I predict this is going to take off some day. I have had more than 15 Rolex models, bought and sold probably over 40 different watches between these models. The Deep Sea from 2012 is one of those I never considered selling, I am 100% sure that the popularity of this model will skyrocket one day.
Awesome leviathan! Looks great on the RB. I much prefer the black dial to the JC - it’s just a bit cooler and tooltastic. And JC himself wears the black… People give these a lot of stick, but they are a phenomenal piece of engineering and a real celebration of deep sea exploration. Not the most practical everyday watch; but what, like any of us are into watches for the practicality?!
Love your videos and love the SD! That being said your watch location on your wrist just gets me every time… that crown has GOT to be digging into the back of your hand when you move your hand surely? Lol love your vid!
Removing the dive extension helps with the wearability of this watch. Once you have the bracelet dialed in it can be a comfortable watch to wear...even forgettable on a larger wrist. I owned the newer version for a year and loved it's heft and presence...then made a bracelet adjustment to clean and strangely could never get the sizing back to my taste. I ended up trading the DSSD for a SD43 which has become my daily wearer. The one thing I miss about the DSSD is it's legibility...even vs. the 43...the Deep Sea crystal is awesome and very, very clear!
I’ve had a sea dweller 4000 since 1991 and i still absolutely adore it 31 yrs later. The deep sea is an absolutely monster and a really lovely watch . Another great video Bruce
I’m a fan of the deep sea, I didn’t spend as much time with it as you but I was able to try one on in Hawaii. For my wrist it was a good size and I think there is something fun about a dive watch with such a ridiculous overkill level of water resistance. People like to brag about water resistance so you mind as well go big or go home. I do agree it wouldn’t make a great daily wearer though, possibly would make a good second Rolex if you already owned something more versatile.
@@jasonnutter2047 I want a watch so water resistant that you find the deepest point of the ocean, drill a hole there another mile down, put the watch down there and it’s good 😂
I have both the black and Cameron versions of the Deepsea. I am a larger guy, but I have seen them on smaller wrists, and I believe they don’t look too big, but that is my opinion. There is no such thing as too much Rolex. Great comparison to some other awesome purses as well. Cheers mate.
Rolex’s most tested watch, I truly believe it’s going to be collectible in a near future. It’s always nice to have the most capable of and not to settle with the 300m!
I was lucky , got the AD call two Friday's ago. been wearing my brand new crispy DEEPSEA JC since it came home . it is quite a beast. I like it. the JC dial is beautiful, the clasp/ bracelet very nice. - be safe. ~ JDS/CT
No, there is no reason other than popularity. Think about the other watches like the polar explorer ii, you could barely get $2500 for one if you really wanted to sell it. Other watches were already sky rocketing. And some people in watch communities started to talk about it and at first the comments were “because it’s white” “because it’s not a diver” and things like that. No the reason people didn’t want it was because other people didn’t wanted it. When that changed, everything changed. It’s the same with the Sea Dweller, it’s not the size or anything about the watch, people don’t want it because other people don’t want it. You made this video, if a few other watch channels will do, and forums will start to take notice and discussions, it will sky rocket.
The Deepsea really is a gem! You did a great job highlighting the special features and quirks of this watch. I would definitely want to own one but unfortunately it's WAY too big for me... and I think this is the case for most of the people. And that's probably the simple reason why it's not that popular - yet! Thanks a lot for this review, Bruce!
This is a technical marvel in the Rolex lineup. I had a 1st gen model and really enjoyed my experience with it. However the weight started to bother me and I moved it along. A fair review of this king of divers!!
Oh man; that's a beast---never realized it was THAT big. Total respect for anyone pulling that one off. You know what, I could see it taking off if any major fashion icon decided to rock it as the ultimate "obviously big and deliberately oversized" watch. And I'd even give odds that it would be more likely to be a woman. Remember when Oprah was plugging Invicta Lupahs? Or the Invicta Russian Diver craze? Could also see it being an NBA or NFL thing and fashion following suit. But in any case, wouldn't see demand lasting in a sustained way the way it has for other Rolex models simply as most people won't be comfortable with an F-150 hanging off their wrists!
