4K Review: Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Unboxing
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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This week we have a full unboxing of the Rolex Sea-Dweller 2017 Ref: 126600
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I have seen this video a lot of times, but today I decided to comment. First of all, congrats for the high quality of your videos! You're great!
Back in 2018 when you uploaded this video, I was trying hard to find this watch. I had since 2003 an Explorer II but when I saw the SD43 I fall in love and I decided to sell the Explorer and buy the SD. From all the ADs in Greece (I'm living in Athens) I was receiving the same reply: "we are not in a position to tell you, when you will have the watch, because we are receiving only a 1-2 pieces every few months and there is a huge waiting list...". I was completely dissapointed! I contacted even in Zurich the famous AD Bucherer (the Dealer that I had bought the Explorer II in 2003) and he informed me, that I had to wait minimum 2 years!
When I listened you in your video saying; "I will not remove the stickers because I'm not intenting to keep the watch" I said: "what he is doing! give it to me man!" 😂 What is the funny thing? Your video brought me luck! Two days after I saw your video, I got a call from one of the 6(!) ADs that I had visited and he told me the following: "Today I received 1 SD43. You are not the next on the list and you are not the customer that I had to call... BUT you was the most polite candidate buyer of all and the only one that proposed to pay the watch in advance. This showed how determined you was and how much you want this watch Sir. So...shall I keep this watch for you, for 24 hours? After that I have to call someone else". I replied instantly: "...keep the watch for only 2 hours. I'm in the office and I'm coming to your store right away!". 😊 I got the SD43, I sold the Explorer II after 2 days, and I'm saying the following: I'm in love with this watch! Despite that is big, at the same time is so balanced! I will never sell it and someday I will service/polish it and give it to my grandson! (I'm 53 so I will wear it for at least 30 years onwards 😊).
Keep uploading great videos! Regards! George from Greece.
Congratulations George, wear your great watch on good health.
Είχες τύχη βουνό.... αυριο παραλαμβάνω το δικό μου....
I was lucky to find (and buy) ref. 126660 Deepsea D-blue “James Cameron” yesterday.. It is an engineering marvel .. titanium case back, fantastic clasp system, 5.5 mm sapphire crystal, wider bracelet, 3900m water resistance, new Calibre 3235 movement with 70 hour power reserve, and a smooth as glass 904L stainless steel. I will NEVER get rid of this watch. To me, the over engineering and excess equals luxury. This watch is superior in every way to its predecessors.
Well, with that watch you will get very strong ))). Enjoy it with health!!
I have 2 of these. 1 in the safe and 1 on my wrist. I think it's the best Rolex ever made and the market will eventually prove it. I find it fascinating when so many complain about the cyclops whilst the Subby date is the biggest selling piece on earth. The 43mm compliments the watch and it's style. It's a winner in every way. Someone will be glad they bought it from you. The red line is special too. Watch this space
SD43 is the perfect Sub! I have small wrist but the sub never felt big enough on my wrist, the SD James Cameron is oversized and to bulky for just about every normal person's wrist and Rolex has just made a correction on the wigth of the bracelet. The SD43 addresses all the wrongs of the sub and the deep sea and moves in a whole new direction with the new movement and the cyclops which for once can actually allow you to read the small date print. SD43 is the beginning of something special for the Rolex Sea Dweller line..
I love my SD43.. 7 n 1/2 inch wrist. Comfy and beautiful. I love the cyclops, each to their own. Nice review
I'm with you, also 7.5" wrist and love my SD43.
your crazy to get rid of this watch. it is the first Rolex dive watch to use the new generation of movement the 3235. it is what the submariner should have become and probably will become over the next few years. KEEP IT.... it is a future classic and the value is only going one way... up
This watch was also made for one year. If you look at the six o clock position, there is no rolex crown. Its called the MK1. They only made it in 2017...
@@Breathlesssight it was actually made up until Basel 2018 which was in March, so there are examples made & date stamped on the warranty card in January & February 2018.
