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Author:  Driver8 [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Rolex Deepsea
Gosh...... humble-pie time AGAIN!

At work in a meeting today I noticed that a guy I know had a brand new Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea on, so after the meeting we were chatting away and I managed to persuade him to let me try it on. (I had to let him try on my 6.75 in trade, but I guess it was only fair! :wink: )

Anyway I must be honest, but I really liked it! :shock: After a good few years of saying that I'll NEVER own another Rolex after my Subbie LV, I think I may have to re-evaluate that comment! :oops: It is actually a very nice piece (ring lock system wording and all)! Sure the bracelet could possibly do with being a little wider, but it's nicely built, the clasp is superb and it just has a feeling of quality compared to the tin-foil bracelets/clasps on the older models IMO. The bezel is gorgeous and the dial is..... well, it's a Rolex dial, so enough said.

With my IWC BP, and desire for a Panerai 270 and a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, these "reinventions" of classic models are really appealing to me, so I guess this Deepsea kind of drops into that category for me too....... or something!

So there we are - I didn't think it'd happen, but there is now officially a Rolex out there that I like!
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rolex Deepsea
I'm starting to worry about you :lol:

That's the nicest Rolex to me by a long way, but I can't see myself buying one - or asking to try one on to be honest. I certainly appreciate it for what it is though.
Author:  bnewbie [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rolex Deepsea
Had opportunity to handle it and it's quite nice IMHO, only the bracelet width and taper ratio underrate the whole package.
Author:  BroncoSport [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rolex Deepsea
bnewbie wrote:
... only the bracelet width and taper ratio underrate the whole package.



:yeahthat

If they would have made the bracelet a bit beefier, life the Pro2 (for example), I would have likely already bought one. I just cant get over the strong taper of the bracelet. So much so that the smaller GMT or Sub's look better te me, because of the proportional balance.
Author:  Sequoia [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rolex Deepsea
I had the Deep Sea in my hands a few days back as well & was seriously considering purchasing from my AD as the price (20%) off was nice for a Rolex but I also did not like the tapered band. Very nice adjustable clasp on band & secure feeling when turning the bezel. Nice piece just not for me... :oops:
Author:  Altair [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rolex Deepsea
I agree Driver, nicest Rolex out there, though the GMT Master IIc is a close contender.

Right now trying to decide between a Deepsea and a Big Pilot, they are both about the same price, I think I like the BP a bit more due to the movement and the finish, but it is too similar to my BI so I would want a change right now.
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