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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! )

Anyway I must be honest, but I really liked it! 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! 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!

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Driver8

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I'm starting to worry about you

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.

Had opportunity to handle it and it's quite nice IMHO, only the bracelet width and taper ratio underrate the whole package.

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.

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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...

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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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