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Zirotti · 11 January 2010, 03:20 PM

Dumb question...

As I understand it, M-series were the first generation Deepseas. V-series are the second. Outside of that, is there any difference in the two models?

Thanks!

Tools · 11 January 2010, 03:23 PM

Well, not exactly..

There has only been one generation of DSSD.......... It has not changed since it's introduction..

The M or V is just part of the serial number......... nothing more. And since they are producing both M and V, there is no real correlation to when one came off the assembly line......

Zirotti · 11 January 2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Well, not exactly..

There has only been one generation of DSSD.......... It has not changed since it's introduction..

The M or V is just part of the serial number......... nothing more. And since they are producing both M and V, there is no real correlation to when one came off the assembly line......

Interesting. I didn't know the M or Vs were produced at the same time. Thanks bud.

Whiskey · 11 January 2010, 03:29 PM

Understand that the M series was the very first release of the watch so from a collectibility standpoint, the M would be the way to go as 30 years from now it would be worth a lot more than a V.

However, all of the issues that have been reported with the Deepsea such as the bearings in the rotatable bezel failing, or the caseback not being properly threaded thus leaving uneven spacing between caseback and the oyster were all reported on the M-series.

I haven't heard any complaints about V serials which means the issues had been ironed out by the time these were made.

I have a V serial I bought brand new in Feb 09. It's a daily wear and I have no issues to report.

SeamasterGMT · 11 January 2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

Understand that the M series was the very first release of the watch so from a collectibility standpoint, the M would be the way to go as 30 years from now it would be worth a lot more than a V.

However, all of the issues that have been reported with the Deepsea such as the bearings in the rotatable bezel failing, or the caseback not being properly threaded thus leaving uneven spacing between caseback and the oyster were all reported on the M-series.

I haven't heard any complaints about V serials which means the issues had been ironed out by the time these were made.

I have a V serial I bought brand new in Feb 09. It's a daily wear and I have no issues to report.

Not true. My friend has a V serial and sent it back because the bezel rotates in both directions. Mine is an M serial - PJ3 bracelet (March 2008) and is perfect.

Singslinger · 11 January 2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Not true. My friend has a V serial and sent it back because the bezel rotates in both directions. Mine is an M serial - PJ3 bracelet (March 2008) and is perfect.

Just curious - did Rolex fix it or did they replace the watch with a new one?

SeamasterGMT · 11 January 2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

Just curious - did Rolex fix it or did they replace the watch with a new one?

It's still with Rolex.

padi56 · 11 January 2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Understand that the M series was the very first release of the watch so from a collectibility standpoint, the M would be the way to go as 30 years from now it would be worth a lot more than a V.

However, all of the issues that have been reported with the Deepsea such as the bearings in the rotatable bezel failing, or the caseback not being properly threaded thus leaving uneven spacing between caseback and the oyster were all reported on the M-series.

I haven't heard any complaints about V serials which means the issues had been ironed out by the time these were made.

I have a V serial I bought brand new in Feb 09. It's a daily wear and I have no issues to report.

Well in well over 30 years of Rolex experience never heard of any watch becoming collectable just because of a case date stamp.Most guys make the importance of case date stamp far to great.Its only a rough indication when the case was stamped and not necessarily when the case had its movement installed to make a complete watch.

jets · 11 January 2010, 03:28 PM

I did not know that. Giddyup.

everose · 11 January 2010, 03:36 PM

I chatted to A Rolex Regional Manager in Florida in Sept 2008.He commented that Rolex DO NOT make watches to coincide with a specific year of production,and do not want customers to look at them that way.

They want customers to buy the watches on display in the AD stores and not worry about/or get into a debate if its the latest version/seriel number.

Andad · 11 January 2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by everose

I chatted to A Rolex Regional Manager in Florida in Sept 2008.He commented that Rolex DO NOT make watches to coincide with a specific year of production,and do not want customers to look at them that way.

They want customers to buy the watches on display in the AD stores and not worry about/or get into a debate if its the latest version/seriel number.

I am sure they don't.

marke · 11 January 2010, 09:00 PM

I have one of the very first issed M serial no: dssd and mine was one of the first to go back to the rolex hospital for attention...

the bezel failed.... so after a short trp to geneva back to the rolex factory the watch came back as new.

Still love the watch to bits, and swap it with my tudor hydronaut 1200....

Zirotti · 11 January 2010, 09:41 PM

Intersting. How long has Rolex had it?

11 January 2010, 03:20 PM	#1
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Deepsea - M vs. V series? Dumb question... As I understand it, M-series were the first generation Deepseas. V-series are the second. Outside of that, is there any difference in the two models? Thanks!

11 January 2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Well, not exactly.. There has only been one generation of DSSD.......... It has not changed since it's introduction.. The M or V is just part of the serial number......... nothing more. And since they are producing both M and V, there is no real correlation to when one came off the assembly line...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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11 January 2010, 03:29 PM	#4
Whiskey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 521	Understand that the M series was the very first release of the watch so from a collectibility standpoint, the M would be the way to go as 30 years from now it would be worth a lot more than a V. However, all of the issues that have been reported with the Deepsea such as the bearings in the rotatable bezel failing, or the caseback not being properly threaded thus leaving uneven spacing between caseback and the oyster were all reported on the M-series. I haven't heard any complaints about V serials which means the issues had been ironed out by the time these were made. I have a V serial I bought brand new in Feb 09. It's a daily wear and I have no issues to report.

11 January 2010, 03:36 PM	#10
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I chatted to A Rolex Regional Manager in Florida in Sept 2008.He commented that Rolex DO NOT make watches to coincide with a specific year of production,and do not want customers to look at them that way. They want customers to buy the watches on display in the AD stores and not worry about/or get into a debate if its the latest version/seriel number.

11 January 2010, 09:00 PM	#12
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	I have one of the very first issed M serial no: dssd and mine was one of the first to go back to the rolex hospital for attention... the bezel failed.... so after a short trp to geneva back to the rolex factory the watch came back as new. Still love the watch to bits, and swap it with my tudor hydronaut 1200....

11 January 2010, 09:41 PM	#13
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Intersting. How long has Rolex had it?

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