I went from the Submariner to the Seadweller simply because I went from showering to bathing. I can wholeheartedly state that the Seadweller hasn’t let me down yet 👍🏻
Have a couple hundred dives (max 40m) on my 1998 Submariner. Used to be my one and only watch for about 10 years, now I wear it mainly when I go diving. Not that I need it (dive computer does a better job) but because of the good all times (21 years now) and the way it feels to have it back on my wrist 😀
I’m a well experienced diver , went diving on many sites , and never wore a Rolex Sub ceramic which is my own watch. Long story short , was diving in SEA , in Malaysia where the South China Sea is ,that day , before initiating the dive , I checked all the instruments and they were working properly. However I had a gut feeling myself so I decided to bring with me also my Rolex Sub in ceramic strapped to my other wrist. While reaching 60 meters of depth , my diving computer started to have a malfunction (I thought you gotta be f**ing kidding me?!) fortunately I also timed the dive on the sub ceramic before initiating the dive. I used my Rolex to time decompression stops and re-emerge on the surface , I am alive today to post this message thanks to my Rolex sub which helped me survive without causing my blood to boil if I was emerging too fast. The watch still ticks to this day. Mark
I read the comments here and as always with the subject Rolex, there are the different fan groups. I am happy that Rolex, Omega and others make great watches. I worked for one of the groups and I can tell you, that the atmosphere was always that of a lot of respect for each other and the products. A gentleman's rivalry. It was also this sporty rivalry that gave the world some of the best watches.
I've been diving for 30 years and I have never had any reason to use a dive watch, they've been obsolete since '83 or '84 when usable, reliable dive computers came about. These are just fashion accessories now.
The bracelet’s guidelock on the Deepsea is truly fantastic, so easy to adjust, and when travelling facilitates easy/quick adjustments for expanstion of the wrist that’s enevitable at high altitudes or going from cold to hot/hot to cold climates. Definitely the main feature of the watch that’s indigenous to the deepsea that’s rarely called out but yet so innovative, reliable, easy to use and useful/practical. Love it !! Great video, great channel, great presentations in all you do, well done.
It doesn’t matter if you go diving with your dive watch or not. If you like the style and you want an over engineered daily beater with a 1 hour timer, get a dive watch. Oh and you can go diving too....
Hey guys. Not sure I should admit to this, but I own a DSSD and I don’t baby it - at all. I’ve taken it diving - both desk and ocean - running, mountain biking, camping. It’s my everyday watch and by that I don’t mean to sound snobby or anything - it took me a while to save up for it and I enjoy wearing a lot because it makes me smile. My philosophy is if you’re going to spend your hard earned cash on a watch that has amazing build quality and you love it, why not enjoy as much as you can? Isn’t that the point of owning these time pieces? Because they make us happy; they pull at our heartstrings? And just to be clear and safe, I bought an insurance policy on my DSSD because, hey, you never know...
Cool, they look amazing. My biggest problem with Subs are they're always just flopping around on your wrist when you're in motion. My fitness tracking watches are all aluminum and fit snug with a stretchy rubber band.
Why would you not want to admit using your Deepsea as a daily beater?? That’s what I use mine for. I’ll never use the 12,000ft but I love the over engineering of the watch
Thanks Ed! I too love the over engineering with it as well, not to mention, relative to my wrists and hands, it looks like a thicker Submariner. It’s been through a lot and just keeps on ticking - averaging about +1.6 seconds a day per 90 days when I measure it. One great watch!
Omg fair play. At last a normal person who enjoys an amazing and incredibly engineered timepiece and doesn't just hide it away in a safe. Good on you. Enjoy your watch in good health my friend .
I have a Sea-Dweller (1665) which was my 21st birthday present from my parents in 1977. I also have a GMT II (116710LN) - luxury purchase 10 years ago. I have some diving in the past (recreational stuff and used a Citizen Promaster Diver - didn’t want to scratch the Sea-Dweller ! ) Strange they bought me a Rolex as my Father was an Omega man, wearing the watch he was issued when he was in the Fleet Airarm (WWII) every day until his death in 2014 . (This watch was apparently ‘well worn’ so he had it serviced and recased, keeping the original white face, in 1956 by Dennison - done ‘privately’, after all, it was ‘his watch’ !) I am its custodian now - a prized possession !!
I have a Sea Dweller, I was told I wont be able to compare the few watches I wanted , made the right choice ,still love it, after 15 years, just had it serviced , comes back like a new one .
Sub is 40mm, Sea Dweller 40-43, DeepSea 44mm. Some people like me like their watches big. After 200m the pressure will start squishing your body anyway.
I am a certified, credentialed horologist and an experienced commercial deep sea diver. I can categorically state that the Rolex Sea-Dweller (126600) is the finest dive watch made. It is horological perfection and an indispensable precision diving tool. This universally accepted fact is backed by overwhelming technical and scientific data and evidence.
I had a Rolex 114060 with splotchy and uneven lume. Contacted Rolex since it was under warranty and Rolex claimed this poor quality was within their specifications and nothing will be done about it. A bloody joke. It’s a brand hyped up to crazy levels by social media. They are decent watches but no where worth the prices people are asking for them now.
I have a Deep Sea and I like it. But I wish I had kept my Submariner though. Now however I mainly wear a Longines HydroConquest chronograph automatic. Or a Omega Automatic chronograph Seamaster . I mainly have dive watch because I am a professional diver. The Deep-Sea is a watch I will never max out in anyway . For most of my diving 200m is more then adequate. Another watch I had which was a great dive watch was the Seiko SLD005 scubamaster .
Pretty cool you actually use all these watches like they are intended. I don’t dive but I went snorkeling for the first time a few months ago in Hawaii with my seamaster on it was a pretty cool experience to look at a sea turtle and then do a wrist check
I remember on the watch forums all the Rolex fans in a major flap over the Deep Seas "massive" 44mm case, and all the Breitling and Seiko owners looking at their Superocean`s and "Tuna`s" wondering what the big deal was LOL
George Beckford the Submariner was sold to civilians and the Fifty Fathoms military only until ‘56 when Blancpain saw that the Submariner was selling well. The Fifty Fathoms may have been first but the Submariner made the dive watch popular.
