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I have a 126600 and love it. People ask is it a submariner and I get to explain the story behind the sea dweller.

@derrylbutler5331

5 күн бұрын

Hey David I have one as well and had it for about 2 years , but my question is my bracelet is starting to look a little bit dull but still has a little shine . How do you clean your bracelet without having to take it to a professional?

@derrylbutler5331

5 күн бұрын

Have you tried cleaning the bracelet yourself?

After wearing mine for a couple of days, I think 43mm is a perfect size. Especially in this day an age of big watch cases. I also really love the cyclops. It's like having a big submariner but with the exclusivity of the Sea Dweller.

@john-carlosynostroza

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The Submariner looks like a woman's watch on anyone over 5 foot 8... I see big guys wearing Submariners and I laugh because it looks like they put on their wife's watch.

@rustyshackleford17

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. The Sea Dweller is a great size without being to large.

@naimouu

3 жыл бұрын

You are right

@bak2mb

3 жыл бұрын

im sold with this 43SD...perfect size for me since i mostly owns big watches 44 and 47mmmm Panerai and IWC

@jeremydahm2124

Жыл бұрын

@@john-carlosynostroza at just under 7 inch wrist, I'm a perfect fit for the GMTs, Subs.... But I love wearing the big Dweller. Mega Diver, mega cool.....

Very nice review, thorough knowledge and very pleasantly presented. I've had my 126600 red for just a little over a week and it's a love story for many years to come. Thank you.

Really nice, for me a “no date” version + domed glass would be the better way.

Got mine two days ago, fantastic piece! I love the cyclops, knowing they couldn’t add it in the beginning for technical reasons, adding it 50 years later is a great thoughtful choice IMHO

@jameswilson8820

2 жыл бұрын

Technically Rolex didn't have a glue strong enough for the Cyclops

I have larger wrists, 7.5" and found most Rolexes in the 40mm range to be too small. I like the larger size of this, as it's more proportionate for me.

One of the best review I've been waiting for in regards of models 126600 many thanks

Great review. One tiny point - Comex is pronounced the same as Rolex, with a proper sounding 'O' - at least that's how we pronounced it in the UK. ( I am a former Comex Saturation diver)

Hi. I had the sea dweller from 1990s. What would be the most economical to buy now as I would like to buy one again. I sold mine in 2000 for gbp 1200. Having bought for 1800. :(. Look for to your suggestions.

you do the best watch reviews on youtube

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Second best :)

@polarroller4848

6 жыл бұрын

Better than Archie for sure. I'm fortunate to own a SD 43MM, Single Red. I switch wrist time between it and my DSSD-Cameron....love these Rolex divers.

@spiderman47123

5 жыл бұрын

Siavash Etemadieh CRM jewelers ...talk about what’s important

@umbrollo

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed they are great videos, highest quality. Not silly or where the focus is more on the presenter and their coffee ( you know who i am talking about ). These videos are my reference point to which watches I buy next.

I don't think I heard you mention that the bracelet is wider, and more proportional than the Deep Sea variants. That is one of the most important changes to this watch, giving it the balance that is missing in the other Deep seas. A big omission in a review, in my opinion.

@tomthompson7400

5 жыл бұрын

or the suit extension.

@matejosyka9181

4 жыл бұрын

Clive Bixby it’s just a tad bit wider but in that way simply amazing because it falls into better proportion with the lugs than the deep sea does. It’s a stunning piece and you’ll be ecstatic when you get your hands on one

It's beautiful. I've always wished the Deepsea had the magnification and was concerned that the 44mm was just a tiny bit too big. Additionally who wants people calling your watch James Cameron? Despite all that I liked my friends' Deepsea better than my sub. I never pulled the trigger. Now I will. This is the first I've seen it. THANK YOU!!!

Yep, easily the best watch review format, content and production. I love these videos!

The Sea-Dweller 126600 a Beautiful, beautiful timepiece indeed!! If only I could afford two. One for my wrist and one kept in a safe for investment (Probably never to be sold , knowing myself). Excellently presented and narrated video, I must say!!!!

