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Shutterbug55 · 13 September 2013, 01:18 PM

I am looking at Deep Sea Dwellers and I have a what I hope isn't a stupid question.

I know that the "V-" serial number watches have ceramic inserts in the bezel. Isn't that true for the other series as well?

Or what serial number series have that insert?

The reason I ask, is that this watch is going to get wet a lot. I have almost 2000 hours of bottom time logged with my Seiko Pro Diver. That watch is getting too expensive to repair, and parts are getting difficult to find.

The Rolex will get the same treatment and now that I am retired, it will probably see all of the oceans. It will get care, good treatment, but much of it's view of the sky will be through water.

I just want to make sure I get that ceramic bezel.

Thank you in advance for your answers and educating this rolie noob.

joe100 · 13 September 2013, 01:23 PM

All Deep Seas have ceramic bezels, before this, the SD 4000 and it's predecessors had aluminum.

Keith1 · 13 September 2013, 01:25 PM

Any Deep Sea Dwellers or Submariners model number that starts with 11 is ceramic.

Presa canary · 13 September 2013, 01:27 PM

The dssd is THE ultimate diving watch. It should handle all the seas quite well for you

77T · 13 September 2013, 01:36 PM

If you are concerned about the cost to repair - the ceramic bezel is several times more expensive to replace than the older Seadweller's aluminum one.

Tools · 13 September 2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutterbug55

I am looking at Deep Sea Dwellers and I have a what I hope isn't a stupid question.

I know that the "V-" serial number watches have ceramic inserts in the bezel. Isn't that true for the other series as well?

Or what serial number series have that insert?

. . .
I just want to make sure I get that ceramic bezel.

Thank you in advance for your answers and educating this rolie noob.

V serial numbers have nothing to do with it - the Sea Dweller as well as the Deepsea Sea-Dweller can have V serials..

As mentioned, all Deepsea Sea-Dwellers, model 116660 have ceramic bezel inserts.

Here is some data on this impressive watch..

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=37035

bayerische · 13 September 2013, 03:08 PM

The Deep Sea SD will be able to handle any dive and as many dives as you can make.

Make sure you don't confuse the two. Sea-Dweller (now discontinued) with the bigger Deep Sea Sea-Dweller.

Good luck, it's a heck of a watch if you have the wrist for it.

Vincent65 · 13 September 2013, 03:40 PM

DSSD is much more ££$$ to service

kilyung · 13 September 2013, 04:22 PM

Get a ceramic SubC 116610. More than adequate for diving and anything else you throw at it. It's cheaper, easy to live with, and costs less to service.

Shutterbug55 · 13 September 2013, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the great replies, people! I knew you would know about the watch. Now all I have to decide is how early a Christmas present it will be. Ahhhh decisions, decisions.

Thank you again.

padi56 · 13 September 2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

If you are concerned about the cost to repair - the ceramic bezel is several times more expensive to replace than the older Seadweller's aluminum one.

Have to agree on that one.

Cc1966 · 13 September 2013, 10:20 PM

Get the DSSD - for the extended diving that you do, this watch was made for you!

gpfps · 13 September 2013, 10:22 PM

If I bought another watch it would be sea dweller. Just a perfect watch in every way.

Aventura · 13 September 2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutterbug55

I am looking at Deep Sea Dwellers and I have a what I hope isn't a stupid question.

I know that the "V-" serial number watches have ceramic inserts in the bezel. Isn't that true for the other series as well?

Or what serial number series have that insert?

The reason I ask, is that this watch is going to get wet a lot. I have almost 2000 hours of bottom time logged with my Seiko Pro Diver. That watch is getting too expensive to repair, and parts are getting difficult to find.

The Rolex will get the same treatment and now that I am retired, it will probably see all of the oceans. It will get care, good treatment, but much of it's view of the sky will be through water.

I just want to make sure I get that ceramic bezel.

Thank you in advance for your answers and educating this rolie noob.

I had a 16610 (no ceramic bezel) but witl the serial V

Aventura · 13 September 2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aventura

I had a 16610 (no ceramic bezel) but witl the serial V

Sorry I mean " with "

13 September 2013, 01:18 PM	#1
Shutterbug55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 18	Please explain something to me I am looking at Deep Sea Dwellers and I have a what I hope isn't a stupid question. I know that the "V-" serial number watches have ceramic inserts in the bezel. Isn't that true for the other series as well? Or what serial number series have that insert? The reason I ask, is that this watch is going to get wet a lot. I have almost 2000 hours of bottom time logged with my Seiko Pro Diver. That watch is getting too expensive to repair, and parts are getting difficult to find. The Rolex will get the same treatment and now that I am retired, it will probably see all of the oceans. It will get care, good treatment, but much of it's view of the sky will be through water. I just want to make sure I get that ceramic bezel. Thank you in advance for your answers and educating this rolie noob.

13 September 2013, 01:23 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	All Deep Seas have ceramic bezels, before this, the SD 4000 and it's predecessors had aluminum. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 September 2013, 01:36 PM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	If you are concerned about the cost to repair - the ceramic bezel is several times more expensive to replace than the older Seadweller's aluminum one. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 September 2013, 03:08 PM	#7
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The Deep Sea SD will be able to handle any dive and as many dives as you can make. Make sure you don't confuse the two. Sea-Dweller (now discontinued) with the bigger Deep Sea Sea-Dweller. Good luck, it's a heck of a watch if you have the wrist for it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 September 2013, 10:20 PM	#12
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Get the DSSD - for the extended diving that you do, this watch was made for you! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

13 September 2013, 01:25 PM	#3
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Any Deep Sea Dwellers or Submariners model number that starts with 11 is ceramic.

13 September 2013, 01:27 PM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	The dssd is THE ultimate diving watch. It should handle all the seas quite well for you

13 September 2013, 03:40 PM	#8
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	DSSD is much more ££$$ to service

13 September 2013, 04:22 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get a ceramic SubC 116610. More than adequate for diving and anything else you throw at it. It's cheaper, easy to live with, and costs less to service.

13 September 2013, 05:34 PM	#10
Shutterbug55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 18	Thanks for the great replies, people! I knew you would know about the watch. Now all I have to decide is how early a Christmas present it will be. Ahhhh decisions, decisions. Thank you again.

13 September 2013, 10:22 PM	#13
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	If I bought another watch it would be sea dweller. Just a perfect watch in every way.

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