@@kayoedowner6711 I just think rolex get a disproportionate amount of airtime, given they've been spoken about so much we learn nothing new- there's other brands that deserve more coverage . Love the channel, but bored with bland rolex's.
I love watches. Although I cannot justify spending this kind of money on a time piece, I appreciate them more than perhaps someone with means who could own several watches like these Rolex diving watches. However, except for the original Sea Master the other two 'upgrades' were way too thick for daily use imho, but I am sure they would both make great diving watches for the affluent.
Good video/content. But, for ME, features MUCH more imporant to me is being able to read the time at a glance . Under most llight conditions/reflections...which means the watch MUST have an AR coating....which these watches added only recently Sea Dweller last year and the Sub
My ideal Rolex is an Omega Planet Ocean. In fact, the Planet Ocean on my wrist right now. Kidding aside, the only reason I would want a Sub is because of James Bond. Connery was a huge Rolex guy, but I don't hold that against him.
While not nearly a sexy you shouldn't forget that the helium escape valve was developed with Doxa and while Rolex focused on professional dive pieces Doxa released their timepiece to the masses. And then there was the quartz crisis and to the Victor go the spoils.
Rolex advertising watches that you can't buy even if you have the cash in hand is the horological equivalent of the infamous Popeyes chicken sandwhich debacle. Uncouth Rolex!
That's a bit biased I'd say. I got 3 watches from rolex (daytona, yachtmaster and datejust, all bi metal) and now I'm eligible to be on the list for any Rolex I'd like. How's that any different from Audemars Piguiet for instance? I have to purchase a 26400io just to get in the list for a 15500st. The 26400io was never on my radar and I hope I like it when it eventually arrives in a few months.
The dive watch is my favorite style, but these Rolex's just have too much shit written all over them. I don't need the entire stat sheet written on the face. How does no one have a problem with that? "Original Gas Escape Valve, Oyster Perpetual Date, Deep Sea, Sea Dweller, 12800fs 3900m, Superlative Chronomter, Officially Certified, Ring Lock System". Give me a break.
@Giovanni Bellesia I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees this! I have several dive watches that are so much cleaner on the face! I used to really like these Rolex's but after comparing other brands design to this, it just bothers me.
You are by far the best watch storyteller in the world. Thanks for sharing! Although I wonder... would you recommend some books about these stories? I have no idea where to begin looking.
What an interesting review really enjoyed it.and I still love my sub after 23 years on my wrist. Watchfinder give the far best reviews. Keep up the good work.
I need some advice from Rolex owners out there. I been working with Rolex AD to buy my first Rolex. I get a call today Dec 10 he has a 2022 Sea Dweller 126600 Red line just came in from Rolex brand new for me and to buy at retail. I had originally told him I wanted anything Submariner or Gmt in Oystersteel. Appointment is tomorrow. Any Rolex I buy will be with me forever. I know this is not as popular as other two. Would anyone here still buy this if they were in my position? Were you still happy you bought this? Plus I see they do not hold value long term like other models either. Don't know what to do plus do not want to piss off AD. Help! Serious replies only, Thanks.
I want to buy one as a forever watch because it's weird, overkill, and obscure for a daily watch. Submariners are Hondas, then maybe Daytonas for as often as you see them out in the world. A Yacht-Master, that's rare, a Miligaus, or new Air King, same thing. If you're going to spend this kind of money, get something that's closer to one of a kind.
Watchfinder: (about Rolex) "The brand having kickstarted the entire dive watch legacy pretty much single-handedly." Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: "Am I a joke to you?"
Yep, that's one of the nicest Rolex sports watches from over the decades. I just wish it had the Maxi-dial in that case, like the Green Sub Date of the 2000s.
really? Rolex is the most popular quality luxury legendairy expensive watchbrand in the world. its all handmade and 100% perfect. and it has a timeless design. for a watch that will last a lifetime. and will only look better over time. one of the most accurate movements. and its also special
@@Poemwriter_Angelo TF you mean 100% perfect , they're nowhere near the Holy Trinity if perfection is what you're talking about , sure they're the most popular luxury watch makers , but nowhere near the best.
@@sriicasm well its not the best of the best looking. But the watch itself is quite perfect. I know plenty of watches that look better than Rolex. But With perfect i just meant the durability. and not the looks. And not the entire watch itself. I believe perfect is an opinion too.
Of course not me tio ex but balancing 12.000 meters depth of pressure gas is used to inject into the watch so to balance the pressure. The tremendous pressure on the every milimeter of the watch 13.000 tons of pressure unimaginable to cope with!!!
There is one key issue with all those Rolex achievements. Just as Aegler made all Rolex movements (based mostly on Lemania ebauches), It was "one of Rolex case suppliers", who made Submariner and Seadweller cases. Rolex didn't make anything till 2004 . Unlike Omega, they haven't invented anything. Their Suppliers and Sub-contractors "were tasked" with combining exististing technology in particular watch case production.. Besides ... Blancpain 50 Fathoms and Omega Seamaster, actually predated Rolex Submariner.
I've been down 48 meters for 30 minutes on a wreck in Cyprus on O2. I've been down 38 meters in a shitty cold lake in Poland with sulfur emerging from the bottom, I've had nitrous symptoms despite thinking I'm not having them. I've had mostely good times when diving for many years including accidents, 1 near death experience and mostly great times at below 10m in warm waters. 300m is ridiculous, there is no way anyone going down that deep will carry any Rolex, Omega or other fashion crap when life is at stake. Having said that, I will be buying a 300 meter Certina soon and... the video/audio of this channel far surpases its merrit despite me being a watch newbe. I shall retire to my whiskey now.
