plankton 1 Posted May 8, 2017 I personally like it much. Put an order in today to get on the list for one at my AD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axled 0 Posted May 8, 2017 I actually love it. Also put a deposit down at my AD but they said wait could be to after summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,873 Posted May 8, 2017 Apart from being the most boring watch imaginable (excluding some vintage milsubs) I got all excited with the new larger datejusts, tried on my mates and instantly hated it, I've grown to love the finesse of the smaller Rolex. These bigger watches are too clunky. Fashion watches that only purpose is to push up the prices of sought after older peices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FL13 511 Posted May 8, 2017 43mm? FUUUUCK. And I thought Heuer Made a gaffe with the 42mm Autavia Re-issue. I'd have even paid the ridiculous $$$$ for the Autavia in 38-40mm... 42? No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchaholicMallorca 2 Posted May 8, 2017 Not sure why people are so anti cyclops on this? The only reason the original didn't have one was because Rolex didn't have the technology at the time to allow the watch to go to the depths it was made for without the cyclops falling off. Now they can so it's there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted May 8, 2017 It's an aesthetic thing, some people don't like the Cyclops full stop, and people like tradition.......the SD has not had one.........and I would go as far to say if you were diving to 4000 feet and didn't know the date you shouldn't be there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted May 8, 2017 The extra size is the killer for me, it looks like a fat sub Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted May 8, 2017 Technical advances isn't reason enough for putting a cyclops on a sea dweller. They didn't do so with the Deepsea or the SD4K. They are just looking to pick up Sub buyers who want something bigger. Which is fine but don't expect the purists to like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted May 8, 2017 I've always considered the cyclops an ugly wart, which is ironic since my eyesight is terrible and I could really use it. But knowing there's a little sliver of glass/plastic glued on to an otherwise perfect crystal just shrivels my aesthetics-pumping lil' heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted May 8, 2017 I've always considered the cyclops an ugly wart, which is ironic since my eyesight is terrible and I could really use it. But knowing there's a little sliver of glass/plastic glued on to an otherwise perfect crystal just shrivels my aesthetics-pumping lil' heart. Same here except for the part of the eyesight! Mine are still holding up good due to age... How difficult/easy is to remove the Cyclops? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleebeauregard 2 Posted May 8, 2017 It's an aesthetic thing, some people don't like the Cyclops full stop, and people like tradition.......the SD has not had one.........and I would go as far to say if you were diving to 4000 feet and didn't know the date you shouldn't be there Now that's funny. Bravo! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleebeauregard 2 Posted May 8, 2017 I would like it better if Rolex had just called a it the "Chunky Red Sub" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beetleything 0 Posted May 8, 2017 Most of these watches will not see any water anyway .....so no fear of the cyclops coming off! I think they put the cyclops on to appeal to the Sub crowd who wanted a bigger Sub - now they have it! There is also the classic seadweller ceramic 116600. Probably more balanced, even if too similar to a worked out Sub-C (40mm but bulkier case): That is probably the most balanced Rolex I've seen! Good one GenTLe! Care sharing a link to a TD? If you're going to buy a *Gen* Sea Dweller... buy a real one. A 1665, which even now can be had for about $10K if you're patient. They have real appreciation value, and history. A new Rolex? Zero appreciation potential, and gauche design. Ditto every other Rolex made today.... all of them. . Already done :) Ok, ok, it's my Rep :D That is a STUNNER!! Lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted May 8, 2017 Looks like my Steinhart now. Only with an uncomfortable bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted May 8, 2017 That is a STUNNER!! Lovely. Thank you! :) Quite a lot of work to make it as it is :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted May 10, 2017 Hate it. Absolutely hate it. Cyclops on a Sea Dweller is almost as gauche as engraving advertising on the rehaut. Rolex has gone way past 4 desirable in the last 10 years and this is the icing on the cake. Don't like cyclops either. Especially on the watch where doesn't belong historically. I am scauting for some PAM Submersible (metal case) & think to go for 305 because it have crystal with no magnification. Nice clean look. How about the Pam 389? I have it and it looks/feels great! Solid Titanium case, Ceramic Bezel, "Amagnetic" Movement, Sapphire Crystal and of course....No Cyclops! 