thanks for the advice!

Aug 08, 2014,11:10 AM
 

Thank you all for the advice. It did help me clear up some doubts on what I wanted. It is such a tough decision to make, especially when these 2 models are so similar, but also starkly different in many ways!

Thank you fellow Rolex enthusiasts! HAGWE!

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Deep Sea Dweller v Sea Dweller?

 
 By: lobo : August 1st, 2014-02:57
Can some Rolex expert please explain whats the difference with the Deep Sea Dweller and the newly launched Sea Dweller 4000? There is a small price difference and obviously the size, but why would they launch a new sea dweller? Furthermore, the new sea dw... 

Thoughts....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : August 1st, 2014-03:51
I could give you a few technical differences, but actually, I think a better piece of advice would be to see the watches in the flesh. I would happily wear the Sea-Dweller but simply couldn't wear the Deep Sea. Its size on the wrist is very different. It ... 

The 4000 refers to 4000ft, not 4000m......

 
 By: DivingT : August 1st, 2014-03:56
this new model (116600) is the replacement for the 16600 (previous model of 4000ft/1220m Sea Dweller). Inline with the other current sport models, it has the slightly wider lugs, and the ceramic bezel, and addionally the fine adjustment bracelet clasp. I ... 

DSSD vs SD4000

 
 By: TS1987 : August 2nd, 2014-03:16
The differences are the case dimensions as well as the depth rating. The new SD4000 gained a homage "Milsub" bezel with full demarcation instead of 0-15 and then 5 minute increments as featured on all previous SD models. You also cop the rehaut on the Dee... 

It's 4000 ft that is the biggest difference IMO

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : August 6th, 2014-02:46
the new seadweller gives a 4000 ft rating against 12800 ft for the Deep Sea , that's a lot of difference makes 1220 mtr vs 3900 mtr ... ...  

thanks for the advice!

 
 By: lobo : August 8th, 2014-11:10
Thank you all for the advice. It did help me clear up some doubts on what I wanted. It is such a tough decision to make, especially when these 2 models are so similar, but also starkly different in many ways! Thank you fellow Rolex enthusiasts! HAGWE!

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