@@bamarocks777 I may have been too harsh, the correct term is "luxury watches" not "fashion crap" If you think people are putting their life on Rolex instead of professional dive gear you are very gullible. This doesn't change the fact I love luxuray watches, I like Rolex along with dozens more luxary brands. Peace :)
Pawel Kotelnicki the engineering in a Rolex Deepsea vastly surpasses any professional dive gear short of getting into an extremely specialist research sub. That’s why we buy them, no one needs a 12,800 ft dive watch.
@@bombazine2 I agree to a degree. I would compare this to a professional mechanic using different tools than a weekend upper middle class Porsche owner. My mechanic laughs at me when I show him my Wera tools as would a professional diver laugh when seeing a 20K USD Rolex dive/tool watch. They are still luxury watches, if you want a dive tool, you get a proper wrist computer.
Love my Submariner no date. Got super lucky and got it new from my AD after only 2 days of waiting. Perfect size for my wrist. Sea Dweller is just too big for me
Locutus D'Borg lool That’s a bit harsh haha I own a sub and seamaster 2018 and Rolex has been overtaken. I don’t think Rolex even care they seem to be more interested in moving towards brand image rather than making the best watch which is a shame
@@jamescollett2625 I keep going back and forth on a Sub or 2018 Seamaster... Currently on the waiting list for the Sub, but man, I really like that Omega.. Investment aside, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the two....
Steve Jordan the sub is a more elegant look and looks amazing under a bright light indoors. The feel of the 904l steel is significantly better than the 316l steel which omega(and every other luxury watch brand uses). 904l steel is technically weaker than 316 steel though lol) the bezel is way easier to turn. And the bezel does give off a lovely sparkly look dye to the jagged edges. Very accurate indeed some days gaining no time at all. This is just luck though of course. The glare on the dial is annoying as in direct light it can be difficult to see which is sad as the dial is beautiful. The omega looks cooler as it is a sportier design. When outside the dial is stunning, much nicer than the Rolex. Movement is better of course, antimagnetic as well, testing of the movement is second to none you can even see your watch and results which Rolex don’t do. From conversations to people Rolex watches over time go outside of the superlative chronometer stats so no sure how reliable and trustworthy their claims are. I personally prefer the bracelet design and the glide clasp is better than the Rolex. Servicing is 10 years minimum so it’s a very solid movement omega have made massive strides forward with the master chronometer. The omega is more exciting to look at but under certain lighting I would say the Rolex looks more beautiful with the white gold and deep black dial
Just to add the blue dial outside is stunning. I used to prefer the black dial but now prefer the blue so ended up buying the blue. It’s more iconic in blue as well
Yeah ..I got a daytona and a tudor and i think for me it is not practical anymore in our today economy I'm 60yrs old,leaning towards putting my$ in the bank.but i know there is a lot of beautiful time piece out there that will not break my bank so good luck guys.
I really enjoy your videos, but you could go less heavy on that macro lens, sometimes viewers just want to see the watch from the everyday perspective, how it sits on the wrist or how it compares to other watches from a normal first person perspective, especially the pieces that are rarely available in the store like these.
Sea Dweller is much better, I'd love a Gmt batman, tried one on few yrs, at w.o.s in cardiff , cant get one now, did see a lush sea Dweller, deepsea in a 2nd hand jewellers last wknd, very tempting .
@@whiterappersworstenemy5773 , I would agree except that Rolex retains its value way way better than Omega. I hate to say this, but if you want to combine enjoyment of owning a cool watch AND have it appreciate in price, then Rolex it is. My Submariner is close to double its value in less than 10 years. It is like buying a house, but with less budget. Go figure!
@@EscapePlan97 funny you say that. After a year of owning my Planet Ocean I've not bought any more watches, nor could I give a crap about resale value. I still love the look of a Sub, but I also no longer want one. At all
@@Birdylockso My Bitcoin laughs at your Rolex appreciation. Don't buy a Rolex for value retention, FFS...what are you...a finance director or a watch enthusiast?
Not another Rolex dive watch advertising video. It's boring they all look the same. It's a load of nonsense. How many Rolex's get more than a rinse under the tap? No one takes a Rolex proper Scuba diving. If you're doing anything bigger than a 20 meter dive you will be wearing a dive computer not some luxury antiquated watch worth more than the entire scuba kit you're wearing. Anyway didn't Blancpain invent the dive watch? Rolex just copied it. I'm not sure about the quality control on the font. Looks like it's not just GMT hands that have a QC problem.
Mark Michael I’m not sure about Blancpain. I would like to have a good look at one but they are so rare. I’ve heard they are very well made but they are very expensive. They did invent the dive watch though. I do think it’s silly to make watches that will still function after a humans skeleton is crushed by water pressure but some watches are a exercise in engineering rather than common sense. You can’t beat a normal Sub or Seamaster if you want a dive watch although I can see people starting to get bored with dive watches and constant retro style watches. Time will tell👍🏼
Its still an enjoyable watch - but I think you are right and Blancpain came out with the first dive watch - and Zodiac slightly after them - strictly speaking I think Rolex were the 3rd manufacturer of a dive watch, not the original......
None of these watches are used by offshore divers, we actually have a real dive watches that are computers, and they are made by suunto, they are 200m and that's all we need, these are nice to wear to out and that's it, divers will never use these to work in lol.
Another awesome video, Hans was a genius. Pro tip Rolex haters...a Rolex was in the thumbnail, you didn't have to watch. So much butthurt and whining...it's like going to a restaurant and eating your whole meal, then sit there cleaning your lips with a handkerchief, burping...and complain about how absolutely horrid, disgusting and unpleasurable the meal was.....but did you have to clean the plate to figure that out.
The Deepsea is a marvel of engineering. I am very happy with mine. A lot of Rolex haters around here. 🤷♂️😁. If you don't like them, that is perfectly fine. Judt move on. It is just a watch.