It looks great on the over the top shot but when you laid it down next to the sub all I could do is laugh. Maybe I’m just too old now but I would not get something that beefy. The market for these types of watches is very limited. Thus the pricing. Maybe Rolex should shift some production and get me a Pepsi meteorite dial!!! Ha.
It's definitely not a model that you can service at an independent watchmaker. Most Rolexes are easy to service and, in the unlikely event that a part needs to be replaced, it's not that hard to source through the right contacts, but the Deepsea is a "Rolex Service Center Only" model. It can be an influential factor.
Funny i was trying deepsea this week-end ! I have the seadweller too, but from the side , it s not my taste. The deepsea side looks like tudor bb 41 or pelagos that i like . The seadweller is really strange , the valve hélium too small ...
Picked up a hardly worn first gen JC two years ago for what now is a bargain price of $12k and how glad I am that I did. Even when I’m not wearing it, I never have enough of marvelling at that dial and the one of a kind sapphire crystal on top. Good luck getting ‘the call’ buddy. Great piece, truly
Hi Bruce love the watch on the rubber strap. I didn’t realise that this model is under list on the grey market I will research this. Great review of a possible future classic.
I have 8.25” wrist, had a 47mm panerai titanium submersible, the deep sea is smaller and no problem at all on my wrist. The bezel is better than panerai. The glidelock is awesome for a fine-tuned fit.
I love mine, yes it’s big and heavy, but on a nato strap it just gives off so much wrist presence. I have the 40mm version too which I wear for best. 😎😎🍺🍺 I think the Deepsea will be worth a fortune in 20 years.
I went back and watched this review again after your recent review of the Omega Ultra Deep. I’m confused why you found the Rolex so,large and unwieldy when the Ultra Deep got a great review while being larger than the Rolex.
That's a sick watch. Rolex created that watch in the apex of the big watch/crazy depth craze of the late 00's and it shows now. It's still a Rolex so it's got that going for it, but that watch was meant to be worn with some True Religion jeans and an Affliction t-shirt. It's definitely a "time period" watch.
Hey Bruce, Let’s face it, the reason no one wants the Deep Sea is because it’s too dam big and heavy. My left wrist is 8.5” and is smaller than my right wrist at 9” because I broke my arm back in the day and it’s too big for me. I’m a big Rolex fanboy and have six in my collection so if I can’t make it work, I doubt many others can/will either. Therefore, I don’t think it’s overlooked or a hidden secret, there are just too few people who can pull it off. Also, one of the main reasons people love Rolex is due to their extreme wearability, an aspect that many other great watches overlook including the Deep Sea. Cheers
I think the engineering of this watch, is truly remarkable, but it puts you in harms way, to the possibility , of being another Rolex theft, or assault scenario victim . I chose Omega Ploprof 1200 m in Steel, as it has remarkable engineering as well, without the seemingly , crime liability .Good video !
Majority of my friends and family members aren't watch geek like me.If I did get a Deepsea theyll probably think it's fake because no cyclops.Then I would have to explain to everyone it's not a Submariner lol.
I think this one is easy and can be answered by asking a hypothetical question: would this model be in higher demand if it were the size of the Sub? I think the answer would be an easy “yes”. So it’s the size. It’s just too large.
It’s not as popular because it’s gargantuan. I’m 6’1”, 250 lbs, with an 8.5” wrist. It was HUGE on me. Also, the helium escape valve label inside the dial looks tacky.
It's just over-done in every way. The ridiculous size and weight, the ridiculous amounts of text on the dial and chapter ring. Who or what really needs that much water-resistance? Take down the water-resistance, so that the thickness can be taken down with it.
The Deepsea Sea-Dweller is OVERLY STOOPIDLY oversized. It's the thickness (yes necessary for the water resistance) that ruins the wear-ability.... As if recreational diver can dive that deep, let alone a professional do that deep. No it's not fun to wear for a wrist under 7 & 3/4 inch, it's too top heavy. You just have to be a huge guy. Like fat, stocky, tall, bodybuilder big. There's a reason why it's not a hype Rolex.