I think this watch is perfect! Love the size and love the cyclops, I got mine 1 year ago and I love it
I bought it, love it, it's a beautiful watch, and it is going up in value, which makes it that much more exciting to own!
This is my favorite Rolex they make. Absolutely beautiful.
This is Rolex’s greatest.
I would have kept it! Just got on the waitinglist for that watch. Although my wrist is not big I find it the perfect size.
I love my SD43. Got it Monday night. My AD knows I will never sell this watch (as it will one day be given to my nephew who is only five years old at the moment). I really enjoy being in meetings and all the guys with regular subs see this watch and KNOW this one is not like theirs. I guess my wrist also makes it easier to wear (7.75 inches)
I have an 18cm wrist and I am getting ready to purchase my first Rolex. I went today thinking I was going to buy a Daytona but honestly.... I thought the watch was too small. They did not have a Sea-Dweller in the store but I believe that is the perfect size for me! I would love the stainless or the 2-tone!
Bad decision IMO ; keep it. I picked up mine last week after an 8 month wait. I have the Batman and the Hulk and this to me is the perfect size. The movement has been updated and a 70 hour power reserve. Since I have been wearing it , it has had less than a second a day differential with the atomic clock. The bracelet is beautifully tapered and my old eyes love the cyclops. I don’t have big wrists but I find it comfortable and love it’s presence.
rvt911 totally agree with you. Love my SD43. It is simply everything I want in a watch.
Well said it's the best rolex sports watch in decades
@@theonlyredspecial I agree. I have a Sub (Hulk), the 2018 Deepsea James Cameron, the Pepsi jubilee, the Root Beer GMT, a ceramic Daytona, and this watch...and this is my favorite.
The best Rolex ever made
I actually think it looks really good on the wrist! the 4000 is great too though.
Love that watch. And I'm sure on my 21cm wrist it will fit well. Just bought a old Oyster date from 1972 and it just looks so small but love the dark dial. So in the next years I'll be saving up to one day buy this beauty!
If you don't wear it, don't keep it. The first day of Basel 2017 when I learned the 40mm was discontinued I found one at an AD and love it.... I also like my James Cameron and glad to see they made a few changes this year so my watch should be more collectable.
I had a chance to buy that watch but waited too long. Now I’ve deep sea and I love it because it big and easy to see the numbers
I would keep this one. The red is great!
Reason that the 116600 was canned was because the lugs were misaligned, too top heavy and date window placed way too far in on the dial. It was like they rushed it. This piece addresses those faults and I think they nailed it imho
Keep it! It’s beautiful!
It's good to see you're back making videos again. I just purchased the sea dweller 43 last year it is a very nice watch. My Grail watch is the Pittock Philippe pilot 5522a. Unfortunately I am not a past Patek Philippe owner so I had no chance of getting one. If you run across somebody there in England that is willing to sell one for a little bit of a profit I my be willing to purchase it. Thanks again for making videos.
Cheers
I have a few similar watches to you. I admire the D Blue as an engineer but the 43mm for me is perfect, I have bigger wrists. Regarding the cyclops, the first sea Dweller really was the Submariner 2000 single red before they renamed it and that had a cyclops, the the double red was sea Dweller Submariner and that also had a cyclops ...
Stunning watch!!! Enjoy it.
Give it away! Haha! I’m picking mine up tomorrow from my AD, been waiting two years, only waited a year for the BLNR.
I love the watch and for me it would be something I’d want to keep forever and wear every day but like all Rolex sports watches it’s so difficult to get one. For me a watch of this price is a major expense and stainless steel is about all I could afford but also from what I understand the hardest to find. I heard that waiting lists are up to 3 years. I realise it’s extremely popular but how many other products take that long? Someone suggested to me recently that this is manufactured scarcity by Rolex. I’m starting to think this is true. Great video thanks for sharing your collection and thoughts
Nice review ! Man dont give away its very beautiful and good.
The 43 actually looks good on your wrist.
