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Uppersouth · 15 May 2017, 11:15 AM

I understand the Sea Dweller has historically been a SS watch only. With the increased case size for this model and strong early sales demand, would Rolex be smart in offering two-tone, PM and or varied dials and bezels. This seems to have been the progression for the sub.

presario · 15 May 2017, 11:31 AM

Not sure precious metals can withstand the depth ratings of the Sea Dweller line. Either way, I absolutely hope they don't offer all the things like varied dial choices, etc. I hope the Sea Dweller stays rooted in the heritage in which it was created.

Smarties · 15 May 2017, 11:32 AM

Not likely IMO. But only Rolex knows.

Pmt2 · 15 May 2017, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by presario

Not sure precious metals can withstand the depth ratings of the Sea Dweller line. Either way, I absolutely hope they don't offer all the things like varied dial choices, etc. I hope the Sea Dweller stays rooted in the heritage in which it was created.

Some would say it's too late. Unless the SD goes back to 40mm and loses the cyclops.

Qwerty01 · 15 May 2017, 12:17 PM

It would be a bit odd if Rolex uses precious metals for the SD, the watch is so big and it won't serve as a tool watch neither as a dress watch

GradyPhilpott · 15 May 2017, 12:46 PM

Intuition tells me that won't happen, but Rolex has done some surprising stuff in the last few years.

Regardless, I wouldn't be interested.

fishingbear · 15 May 2017, 02:33 PM

You never know but I kinda hope not; the Sea Dweller has historically exemplified the Rolex tool watch.

Smarties · 15 May 2017, 03:04 PM

A PM SD has one extra functionality than SS model............ as diving weight!

Dirt · 15 May 2017, 04:07 PM

A possible PM variation to any models of the SD line is highly unlikely.
Anything else will dilute its "true tool watch" status.

Glidelock · 15 May 2017, 05:00 PM

No

Hotrod297 · 15 May 2017, 07:20 PM

I can't see it with the SD Line. But hell, who'd expected a Cyclops?

Cru Jones · 15 May 2017, 07:44 PM

It will be interesting to see if they remove the red text after the first year's production.

SubMarine · 15 May 2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

It will be interesting to see if they remove the red text after the first year's production.

They didn't do that for the platona, so why now?

Cru Jones · 15 May 2017, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

They didn't do that for the platona, so why now?

There's an internet rumor (so, take this for what it's worth...not much) circulating that the red text is specific to the 50th anniversary edition of the new Sea-Dweller, with subsequent versions reverting to the style of the Submariner and DSSD.

1William · 15 May 2017, 08:48 PM

I guess anything is possible but I would not think it will happen.

brandrea · 15 May 2017, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

There's an internet rumor (so, take this for what it's worth...not much) circulating that the red text is specific to the 50th anniversary edition of the new Sea-Dweller, with subsequent versions reverting to the style of the Submariner and DSSD.

Any things possible and it will be interesting to see.

I'm inclined to think that they will continue with the red liner for a few years as they did originally, and then switch to white. Just a guess ...

travisb · 15 May 2017, 09:29 PM

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing it but I think the SD / DSSD should be SS only.

VicLeChic · 15 May 2017, 10:16 PM

Like its predecessors 16610 and 116610, it should stay as a steel watch only as this is the "ultimate" tool watch (after the Deepsea of course). Let the Subs and Yacths take care of precious metals. With regards to colors, again it should remain black, true to its heritage. Red lettering turning to white is not an issue though.

samson66 · 15 May 2017, 10:17 PM

My God I hope not

GB-man · 16 May 2017, 01:40 AM

If Rolex sells a ton of SD43 and thinks there's a market for it in all gold then it wouldn't surprise me. Nothing would at this point lol

AK797 · 16 May 2017, 06:30 AM

Rolex knows it has jumped the shark with a lot of people on this already so I think anything's possible now, all depends on the almighty dollar, esp in this downturning market.

Tony-GB · 16 May 2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

There's an internet rumor (so, take this for what it's worth...not much) circulating that the red text is specific to the 50th anniversary edition of the new Sea-Dweller, with subsequent versions reverting to the style of the Submariner and DSSD.

But we're almost half way through the year and they're only trickling through so to mark a full year Rolex would have to go to half way though 2018 which would mark the 51st year...?

I don't believe the rumour.

15 May 2017, 11:15 AM	#1
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	SD 43 Future Variants? I understand the Sea Dweller has historically been a SS watch only. With the increased case size for this model and strong early sales demand, would Rolex be smart in offering two-tone, PM and or varied dials and bezels. This seems to have been the progression for the sub.

15 May 2017, 11:31 AM	#2
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Not sure precious metals can withstand the depth ratings of the Sea Dweller line. Either way, I absolutely hope they don't offer all the things like varied dial choices, etc. I hope the Sea Dweller stays rooted in the heritage in which it was created. __________________

15 May 2017, 12:46 PM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Intuition tells me that won't happen, but Rolex has done some surprising stuff in the last few years. Regardless, I wouldn't be interested. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 May 2017, 07:20 PM	#11
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	I can't see it with the SD Line. But hell, who'd expected a Cyclops? __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

15 May 2017, 11:32 AM	#3
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	Not likely IMO. But only Rolex knows.

15 May 2017, 12:17 PM	#5
Qwerty01 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex GMT Masters Posts: 238	It would be a bit odd if Rolex uses precious metals for the SD, the watch is so big and it won't serve as a tool watch neither as a dress watch

15 May 2017, 02:33 PM	#7
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	You never know but I kinda hope not; the Sea Dweller has historically exemplified the Rolex tool watch.

15 May 2017, 03:04 PM	#8
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	A PM SD has one extra functionality than SS model............ as diving weight!

15 May 2017, 04:07 PM	#9
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,064	A possible PM variation to any models of the SD line is highly unlikely. Anything else will dilute its "true tool watch" status.

15 May 2017, 05:00 PM	#10
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	No

15 May 2017, 07:44 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	It will be interesting to see if they remove the red text after the first year's production.

15 May 2017, 08:48 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I guess anything is possible but I would not think it will happen.

15 May 2017, 09:29 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I wouldn't be opposed to seeing it but I think the SD / DSSD should be SS only.

15 May 2017, 10:16 PM	#18
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Like its predecessors 16610 and 116610, it should stay as a steel watch only as this is the "ultimate" tool watch (after the Deepsea of course). Let the Subs and Yacths take care of precious metals. With regards to colors, again it should remain black, true to its heritage. Red lettering turning to white is not an issue though.

15 May 2017, 10:17 PM	#19
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	My God I hope not

16 May 2017, 01:40 AM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	If Rolex sells a ton of SD43 and thinks there's a market for it in all gold then it wouldn't surprise me. Nothing would at this point lol

16 May 2017, 06:30 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Rolex knows it has jumped the shark with a lot of people on this already so I think anything's possible now, all depends on the almighty dollar, esp in this downturning market.

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