As a new owner of the DSSD, your video was very informative and greatly appreciated especially as it relates the to history and lineage of the SD. I thought about buying the 43mm SD, but there is just something about the DSSD that spoke to me. In any case, great job and as a new viewer, I plan to subscribe and watch more of your videos. Ps. What is the song playing in the background of your review? I quite like it. Thanks!

The 116600 is my favorite sea dweller model. Original size plus ceramic bezel for the win.

Anyone knows what the strap size is? Is it the same size of 21mm as the deep sea?

I already have a 40mm Submariner LV and want something that looks a bit different and bigger and this 126600 fits the bill. I was fortunate to get it from my AD and it's such beautiful watch. The old 116600 is a sub date without a cyclop/HRV , this 126600 is a super sub, that's the difference

Another great review, as always. This model looks very sharp, but I doubt I will give it a look. While I am attached to my 43mm Supermarine and this Sea Dweller probably wears a little smaller due to the sloped bezel, I find myself drifting back to 40mm tool watches, and I don't think I am alone in this. If Rolex will put this red lettering on the Submariner, along with a red triangle around the pip, I would be all over it. They may be a little behind the curve in moving upward in size.

Fantastic review. Possibly the best on the internet to date. Loads of info on the whole sea dweller heratige. I love this new 43mm version and am on the list although I've been told to expect 12 to 18 months wait!

This is the best review I've ever seen! Good job!!!

@watchfinder - thanks for the best - and very importantly - very educational watch channel on youtube! Regarding wishes for other reviews as you asked for, I'd love to hear you atlk about an IWC Portugeser with an ardoise dial - no matter the case material. thanks again!

I love my Sea Dweller 126600. It’s noticeably larger than a Submariner which is exactly what I wanted. Thank you to Rolex for making this amazing piece.

As always a great presentation. Could you do a comparison of 126600 vs 116600?

Great review! Desperately looking for one for a while now. Review the Everose gold Yatchmaster 40 with rubber strap please.

Is the SD43 Mark2 also considered the anniversary ? Does it have a wider bracelet compared to Mk1 ?

I love mine. Beautiful watch. Recommended.

PLEASE make a video with the older 116600 sea dweller

I went into an AD expecting to hate this, tried it on and walked out of the shop like a big kid saying "want want want want". Now I just need to save up :)

@granto6738

3 жыл бұрын

Can't get them now at all

@LiquidSm0ke

3 жыл бұрын

@@granto6738 year waiting list for me

@granto6738

3 жыл бұрын

Get a omega planit ocean

*in the year 2100* "It was only made for three years, and that's why it's worth $35,000,000"

@GabrielCCCP

5 жыл бұрын

35 million dolars?????

@SC-st3hp

5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@h.n.6641

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@ThePiquedPigeon

4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: in the 1920s a car would cost around 800 USD. Adjusted for inflation, that would be about 10000 USD in 2020, almost 13 times more. This watch, today in 2020, costs about 15000 USD. One hundred years from now, if inflation rates remain the same, this watch will probably cost about 15000*13=195000 USD.

@haonanzhang6759

4 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielCCCP Inflation + collecting value. Think about some of the art pieces or boutiques from 100 years ago.

44mm Seagull Ocean Star is my affordable Sea Dweller. I love the cyclops.

Just want to say I LOVE your video series. Easily the best watch videos on KZread.

Nothing against the sub but the Dweller's fully graduated, wider bezel ring with deeper cut teeth, has an all business look. The slightly less glossy dial is also very cool. And the 2 tone? Pure braun. We'll get an ever rose soon enough but yellow gold really works with the beasty yet classy nautical vibe. A killer.

The very definition of "nailing it". Well done sir. subbed.

My Sea Dweller 50th is perfect in size and looks . It’s the perfect diver.

Great review. Thank you.

What an excellent review all the way around. Great commentary coupled with excellent video imagery of this great timepiece. As a photographer, I am well aware of the attention to detail in the lighting, scene backdrop, and cinematography. Subscribed...