389 is great - closed caseback is a plus. But.. I have so many watches with black or dark bezel, that I wouldn't go for that one.. (But your suggestion is right on spot beside that) Maybe this "new" one ? Titanium GMT "Pole2Pole" something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted May 10, 2017 Most of these watches will not see any water anyway .....so no fear of the cyclops coming off! I think they put the cyclops on to appeal to the Sub crowd who wanted a bigger Sub - now they have it! There is also the classic seadweller ceramic 116600. Probably more balanced, even if too similar to a worked out Sub-C (40mm but bulkier case): That is probably the most balanced Rolex I've seen! Good one GenTLe! Care sharing a link to a TD? If you're going to buy a *Gen* Sea Dweller... buy a real one. A 1665, which even now can be had for about $10K if you're patient. They have real appreciation value, and history. A new Rolex? Zero appreciation potential, and gauche design. Ditto every other Rolex made today.... all of them. . Already done :) Ok, ok, it's my Rep :D That is a STUNNER!! Lovely. Just seen one of these, (Gen) on line for £56,000. For a bloody Rolex!! http://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/sea-dweller-mark-ii-thin-case-tropical-full-set--id3658559.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomGuy 0 Posted May 11, 2017 and I would go as far to say if you were diving to 4000 feet and didn't know the date you shouldn't be there ^^^^ THIS ...and I'm bummed GenTLe's is a Franken. Mighta been my first Rollie rep if a TD offered it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted May 11, 2017 Hate it. Absolutely hate it. Cyclops on a Sea Dweller is almost as gauche as engraving advertising on the rehaut. Rolex has gone way past 4 desirable in the last 10 years and this is the icing on the cake. Don't like cyclops either. Especially on the watch where doesn't belong historically. I am scauting for some PAM Submersible (metal case) & think to go for 305 because it have crystal with no magnification. Nice clean look. How about the Pam 389? I have it and it looks/feels great! Solid Titanium case, Ceramic Bezel, "Amagnetic" Movement, Sapphire Crystal and of course....No Cyclops! 389 is great - closed caseback is a plus. But.. I have so many watches with black or dark bezel, that I wouldn't go for that one.. (But your suggestion is right on spot beside that) Maybe this "new" one ? Titanium GMT "Pole2Pole" something? I don't know if this is repped but I don't really like the "Pole 2 Pole" Logo..... If you are in to Titanium, Blue Dial and GMT, you should go with Pam 371: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted May 11, 2017 ...and I'm bummed GenTLe's is a Franken. No it's not. I'm not so mad to push hundreds or thousands of € into a rep :D The only parts that aren't "original rep" are the 702 crown and tube (Athaya ones, around 35$), the lug bars (aftermarket for Rolex, from CousinsUK, like 5£ for 4 or 6 of them), the bezel spring (again an aftermarket for Rolex, like 5£ from CousinsUK) and the movement (a mix of a swatch 2842 with the main plate and date change parts from a 2846 and 4th wheel, hour wheel and cannon pinion from the original a2836 that was inside the watch). The rest is pure JKF rep with some good work on the case (manually reshaped, polished, lugs redrilled with 1.25mm cobalt drill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boycie 473 Posted June 25, 2017 New SD just launched on Josh's site......... 2813 and 2836 available......... http://www.pf-818.com/watches/rolex/basel-world-2017-models/0-0-0-rlsd00181-2017-43mm-sea-dweller-4000-126600-ss-ss-black-a-2813.html Enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted June 25, 2017 Insert looks really odd. Like they've gotten the dimensions of the engravings really wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted June 25, 2017 Insert looks really odd. Like they've gotten the dimensions of the engravings really wrong First thing I noticed as well. Looks like a canal street six digit insert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted June 25, 2017 Insert looks really odd. Like they've gotten the dimensions of the engravings really wrong First thing I noticed as well. Looks like a canal street six digit insert. Ffs. Can any of these factories make a decent Bezel insert... ...was looking forward to this one. Maybe il have to see what the next factory makes It would be interesting to see a video of it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) I was reading a review of a six digit rep the other day and can't remember the factory but it was one of the majors..Noob, BP or JF .. someone like that and the insert was actually steel with a ceramic dlc or pvd coating. Looked pretty good still though Edited June 25, 2017 by rawbaws Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