It’s a clunky gimmick and who how many people want to pay a premium for that. I know most diver watches have depth ratings that are pointless which is ok if that does not detract from its function as a wrist watch but this feels childish. I think most people want to be able to show off there Rolex so it’s good that they are useable by many different people in different circumstances. This would be great for a contestant on worlds strongest man but for normal sized people it looks like a child has borrowed there dads watch. Basically the market for this watch is quite small compared to the rest of the range.
I predict this is going to take off some day. I have had more than 15 Rolex models, bought and sold probably over 40 different watches between these models. The Deep Sea from 2012 is one of those I never considered selling, I am 100% sure that the popularity of this model will skyrocket one day.
Awesome leviathan! Looks great on the RB. I much prefer the black dial to the JC - it’s just a bit cooler and tooltastic. And JC himself wears the black… People give these a lot of stick, but they are a phenomenal piece of engineering and a real celebration of deep sea exploration. Not the most practical everyday watch; but what, like any of us are into watches for the practicality?!
6 foot and 220 pounds 7’5 inch wrist. Not that big guys. Most comfortable watch I’ve owned and more tooly than the JC, horses for courses😆
Can you drop the link to buy this strap?
A buddy of mine just picked one up recently as his first Rolex.
Love your videos and love the SD! That being said your watch location on your wrist just gets me every time… that crown has GOT to be digging into the back of your hand when you move your hand surely? Lol love your vid!
Removing the dive extension helps with the wearability of this watch. Once you have the bracelet dialed in it can be a comfortable watch to wear...even forgettable on a larger wrist. I owned the newer version for a year and loved it's heft and presence...then made a bracelet adjustment to clean and strangely could never get the sizing back to my taste. I ended up trading the DSSD for a SD43 which has become my daily wearer. The one thing I miss about the DSSD is it's legibility...even vs. the 43...the Deep Sea crystal is awesome and very, very clear!
I’ve had a sea dweller 4000 since 1991 and i still absolutely adore it 31 yrs later. The deep sea is an absolutely monster and a really lovely watch . Another great video Bruce
I’m a fan of the deep sea, I didn’t spend as much time with it as you but I was able to try one on in Hawaii. For my wrist it was a good size and I think there is something fun about a dive watch with such a ridiculous overkill level of water resistance. People like to brag about water resistance so you mind as well go big or go home. I do agree it wouldn’t make a great daily wearer though, possibly would make a good second Rolex if you already owned something more versatile.
i agree with “overkill”. Great point!
@@jasonnutter2047 I want a watch so water resistant that you find the deepest point of the ocean, drill a hole there another mile down, put the watch down there and it’s good 😂
I have both the black and Cameron versions of the Deepsea. I am a larger guy, but I have seen them on smaller wrists, and I believe they don’t look too big, but that is my opinion. There is no such thing as too much Rolex. Great comparison to some other awesome purses as well. Cheers mate.
Rolex’s most tested watch, I truly believe it’s going to be collectible in a near future. It’s always nice to have the most capable of and not to settle with the 300m!
5:41 When you mention the caseback you should also mention that it's titanium. That helps with the extreme resistance to pressure. Love my JC.
Pretty sure that is a weight reduction measure, does it really improve WR?
@Uracas2012 Yes, both. You can read about it. Lots of articles on it.
. Thx! I never saw that but just found it. Appreciate the tip 🙏
Where did the strap here come from? Anybody know?
I was lucky , got the AD call two Friday's ago. been wearing my brand new crispy DEEPSEA JC since it came home . it is quite a beast. I like it. the JC dial is beautiful, the clasp/ bracelet very nice. - be safe. ~ JDS/CT
Congrats! The JC is a lovely watch.