I once had a rolex submariner. I to was taken in by it. I wasn’t going to take in the water. It made no sense. If you are not going to use it as. Diver, buy a Invicta for $60.00. It looks nice.😀. Rolex is everywhere real and unreal . Every watch company makes a clone. Today I own three Omega watches. First one is 1943 15 jewel black face 15 jewel military watch. It actually keeps the best time. Next is a 1949 Omega 18k solid gold Black face Tresor. What a beauty. It’s a great watch. The last is a 1950 stainless steel with silver and gold face. It is 17 jewelers. It is also a beauty. All three watches are manual wind. All three watches keep excellent time. All three watches are unique. I believe that they are true quality. What people pay for quality watches today are crazy. People pay tens of thousands of dollars for them. I admit that I like dress watches. I like vintage. You get the best deal and quality. I also have a sterling Omega pocket watch.
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Omega went to the moon, Rolex went to the bottom of the ocean and Timex went to my wrist.
Gabriel Praslin: Priceless - your Timex is my Casio. Bravo!
Omega beat the Rolex dive depth a while back...
;-)
@@jimmyjay122 too late though
hahahaha have a look at this buddy : ua-cam.com/video/q4jCODd615Y/v-deo.html
-Rolex dive watches get tones of views which one should we do a video about?
-Yes.
My father worked on submarines for the US Navy, during ww2, and I have his Rolex from those days. The seals were made of lead, at that time.
That’s so awesome. Make sure that stays in your family forever
Ballast
Got my grandfathers their worth big money
@@slh7808 Yeah, ballast. You got a problem with that, Ned Land?
I went from the Submariner to the Seadweller simply because I went from showering to bathing. I can wholeheartedly state that the Seadweller hasn’t let me down yet 👍🏻
Comedy's tough slick
That’s some pretty intense sea dwelling you’re doing there
Amazing
I think showering is not suggested because steam particles can still go inside the watch
Yea they dont break
I would like to know if any owner of these watches has taken it below 4m.
BLITZKRIEG Most would take their watches off and put on bedside table before shaving, let alone in 4m of water 😉
BLITZKRIEG mine go in the bath with me does that count?
I have a Sub and I take it off before I have a shower.... 8(
Maybe 4mm
Have a couple hundred dives (max 40m) on my 1998 Submariner. Used to be my one and only watch for about 10 years, now I wear it mainly when I go diving. Not that I need it (dive computer does a better job) but because of the good all times (21 years now) and the way it feels to have it back on my wrist 😀
I’m a well experienced diver , went diving on many sites , and never wore a Rolex Sub ceramic which is my own watch. Long story short , was diving in SEA , in Malaysia where the South China Sea is ,that day , before initiating the dive , I checked all the instruments and they were working properly. However I had a gut feeling myself so I decided to bring with me also my Rolex Sub in ceramic strapped to my other wrist. While reaching 60 meters of depth , my diving computer started to have a malfunction (I thought you gotta be f**ing kidding me?!) fortunately I also timed the dive on the sub ceramic before initiating the dive. I used my Rolex to time decompression stops and re-emerge on the surface , I am alive today to post this message thanks to my Rolex sub which helped me survive without causing my blood to boil if I was emerging too fast. The watch still ticks to this day.
Mark
I read the comments here and as always with the subject Rolex, there are the different fan groups. I am happy that Rolex, Omega and others make great watches. I worked for one of the groups and I can tell you, that the atmosphere was always that of a lot of respect for each other and the products. A gentleman's rivalry. It was also this sporty rivalry that gave the world some of the best watches.
Don't forget the Blancpain fifty fathoms, the original dive watch.
I've been diving for 30 years and I have never had any reason to use a dive watch, they've been obsolete since '83 or '84 when usable, reliable dive computers came about. These are just fashion accessories now.
one does not buy a ferrari over lambo just keeping BHP in mind.
It’s like going flying with a map and slide rule and not an iPad. Nevertheless they are lovely objects
Commercial divers are required to use one.
Dive computers fail from time to time. Do you REALLY want to be down at 150 feet without a backup plan when it happens?
@mirror talk they usually treat the watches as disposable and use seikos.
The bracelet’s guidelock on the Deepsea is truly fantastic, so easy to adjust, and when travelling facilitates easy/quick adjustments for expanstion of the wrist that’s enevitable at high altitudes or going from cold to hot/hot to cold climates. Definitely the main feature of the watch that’s indigenous to the deepsea that’s rarely called out but yet so innovative, reliable, easy to use and useful/practical. Love it !!
Great video, great channel, great presentations in all you do, well done.
It doesn’t matter if you go diving with your dive watch or not. If you like the style and you want an over engineered daily beater with a 1 hour timer, get a dive watch. Oh and you can go diving too....
Or get a GMT and stick to snorkelling.
Hey guys. Not sure I should admit to this, but I own a DSSD and I don’t baby it - at all. I’ve taken it diving - both desk and ocean - running, mountain biking, camping. It’s my everyday watch and by that I don’t mean to sound snobby or anything - it took me a while to save up for it and I enjoy wearing a lot because it makes me smile.
My philosophy is if you’re going to spend your hard earned cash on a watch that has amazing build quality and you love it, why not enjoy as much as you can? Isn’t that the point of owning these time pieces? Because they make us happy; they pull at our heartstrings?
And just to be clear and safe, I bought an insurance policy on my DSSD because, hey, you never know...
Cool, they look amazing. My biggest problem with Subs are they're always just flopping around on your wrist when you're in motion. My fitness tracking watches are all aluminum and fit snug with a stretchy rubber band.
Why would you not want to admit using your Deepsea as a daily beater?? That’s what I use mine for. I’ll never use the 12,000ft but I love the over engineering of the watch
Thanks Ed! I too love the over engineering with it as well, not to mention, relative to my wrists and hands, it looks like a thicker Submariner. It’s been through a lot and just keeps on ticking - averaging about +1.6 seconds a day per 90 days when I measure it. One great watch!