I have this watch as well, and absolutely love it. I see you also have on of the first models. The ones produced in 2018 have the Rolex crown on the dial now between the "Swiss Made", so if anything ours are more collectible as they were on such a short production run.
Rolex is so expensive you can probably sell that green outer bag for a grand...:) . hehe.....great passion and splendid video. I love the red subs and sea dwellers vintage style.....I find the newer ones just too brawny and muscular....I love all the subs and dwellers from the 60's and 70's....Im a big vintage guy. Still, this one is breaking new ground with the cyclops for a dweller. Im not sure how these newer generations are going to age.....if they look "pristine" new in 20 years without any patina or fading ...it kinda takes away from story telling of the watch....kinda disenchanting honestly. I also find the new ones to be so syrupy and glowing in appearance that they are difficult to dress down.....almost too showy.....even a basic submariner stands out like a red bulb on an all white Christmas tree. I like the smaller, more humble looking vintage bodies ...just my opinion.....Best ~ DL
The 43mm is big indeed. 40mm is more elegant. I would hold on to the D-blue a little longer. They might be discontinued with the next basel, so the premium should be higher (or won't go down). With the 43mm SD, the premium will probably go down as more are being made. So selling it asap is the way to go I guess.
The comparison between the Submariner and the SD-4000 can be interesting for a video (just like you did before, with measuring the dimensions, weight, showing the different features, ...).
Thanks for the video, it was interesting to hear your thoughts about this watch.
Great review, am contemplating getting this very watch👍
Last true 40 mm sd was the 16600. Just before they started playing silly buggers with the dials and the lugs!
This is amazing watch. This is how the dive watch should look like. Bigger, heavier, helium valve and the most important thing is the fully graduated bezel. I would pick this over the Sub all the time. I think Rolex should keep only one diver watch and this is the SD43.
I'm thrilled you are back on You Tube. I was so sad you left, as I'm sure many others felt the same. I was able to purchase this Sea Dweller 43 mm this last October. Very lucky circumstances and a very cool Rolex AD. I love this watch, enjoy yours.
OMG! NO....don't sell this watch. It's amazing. It will continue to increase in value. Just hold it. I'm wearing mine for full enjoyment, don't really care about re-sale, but I'm careful with mine.
Thanks buddy for your kind words and support and congrats on your new purchase wear it in good health👍🏼
bro your insane for getting rid of the red sea dweller. I love that watch and I'll get it in June 2020.
Did you get it?
One of the best modern Rolex offerings IMO
Bro I know it's over 3 years since you shot this video. However, I really love this Sea-Dweller ❤️and how it fits you it's just good. Keep the watch in your collection. Much Love
*_Happy New Year from most beautiful Bangor, Maine._*
Your videos are great. I’m 15 years old and at this age I already love quality watches! I’m from Brazil so sorry if I writed something wrong. Keep making this videos please, they are great for watch entusiasts
I love the 43 m sea dweller !
I agree with the comment below. this is probably going to be one of the most collectible Rolex models in recent years with so many changes in a short period of time which is never done by Rolex.
Also it looks great on your wrist. It is also probably one of the most proportionate watches in the line. And it’s a MK1 dial! Definitely do not sell!
I love my Sea Dweller 43 , I blew my first chance to get and waited 3 months to find another one .
Glad you did👌🏼👍🏼 congrats what’s your wrist size?
Yeah
Watch looks great on your wrist! They changed the dial the next year with Rolex crown at 6 o’clock - so this mk I version may be collectible!
I think the 116600 is the perfect Sea Dweller. This one would be fine for my 200mm wrist but I hate the cyclops.
very bold decision to unload this red SD.. its exquisite. I know many SD fans prefer it without the cyclops but I think its a nice touch. maybe rolex SA will release a non date SD someday like the sub.. hmmm
That would be interesting.. but doubt we ll ever c it happening.
So beautiful 😍
The demand for this model is so high a salesgirl told me they don’t even add any more names on the waitlist. That’s THE Rolex to keep in a vault and pull out when they discontinue it to double your money. It’s gorgeous, you will beat yourself up for selling it.