No, there is no reason other than popularity. Think about the other watches like the polar explorer ii, you could barely get $2500 for one if you really wanted to sell it. Other watches were already sky rocketing. And some people in watch communities started to talk about it and at first the comments were “because it’s white” “because it’s not a diver” and things like that. No the reason people didn’t want it was because other people didn’t wanted it. When that changed, everything changed. It’s the same with the Sea Dweller, it’s not the size or anything about the watch, people don’t want it because other people don’t want it. You made this video, if a few other watch channels will do, and forums will start to take notice and discussions, it will sky rocket.
The Deepsea really is a gem! You did a great job highlighting the special features and quirks of this watch. I would definitely want to own one but unfortunately it's WAY too big for me... and I think this is the case for most of the people. And that's probably the simple reason why it's not that popular - yet!
Thanks a lot for this review, Bruce!
The Deepsea is my grail. Hope to pick one up some day!
The 1366600 rolex sea dweller deepsea is going to be a special watch 20byears from know.
Thick, heavy, clunky, top-heavy... All reasons why it's trading below retail.
Only someone completely bs’d off by this Rolex hype would buy DS just to have a Rolex
Completely agree
The only Rolex worth having below retail imho ladies
If you have a wrist the size of a big toe😅
It’s a killer watch. I own JC DEEP SEA and feel it will be very collectible when they discontinue.
If you think this watch is too big, you just don’t get it and it’s not for you.
It’s only 44 mil plenty of others that are bigger. If people have wrists the size of their big toe nothing will shut em up!!😅
Thank you for the excellent review. How do you compare the Deep Sea's chunkiness to the Seiko MM300's? Are they similar in that regard?
This is a technical marvel in the Rolex lineup. I had a 1st gen model and really enjoyed my experience with it. However the weight started to bother me and I moved it along. A fair review of this king of divers!!
Oh man; that's a beast---never realized it was THAT big. Total respect for anyone pulling that one off. You know what, I could see it taking off if any major fashion icon decided to rock it as the ultimate "obviously big and deliberately oversized" watch. And I'd even give odds that it would be more likely to be a woman. Remember when Oprah was plugging Invicta Lupahs? Or the Invicta Russian Diver craze? Could also see it being an NBA or NFL thing and fashion following suit. But in any case, wouldn't see demand lasting in a sustained way the way it has for other Rolex models simply as most people won't be comfortable with an F-150 hanging off their wrists!
It looks great on the over the top shot but when you laid it down next to the sub all I could do is laugh. Maybe I’m just too old now but I would not get something that beefy. The market for these types of watches is very limited. Thus the pricing. Maybe Rolex should shift some production and get me a Pepsi meteorite dial!!! Ha.
Your Hulk has lots of scratches and scuffs…congratulations! You’ve enjoyed that bad boy.
The only way to enjoy a sub. Wear it!
I just picked up a sea deweller 43. Red line. From my AD
What do you think.
The IWC 46mm big pilot is another huge watch. When I tried one on it felt like was wearing a hefty g shock.
The Rolex 44mm is a statement. Period
Why in the world a profesional deep diving watch need a date window?
Hi Bruce ! Thanks for this one . Do you prefer this black deepsea or the James cameron ?
Nice video, Bruce, thanks 👍
As usual, great video Bruce! What are your thoughts on the 40mm Rolex 116600 Sea Dweller?
The Deep Sea is so much nicer than the Sea Dweller. The Omega PloProf is the ultimate professional diver style.
It's definitely not a model that you can service at an independent watchmaker. Most Rolexes are easy to service and, in the unlikely event that a part needs to be replaced, it's not that hard to source through the right contacts, but the Deepsea is a "Rolex Service Center Only" model. It can be an influential factor.
Don’t know why you think this, it’s the 3135 movement, the same as the sub?
Funny i was trying deepsea this week-end ! I have the seadweller too, but from the side , it s not my taste. The deepsea side looks like tudor bb 41 or pelagos that i like . The seadweller is really strange , the valve hélium too small ...
Tried it on at an AD when everything got scarce. It’s just ridiculously big for normal wrists. Good for bodybuilders
I own it and once I put it on though it was a bit small! All other Rolexes look like lady watches on my wrists and can't wear any other Rolex.
