136660 Deep Sea differences

[AK797]

Well maybe this thread has given Rolex some food for thought, and believe me if the watch was a little slimmer there would be no need to infer it, no, Rolex would be announcing this achievement from the rooftops!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by AK797

Well maybe this thread has given Rolex some food for thought, and believe me if the watch was a little slimmer there would be no need to infer it, no, Rolex would be announcing this achievement from the rooftops!

Agreed, that’d be point numero uno I would think

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

From hodinkee:

The little things. Rolex slimmed down the bezel ever so slightly to feature the chamfered sapphire crystal. The date window has been upsized by eight percent, resulting in the date itself also being larger. The watch continues to feature a titanium caseback – only now it's been renamed RLX titanium. RLX… like Rolex… you get it.

The brand also says that the chroma light display has been optimized and that one major feature has been removed. Gone is the Fliplock dive extension on the bracelet which previously allowed for an extra unsnap of the bracelet to aid in fitting over a wetsuit. Interestingly, this feature is also now gone from the standard 43mm steel Sea-Dweller.

How was the chroma light “optimized”? Different lume material? I downloaded the new brochure and the lume color looks the same.

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by Mystro

How was the chroma light “optimized”? Different lume material? I downloaded the new brochure and the lume color looks the same.

Optimized means nothing. Just like with YM lume they say this. It could very well be the curves have been adjusted in production so it shines less bright but for longer, or that the mean brilliance is experiencing a smoother fall-off…

Basically it’s nothing and it’s meaningless.

[Deepseadog]

I wouldn't mind having an 8% larger date window, but no thanks on the chamfered crystal. My SD from the 90's had a chamfered crystal and it was chipped all the way around by the time I sold it. Much prefer the crystal on my 126660.

[alphadweller]

That makes it a 4 years production run for the 126660, owners will be pleased.

I really like this new date window.

[Mrngrz46]

Originally Posted by brookish

Can’t see the date 😂😂😂😂😂

Also bezel looks too big

[eonflux]

Why weren't all these changes rolled out with the 12x?

Strange to make these minor changes after just a 4 yr run for the 12x.
Especially with a relatively low-volume model.

Was hoping for something more significant, like a titanium DSSD.
Would be lighter, and with a stronger case material, could perhaps be smaller/thinner.

[Willows]

My prediction... It's all about "RLX titanium" and anticipating their first all "RLX titanium" watch release in the years ahead

[Henrimontgomery]

I don’t get titanium. Had a full titanium watch years ago and the material is just dull grey that have weird thermal conductivity, feels too light and basically doesn’t sparks joy in my heart like good old steel.

[waterman1]

Someone on this forum in a post today about this release, made the comment that titanium would not be able to withstand the depth that the DSSD is capable of, 3900m. Whether or not true I do not know but if so, this would preclude the DSSD from being made with this material.

[vinny84]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I don’t get titanium. Had a full titanium watch years ago and the material is just dull grey that have weird thermal conductivity, feels too light and basically doesn’t sparks joy in my heart like good old steel.

I agree. This is why I can't get into Grand Seiko with their titanium bracelets. Feels too light. Like to have some weight to my watches

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I don’t get titanium. Had a full titanium watch years ago and the material is just dull grey that have weird thermal conductivity, feels too light and basically doesn’t sparks joy in my heart like good old steel.

Originally Posted by vinny84

I agree. This is why I can't get into Grand Seiko with their titanium bracelets. Feels too light. Like to have some weight to my watches

I actually like the color of Ti, and the light weight.
I enjoyed wearing my previous Omega Seamaster Ti (blue dial) on bracelet, and X-33 (2nd gen).

And I also like the thermal properties--Ti tends to not feel as cold.

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by waterman1

Someone on this forum in a post today about this release, made the comment that titanium would not be able to withstand the depth that the DSSD is capable of, 3900m. Whether or not true I do not know but if so, this would preclude the DSSD from being made with this material.

That sounds odd.

The new Omega Ultra Deep has a depth rating of 6,000m/20,000ft, and a Ti version.

Hublot had the Oceangraphic 4000m dive watch, and it was made in Ti and carbon fiber versions.

[rfiorito]

If you download the 'official' user guide, the fliplock is still mentioned.

But I just noted asterisk ... 'only available onsome models.'

