2017 43mm Rolex Sea-dweller

[Frankie169]

Have seriously been thinking about this and a possible next purchase if all I've read is true, I sold my deep sea as I felt it was just two thick and top heavy, I bought a subc to replace it but couldn't get on with the cyclops so now own a NDc, however the new SD is 43mm which I would much prefer these dimensions as I do find the ND a tad small, but it's got a cyclops!!! Just ruined to be would be the perfect watch, so, if I bought one and removed the cyclops would that ruin the resale value!!! People's thoughts would be appreciated + general thoughts on the watch

[johnnyhayward]

Have seriously been thinking about this and a possible next purchase if all I've read is true, I sold my deep sea as I felt it was just two thick and top heavy, I bought a subc to replace it but couldn't get on with the cyclops so now own a NDc, however the new SD is 43mm which I would much prefer these dimensions as I do find the ND a tad small, but it's got a cyclops!!! Just ruined to be would be the perfect watch, so, if I bought one and removed the cyclops would that ruin the resale value!!! People's thoughts would be appreciated + general thoughts on the watch

Buying a unicorn and then removing its horn 😜

[Wallasey Runner]

The new SD isn't definite at this point, just enthusiasts predicting what is likely to appear. There is another thread on this and your question about removing a cyclops was covered.

Wait until you hear an announcement from Rolex in the next few weeks before doing anything.

[seadog1408]

He he he PT Barnum was right

[-Ally-]

Just wait a week and all will be revealed. I really hope this 43mm with cyclops prediction is wrong.

[geoffcotton]

Just wait a week and all will be revealed. I really hope this 43mm with cyclops prediction is wrong.

Agreed. I can't see it happening.

[peter2704]

Its nice ,but expensive .If the cyclops was not on it, would of been my ideal watch …..shame

[Umbongo]

He he he PT Barnum was right

H Wilsdorf was the PT Barnum of the watch world. His legacy is impressive.

[seadog1408]

His legacy is impressive.

it certainly is

[bigfish]

If it is correct - i will not be buying it - but actually don't believe Rolex would make such a departure from current form

[taz11]

Can't see the cyclops happening

[peter2704]

Wouldn't it be like Rolex got the other 2 wrong if they went 43mm

[33JS]

Earlier thread on this: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...he-Sea-Dweller

[wuyangkid]

Is the deep sea being discontinued and and they are enlarging the sd to fill the gap and differentiate from the sub?

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[langdalematt]

This is just pure speculation at the moment. Would not surprise me if we saw an anniversary submariner maybe with or without a date, but I doubt they would machine a new case. Maybe a red sub sans date, but again only guessing like everyone else.

[paulrlx]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that none of the SeaDwellers had a cyclops as it weakened the crystals strength at serious depths. This is why they were never considered for the range. So I can't see rolex slapping one on any new SD.....or did I just imagine this lol

[china]

I can't think why gluing on a cyclops would make the crystal less strong?

[paulrlx]

I can't think why gluing on a cyclops would make the crystal less strong?

No idea! It was just one of those things that I thought I'd read somewhere......quite possibly completely incorrect lol.

[IMMY77]

So how long till the first batch start landing in ADs?

[klunk]

So how long till the first batch start landing in ADs?

I've was told between 6 - 12 months by my AD this afternoon but got the impression that was a just guesswork and they really don't know at this point.
I should get a more accurate idea in the next couple of days.

[Troubled_Joe]

This looks like a raised crystal with a cyclops:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRu9bu5hat5/


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[Umbongo]

This looks like a raised crystal with a cyclops:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRu9bu5hat5/


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Sadly so... But, as an optimist, lm going to cross my fingers and hope not.

[IanBear]

Sadly so... But, as an optimist, lm going to cross my fingers and hope not.

Quite a few of the instagram comments are suggesting this fits in with the case shape of the EXP-2. That would be interesting given it only got updated about 5 years ago?

[Michael 38]

Lovely Rolex seems to have updated nearly the whole range over the last few years but unlike a lot of brands still given them the classic Rolex good looks and kept them very desirable, if it looks that good in the flesh I would buy it if I ever had the money

[James.uk]

Haha it's got a cyclops!


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[smokey99]

I was almost excited when I first saw the pics on Hodinkee but after realising it will be 43mm its just too big for the average man and that's me.

The 40mm maxi case in the submariner already sits a little too big for many of us but increasing it to 43mm and the extra thickness means to will be just like a Deepsea after a couple of weeks on a diet.

I'd love one at 40/41mm but I just know that it wouldn't be for me.

[-Ally-]

I'll stick with this one and my BLNR then for a perfect mix of new and old.

[smokey99]

Agreed. I love a flash of red in my watches but at an RRP likely to be over £8000 Id just be fearful that it would sit in its box looking nice.

IMHO Better off 'investing' that money in something which will be enjoyed on the wrist.