Cool story
Omg fair play. At last a normal person who enjoys an amazing and incredibly engineered timepiece and doesn't just hide it away in a safe.
Good on you. Enjoy your watch in good health my friend .
Now you need to mention Omegas new Planet Ocean Ultra Deep.
Omega is in the conversation with Casio, not Rolex. Get real.
@@locutusdborg126 Rolex marketing 101
@@locutusdborg126 GET BENT
@@locutusdborg126 lol loser
Locutus D'Borg seriously? Fuck outta here
I have a Sea-Dweller (1665) which was my 21st birthday present from my parents in 1977. I also have a GMT II (116710LN) - luxury purchase 10 years ago. I have some diving in the past (recreational stuff and used a Citizen Promaster Diver - didn’t want to scratch the Sea-Dweller ! )
Strange they bought me a Rolex as my Father was an Omega man, wearing the watch he was issued when he was in the Fleet Airarm (WWII) every day until his death in 2014 . (This watch was apparently ‘well worn’ so he had it serviced and recased, keeping the original white face, in 1956 by Dennison - done ‘privately’, after all, it was ‘his watch’ !) I am its custodian now - a prized possession !!
Did we overlook something of this Rolex Submariner history? Blancpain anyone?
Cedar Canoe i agree blancpain came to my mind too
Considering they established what dive watches look like, it's odd he didn't mention it.
What does Blancpain have to do with it?
1:08 'It's the whole story that tells the whole story..' thanks for clearing that up. :)
Great video, very informative but I thought Omega held the record of a watch going deepest under water with the Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional?
Yes, recently broke Rolex' record by going to a deeper part of the trench.
My dweller has done thousands of dives.
Nothing deep. Most of the time 50-120ft dives. Has done the job for the last 20 years.
I have a Sea Dweller, I was told I wont be able to compare the few watches I wanted , made the right choice ,still love it, after 15 years, just had it serviced , comes back like a new one .
I was told that Blancpains 50 fathoms was the watch that started the dive watch craze & Rolex copied that? Don't know who to believe now!
Sub is 40mm, Sea Dweller 40-43, DeepSea 44mm. Some people like me like their watches big. After 200m the pressure will start squishing your body anyway.
yeah, most people are not gonna take the sea-dweller 1k meters underwater
I like them big, but not so much thick.
@@xpusostomos please don't comment again
@@winterwarden please STFU
I bought a 2002 Sea-Dweller for two reasons. One, I wanted a Sub with a date. Two, I wanted a Sub date but no date bubble.
Same model I have
...but the date bubble finishes off "the look".
You can get the crystal replaced without a cyclops. It’ll cost a few hundred bucks. Just saying.
@@omonteso if you're that desperate, I'm pretty sure you can chisel it off. It's glued on.
@@omonteso and actually, to my limited knowledge, Rolex won't do anything to your watch that isn't original.
I am a certified, credentialed horologist and an experienced commercial deep sea diver. I can categorically state that the Rolex Sea-Dweller (126600) is the finest dive watch made. It is horological perfection and an indispensable precision diving tool. This universally accepted fact is backed by overwhelming technical and scientific data and evidence.
👍
Love how the first macro shot already shows poor QC. Honestly, how is it that the printing on SKX is sharper than this under a macro lens?
Seiko SKX > Rolex shoddy finishing.
I had a Rolex 114060 with splotchy and uneven lume. Contacted Rolex since it was under warranty and Rolex claimed this poor quality was within their specifications and nothing will be done about it. A bloody joke. It’s a brand hyped up to crazy levels by social media. They are decent watches but no where worth the prices people are asking for them now.
Only gay ass Seiko bois try to compare their watches to Rolex lol
I love how this guy's wrist can actually pull off a DSSD
I have a Deep Sea and I like it. But I wish I had kept my Submariner though. Now however I mainly wear a Longines HydroConquest chronograph automatic. Or a Omega Automatic chronograph Seamaster . I mainly have dive watch because I am a professional diver. The Deep-Sea is a watch I will never max out in anyway . For most of my diving 200m is more then adequate. Another watch I had which was a great dive watch was the Seiko SLD005 scubamaster .
Pretty cool you actually use all these watches like they are intended. I don’t dive but I went snorkeling for the first time a few months ago in Hawaii with my seamaster on it was a pretty cool experience to look at a sea turtle and then do a wrist check
I remember on the watch forums all the Rolex fans in a major flap over the Deep Seas "massive" 44mm case, and all the Breitling and Seiko owners looking at their Superocean`s and "Tuna`s" wondering what the big deal was LOL
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? We just ignore them now or what?
IKR!
Today's Blancpain is just not the same as the original Blancpain.
here ua-cam.com/video/_gdJloKiZ4s/v-deo.html and there ua-cam.com/video/znk_eY-UBHc/v-deo.html
George Beckford the Submariner was sold to civilians and the Fifty Fathoms military only until ‘56 when Blancpain saw that the Submariner was selling well. The Fifty Fathoms may have been first but the Submariner made the dive watch popular.
@@AndrewMorganWatches Nice comeback kid lol. Rolex Schmolex.
Blancpain 50 fathoms came first?? Excellent channel but we're getting fed up with constant Rolex adverts....
Steve Fox we love Rolex. There is no substitute.
@@jonathanland2218 to each their own, but not everyone likes them...variety is the spice of life 😉
I feel you Steve, watch world is a big and varied world but Rolex seem to suck a lot of oxygen out of the room.
@@kayoedowner6711 odd I thought it was a complaint, shame your whining about me complaining...
@@kayoedowner6711 I just think rolex get a disproportionate amount of airtime, given they've been spoken about so much we learn nothing new- there's other brands that deserve more coverage . Love the channel, but bored with bland rolex's.
