Reply With QuoteLooks like a PVD coated or ceramic case?
Just read this over on TRF and thought id post here for those members not active on there....
curious to know what it is! Rumours are that its a blue deepsea...
Last edited by xanx; 8th August 2014 at 07:25.
Looks like a PVD coated or ceramic case?
Looks a PVD SDDS to me.
There's no chance of them producing a watch with PVD or any other type of unrefinishable coating on it.
I tend to agree with that, so IF it's PVD, it won't be in need of a refinish ever I guess...Originally Posted by Belligero
It seems from the source code that it'll be a blue dialed SDDS:
(Pic lifted from Internet, not mine).
I did see that and try it myself but it didn't work...... therefore either the OP of the photo was having a bit of fun or rolex have since updated the site?It seems from the source code that it'll be a blue dialed SDDS:
(Pic lifted from Internet, not mine).
Dunno, I'm no IT-tech...
Anyway, case looks like a ceramic or PVD to me:
Or the photo has just been given a blue cast to represent the blue dial...
Time will tell, I guess. :-)
Yippee, we can all post a thread on Monday about how we are Number one on 'My ADs' list and then weeks later when its released post about how we got the call and walked away
RIAC
THIS ;-) no more explanation needed. Im shooting 97% it is gonna be blue dial
Hang on a minute. Do Rolex even do launches or new releases outside of Basel?
Traditionally no, so this is a big step away from their usual modus operandi.
Rolex are WAY to unpredictable, but i do think its a Blue DSSD.
Nice find! Looking forward to monday then, which is quite unusual for me to sayIt seems from the source code that it'll be a blue dialed SDDS:
(Pic lifted from Internet, not mine).
LOL, indeed, you're not alone!
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Hope they've given it a wider bracelet then! Or they're just gilding the lily.
Where is it?
It's just a matter of time...
probably in 30 mins when the whole world is on 4th ?
Still nothing... they know how to build an audience ;)
I keep having a look . . . wish they would get on with it!!!
Ah.. 2 identical threads here..?
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=364838
That's what their saying.
Yep I think it's a case/bracelet made of a new material
Here is a Rolex patent application regarding the new material
http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/e...esc&maxRec=408
looking at that information, it suggests a glow in the dark ceramic, im assunming that means it will be a ceramic lume bezel?
I will guess that its just the dial made of new material.
"The invention relates to a persistent phosphorescent ceramic composite material which is a sintered dense body comprising two or more phases, a first phase consisting of at least one metal oxide and a second phase consisting of a metal oxide containing at least one activating element in a reduced oxidation state. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the preparation of a phosphorescent ceramic composite material as defined in any of the previous claims, the method comprising the following steps: preparing a mixture of a metal oxide and a phosphor; fabricating a green body from the mixture; and heat treating the green body in a reducing atmosphere."
My layman interpretation too!
Last edited by GTuned; 4th August 2014 at 19:27.
James Cameron is in New York to release his new film Deepsea Challenger today I bet it will be revealed in conjunction with it.
interesting.... might be right with this one!
just checked the website myself and still not updated ! :(
You might indeed have a point
This as just posted on the Rolex forum...
Speaking as someone who recently sold his 16610LV after 7 years because I realised I just found it too generic and bland - and that a coloured bezel just never looked quite right - even though I really wanted it to - I've got to ask what are the designers at Rolex smoking?! - and all the marketing speak is just nauseating. It's the same overpriced out of proportion watch with a funny coloured dial. Yawn.....
Yes please. Will certainly order one to go with my base model DSSD. Blue, black and green. My fave.
Or perhaps not........
If that I'd it... I like the concept but not so much the execution. Would need to see the dial in real life to appreciate the colour transition before casting a final verdict.
On the upside, some might say this watch is "not very Rolex" (nor is their announcement style for this piece) - but I really like that aspect. They've got a gazillion other watches that have looked the same for decades. It is nice to see them let loose a little and try something a bit different in their sports line.
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blasphemy!!!!!
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Theres watches, good watches, classic watches, and utter shite.....this is sadly, the latter
RIAC
afraid i have to agree with you on this (providing the release is what we all think it is).
Obviously i cant say until its properly released and ive seen it, but to me this just feels like milking the cow somewhat with a new "special" release and will devalue the brand - in my opinion, clearly others will have different views.
I'll stick with my boring black DSSD thankyou
Which is a good classic watchI'll stick with my boring black DSSD thankyou
RIAC
Yep, wearing mine now too. Why change perfection?!I'll stick with my boring black DSSD thankyou
Wow, that's what we've been waiting for?? That's dissappointing, will keep my old black one...
Indeed and the pinnacle of their dive watch evolution. A healthy sized wrist helps
Last edited by Chinnock; 4th August 2014 at 22:04.
I do not know guys but I love it, you seem old-fashioned saying classic is classic. What does it mean? Did you expect another black DSSD or what. Sometimes I gotta feeling world for some folks does not feel like rotate. I really like the watch, it is new wave of DSSD and I believe it will be good seller.
I can't see it being a good seller - it will most likely out sell the DSSD this year and next - but only because it is new, and likely to be quite low volume (as is the DSSD at present). I'd have preferred a simple new blue dial - or a different type of black - I'm not a fan of a dial that changes colour across the plain - seems v strange to me. The colours look ok - but not a great look imho for a first look.
It's just a matter of time...
http://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-d...x-deepsea.html
Big deal, I say ;-)
Don't think it does change, it's just a graduated effect – much the same as you can do with graphic software for DTP, etc.
It doesn't have any pearl or prismatic particles to create a colour change flip-flop effect.
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