Sold my AP-ROO Diver after 6 month ownership (never really bonded with it) to fund a 50th Anniversary SD-43 Mk2 from the AD. No regrets! Stunning watch. I have large wrist, so that’s the perfect watch for me.
One subtlety with the 50th. I find the minute markers on the bezel make the watch look smaller. Compared to the sub where the lack of marks makes the bezel look wide.
I love the level of historic detail you go into, really informative. It's obvious you're not just accumulating expensive watches, there's a story behind each and every one.
I went for a job as a deep sea diver once, they asked me how well did I perform under pressure, I said not very good, but I do a good bohemian rhapsody 😂
The helium escape valve is only needed by saturation divers living in diving bells for days on. In the diving bell, the helium gas, part of the gas mix the divers breathe, would be pushed by the pressure inside the watch case and would need to be able to exit the watch when the pressure inside the diving bell would gradually be brought back to surface level, allowing the divers to finally exit. No such requirement if the watch is always immersed in water, even at impressive depths.
They dont live in diving bells but a chamber and they transfer to the bell through a transfer lock. The bell then forms a seal on the inside door as the transfer lock is vented off they then decend do their diving. It when they do their decompression after 2 to 3 weeks for a week or longer is when the helium escape valve is really need.
I asked my Rolex AD and they assured me that Mark2 is also “the anniversary”. Mark2 was released for two reasons: 1- it’s unfair for the anniversary to miss on the upgraded movement 2- The bracelet of Mark1 was too thin for this chunky watch and it was a design mistake. What do you think ?! 🤔
Great piece, much more versatile than my James Cameron Deepsea. Picked mine up last week and less than 24 hr later I noticed a spec of white paint on the inside of the dial. The dealers were horrified ! It’s now off to be serviced
The SD 43mm is a real beast of a watch - pretty much like a Submariner on steroids! However it may be just a bit _too_ big for many guys? I probably have slightly above average sized wrists (between 19 and 20cm) and when I once tried one on, I definitely had the impression that it was at the absolute upper maximum size limit that I could possibly wear. (PS Maybe they should make a version with green bezel and dial too? We have the "Hulk" Submariner, so why not an "Incredible Hulk" Sea-Dweller too? :-D)
Sorry but the iconic Seadweller doesn't have a cyclops and isn't 43mm. So the Seadweller 50th anniversary is a great watch but has been few ties to the original.
Nr1416 absolutely correct with your "opinion". SD43 is not the right size (40mm) has a cyclops when Seadwellers traditionally did not, and is now offered in Rolesor (2tone). But oooh, it has red lettering so must be nostalgic... SMH
Great video ... could you tell us all your wrist size so we can imagine the overall look of the Sea Dweller on your wrist. I was thinking your wrist size i is 7 3/4 or 8.. in circumference Cheers from Canada
@@TheWatchGuysTV Thank you... I have a large size wrist 8 1/4 -22cm ... and most reviewers have a much smaller wrist around 6 1/2 to 7 inch . It is full-filling to see what it would look like on a wrist closer to my size. I really love this watch .....it will look great on my wrist. My AD tells me I should have it in the next 3 months. Again thank you for the update. Cheers from Canada
@@TheWatchGuysTV Damian, I really love your videos, I spent lots of time of my life in Bournemouth Uni, and your voice, looks and accent are something that brings a smile to me! keep those amazing videos coming! waiting your review of your Breitling Navitimer. Regards, from Brazil.
‘... the one that looks the most historic and the most like the originals...’ A Lens fitted Sea Dweller? (Don’t want to mention the TT version at all) NO.
I've always liked the Seadweller, but without the cyclops and preferably without the Rolex script on the rehaut and the red script. Guess I'm old fashioned :-)
Mikey van der Arend I agree, which is why I bought a 2008 16600 Seadweller. It’s fantastic, classic 40mm size and looks, no cyclops, old style clasp but with solid end links. I would’ve gone for a Seadweller 4000 but couldn’t justify the extra cost just for a machined clasp and solid bracelet. Besides the classic bracelet works just as well and makes the watch feel like the traditional tool watch Rolex used to make, not the flashy things they now make.