Exceptional video. Tons of knowledge - thank you for all your hard work! Pat
I love watches. Although I cannot justify spending this kind of money on a time piece, I appreciate them more than perhaps someone with means who could own several watches like these Rolex diving watches. However, except for the original Sea Master the other two 'upgrades' were way too thick for daily use imho, but I am sure they would both make great diving watches for the affluent.
Cool video, was wondering about the Rolex diver differences because to the untrained eye they look similar. Same for the Sub vs GMT Master.
Good video/content. But, for ME, features MUCH more imporant to me is being able to read the time at a glance . Under most llight conditions/reflections...which means the watch MUST have an AR coating....which these watches added only recently Sea Dweller last year and the Sub
One minute in and you’ve absolutely captivated the audience. Your content is always so well put together
My ideal Rolex is an Omega Planet Ocean. In fact, the Planet Ocean on my wrist right now. Kidding aside, the only reason I would want a Sub is because of James Bond. Connery was a huge Rolex guy, but I don't hold that against him.
Awesome comparison video well made like always! Thank you for posting and keep them coming
While not nearly a sexy you shouldn't forget that the helium escape valve was developed with Doxa and while Rolex focused on professional dive pieces Doxa released their timepiece to the masses. And then there was the quartz crisis and to the Victor go the spoils.
Rolex advertising watches that you can't buy even if you have the cash in hand is the horological equivalent of the infamous Popeyes chicken sandwhich debacle. Uncouth Rolex!
Yup, that pissed me off to the point that I will rather buy a Glashütte Original. Lange would be great but way out of budget..
@@HemeHaci so what did you end up buying?
@@kronikinsomniak I am leaning towards Glashütte Original Moon phase blue dial. Saving up at the moment.
That's a bit biased I'd say. I got 3 watches from rolex (daytona, yachtmaster and datejust, all bi metal) and now I'm eligible to be on the list for any Rolex I'd like. How's that any different from Audemars Piguiet for instance? I have to purchase a 26400io just to get in the list for a 15500st. The 26400io was never on my radar and I hope I like it when it eventually arrives in a few months.
The dive watch is my favorite style, but these Rolex's just have too much shit written all over them. I don't need the entire stat sheet written on the face. How does no one have a problem with that? "Original Gas Escape Valve, Oyster Perpetual Date, Deep Sea, Sea Dweller, 12800fs 3900m, Superlative Chronomter, Officially Certified, Ring Lock System". Give me a break.
FrogSqueal Trying to outdo Casio in the ‘explains everything by putting text on the watchface’ 😂
@Giovanni Bellesia I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees this! I have several dive watches that are so much cleaner on the face! I used to really like these Rolex's but after comparing other brands design to this, it just bothers me.
Each word adds $1000
Rolex please hear this!
You are by far the best watch storyteller in the world. Thanks for sharing! Although I wonder... would you recommend some books about these stories? I have no idea where to begin looking.
What an interesting review really enjoyed it.and I still love my sub after 23 years on my wrist. Watchfinder give the far best reviews. Keep up the good work.
Most of the success of the Sub is that it's simply gorgeous. The Omega looked pretty meh.
Sub best Rolex till is day.
I need some advice from Rolex owners out there. I been working with Rolex AD to buy my first Rolex. I get a call today Dec 10 he has a 2022 Sea Dweller 126600 Red line just came in from Rolex brand new for me and to buy at retail. I had originally told him I wanted anything Submariner or Gmt in Oystersteel. Appointment is tomorrow. Any Rolex I buy will be with me forever. I know this is not as popular as other two. Would anyone here still buy this if they were in my position? Were you still happy you bought this? Plus I see they do not hold value long term like other models either. Don't know what to do plus do not want to piss off AD. Help! Serious replies only, Thanks.
I want to buy one as a forever watch because it's weird, overkill, and obscure for a daily watch. Submariners are Hondas, then maybe Daytonas for as often as you see them out in the world. A Yacht-Master, that's rare, a Miligaus, or new Air King, same thing. If you're going to spend this kind of money, get something that's closer to one of a kind.
I’m not into watches enough to watch these videos. Im subscribed to your channel and watch these videos because your presentation is that damn good.
The biglyest star of all the big stars.
Watchfinder: (about Rolex) "The brand having kickstarted the entire dive watch legacy pretty much single-handedly."
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: "Am I a joke to you?"
May I know what lenses you use for this video?
Rolex Deepsea: The only watch you can feel comfortable getting in a light mist
Which of the 2 keep their prices if you buy one
Sea Dweller. Absolutely love my 40mm 16600 strikes the perfect balance between vintage and modern.
Yep, that's one of the nicest Rolex sports watches from over the decades. I just wish it had the Maxi-dial in that case, like the Green Sub Date of the 2000s.
What kind of watch is that? Please tell me more, I have never heard of Rolex.
really? Rolex is the most popular quality luxury legendairy expensive watchbrand in the world. its all handmade and 100% perfect. and it has a timeless design. for a watch that will last a lifetime. and will only look better over time. one of the most accurate movements. and its also special
@@Poemwriter_Angelo TF you mean 100% perfect , they're nowhere near the Holy Trinity if perfection is what you're talking about , sure they're the most popular luxury watch makers , but nowhere near the best.
@@sriicasm well its not the best of the best looking. But the watch itself is quite perfect. I know plenty of watches that look better than Rolex. But With perfect i just meant the durability. and not the looks. And not the entire watch itself. I believe perfect is an opinion too.
@@Poemwriter_Angelo Troll or just stupid , that is the QUESTION? I vote troll, cause I still have hopes.
@@anonymousonlineuser6543 nuh man. I ain't trolling rolex is perfect. Just like me. My mom told me so.
I love that intro music. I can't get enough of it.
My very first proper watch was a Rolex. And bought two others since then. Of course i have other makes but for running amuck i use my rolex.
So happy that you mentioned the crown problem, it’s happened to mine
How come the deep sea doesn’t have the date magnifier? I can barely read the date!