What's your take on the 2019 Glashütte Original Seaq Panorama Date as compared to the Sea Dweller?
Hi and thanks for starting your vlog channel again. I always enjoyed your videos watches and travel.
Onto the SD43 I think you should re-consider selling. Rolex decided to stop production of the 4000 because it was too similar to the ceramic sub and did not sell well. Yes now its discontinued its a collectors piece, but this 50th anniversary piece may also be short lived, with the red text turning white.
I'm lucky enough to have a SD43 and can tell you that the new movement is just amazing. 1 sec per day accuracy, 70 hour power reserve and the lume lasts well into the night.
Hi Neil. Thanks for your comment 👍🏼 yeah the 3235 is definitely impressive I hope we start seeing it on the subs / YM in this years basel. I agree with the SD43 but I doubt the red txt will change to white. Guess I’ll hold on selling until Basel so won’t have any regrets just in case. The thing is it doesn’t make sense to keep both the SD4K & SD43 but time will tell👍🏼
London Watch Collector why not keep both?? Who cares if you can afford it?? They are different watches. I have an 8 in wrist and prefer the larger Rolex, so I have this one, DSSD d-blue and YG YM2
I agree. Wait until Basel and see what Rolex does - then decide to sell.
Its a beautiful Watch. I personally think that the sub is a little bit to small .
Thank you very much for a great review and sharing your comments. The SD43 and SD4000 are both great timepieces. Good informative review as usual, and looking forward to more reviews. Great channel.
Thanks Jo👍🏼
I used to listen what people were commenting about the sizes and shapes, too big too small, cyclops, no cyclops, now i dont get bother about what people thing is good or bad for you, if you really like something wear it no matter if is big, small, pink... what matters is that you like it. No one will stop you on the street and tell you... oh that watch is too small for you etc.
Despite the similarities with the Submariner, the Sea Dweller 4000 was just about perfect IMO.
My favorite watch ever
How many Rolex you want?
Lwc: Yes
Beautiful watch
You’re crazy bro. Bad decision. I have this exact watch. Mark 1. It’s amazing and going to be the only true 50th anniversary version.
I definitely prefer this one vs the James Cameron.
This is the only Rolex i would own.
My altime favourite watch, one day!
Thanks very much for all you share.
The watch seems to be ‘too’ big. Good decision to move it no matter what people may say about it being the Mk1 etc. Rolex always has these unique features for every watch so that doesn’t mean every rolex watch is a collectible
When you change the date the hands must be at 6 o clock to not damage the movement
Keep it. This is the hard ones to acquire for the time being. Btw it looks good on your wrist
Thanks for the input Zack 👍🏼
Indeed, I think Rolex changed their design for a reason. The original SD is a classic, however, the sea dweller is always stuck in the middle of DEEPSEA and the SUBMARINER. So for a Sea Dweller to have some significance, it has to change. And the 126600 changed in a way that really suits the modern needs. The trend in the current watch market is, people are tending to wear bigger watches, whether they can look good in them or not. And for the cyclops, it’s a ROLEX classic thing that you can find on a ROLEX. Thirdly, the movement, as you can see from Baselworld 2018, the new Deepseas, bracelets are wider, movement changed. These all reflect Rolex’s Intention in their next generation watches. It’s not the original SD wasn’t a fine watch, it’s just the original SD, will remain as a watch that’s in the past. And stays that way. Just like there are vintage Rolex watches, people liked them when they get them in the 1950s, but people in 2020 May not wear them on a daily basis.
Best Rolex Sporty ever,never ever sell this!i have 2 of them.One on the wrist and one in the safe for in a few years when this gone to service.
Don’t tread that off, it fit perfectly on your wrist and + it is really hard to get. And + I noticed that your watch there is NO Rolex Crown logo between the word swiss made that just makes it even rare.
It’s a keep. SD43 is good good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.
