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oceandweller · 7 April 2011, 11:27 PM

Hi

Good-day!

I am a new member and it is hoped, I am accepted in your prestigious forum.

Also, I hope to learn more about Rolex watches and also, other established brand-names, from other respectable members.

For a start (I assume, I am already accepted by members), I would like to know, whether Rolex has ever produced the following:

'ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Deep Sea – Pro Hunter Sea Dweller 3900M JACQUES PICCARD EDITION 1922-2008' - supposedly, only a limited number of 86 pieces were made to celebrate the life of Jacques Piccard.

Thank you.

Tools · 8 April 2011, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the Forum..

Rolex does not produce "Limited Edition" watches for the public to purchase..

The one you mention is a standard Rolex Deep Sea that has been modified and painted by the Pro Hunter company; which is not affiliated with Rolex in any way.. In fact, Rolex will not service or work on one of these modified watches.. It has both fans and detractors..

padi56 · 8 April 2011, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Welcome to the Forum..

Rolex does not produce "Limited Edition" watches for the public to purchase..

The one you mention is a standard Rolex Deep Sea that has been modified and painted by the Pro Hunter company; which is not affiliated with Rolex in any way.. In fact, Rolex will not service or work on one of these modified watches.. It has both fans and detractors..

X2.And will add if you buy such a watch it has no real value in the true Rolex market. And would be more difficult to sell if ever needed and only to those who like the black coating, which is not a huge market like the plain S.steel versions..

HL65 · 8 April 2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

X2.And will add if you buy such a watch it has no real value in the true Rolex market. And would be more difficult to sell if ever needed and only to those who like the black coating, which is not a huge market like the plain S.steel versions..

X3!! Keep it real!!

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

X2.And will add if you buy such a watch it has no real value in the true Rolex market. And would be more difficult to sell if ever needed and only to those who like the black coating, which is not a huge market like the plain S.steel versions..

Hi

Thank you.

I will not even touch a watch, if the dial has been refinished, much less this one - some people do crazy things. I agree the the stainless-steel version is the only one to buy.

Thank you.

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Welcome to the Forum..

Rolex does not produce "Limited Edition" watches for the public to purchase..

The one you mention is a standard Rolex Deep Sea that has been modified and painted by the Pro Hunter company; which is not affiliated with Rolex in any way.. In fact, Rolex will not service or work on one of these modified watches.. It has both fans and detractors..

Hi

Thanks for the advice.

The way the description is portrayed, as though it is an original and untouched Rolex. It is rather misleading, to say the least.

Thank you.

MonBK · 8 April 2011, 01:10 AM

Rolex would never produce such an ugly looking watch.

Welcome to the forum.

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex would never produce such an ugly looking watch.

Welcome to the forum.

Hi

Thank you.

Surely it is an ugly-looking watch.

Thank you.

rolexertion · 9 April 2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Rolex would never produce such an ugly looking watch.

Not that the original DS is exactly any Scarlett Johansson to start with...

xelor63 · 8 April 2011, 04:32 AM

The Piccard deepsea is not been modified by pro hunter

http://www.singlereddeepsea.com/

http://www.fratellowatches.com/archi...e-red-deepsea/

XELOR

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xelor63

The Piccard deepsea is not been modified by pro hunter

http://www.singlereddeepsea.com/

http://www.fratellowatches.com/archi...e-red-deepsea/

XELOR

Hi

Thank you.

Is there a pix of this one for us to see?

Thank you.

xelor63 · 8 April 2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oceandweller

Hi

Thank you.

Is there a pix of this one for us to see?

Thank you.

the back

the box

XELOR

dbphotos · 8 April 2011, 08:53 AM

I think the value is in the eye of the beholder. This auction price seems to put the value at more than the unmolested Rolex.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5257792

$40,000

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbphotos

I think the value is in the eye of the beholder. This auction price seems to put the value at more than the unmolested Rolex.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5257792

$40,000

Hi

Thank you.

It is a crazy price to pay for something that is disgraceful. I think the real enthusiasts will not even want to touch it.

Thank you.

mtrunner · 8 April 2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbphotos

I think the value is in the eye of the beholder. This auction price seems to put the value at more than the unmolested Rolex.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5257792

$40,000

Wow that is a lot of money for a watch that has been modified.

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Wow that is a lot of money for a watch that has been modified.