@watchfinder

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We want to be the gold standard for watch videos!

Extremely thorough review! Truly enjoyed this video

wonderful video, beautiful watch. this will now shoot up in price, since the mark2 dial appeared and makes this a real anniversary watch with the mark 1 dial.

love the review, thank you!

Thanks for this amazing review

I've read that the dial size of the 126600 SD is the same as the 116600 SD, that the additional 3 mm is in the bezel. Can you confirm if this is true?

@Nexus.Achiles

7 жыл бұрын

greekatso : the SD43 dial is 29mm in diameter, i.e. 1mm larger than Sub/SD4K/DSSD.

I really wonder how this wears. The classic 16600 sits just right on my wrist, but the Grand Seiko 42mm spring drive diver feels a bit too top heavy. But I can easily wear a SBBN007 Tuna. So maybe it's a matter of case design and how it sits on the wrist, not just weight? I'd try one out, but it's not like there are places that rent them out for a day.

I finally got mine ... glad it got a cyclops on its 50th ... my 50th as well and I need it!

@colincragin1154

4 жыл бұрын

Grats

Love your reviews, fantastic voice, top quality information and advice

Great review, I enjoyed watching! And really beautiful watches all these Sea-Dwellers. The 126600 is definitely a beautiful, well proportioned & well engineered watch that will fuel passions and talks for quite some time... IMO It's a welcome evolution on a symbolic date (50th anniv.) to bring something new & fresh! Rolex did a good job.

Just bought one. I love It. Fits like a sub, performs like a SD.

Another impeccable review of Watchfinder. I was extremely lucky to get two of these new SeaDweller for my collection. One for my own use and the other one to keep as I believe it will be a collector’s item sooner rather than later. The watch is absolutely precise and I was surprised to realize that despite of its bigger size, when you put it on your wrist it definitely does not show. The cyclope is my main complaint about the watch as it is definitely not appropriate for a 50th anniversary of an icon that has never had a cyclope before. I also have the SD 4000 and I strongly believe that in terms of aesthetics, Rolex had reached perfection with that watch. It is a beauty and its design is so nice and harmonic that I deeply regret that Rolex had not enlarged it to 43mm and just added the red line to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SeaDweller. It would be a masterpiece.

@joelopic

2 жыл бұрын

I've done the exact same thing. Purchased one to wear and one to put away. I have the same beleif that will become very desirable as the world acknowledges that this will be the New King of the jungle.

What camera are you filming with? GH5?

@maximilianlindner

7 жыл бұрын

No wait, that's filmed with a Red, right?

@watchfinder

6 жыл бұрын

We shoot with Blackmagic Design, the Ursa Mini 4.6k.

I can't have a Rolex without a Cyclops lens. Thank you for making this video

I don't understand why cyclops interrupt?

I was lucky enough to purchase this watch two weeks ago at my AD, being first on the waiting list. It blew me away. It's big on my 6.9in / 17.5cm wrist but not overly so, no overhang. It oozes masculinity without overdoing it. Larger case, dial (now 29mm), bezel, hour hand, bracelet. Tapered lugs and larger bracelet contribute to make it look balanced and proportionate. Now at last with the first 3235 movement in a sports model. Then there's the red lettering to make it a little bit more special. I just love everything about this watch. I paid retail for it which I generally never do and I did it gladly. Such a purposeful looking toolwatch that doesn't need fat ugly lugs nor unbearably thick and top heavy case to make it look muscular. Rolex nailed it on the head. It is the perfect sports watch to me.

@sb-hy5ir

7 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway you can show us a wrist shot? My wrist is also 7 inches and I wonder how it would look on my wrist.

@beri232

3 жыл бұрын

Just got mine a few weeks ago after being on a waiting list for 2 years. My first Rolex and likely my only. I love it!

nice pentax MX. I have that one too.

I have one SD 4000 2014 and that is the one watch that I would chose to keep and use if I could have only one watch. For me, it is the perfect SD. Functional, symmetrical, elegant and discreet. A true winner. I had hoped Rolex would just add an extra line on it to mark the 50th Anniversary of this icon. Last but not least :- when you are diving you want to see clearly the hands of the watch and not the date. SD's never had magnifiers. The 50th Anniversary Edition should honnor that tradition.