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[-Ally-]

£8350 I read somewhere. That's a big ask for a big watch.

[Olloydy]

I might need to try this on however I fear it will be too big for my wrist and I will not be a fan of the cyclops.

[Morning Wood]

No thanks, I've zero interest in any modern sports Rolex.

[stefaulkner]

Anybody know how thick this will be in comparison to the DSSD?

[Dave+63]

No thanks, I've zero interest in any modern sports Rolex.

But enough interest to come onto this thread and tell us all so!


I think my favourite is the black dial, white gold and stainless skydweller. The blue dial runs it a pretty close second.

[bigfish]

Having looked at this again, and with lum shots i actually like it. Prefer if it was 40mm but heh , it's not may well get one

[drhexagon]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rolex for further cementing my 16600 as a classic and for increasing the value of my 116600.

[endo]

£8350 I read somewhere. That's a big ask for a big watch.

yup, and their website is updated with that price https://www.rolex.com/watches/sea-dw...6600-0001.html


I'm going to hold fire on my opinion, till I see it in the flesh, I'm down for the first one my AD gets in.... I may vomit, or It might end up being better looking in the flesh.

chances are I'll feel the same way as I did about the Deep-Sea. The only difference this watch is better proportioned than the Deepsea with more sculpted look and proportional bracelet, and hasn't got the silly ring lock rehaut.

Depending on the design 43mm might look fractionally larger than the Tudor BB Black, and i didn't think that looked bad on the wrist when I owned one. And that was a rather thick watch too.

The cyclops though..... that i'm not too keen on.

[u35rm8]

So its true. I thought it was just pure fantasy but that predictor must definitely have some inside knowledge to have guessed the cyclops, case size and red writing right! Apart from the red, an unexpected combination for a sea dweller and an interesting move by Rolex. So is there a coke GMT as well?

[JPCain86]

So its true. I thought it was just pure fantasy but that predictor must definitely have some inside knowledge to have guessed the cyclops, case size and red writing right! Apart from the red, an unexpected combination for a sea dweller and an interesting move by Rolex. So is there a coke GMT as well?

There was never going to be a GMT Coke in steel. Not when the Pepsi is WG.

[33JS]

yup, and their website is updated with that price https://www.rolex.com/watches/sea-dw...6600-0001.html


I'm down for the first one my AD gets in....

You're not. The SDc4k list has been carried over above you.

Same had the Coke GMT been released, the BLNR guys came first - though that's a moot point now.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

You're not. The SDc4k list has been carried over above you.

Same had the Coke GMT been released, the BLNR guys came first - though that's a moot point now.

Says who?

[Skyman]

You're not. The SDc4k list has been carried over above you.

Same had the Coke GMT been released, the BLNR guys came first - though that's a moot point now.

Not according to one of my ADs, either on this watch or indeed any other. Their practice is new model reference = new list.

[Der Amf]

Will a prominently large, significantly more expensive diver with red writing and a cyclops become the obvious choice for a certain section of Rolex's customer base?

[Lomax99]

A cyclops on an SD, really? a non-starter for me I'm afraid.


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[Woody74]

Well I must say that I like the new design.......so much so that I am "on the list" with my local AD and have agreed to pay a deposit etc. I was told that stock would be available immediately so fingers-crossed mine comes through quickly. Should be a nice addition to my small collection and something a little "different" for me.

[Gareth-W]

I'm hearing that the SD 50th will be available before most of the Basel 2017 releases. Fingers crossed that turns out to be true after Rolex ran down stock of the SD4000. Have to decide now if I keep my 2016 SD4000 or let it go....ideally it would be nice to have both together to compare/decide properly.

[chrisparker]

Rolex don't seem to be able to do big designs as well as Omega.

The bigger Planet Oceans and Speedmasters all look to have nice proportions with larger dials. Rolex seem to have made a bigger bezel on the Red SD to increase its size, and the Deep Sea has never looked quite right.

[Hooshabak]

Rolex don't seem to be able to do big designs as well as Omega.

The bigger Planet Oceans and Speedmasters all look to have nice proportions with larger dials. Rolex seem to have made a bigger bezel on the Red SD to increase its size, and the Deep Sea has never looked quite right.

Is this a real quote or are you looking do a reaction

[Mrdemon]

With the madness of Rolex and that red line of text, what will be the after market price on these ? >£10k or not

[mtagrant]

I suppose that makes sense Gareth with it being an anniversary edition, it would be nice for it to available in the anniversary year.

I'm hearing that the SD 50th will be available before most of the Basel 2017 releases. Fingers crossed that turns out to be true after Rolex ran down stock of the SD4000. Have to decide now if I keep my 2016 SD4000 or let it go....ideally it would be nice to have both together to compare/decide properly.

[Lomax99]

It's a neat plan. By the time you've saved enough you'll need the cyclops...

Funds available and eyesight fine, but not for this.


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