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 Post subject: New Rolex SeaDweller
PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:39 am 
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Well it looks like Rolex were listening to me! :wink: :lol: (Well, almost!)

https://www.rolex.com/watches/baselworl ... -0001.html

For me this is absolute PERFECTION! Slightly larger at 43mm and with the single red text. I know a lot of people will moan like hell about the size and the cylops, especially on the SD, but I have no problem with either. Just need to find out the thickness and assuming it's not horrendous, I can safely say this is one I will definitely be buying. I absolutely love it! :D

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 Post subject: Re: New Rolex SeaDweller
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My next watch.

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I'm torn. Love the text, hate the cyclops, fear it will wear too large on me. Would love to try one on, but I assume that the difficulty will be ever finding one in an AD...
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I like it but I'd still prefer it without the cyclops.

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 Post subject: Re: New Rolex SeaDweller
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I agree with Justin, one of my pet peeves with Rolex is the cyclops, will have to pass!
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I have no problem with the cyclops on my SubC and Datejust 2, but I don't think the Seadweller should have one.

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Put my name on the waiting list. I love it. The new size, the 3235 caliber, the red , the sexy lugs. I can live with the cyclops.

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Well that's the fastest I've ever got my name down on a list for watch! Name down for the new SD at my local AD. :thumbsup:

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Sweet. Let us know when you get it!

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I wonder how many of the watchmakers that worked on the Tudor movement worked on the Rolex movement. Same technology? Both have 70 hours of power reserve. Input anyone?

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What are these going for? Potential investment watch there.


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What are these going for? Potential investment watch there.


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jnelson3097 wrote:
I have no problem with the cyclops on my SubC and Datejust 2, but I don't think the Seadweller should have one.

Isn't it Swiss law that no dive watch can have a cyclops, :) .

It looks to be quite thick also.

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43mm...hmmm....actually for Rolex design 40mm seems already the right size IMO...for daily users....well for divers the size justifies. If they retain the 40mm size then the Sub would seem obselete.

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Good choice, I hope you love it when it comes in.

I like the new blue dial SS Sky Dweller personally. The MSRP is $14,400 so out of my league, but closer than the precious metal versions.

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