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***Pictorial review*** BP 2017 Sea Dweller from Trustytime

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mike00

Hi Guys,

 

Rarely posting nowadays due to a busy private life but... still here though and still buying a watch every now and then. Kudos to Andrew for the quick deliverey and rocketfast communication as always.

 

Recenlty I purchased the new 2017 Sea Dweller from Andrew. A previous version from another factory was launched already but i knew this BP version was on his way. Finally it's here. The Deepsea I still own but I wear the regular subs more because of the balanced look. The minute I saw this 2017 version was launched I knew I had to have one. For me this is kinda a BIG Submariner brought as a Sea Dweller. Due to the balanced looks I wanted one. The bracelet is more balanced towards the size of the watch IMO.

 

Also, the ARF version (with the so called 904L steel) was not made from a genuine piece. BP did purchased the GEN and they have the HE valve made correct as per GEN. One of the reasons I went for this version. You can see some comparison pics up here: http://www.ttw-1388.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8&products_id=17861

 

The thing I noticed after receiving was the smooth polished bracelet. It seems they put allot of attention into the finishing touch (no sharp edges). Although it is a big Rolex it wears perfect. I made some pics so you guy can judge the quality.

 

Specs from Trusty:

 

Ultimate 1:1 BP Factory Basel 2017 Rolex Ref.126600 Sea Dweller 43mm

This is the Ultimate version made 1:1 with reference to a Genuine Ref.126600

Correct 21mm Lug Width Bracelet

 

MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia Clone 3235 Automatic Movement, 25J, 28800bph with Perforated Rotor, Decorated Bridges & Plates to look like Genuine Calibre 3235.

CASE DIAMETER: 43mm

THICKNESS: 14mm

DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Round markers and "Single Red" Graphic on Dial

(With Swiss Grade Blue Superlume Applied)

CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (With Correct Color Tone for the "HE Valve")

BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316F with Flip Lock Deployant Buckle

FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal (Same thickness as Genuine) - Etched crown at 6:00 position

CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving

BEZEL: Uni-directional High Grade Ceramic Diver Bezel, Anti-Clockwise (With Superlume on Bezel Dot)

HACK MOVEMENT: Yes

CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle

DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via the crown)

 

OTHER REMARKS:

 

Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory

HE Valve at 9:00 has same color tone as genuine

 

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GC

Looks the business fella, enjoy it in the rudest of health. 

Lovely photog

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mike00

Thanx pal


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Nikosaldente

That looks awesome!

Still, I'm torn about the Cyclops!

Looks like they fixed the Bezel!

Enjoy wearing it in the best of health mate!

Cheers!

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K12AN

The new ARF has short hands and date fonts are way too thick. BP definitely looks better, but how are they compared to gen?

Very tempted by this BP version, Burt are there any “tells”?

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Lakdeuz

That looks absolutely awesome.

 

waiting for the noob version to make a choice

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K12AN

Just looking at pics, date font is slightly thick on this BP too and also pearl looks very white. Could be the photos though.

ARF looks great and would be perfect with better hands and date font. More expensive though.

Hopefully noob will address these common issues in their offering

Edited by K12AN

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Awesomeo

Not a Rolex guy, but I really like this model!

Perhaps their choice to go cyclops on the SD  was for non-Rolex people like me, as I see a lot of people hating this one. 

Thanks for the review - enjoy!

 

 

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Crowsnest3000

I have NO IDEA why TT is selling this as “correct 21mm lug width” as the GEN is 22mm ????????

I know PC are selling it as 22mm

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Explorr

Kuhl stuff, great pics - made me dizzy at first everything felt somehow upside down... ;-)

Wear it in great health!

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sylhab03

Thanks for the review...like that watch

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Lakdeuz

@mike00 does the cyclops still has the flaws (blueish reflections?)

it's the biggest tell on rolex reps

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brang1

beautiful

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perezki

Hi

Very nice watch, great pics i have the same one but with the swiss 2836 movement from Trustytime and absolutely love it correct lug width 22mm as per gen

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Crowsnest3000
On 15/11/2017 at 10:59, perezki said:

Hi

Very nice watch, great pics i have the same one but with the swiss 2836 movement from Trustytime and absolutely love it correct lug width 22mm as per gen emoji3.png

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Yes but Andrew at Trusty Time sells this as ”correct lug width of 21mm” probably worth measuring it in case different factory involved 

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perezki
Yes but Andrew at Trusty Time sells this as ”correct lug width of 21mm” probably worth measuring it in case different factory involved 
Hi Crowsnest3000

I have measured the width definitely 22mm lug width as per gen must be a typo on the website

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Mike R

Beautiful watch, enjoy!  Off topic but what did you use to take those pics? Quality stuff:bananarider:

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mike00
Beautiful watch, enjoy!  Off topic but what did you use to take those pics? Quality stuff:bananarider:


Nah just a regular iphone 6


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Mike R

Shiiitt, I have an iPhone 6 and my pictures  do not come out like that (Awesome). Maybe my handshakes too much, LOL.  Cheers

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Joeboy

Is it me or does the triangle holding the pearl look too deep? I too have just picked one of these up and the QC pics look the same as in this thread. It's not bothered me too much and I've still gone ahead with the deal but just wondered what others thought?

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