126660 vs 116660 Comparison Photos

[Dimaxxxl]

I stumbled upon these comparison photos online when trying to research the differences between the old and new deepsea references. I know others are interested in the differences as well so I wanted to share these photos.




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[TswaneNguni]

Mainly broader bracelet.Large wrists needed for DSSD .I have 7.7 inch.Have the original DSSD in black.

[TheWatchEnthusiast]

Thanks for posting. It’s nice to have a photo up comparison next to each other.


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[Dimaxxxl]

I have the 116660 and considering adding a 126660 to the collection.

[thesharkfactor]

So the 126660 actually has a large bracelet. Cool. Still too big for me though!

[Sublovin]

Great pics. I will tell you that the proportion of the new bracelet may seem more visually correct, but the older style is more comfortable

[Chadridv]

that first photo shouldn't even be called a comparison photo. it's so skewed you won't be able to get a good read on either watch. The others are pretty good though and definitely interesting to see the changes.

Although I never got to hold them side by side, I did own the 116660 twice and finally got to try on the 126660. I couldn't really noticed any difference without having both in front of me. I know that the wider bracelet and clasp makes the SD43 very comfortable though.

[Dimaxxxl]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Great pics. I will tell you that the proportion of the new bracelet may seem more visually correct, but the older style is more comfortable

I wouldn’t have guessed this. Very interesting. Very hard to compare because the AD wouldn’t have one sized to me.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

that first photo shouldn't even be called a comparison photo. it's so skewed you won't be able to get a good read on either watch. The others are pretty good though and definitely interesting to see the changes.

It has some value for the discerning eye. For example the font and spacing of the font used on the ring lock system wording. Also the bezel insert engraving.



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[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Dimaxxxl

I wouldn’t have guessed this. Very interesting. Very hard to compare because the AD wouldn’t have one sized to me.


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It's not really necessary to have the watch sized correctly.

If one has an opportunity to try on anything with the new wider bracelets and are accustomed to the classic width Oyster bracelet, then the difference in feel is really quite apparent.

[ltmgeller]

Thanks for posting. I was wondering about the difference.

[BVLDARI]

Great post. Thanks.

I really like that the ring lock font is no longer bold and the font matches the dial. I like that the bracelet is bigger and the end links no longer stick out. I don't like that the green is less visible, I liked the old green better. Overall the new one is much better in my opinion. To me it wears very similar to the SD43...

[sawhornsoff]

Originally Posted by Dimaxxxl

I have the 116660 and considering adding a 126660 to the collection.

Same here.

[ArtNouveau]

I had a first year black dial that I dailyed for a couple of years. I generally enjoyed it, it was comfortable, but I always thought the bracelet looked out of scale to the watch head. The update looks much better to me but if I was going to be a new Rolex in this genre I think the SD43 is a much better value.

[Dimaxxxl]

Originally Posted by Dirt

It's not really necessary to have the watch sized correctly.

If one has an opportunity to try on anything with the new wider bracelets and are accustomed to the classic width Oyster bracelet, then the difference in feel is really quite apparent.

For me it’s the way the watch grabs the wrist. I wear my watches tight in general and with any watch across many brands the best test is to try it the way I’m accustomed to wearing it. Watches on straps make it easy. Bracelet models not so much.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by 77T

It has some value for the discerning eye. For example the font and spacing of the font used on the ring lock system wording. Also the bezel insert engraving.



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True.

[donas]

Thanks for posting.

[lomco]

I own the original version. Like to wear my watches a bit loose on the wrist. My son owns the SD43. The new bracelet makes the watch very stiff to loose fit wearers. It is therefore hard and sharp on the edges when wearing. Old one has a little bit of flex, and although minimal, it is more comfortable when you wear the watch loose.

If you wear the watch tight on the wrist, new bracelet is better IMO.


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[Tampashooter]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Great pics. I will tell you that the proportion of the new bracelet may seem more visually correct, but the older style is more comfortable

I thought I was the only one that thought that way...

[Rhythm King]

Very informative post, thank you!

My buddy has the original D-Blue and was considering swapping for the newer version. This info should help him with the decision-making process.

[Swiss Mad!]

Hi Dimaxxxl

Apols, not wanting to hijack your thread or anything, just thought you might be interested in this.

I too recently looked at the differences between the 116660 & 126660, although I concentrated more on the font changes to the dial, chapter ring & case back.

Link to thread below;


https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=645954

There's also a decent little youtube vid (not mine!) showing the 2 watches side by side

link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2I0vHBdCZY

Cheers



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[vivicorsi]

The 116660 has a more domed crystal like discussed on Rlx forum. I prefer the original version.

[Gerry62]

the different details (ring lock , proportions, bracelet) make me prefer the first 116660.

[Ruohide]

Thanks for the photos