I have one comes with box and everything where is the best place for me to sell it
I would love to own a sub or gmt master some day😍
7:27 The Watch for me! Sea Dweller Special
Still no date submariner is the best one... original, classy, sporty and elegant.
Amirreza Rezaie and more affordable
An boxy and impractical. Even though I do agree, that not having a cyclops makes it much better.
Amirreza Rezaie the nodate is boring. Had one and flipped it for a date.
Isn't the watch too bulky to be supported by a wrist's compromised strength at 12,000 feet?
and then vostok made a watch with a rubber gasket that expands and an acrylic crystal that mashes into the case all for like 70 dollars
I love your videos but omega just went way deeper. How did you miss that?
Of course not me tio ex but balancing 12.000 meters depth of pressure gas is used to inject into the watch so to balance the pressure. The tremendous pressure on the every milimeter of the watch 13.000 tons of pressure unimaginable to cope with!!!
There is one key issue with all those Rolex achievements. Just as Aegler made all Rolex movements (based mostly on Lemania ebauches), It was "one of Rolex case suppliers", who made Submariner and Seadweller cases. Rolex didn't make anything till 2004 . Unlike Omega, they haven't invented anything. Their Suppliers and Sub-contractors "were tasked" with combining exististing technology in particular watch case production..
Besides ... Blancpain 50 Fathoms and Omega Seamaster, actually predated Rolex Submariner.
I've been down 48 meters for 30 minutes on a wreck in Cyprus on O2. I've been down 38 meters in a shitty cold lake in Poland with sulfur emerging from the bottom, I've had nitrous symptoms despite thinking I'm not having them. I've had mostely good times when diving for many years including accidents, 1 near death experience and mostly great times at below 10m in warm waters. 300m is ridiculous, there is no way anyone going down that deep will carry any Rolex, Omega or other fashion crap when life is at stake. Having said that, I will be buying a 300 meter Certina soon and...
the video/audio of this channel far surpases its merrit despite me being a watch newbe. I shall retire to my whiskey now.
Rolex dive watches are not “fashion crap”. They are professional watches that people put their life on the line while using.
@@bamarocks777 I may have been too harsh, the correct term is "luxury watches" not "fashion crap" If you think people are putting their life on Rolex instead of professional dive gear you are very gullible. This doesn't change the fact I love luxuray watches, I like Rolex along with dozens more luxary brands. Peace :)
Pawel Kotelnicki the engineering in a Rolex Deepsea vastly surpasses any professional dive gear short of getting into an extremely specialist research sub. That’s why we buy them, no one needs a 12,800 ft dive watch.
@@bombazine2 I agree to a degree. I would compare this to a professional mechanic using different tools than a weekend upper middle class Porsche owner. My mechanic laughs at me when I show him my Wera tools as would a professional diver laugh when seeing a 20K USD Rolex dive/tool watch. They are still luxury watches, if you want a dive tool, you get a proper wrist computer.
This video genuinely was an absolute masterpiece. Keep up the amazing work guys!
Love my Submariner no date. Got super lucky and got it new from my AD after only 2 days of waiting. Perfect size for my wrist. Sea Dweller is just too big for me
I think the deep sea is 15.4 mm thick, not FIFTY FOUR mm thick! Caught you in a rare slip. Brilliant comparison and compendium on the mark.
Ryem3 that was the “DeepSea Special.” A one time build for that special dive. Google it; it looks hilarious.
Thrilling story ! Exciting waches ! Valuable video !
Please review Christopher Ward SH21 movement!
Omega Planet Ocean Ultra Deep has joined the chat
Yeah, with Timex. Omega has tried and failed to compete with Rolex for 50 years. Now go wait in the Omega fanboy section. And I mean fan boy, not man.
Locutus D'Borg lool That’s a bit harsh haha
I own a sub and seamaster 2018 and Rolex has been overtaken. I don’t think Rolex even care they seem to be more interested in moving towards brand image rather than making the best watch which is a shame
@@jamescollett2625 I keep going back and forth on a Sub or 2018 Seamaster... Currently on the waiting list for the Sub, but man, I really like that Omega.. Investment aside, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the two....
Steve Jordan the sub is a more elegant look and looks amazing under a bright light indoors. The feel of the 904l steel is significantly better than the 316l steel which omega(and every other luxury watch brand uses). 904l steel is technically weaker than 316 steel though lol) the bezel is way easier to turn. And the bezel does give off a lovely sparkly look dye to the jagged edges. Very accurate indeed some days gaining no time at all. This is just luck though of course. The glare on the dial is annoying as in direct light it can be difficult to see which is sad as the dial is beautiful.
The omega looks cooler as it is a sportier design. When outside the dial is stunning, much nicer than the Rolex. Movement is better of course, antimagnetic as well, testing of the movement is second to none you can even see your watch and results which Rolex don’t do. From conversations to people Rolex watches over time go outside of the superlative chronometer stats so no sure how reliable and trustworthy their claims are. I personally prefer the bracelet design and the glide clasp is better than the Rolex. Servicing is 10 years minimum so it’s a very solid movement omega have made massive strides forward with the master chronometer.
The omega is more exciting to look at but under certain lighting I would say the Rolex looks more beautiful with the white gold and deep black dial
Just to add the blue dial outside is stunning. I used to prefer the black dial but now prefer the blue so ended up buying the blue. It’s more iconic in blue as well
I dont know who you are, but I always watch your videos while I skip most other watchbox ones.
Yeah ..I got a daytona and a tudor and i think for me it is not practical anymore in our today economy I'm 60yrs old,leaning towards putting my$ in the bank.but i know there is a lot of beautiful time piece out there that will not break my bank so good luck guys.
The bulletproof cleanest looking Rolex sport watch 116600
Technically best? The Deepsea. Best bling for the buck? The Submariner. The red-headed half-cousin? The Sea-Dweller.
Excellent Presentation & history.