@raulsanchez4493

5 жыл бұрын

Sylvio Bertoli when you’re diving you aren’t looking at the numbers on the dial, you’re looking at the time marked on the bezel & the cyclops in no way interrupts that important function. Once you get on land you still have the magnified date which is a major plus in my humble opinion.

Excellent review. The 116600 is a a beautiful watch. Then again it looks very similar to the Submariner, the 126600 is a bit of a surprise. I love the watch, the size the red text on the dial, all of it. The cyclops though, I am not too sure about it. I am waiting to see it in person and maybe pull the trigger in the next few months. Thanks for the review, very informative and the picture quality is crystal clear.

@koggism

5 жыл бұрын

I can spot the 116600 from a Sub any time because it is so different to the Sub. It does not have the clyclops, it has graduations 360 degrees and it has a matte dial. Now the 126600 is more like a Sub then any other Sea Dweller - it has the cyclops!

I’ve had mine since August and was one of the 1st to buy one. I absolutely love this watch it’s tough as hell and gets more attention on my wrist it’s an eye catcher. Now what a lot of people won’t tell u is that this watch will not stay lit for anywhere near the 8 hours as advertised. I’ve had the watch out in the sun for nearly 10 hours and still only got an hour tops this watch will not stay lit .

It does not have "a rich black gloss dial". It is a matte black dial that in natural light looks dark grey

43 mm sea dweller perfect size and thickness watch for the big wrist hand like me.

nice info

Legendary design simply perfect.

Just bought this very model today! It's my first Rolex. I cannot believe what this thing is going for used compared to what I paid for it new but then again.... I had to be put on a waiting list for 2 years until my name came up today. They told me to get in asap or it would go to the next guy on the list. It's definitely not as flashy as my Breitling Avenger II Seawolf but it does sit better on the wrist... not as chunky. A nice piece nonetheless.

Hats off for the review. Just wondering though, how many owners would actually take this watch to anywhere close to it's limit? Actually , how many would even get their watch even wet? Tempted to add this Rolex to my collection though

Just bought mine today. Very excited. Ppl who are hating on the cyclops crack me up. I like it there. I also tried it on and the 43mm size wears like a 41-42. Batman and now the sea dweller “single red”. If they discontinue the red text and go back to white text this year this will gain a shit ton of value.

The old one was a boat anchor, too thick and heavy. A 43 diver might been good for all the elders who need a bit more boldness to see time clearly . What I prefer my Omega

I surely loves my 126600 never been happier thanks for educating me more about my watch

Great review... Just picked up an SD 43.. like it better than my Deepsea Cameron because its a watch you can daily and its not nearly as top heavy..

Not a fan of the cyclops on the sea dweller model. It’s more clean looking without it.

Très très belle revue pour une superbe réussite de A a Z.

great channel!

Would like a review of a vintage Rlx 6694 precision including the history.

Excellent review - just one single question; how tall it sits on the wrist? I had previously the Deepsea Blue but I sold it as it was too heavy and sat to tall on my wrist . Thanks and keep the good work.

@watchfinder

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It has less overall bulk than the Deepsea, but still sits at a similar height.

@Nexus.Achiles

7 жыл бұрын

15mm tall

@ssoffshore5111

6 жыл бұрын

it's 2mm less than the DSSD

Love it. This is definitely the Rolex I'd buy.

Great review! What is your wrist size?

I love this watch. I'm on the waiting list; September is the expected delivery date. I currently own the 116600. Should I trade it in, or should I really put in a safe and see what happens?

@TriCompax

7 жыл бұрын

Safe. No doubts.

@henryw31

6 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it ?

This is the only modern Rolex I would consider selling or trading my deepsea dweller for!

@ripperx444

5 жыл бұрын

And.... 2 years later I still haven't. The D blue is that good!