This is such a beauty
Question, are those stickers the red labels on the bracelet of the watch? I see some watches have the red thing and some of them not. Please advise.
Love it
Nice watch , owned it 2 times and sold it to buy 116600. Too big for my small wrist :(
Great videos, keep up the good work. I have just purchased a 16600, 2007, In your opinion is this a good investment? I know you shouldn't buy a watch for investment purposes and I haven't as I love the watch, it's just nice to know that maybe in 10 years time it's one everyone wants? Thanks
It kinda doesn't look that big on you as I expected...I got a bit bigger wrist then you and if it fits you it should fit me as well, thanks for the wristshot👌
thanks....
if they made this a 42 mm then I would go for it. Beauty Is in the eye of the beholder.
good video as usual. In fact I like it on you and I feel it doesn't look big at all
Yeah I guess I can pull it off, but after acquiring my latest watch which is tiny compared to the SD I can’t help but feel it’s quite large on my wrist, but let c I’m still thinking might keep it after all. Thanks for your comment.
I believe the 40mm is gonna worth a lot later on because of the limitation. Well you mention gift when am I going to receive my present? ;p
It's pretty... love it.
This or the DSSD? Hmmm.
Box is too small. I just purchased one and it came in L box. Closes perfectly.
the smallest watch i have is my certina ds action diver which is 43mm, my wrist size is not that big
stunning watch but too big in my view. was going to flip my gmt to get one but after seeing this i think i will keep gmt. its just too thick i think.
for how much are you going to sell it ?It looks nice actually
Have you sold it?
I like it more than 4000
Which one of you watches do you actually wear, if any ?
hi there, it's been a while since your last vedio, I hope you are doing fine. I have recently got the message from my AD that they can offer me one of the following sport modells: 126600, 126660 blue, 126660 black, 126613LB and 126613LN. actually i have already had the 126613LB and I loved it. i have a 17cm wrist and I felt the sub fits me perfectly. deep sea is way too big and the sea dweller is just on the limit. I serached the vedios on youtube about the comparission of sub and Sea Dweller, and i would like to hear your advice, which one shall i pick. as a matter of fact, i don't mind to have another sub two tones since the size is perfect and i found myself more and more in love with the two tones rolexs, but the SD43 in steel is perhaps harder to find by retail, considering the hipe is getting down during the last months. what do you say? nevertheless wish you all the best and hope to see your next film soon after.
BR, thomas
Could watch reviewers start including the standard weight with all links added on as it is a major driver for watch buyers to flip / sell off to another model (ie Ceramic Seadweller 4k 116600 is 173grams which is uncomfortable / top heavy and main reason why no date sub is more day to day wearable (134 grams).
How often do you actually wear this watch?
Keep it!
What do you do with them when you say you wanna get red of them ?
If you wanna re sell them where do you sell them ?
I will
I let mine go as well - it’s juts too big (if I wanted something big, I will go better with the Deepsea Blue)
Rodrigo Quintero Bejarano nobody would ever pic the Deepsea over the SD43 😂😂
Yanik Coen well, I did (I’m sure I’m not the only one) anyway - let my Deepsea go as well (too much Rolex hype) and went with a nice Glashütte SeaQ Panorama Datum 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I’m looking at a gmt master 2 blnr for my first high end watch. Can I go wrong?
Can’t go wrong with a BLNR 👌🏼👌🏼 especially if the rumours are true of it getting discontinued in Basel 2018 good luck👍🏼
I picked it up in May and now in October I still keep glaring at it. Haven’t lost or gained a second either, I wear it everyday. Very impressed with rolex. Thinking of the SD43 next.
4k is good
I like 116660 d blue mark 1 dial more than
It's a nice watch
Do not sell this watch. It’s fits you perfectly.
How thick is the watch? I know the deepsea is 17.7 and the 4000 is 15. Is this in the middle of the two or the same as the 4000?
It’s exactly as thick as the SD4K around 15-15.5 mm.
It's 15mm same as the SD4000
Its a nice watch. You can easily pull it off mate
what is the diameter?