Agree totally and it takes the knocks of daily wear, bullet proof on the construction site, wear it or go get a fickle sub😂
On the list for the James Cameron… even though I won’t wear it much due to size but I think it’s a watch that will be collectible in the future.
100 percent
Picked up a hardly worn first gen JC two years ago for what now is a bargain price of $12k and how glad I am that I did. Even when I’m not wearing it, I never have enough of marvelling at that dial and the one of a kind sapphire crystal on top. Good luck getting ‘the call’ buddy. Great piece, truly
@@yousif4646got my JC yesterday after waiting nearly 4 years ref 136660 and what a beauty it is.
Hi Bruce love the watch on the rubber strap. I didn’t realise that this model is under list on the grey market I will research this. Great review of a possible future classic.
Sorry, but i didn’t see this under list on the grey market for the past 2 years . Let me know where pls and i get one
@@xb12r1974 Not expecting to find one either
Search the 116660 not the current 12660. A couple small changes but multiple listings under 13k
Looks better on a bracelet
The sort of watch where u really need 2 have a wrist like King Kong 2 carry it off
I love this watch , I love chunkiness of it, size, tool apparition. But is out of my budget. That why I bought Orient Pro Saturation Diver 😎
Love the OS300
@@BruceWilliams it nice to hear that, not many people knows about this watch, greetings
I have 8.25” wrist, had a 47mm panerai titanium submersible, the deep sea is smaller and no problem at all on my wrist. The bezel is better than panerai. The glidelock is awesome for a fine-tuned fit.
Rolex news getting boring
Thanks for the view and comment anyways 👍
I love mine, yes it’s big and heavy, but on a nato strap it just gives off so much wrist presence. I have the 40mm version too which I wear for best. 😎😎🍺🍺 I think the Deepsea will be worth a fortune in 20 years.
Question for you Bruce ;
Should I relocate to Utah & get myself such a generous mother-in-law ? ? ?
Worth a shot!
8.75" wrist and the biggest I can go is 15mm thickness. This thing has to be top heavy.
I love my Subs. Long sleeves, jackets, don't get hung up.
I went back and watched this review again after your recent review of the Omega Ultra Deep. I’m confused why you found the Rolex so,large and unwieldy when the Ultra Deep got a great review while being larger than the Rolex.
They are hockey puck huge.
Watermeters
I had one years ago, partly because it was (relativly) cheap but I'm an 18cm but it was on a bracelet. I swopped it for a Blue Seamaster in the end.
That's a sick watch. Rolex created that watch in the apex of the big watch/crazy depth craze of the late 00's and it shows now. It's still a Rolex so it's got that going for it, but that watch was meant to be worn with some True Religion jeans and an Affliction t-shirt. It's definitely a "time period" watch.
Wow. Definitely a beast. Would like to see next to a Citizen Aqualand.
Hey Bruce, Let’s face it, the reason no one wants the Deep Sea is because it’s too dam big and heavy. My left wrist is 8.5” and is smaller than my right wrist at 9” because I broke my arm back in the day and it’s too big for me. I’m a big Rolex fanboy and have six in my collection so if I can’t make it work, I doubt many others can/will either. Therefore, I don’t think it’s overlooked or a hidden secret, there are just too few people who can pull it off. Also, one of the main reasons people love Rolex is due to their extreme wearability, an aspect that many other great watches overlook including the Deep Sea. Cheers
It's a logical reason, but then again the James Cameron dial is trading above retail and will have a wait-list at the AD. Same dimensions
@ 3:10. Call it the Hulk-buster.
My dad has one. Hope i get it someday.
I love monsters. Thanks for good review Bruce Williams. Stay healthy everybody. Greetings from Germany.
Do you feel that the explorer 2 is also overlooked a bit?
Yes 5 years ago... Now no it's one of the hot models
@@BruceWilliams it will be my first & I should be picking it up this week 😀👍🏻
I think the engineering of this watch, is truly remarkable, but it puts you in harms way, to the possibility , of being another Rolex theft, or assault scenario victim . I chose Omega Ploprof 1200 m in Steel, as it has remarkable engineering as well, without the seemingly , crime liability .Good video !
