New (Old) Inventory: We take a look at some rare Rolex, awesome Patek Philippe Nautilus, and more!
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2021
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Today at Menta HQ Adam goes in depth on the 9 new watches just listed on Mentawatches.com. In this lot of exquisite timepieces we see a variety of interesting, and rare vintage pieces.
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One of our favorite watches here at Menta HQ is the Rolex Sea-dweller. Rolex has an unparalleled reputation for producing some of the world’s highest quality purpose-built watches, and the Sea Dweller is no exception whatsoever. Upon first glance, the uninitiated would be forgiven for mistaking one of these watches as a mere Submariner, but upon closer inspection it reveals itself to be anything but. While they share a design language with date-equipped Submariner models, the Sea Dweller is a decidedly more capable dive watch, with a history as impressive as its the depths it can comfortably descend to. Without further ado, let’s go deep into this family of timepieces’ history, and what makes them so very special.
The globally revered watchmaker’s days of dive watch production date back to the early 1950s with the release of the Submariner. After the introduction of this now iconic watch, it would later become evident that the envelope needed further pushing, largely as a result of the Sub’s shortcomings in especially daring situations. Saturation divers - including those who participated in the United States Navy’s SEALAB expeditions of the 1960s - were left yearning for more after the crystals of their Submariners popped out of their cases during post-dive decompression. After expressing this concern to Rolex, research and development began to solve this considerably niche issue, experienced exclusively by the most hardcore of divers.
Following a bout of intense diagnostics, the problem was determined to be a buildup of helium within the watch case, as a result of helium’s presence in the breathing gas mixture used by saturation divers below the surface. Without a designated point of egress, the helium would force the crystal out of the case, making it clear that a more elegant solution to the gas’ escape was needed. Rolex acted accordingly through the development of the Swiss patent CH499246 - a custom mechanism allowing for the freeing of helium particles in a controlled manner. During the process of testing the newfangled escape valve, watches fitted with it were dubbed “Sea Dwellers,” and subjected to extended stays at great depths, ensuring reliable performance beyond the needs of even the most adventurous.
Both the filing of the revolutionary patent and aforementioned trials gave life to the Sea Dweller in 1967, in the form of the Ref. 1665. To accommodate the escape valve-afforded depth rating of 2000ft, or 610m, the new diver featured a thicker case, characterized by a protruding caseback to secure its movement. Additionally, this watch was distinguished from its less capable cousin thanks to the valve opening at the nine o’clock position on its case’s side, marking a new and exciting chapter in the Rolex dive watch story. All of this was accomplished while maintaining the 40 mm form factory of the celebrated Submariner, ensuring that both watches would enjoy iconic appeal. 
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I was a little concerned during the intro that this would be yet another "day in the life" series that so many watch dealers seem to be doing these days. Thankfully, I was wrong - love these "what is on my desk" types of videos with hands on reviews of beautiful watches
Yea to be honest, I want this channel to be more education-oriented than showing off the business side! Thanks for watching!
We need more videos like this... Reminds me of whats on my desk!
Absolutely love this 3800 two tone... Also glad you talk about nivada grenchen who are making a comeback right now 👏🏻
Great information. Please show more of the watches. It's really frustrating when you show a watch for a few seconds
That’s crazy about the 3800 being more expensive! Perhaps the movement was more expensive as in house. Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed this vid but my only ask is that while talking the focus is more on the watches as opposed to a wide shot of the entire layout.
So if zenith released a prototype to the general public in January of 1969 chronograph with a column wheel and a vertical clutch but in February Seiko was first to Market and selling them to customers which leads me to believe that even if they took the same amount of time to develop that Seiko was actually first they were definitely first to Market they just weren't the first to publicly announce it
I love listening to and learning from your channel. Vintage watches are fascinating. I’ve been lucky enough to see a red sub 1680, root beer GMT, all gold, A date just’s with the rotating bezel, and a 70’s Pepsi. I’m still getting some of the ref. numbers down but I’m new to this. I’d love an Omega 165.024 or a Comex 5514 🤤
Excellent video very informative thanks ! keep it up 👌
great vid, tnx for all info!
Great vlog great watches. Enjoy
Hi Adam ... I like very much your approach ... sounds/is like scientific and analytic, as well as we like in Italy ... lovely watches on this video
I have a steel 3800 diamond dial. Def NFS.
Love the Sea Dweller
Just subscribed and a hell of a great dealer!
Great stuff! If you happen to score a gang of 1940s watches it would be cool to see an array of them within a future vid!
Love you Man. I learn so much from you.
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video!
Adam, keep up the great videos homie !!! Way to separate yourself from all of the others with real deal enthusiast info and looks into watches/the biz !
Great video
Brilliant education content Adam, I have seen you feature in a few Roman Sharf videos, you are a natural in front of the camera and I am now hitting subscribe to your channel. It would be nice to hear the retail values of these watches.
I do believe Adam is the best in knowledge and watch narration ...
What's the music that's playing?
Boss Adam !111111111!11!!!!! Numero uno!
Also, how to do you feel about the debate on wearing radium watches? Thanks!
I think some people make it a bigger deal than it is. The only people who have died from radium on watches were the radium gals, and they ate some of it. If radium was really very bad for us to wear on an enclosed watch, we would hear some interesting news stories like, “watch collector dies at age 75 from wearing too many radium watches!”…still haven’t heard that one yet.
Are color matched hands hands that were replaced or painted to look like the dial?
No, it usually is original hands that are missing lume or which already have been relumed that are then redone/relumed again to simply match the color of the patina on the dial with the hands, but usually not with original tritium or radium as the original.
For those root beers, how’s their timekeeping these days? What’s standard procedure for vintage, just regular servicing without cosmetic refurbishing? How does the timekeeping hold up over time?
Great! What about that gold 3700…?
You should name the channel MentaL Watches
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When you say the "bezel is period correct," do you mean the bezel is not original to watch?
No, on the contrary, it’s the correct bezel.
Be honest guys… who’s the POS that gave this a thumbs down? Fight me!
Amateurs. The watches … not your sofa.
Show the watch not your face
Great video