Excellent as always 👍👍
Can you review IWC Big Ingenieur 7days iw500505?
I really enjoy your videos, but you could go less heavy on that macro lens, sometimes viewers just want to see the watch from the everyday perspective, how it sits on the wrist or how it compares to other watches from a normal first person perspective, especially the pieces that are rarely available in the store like these.
Do you think Porsche 911 owners drive over 173 mph? (Dumb question). It's about what it is capable of. They are both engineering marvels.
I've done 170mph in my RS5 Vorsprung...once!
Everyone wants it but few owns it. I want them all in my collections.
How about the Grand Seiko Sports professional Diver watch 600meters plz
Can you get the cyclops removed from the watch?
Like to see review of the hublot big bang chukker bag .
You should do a video on the 16610 submariner. You make the best watch videos
So why didn't Rolex keep following that original path of providing great watches at reasonable prices, cheaper than competition?
Sea Dweller is much better, I'd love a Gmt batman, tried one on few yrs, at w.o.s in cardiff , cant get one now, did see a lush sea Dweller, deepsea in a 2nd hand jewellers last wknd, very tempting .
I was craving a Submariner, but after finding a pretty great deal on a Planet Ocean I find it hard to justify the price of the Rolex...
@@whiterappersworstenemy5773 , I would agree except that Rolex retains its value way way better than Omega. I hate to say this, but if you want to combine enjoyment of owning a cool watch AND have it appreciate in price, then Rolex it is. My Submariner is close to double its value in less than 10 years. It is like buying a house, but with less budget. Go figure!
You will not regret the resale value if you ever elect to sell it, not the case with an Omega.
Coolbill34 you should have gotten the Rolex you wanted. You will regret that sooner or later.
@@EscapePlan97 funny you say that. After a year of owning my Planet Ocean I've not bought any more watches, nor could I give a crap about resale value. I still love the look of a Sub, but I also no longer want one. At all
@@Birdylockso My Bitcoin laughs at your Rolex appreciation. Don't buy a Rolex for value retention, FFS...what are you...a finance director or a watch enthusiast?
The Rolex Submariner is the quintessential piece to collect.
To wear.
GMT-Master II or Yachtmaster have much more style & elegance.
Honestly...why? Just because? Thats a valid answer. But aint nobody diving 1000m+.
Still cool...just because.
Love my deepsea but they’ve sold me in this video, I want a sub and a sea dweller to go with it now 🤦🏻♂️
Not another Rolex dive watch advertising video. It's boring they all look the same. It's a load of nonsense. How many Rolex's get more than a rinse under the tap? No one takes a Rolex proper Scuba diving. If you're doing anything bigger than a 20 meter dive you will be wearing a dive computer not some luxury antiquated watch worth more than the entire scuba kit you're wearing. Anyway didn't Blancpain invent the dive watch? Rolex just copied it. I'm not sure about the quality control on the font. Looks like it's not just GMT hands that have a QC problem.
Mark Michael I’m not sure about Blancpain. I would like to have a good look at one but they are so rare. I’ve heard they are very well made but they are very expensive. They did invent the dive watch though. I do think it’s silly to make watches that will still function after a humans skeleton is crushed by water pressure but some watches are a exercise in engineering rather than common sense. You can’t beat a normal Sub or Seamaster if you want a dive watch although I can see people starting to get bored with dive watches and constant retro style watches. Time will tell👍🏼
Blancpain is the oldest watch brand still alive, from the 1700’s
You've missed the point entirely.
If you don't like it, don't watch it....
Its still an enjoyable watch - but I think you are right and Blancpain came out with the first dive watch - and Zodiac slightly after them - strictly speaking I think Rolex were the 3rd manufacturer of a dive watch, not the original......
Yes but have they made one that can stop a bullet?
None of these watches are used by offshore divers, we actually have a real dive watches that are computers, and they are made by suunto, they are 200m and that's all we need, these are nice to wear to out and that's it, divers will never use these to work in lol.
Your videos are absolutely incredible.
they're just fashion accessories now, dive computers completely obsolete them, but they're nice to look at.
Another awesome video, Hans was a genius. Pro tip Rolex haters...a Rolex was in the thumbnail, you didn't have to watch.
So much butthurt and whining...it's like going to a restaurant and eating your whole meal, then sit there cleaning your lips with a handkerchief, burping...and complain about how absolutely horrid, disgusting and unpleasurable the meal was.....but did you have to clean the plate to figure that out.
I would seriously doubt most people even get these wet
The Deepsea is a marvel of engineering. I am very happy with mine. A lot of Rolex haters around here. 🤷♂️😁. If you don't like them, that is perfectly fine. Judt move on. It is just a watch.
That's nothing...try mentioning your Tudor if you want to see hatred.
Yeah yeah it's a "poor man's Rolex" - yawn!
@ph8077 Indeed...only haters and closed minded people would look at Tudor like that. 🤦♂️
Wow awesome production!
I once had a rolex submariner. I to was taken in by it. I wasn’t going to take in the water. It made no sense. If you are not going to use it as. Diver, buy a Invicta for $60.00. It looks nice.😀. Rolex is everywhere real and unreal . Every watch company makes a clone. Today I own three Omega watches. First one is 1943 15 jewel black face 15 jewel military watch. It actually keeps the best time. Next is a 1949 Omega
18k solid gold Black face Tresor. What a beauty. It’s a great watch. The last is a 1950 stainless steel with silver and gold face. It is 17 jewelers. It is also a beauty. All three watches are manual wind. All three watches keep excellent time. All three watches are unique. I believe that they are true quality. What people pay for quality watches today are crazy. People pay tens of thousands of dollars for them. I admit that I like dress watches. I like vintage. You get the best deal and quality. I also have a sterling Omega pocket watch.
You are only kidding your self if you think rolex watches are everywhee.
They're only everywhere in the same way that all 20-somethings are driving £150k cars....on social media.