Nice review
Not trying to be contrarian, but I’ve never seen this below retail (at least online at the larger retailers/grey dealers).
Majority of my friends and family members aren't watch geek like me.If I did get a Deepsea theyll probably think it's fake because no cyclops.Then I would have to explain to everyone it's not a Submariner lol.
This is crossing into Invicta sizes..too big for even my wrist, which is saying something!
It's overlooked for obvious reasons. The majority of people are not gorillas with 9 inch wrists. 😁
It's a valid thought! But the James Cameron is the same size and is pretty popular
It is a vulgar bauble - that’s why it’s overlooked.
I love it! But then again, I like big watches.
Me too
I think this one is easy and can be answered by asking a hypothetical question: would this model be in higher demand if it were the size of the Sub? I think the answer would be an easy “yes”. So it’s the size. It’s just too large.
Good point. but then again the James Cameron is the same size and it's a wait-list watch with a premium on the aftermarket
It’s not as popular because it’s gargantuan. I’m 6’1”, 250 lbs, with an 8.5” wrist. It was HUGE on me. Also, the helium escape valve label inside the dial looks tacky.
Tiger Woods wears this model every day. He loves it.
Coming from a Breitling Super Avenger 2 trying on a deep sea feels ok - where as a Sub feels too small .
I rock the planet ocean as a pretty much daily wear would definitely rock this beast lol
This watch is just way too thick. I could never wear a watch this big.
Cool watch, but way too big for my small wrist.
It's just over-done in every way. The ridiculous size and weight, the ridiculous amounts of text on the dial and chapter ring. Who or what really needs that much water-resistance? Take down the water-resistance, so that the thickness can be taken down with it.
it's just too big.. so the amount of people who can really wear it is way lower than usual. and the older version was really disproportioned
superb !!!!!!!!
Is for big boys unfortunately small man is the ones which inflate prices due.
Its not in fashion yet....... rolex is slowly evolving to maintain prices. In 10 years this will be silly money
I would love to know how much that bad boy weights with a bracelet on 😄
Maybe his mother-in-law was trying to drown him with the weight?
Its top heavy
Agreed
What a monster. I really love the look but you need tree trunks to wear that, which I don't have.
Not counting the obvious heft, for me, it’s the amount of text on the face that makes it repulsive
Tale as old as hype, wait till it gets discontinued
Definitely not my cup of tea.Have you ever tried on the Cameron ?I do.And I can tell you it’s definitely unwearable.😰😰
Rolex
hard to recommend this watch unless you are going to use it for the purpose it was intended.
Soon to be discontinued methinks
......kayaking, lol.......where's he going kayaking? This watch is big enough to function as a life raft ;)
It's way too big for me
The watch is not that big mate! The only Rolex that I like , wear it every day on a rubber strap, not rubber b ( too small), hardly comical pal
Bruce, the TANK is ugly :(. The Deep Sea is toooo thick, in my humble opinion. Thank you.
The Deepsea Sea-Dweller is OVERLY STOOPIDLY oversized. It's the thickness (yes necessary for the water resistance) that ruins the wear-ability.... As if recreational diver can dive that deep, let alone a professional do that deep. No it's not fun to wear for a wrist under 7 & 3/4 inch, it's too top heavy. You just have to be a huge guy. Like fat, stocky, tall, bodybuilder big. There's a reason why it's not a hype Rolex.
It’s a clunky gimmick and who how many people want to pay a premium for that. I know most diver watches have depth ratings that are pointless which is ok if that does not detract from its function as a wrist watch but this feels childish. I think most people want to be able to show off there Rolex so it’s good that they are useable by many different people in different circumstances. This would be great for a contestant on worlds strongest man but for normal sized people it looks like a child has borrowed there dads watch.
Basically the market for this watch is quite small compared to the rest of the range.
FIRST!!!
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Looking like a fake Rolex lol