appear smaller. But when held side by side the Navi World, it's nearly the same size from edge to edge. And it's 16mm thick! Very fat. I think you'll be impressed by the size when you see one in person. I was blown away. One guy on the Rolex forums said he "gasped" at the sheer size when the AD opened the box. It's not what you'd expect from Rolex.


Hmmm, sounds like some good (expensive) news. 8)
Author:  Otto [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:18 pm ]
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Connoisseur wrote:
No actually. I paid $8970 duty (and customs) :nana: free, which is currently below prices stateside. This was the stickered price at AH Riise and they would not go any lower.

Good pick-up! I like it, and it looks great on your wrist. And that writing around the dial doesn't bother me as much as it used to. :wink:
Author:  drax [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:44 pm ]
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Dear Connoisseur,

Fantastic watch. A friend bought one a few weeks ago and brought
it over for me to drool over. I tried it on and it certainly felt substantial.
Actually, it looked thicker than 16mm. But when we held it next to my Skyland
for comparison, the Deep Sea was just a tad thinner than the
Breitling, about 1mm or so. I think the SD's design, the shape of
the lugs, make it look a little thicker. At any rate it's a beautiful
timepiece. Enjoy! :)

Steve
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