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by travisb

Amen brother! I’m not surprised that your words share my exact thoughts on this as we have always seen eye to eye on our favorite reference. The 126660 will go down as the greatest in my opinion.

[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by thatwatchguy

I still love my 116660 Cameron!

This!

I also understand that the new DSSD JC has a larger date aperture and larger date font. Not sure I'll be able to confirm that until I see one in person.

[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

From hodinkee:
"
.. The date window has been upsized by eight percent, resulting in the date itself also being larger."

Oops. If all else fails, read all the posts before posting. Sorry about that.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by nucleon

It looks like the Helium escape valve is now done in titanium...

It's always been Titanium.
One can tell because the polished colour is different

[cvoharley]

I told my AD the deepest it would ever go was the bottom of my pool.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Alfa2109

This!

I also understand that the new DSSD JC has a larger date aperture and larger date font. Not sure I'll be able to confirm that until I see one in person.

Of all the things Rolex could've done here is take the opportunity to at least make the watch compliant with the current ISO standard for divewatches and they blew it for their top tier diver.
As it stands, only the no-date Sub is the only Rolex divers watch that's compliant. Not that there's anything wrong with that but it's a totally lost opportunity for a timely and relevant update.
Maybe the date window has lume??

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by AK797

Only thing they could have done for me was keep the depth but somehow make it a couple of MM slimmer, that would be a real innovation.

How would Rolex be able to reduce the thickness without potentially reducing the depth rating.
The watch was designed and packaged according to the critical design brief of being wearable.
It may be reasonable to assume they started from that position and arrived at the current thickness and depth rating.
Anything else will be a complete and utter retrograde step given the recent release by Omega.

[Cosmic Charlie]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m sure the very few who use it as a dive watch, will miss the flip lock extension

I think "very few" is being conservative.

As an avid diver in both technical and recreational environments, the only times I've seen a Rolex below the surface are in very recreational/tropical conditions where the bracelet is next to skin. (translation: by divers with money to burn on very not serious dives and in perfect conditions).

Soooo many better and safer dive options than Rolex sport watches out there. Shearwater's Perdix or Teric's for example.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by waterman1

Someone on this forum in a post today about this release, made the comment that titanium would not be able to withstand the depth that the DSSD is capable of, 3900m. Whether or not true I do not know but if so, this would preclude the DSSD from being made with this material.

The Omega Ultra Deep is titanium and has a higher depth rating

nm, I see I'm not the first to post that.

[waterman1]

Yes correct on Omega being titanium and good point. I stand corrected and I would love to see the DSSD in titanium. It would be significantly more comfortable and a bit toned down in terms of bling. I would have to keep my 126660 too though because I cannot get rid of it)

Also, I might be one of the few who has actually used the dive extension on one of the rare times I wore a watch with a SS bracelet while surfing. DSSD over a 5mm glove then the wetsuit over the watch and glove. This new model seems like a downgrade to me.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

What is a flip lock extension?


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They're refering to the divers extention which has been a feature of the Sea-Dweller for a very long time.
There was a tool specifically included with the Sea-Dweller for removing the divers extention which some people historically removed for a more comfortable fit.

It could be argued that it's sort of redundant with the DSSD glidelock in place

[Ravenburg]

With regards to the fliplock extension, I use it nearly every week. I help out with my sons soccer team and I'm also one of the officiating linesmen. It's normally cold so I wear gloves/jackets etc and always wear my watch over my glove to keep track of game time.
I sometimes wear my Tudor Pelagos too which also has a dive extension.
Note that I've never been diving in my life but would very much like to try it one day.

[tudk]

Thanks for sharing.
Glad I have the old model.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Of all the things Rolex could've done here is take the opportunity to at least make the watch compliant with the current ISO standard for divewatches and they blew it for their top tier diver.
As it stands, only the no-date Sub is the only Rolex divers watch that's compliant. Not that there's anything wrong with that but it's a totally lost opportunity for a timely and relevant update.
Maybe the date window has lume??

Can you explain why the Submariner is the only current ISO complaint dive watch Rolex makes?

[47Fountain]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Seems strange to call it a new 2022 model …

I’m sure the very few who use it as a dive watch, will miss the flip lock extension

I use the extension everytime I dive. It really is handy without having to put a strap extender on like a cpl of my other dive watches.