@whitebuffalo4904

4 жыл бұрын

@@ripperx444 yet you've come back to this video after two years, implying that you can't stop thinking about the sea-dweller- and i wouldn't blame you; it's a stunning piece (as is your d-blue)!

@sickleharvestsleeks

4 жыл бұрын

Hhhh just get one more piece then

Hey, good work

Very interesting videos thanks.

Hi. I just got a Sea-Dweller Deep Sea D Blue. Can you do a review on Ulysse Nardin Marine in stainless steel on a steel. Bracelet. That’s what I want to add next to my collection. Ernie/-

@thomasdawe1837

5 жыл бұрын

No one cares what watch you want next.

The addition of the cyclops imo is Rolex's attempt at broadening the spectrum of people who buy the Sea Dweller. Dive purists will still buy it because it's the Sea Dweller (albeit they will hold a grudge) and desk divers will buy it because it now has date functionality which makes it more than just a dive watch.

Great review, great watch...

Iv just received my sd red and it's better than I thaught it would be. I love it. I have a sub bub much prefer this new 43mm I think it's what rolex needed to do and it works well.

@alpay2974

5 жыл бұрын

How big is your wrist?

wow high quality prodn. imho the older gen is more proportion perfect

please review the new Omega Planet Ocean Master Chronometer

I have always hated and will always hate that BFU cyclops on a Rolex.

Title: The Controversial Rolex End of video: There's no controversy

id like to see a video on the collectable rolex's such as the hulk, the batman, pepsi and the kermit

@kraitshakti

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a bit funny reading this knowing that as of December 2020 even the OP is ‘collectable.’ There is literally no non-‘collectable’ steel professional Rolex in existence anymore, hence the likes of the OP and even precious metal timepieces being hard to come by. That is, unless one is willing to pay for grey market.

This is one of the best reviews

Outstanding review of a watch I will obtain.

Thanks for this video 👍 Clever, as usual!!

My sea dweller has lost 1 second in a week ! The 3235 movement is insane... just wish they had a clear case back to see it.

I'm turned 40 next week and have mine wrapped up and ready to open! Having always found my partners Submariner too small, I feel this is the perfect size. Not as chunky as the Deep Sea but big enough to feel like a man's watch. Cannot wait to wear it and struggle to see how anyone couldn't like them. I can only assume they have never see one in the flesh. :-)

Love the video but don't agree on the 116600 being bland.. For me the 116600 has a more complete dial than the 16660 it has the matte black dial which harps back to the original Sea Dwellers, the ones that have now turned a brown colour over the years, and it lacks the cyclops which is a distraction for many Rolex lovers but like yourself put up with it.

great work.

Hello, I am confused why the bezels on the watches you are displaying are of a matte finish but other videos show a shiny ceramic bezel. Lighting? I owned an original Deep Sea and that bezel was shiny as well.

@watchfinder

6 жыл бұрын

The soft lighting makes it look more matte, but it is glossy!

THE BEST REVIEWER. WHAT A TREAT!

I love my 43!

So exactly 3 Years on, what is the general consensus around the SD43; Did they crack it? I for one think they did. Ironic how it was such a big deal having a cyclops yet today people are loving the SD43. Many have been converted and they now proudly own and wear the 126600.

Not convinced. Sure, it's a fantastic toolwatch, but hang on : I wear a big diver like 20 days a year max. Why should I pay like 10K ? The SuperOcean Abyss will do that job for just 2.5K. For 20 days a year, a SuperOcean is good enough for me. And I like smaller divers for casual wear, but that will not be a big SD then. More like the 16600 or 14060 ! As for cyclops, I'm not a big fan of dates on watches, so a cyclops is a definite no go for me. My Rolex ? Full black Milgauss !

Love it as an everyday watch, I put a black with red accent rubber b band that keeps the Rolex clasp, very sharp looking, comfortable, and makes it more of an everyday wear. Love the cyclopse, makes it feel like a sub on steroids, my wrist is 7.75in too and I love big watches, but this is a perfect size for me for a daily wear. When I clang it against the doorway by accident, it chips the wood molding not the other way around.