Hi

There are many ways to look and be different. Paying a mad price for something that has been molested is two stages beyond crazy.

Could it be a marketing stunt?

Thank you.

Traveler · 8 April 2011, 11:47 AM

This is a horrible piece..I shudder to think that some fool would acutally buy it for that price !

wokafu · 8 April 2011, 11:54 AM

Lots of PURIST in the forum would say..we appreciate pure REAL rolexes...but i personally like the PRO Hunter...

MonBK · 8 April 2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wokafu

Lots of PURIST in the forum would say..we appreciate pure REAL rolexes...but i personally like the PRO Hunter...

I think our members have better taste than that.

wokafu · 8 April 2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I think our members have better taste than that.

Im sure they do..

Stengah · 8 April 2011, 12:10 PM

Yeah I would never pay that much for a modified watch and I would probably never buy any modified Rolex but I personally think the black looks awesome.

Andad · 8 April 2011, 02:57 PM

Wasn't he the captain of the Enterprise?

sleddog · 8 April 2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Wasn't he the captain of the Enterprise?

Are you a Trekie Eddie??

He was an underwater Oceanographer and famous in the marine world for creating underwater vehicles and mapping currents of the oceans If memory serves me right?!?!

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Wasn't he the captain of the Enterprise?

Hi

Thank you.

I am blind to the beauty of any watch, not only Rolex, that has been molested, deliberately or otherwise.

Thank God, Rolex will not service any watch that has been modified, however minor, it may be.

Thank you.

Puffy · 8 April 2011, 07:26 PM

if i see you wearing one around sydney, i'll slap it off your wrist...

watchf · 8 April 2011, 09:42 PM

Welcome. I prefer my Rolex in its originally intended form.

oceandweller · 8 April 2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

Welcome. I prefer my Rolex in its originally intended form.

Hi

Thank you.

Many, many others and me, too.

Thank you.

Howie · 8 April 2011, 10:20 PM

I won't knock it, but I won't buy it.

fc3s2k · 9 April 2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie

I won't knock it, but I won't buy it.

X2

7 April 2011, 11:27 PM	#1
oceandweller Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 461	Limited edition Rolex watch Hi Good-day! I am a new member and it is hoped, I am accepted in your prestigious forum. Also, I hope to learn more about Rolex watches and also, other established brand-names, from other respectable members. For a start (I assume, I am already accepted by members), I would like to know, whether Rolex has ever produced the following: 'ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Deep Sea – Pro Hunter Sea Dweller 3900M JACQUES PICCARD EDITION 1922-2008' - supposedly, only a limited number of 86 pieces were made to celebrate the life of Jacques Piccard. Thank you.

8 April 2011, 01:07 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome to the Forum.. Rolex does not produce "Limited Edition" watches for the public to purchase.. The one you mention is a standard Rolex Deep Sea that has been modified and painted by the Pro Hunter company; which is not affiliated with Rolex in any way.. In fact, Rolex will not service or work on one of these modified watches.. It has both fans and detractors.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 April 2011, 08:53 AM	#13
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	I think the value is in the eye of the beholder. This auction price seems to put the value at more than the unmolested Rolex. http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5257792 $40,000 __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

8 April 2011, 02:57 PM	#22
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Wasn't he the captain of the Enterprise? __________________ E

8 April 2011, 07:26 PM	#25
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	if i see you wearing one around sydney, i'll slap it off your wrist... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 April 2011, 01:10 AM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Rolex would never produce such an ugly looking watch. Welcome to the forum.

8 April 2011, 04:32 AM	#10
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	The Piccard deepsea is not been modified by pro hunter http://www.singlereddeepsea.com/ http://www.fratellowatches.com/archi...e-red-deepsea/ XELOR

8 April 2011, 11:47 AM	#17
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	This is a horrible piece..I shudder to think that some fool would acutally buy it for that price !

8 April 2011, 11:54 AM	#18
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Lots of PURIST in the forum would say..we appreciate pure REAL rolexes...but i personally like the PRO Hunter...

8 April 2011, 12:10 PM	#21
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	Yeah I would never pay that much for a modified watch and I would probably never buy any modified Rolex but I personally think the black looks awesome.

8 April 2011, 09:42 PM	#26
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Welcome. I prefer my Rolex in its originally intended form.

8 April 2011, 10:20 PM	#28
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	I won't knock it, but I won't buy it.

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