Great piece - I got mine in 2017 on my 50th and still love it today.
👍👍👍
Sold my AP-ROO Diver after 6 month ownership (never really bonded with it) to fund a 50th Anniversary SD-43 Mk2 from the AD. No regrets! Stunning watch. I have large wrist, so that’s the perfect watch for me.
Very nice!
Huge step up!
So the Mark2 is also considered anniversary
I love my deepsea❤
I love the 126600
Incredible watch. Really, the pinnacle of all dive watches. I just love it and would take it over anything else. A grail piece.
Love this watch. Almost bought it recently but the deep sea fit my big wrist better
Actually when released at Basil World 2017 there was a sign that Rolex placed next to the watch naming it the 50th anniversary SD
Yes and also in the catalogue
One subtlety with the 50th. I find the minute markers on the bezel make the watch look smaller. Compared to the sub where the lack of marks makes the bezel look wide.
Got mine yesterday from my AD in Amsterdam, happy i am :)
Enjoy it
I love the level of historic detail you go into, really informative. It's obvious you're not just accumulating expensive watches, there's a story behind each and every one.
Thanks, Jason
I went for a job as a deep sea diver once, they asked me how well did I perform under pressure, I said not very good, but I do a good bohemian rhapsody 😂
Nice 😂😂😂
Actually at the BW 2017, Rolex had a card sitting next to the mark 1 SD43 referencing it as the 50th anniversary Sea-Dweller.
The helium escape valve is only needed by saturation divers living in diving bells for days on.
In the diving bell, the helium gas, part of the gas mix the divers breathe, would be pushed by the pressure inside the watch case and would need to be able to exit the watch when the pressure inside the diving bell would gradually be brought back to surface level, allowing the divers to finally exit.
No such requirement if the watch is always immersed in water, even at impressive depths.
V interesting, thanks
They dont live in diving bells but a chamber and they transfer to the bell through a transfer lock. The bell then forms a seal on the inside door as the transfer lock is vented off they then decend do their diving.
It when they do their decompression after 2 to 3 weeks for a week or longer is when the helium escape valve is really need.
So beautifull watch.
I asked my Rolex AD and they assured me that Mark2 is also “the anniversary”. Mark2 was released for two reasons: 1- it’s unfair for the anniversary to miss on the upgraded movement 2- The bracelet of Mark1 was too thin for this chunky watch and it was a design mistake. What do you think ?! 🤔
Nice review. My favorite Rolex dive watch. I'm hoping to get "the call" from my AD for one sometime soon!
Good choice!
Just had my call, 7-10 days and I’ll have this to compliment my DSSD original.
Lovely watch Damien and thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Damian , I got mine in 2018 it’s a great watch .
Great video as always Damian, although I think you've unintentionally sold me on the 16600
40mm and no cyclops, yep that's a winner !
Good for you
The 4000 is a bit top heavy to wear
Great video, i really liked the history of the sea dweller! Nice watches. Sea dweller is the connoisseurs rolex. 40mm Sd 4k is my favorite!
Ah yes tweaking the nostalgia nipple, I think I've got two of those... 🤿⌚🤣
Great piece, much more versatile than my James Cameron Deepsea. Picked mine up last week and less than 24 hr later I noticed a spec of white paint on the inside of the dial. The dealers were horrified ! It’s now off to be serviced
Bulgari Octo are lovely things and terribly under appreciated. Lovely surprise seeing this one!
I thought someone would find it surprising - it's all about the variety.
Another great watch & video, love how you give us the history on each watch through the years.
Thanks, Tony
Why Rolex never celebrated the anniversary of some models like the Airking ?
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller, my grail watch...one day. Subscribed
Welcome to the channel, GeeMood
The SD 43mm is a real beast of a watch - pretty much like a Submariner on steroids! However it may be just a bit _too_ big for many guys? I probably have slightly above average sized wrists (between 19 and 20cm) and when I once tried one on, I definitely had the impression that it was at the absolute upper maximum size limit that I could possibly wear.
(PS Maybe they should make a version with green bezel and dial too? We have the "Hulk" Submariner, so why not an "Incredible Hulk" Sea-Dweller too? :-D)
Hi damian I really like your rolex sea-dweller in your collection that's a really awesome looking watch 👍👍
2:59 ah, I see what you did there 😂
What ?! It’s just the photo from Rolex archive !
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome 👍
Magnifique 🙏
ha you're the guy with the cars. awesome
Very classic look also really like that deep sea never seen one of those before
does this one have the maxi case like the prior gen sub had? the boxy style case?
Well that’s a mark1 so I’m curious on those production numbers …..should eventually be more $ than a 4000…..
I love mine Damian , great video as always
👍👍
Perfect timing for this video today is James Cameron birthday
No way!
Omg it is!
TheWatchGuys you guys are amazing! I love following this channel and hopefully one day I can have a collection like yours. 👍🏿
That IWC at the end of the video which model was it? Is beautiful
Yeah I took a screenshot. Now he maid me add another watch to my wishlist shy 🙈😀
Great video, love this channel
Cheers, Grizzle
Sorry but the iconic Seadweller doesn't have a cyclops and isn't 43mm. So the Seadweller 50th anniversary is a great watch but has been few ties to the original.
You’re entitled to your opinion
Nr1416 absolutely correct with your "opinion". SD43 is not the right size (40mm) has a cyclops when Seadwellers traditionally did not, and is now offered in Rolesor (2tone). But oooh, it has red lettering so must be nostalgic... SMH
Yes I dont know why they put a Cyclops on mist be for the old boys if I bought one I would have it removed!
Love your videos
Thanks, Jorge
Great video ... could you tell us all your wrist size so we can imagine the overall look of the Sea Dweller on your wrist. I was thinking your wrist size i is 7 3/4 or 8.. in circumference Cheers from Canada
Sure, 20cm
So, 7.87 Inches
@@TheWatchGuysTV Thank you...
I have a large size wrist 8 1/4 -22cm ... and most reviewers have a much smaller wrist around 6 1/2 to 7 inch . It is full-filling to see what it would look like on a wrist closer to my size. I really love this watch .....it will look great on my wrist. My AD tells me I should have it in the next 3 months.
Again thank you for the update.
Cheers from Canada
Your collection is a credit to ya. Great review great watch 👍
Much appreciated!
Love your channel and reviews. Any chance of a episode on the 126711 chnr ?
Er, I’ve already done one 👌
Another great video, I do love a sea-dweller. What are your thoughts on the yellow rolesor version, Damian?
It’s a no from me
@@TheWatchGuysTV It's definitely a marmite watch, people either love it or hate it....
top video! 👍👍
Thank you! 👍
@@TheWatchGuysTV Damian, I really love your videos, I spent lots of time of my life in Bournemouth Uni, and your voice, looks and accent are something that brings a smile to me! keep those amazing videos coming! waiting your review of your Breitling Navitimer. Regards, from Brazil.
‘... the one that looks the most historic and the most like the originals...’ A Lens fitted Sea Dweller? (Don’t want to mention the TT version at all) NO.
I've always liked the Seadweller, but without the cyclops and preferably without the Rolex script on the rehaut and the red script. Guess I'm old fashioned :-)
Mikey van der Arend I agree, which is why I bought a 2008 16600 Seadweller. It’s fantastic, classic 40mm size and looks, no cyclops, old style clasp but with solid end links. I would’ve gone for a Seadweller 4000 but couldn’t justify the extra cost just for a machined clasp and solid bracelet. Besides the classic bracelet works just as well and makes the watch feel like the traditional tool watch Rolex used to make, not the flashy things they now make.
Did you ever feature the James Cameron Deep Sea...?
Not yet