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Micha · 13 January 2015, 12:36 AM

well, I just ran across this website. It's amazing what some people do to try and create some hype to justify asking ridiculous prices for invented so called limited editions. And needless to say, some people will fall for it.

http://www.singlereddeepsea.com/

JohnBaker3 · 13 January 2015, 03:08 AM

The watch is now sold out; if you have to have one, you're gonna pay the FULL, appreciated, premium on this puppy !!

mike · 13 January 2015, 06:18 AM

Well,...it's not a limited edition, those come from the factory. Rather it's to commemorate one of the giants of oceanography.

It's been done before by individuals with much less reputation and expertise in all things Rolex than the collector (and expert) who led the reference.

How many threads/posts have we had by people screaming for a little dash of RED on the dial? Like anything else it's in the eye of the beholder.

psv · 13 January 2015, 06:26 AM

That, and the Hillary Tenzing Explorer trio, are all done by the same enthusiast/profiteers.

Brushpup · 13 January 2015, 06:27 AM

Watch lovers and Collectors love these watches, so the demand for such pieces goes up every day. The prices reflect those facts. It isn't hype and it does not appear that the thirst for the old Subs and Sea Dwellers can ever be quenched.

mike · 13 January 2015, 07:03 AM

I don't know. It's about 3k USD over a D-Blue and there are a LOT less of these than the D-Blue.

Will they go up? Probably, but to me it's a better offering than some I've seen (and in greater numbers).

breitlings · 13 January 2015, 07:11 AM

edited: so this is a limited edition by non factory release?

dysondiver · 13 January 2015, 07:33 AM

be better with a helicopter on the back ,,,
why do people pay a premium for a watch that some one else has ruined.

to each their own i guess.

Micha · 13 January 2015, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Watch lovers and Collectors love these watches, so the demand for such pieces goes up every day. The prices reflect those facts. It isn't hype and it does not appear that the thirst for the old Subs and Sea Dwellers can ever be quenched.

I respectfully disagree. The thirst for old Subs or DRSDs has nothing to do with the hype of selling a PVD Deepsea, where a couple of individuals had part of the dial lettering painted red. But we will see for how much this one will sell for...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Sea-Dw...:SS:SS:US:1120

Brushpup · 13 January 2015, 07:44 AM

I strictly meant red subs and sea dwellers. Didn't click on the link. My apologies.

dysondiver · 13 January 2015, 07:47 AM

30k ,,,, lol ,,, i think a real double red , and change would be better ,,,,

kilyung · 13 January 2015, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

be better with a helicopter on the back

Sea-king!!!

Fabrice M · 13 January 2015, 08:57 AM

Personally I like it. I think it's pretty cool. Would I buy one at this price...No. But I al all for customization. No to say, it's very expensive to do something like this, the machine is expensive and there is no room for mistakes...

Bobby T · 15 January 2015, 05:31 AM

Shelby, Rousch, Saleen, Calloway all do modifications to factory Fords, Chevys and Dodges with no complaint from enthusiasts........why do Rolex enthusiasts complain when others do mods to Rolex timepieces??? If Rolex came out with this piece, the same guys screaming how awful it is, would line up and gladly empty their pockets and bank accounts for the same exact watch.

Psmith · 15 January 2015, 05:46 AM

Looks pretty good to me, and if people are willing to pay...

I have no problem with customised Rolex watches - after all, they are a mass-produced item and not something rare and unique.

nello · 15 January 2015, 12:13 PM

Ruined Rolex Red Edition.

ferrissteve11 · 15 January 2015, 12:25 PM

IF Rolex came out with the DSSD with red lettering sales would likely go through the roof. Why they don't release a red lettered dive watch is anyone's guess.
Who knows, maybe Tudor will get the nod and release a red lettered model ? After all they did release the Black Bay which was basically Rolex's way of 're releasing' the big crown Sub...at least in a round about way.

cdnwatchguy · 15 January 2015, 12:40 PM

Not a watch for me but I think it looks good.

13 January 2015, 12:36 AM	#1
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	A Single Red Deepsea...? you must be kidding me well, I just ran across this website. It's amazing what some people do to try and create some hype to justify asking ridiculous prices for invented so called limited editions. And needless to say, some people will fall for it. http://www.singlereddeepsea.com/ __________________ life is good

13 January 2015, 03:08 AM	#2
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	The watch is now sold out; if you have to have one, you're gonna pay the FULL, appreciated, premium on this puppy !! __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

13 January 2015, 06:27 AM	#5
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Watch lovers and Collectors love these watches, so the demand for such pieces goes up every day. The prices reflect those facts. It isn't hype and it does not appear that the thirst for the old Subs and Sea Dwellers can ever be quenched. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

13 January 2015, 07:44 AM	#10
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I strictly meant red subs and sea dwellers. Didn't click on the link. My apologies. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

15 January 2015, 05:46 AM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looks pretty good to me, and if people are willing to pay... I have no problem with customised Rolex watches - after all, they are a mass-produced item and not something rare and unique. __________________

13 January 2015, 06:18 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well,...it's not a limited edition, those come from the factory. Rather it's to commemorate one of the giants of oceanography. It's been done before by individuals with much less reputation and expertise in all things Rolex than the collector (and expert) who led the reference. How many threads/posts have we had by people screaming for a little dash of RED on the dial? Like anything else it's in the eye of the beholder.

13 January 2015, 06:26 AM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That, and the Hillary Tenzing Explorer trio, are all done by the same enthusiast/profiteers.

13 January 2015, 07:03 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I don't know. It's about 3k USD over a D-Blue and there are a LOT less of these than the D-Blue. Will they go up? Probably, but to me it's a better offering than some I've seen (and in greater numbers).

13 January 2015, 07:11 AM	#7
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	edited: so this is a limited edition by non factory release?

13 January 2015, 07:33 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	be better with a helicopter on the back ,,, why do people pay a premium for a watch that some one else has ruined. to each their own i guess.

13 January 2015, 07:47 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	30k ,,,, lol ,,, i think a real double red , and change would be better ,,,,

13 January 2015, 08:57 AM	#13
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	Personally I like it. I think it's pretty cool. Would I buy one at this price...No. But I al all for customization. No to say, it's very expensive to do something like this, the machine is expensive and there is no room for mistakes...

15 January 2015, 05:31 AM	#14
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	Shelby, Rousch, Saleen, Calloway all do modifications to factory Fords, Chevys and Dodges with no complaint from enthusiasts........why do Rolex enthusiasts complain when others do mods to Rolex timepieces??? If Rolex came out with this piece, the same guys screaming how awful it is, would line up and gladly empty their pockets and bank accounts for the same exact watch.

15 January 2015, 12:13 PM	#16
nello "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 215	Ruined Rolex Red Edition.

15 January 2015, 12:25 PM	#17
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	IF Rolex came out with the DSSD with red lettering sales would likely go through the roof. Why they don't release a red lettered dive watch is anyone's guess. Who knows, maybe Tudor will get the nod and release a red lettered model ? After all they did release the Black Bay which was basically Rolex's way of 're releasing' the big crown Sub...at least in a round about way.

15 January 2015, 12:40 PM	#18
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Not a watch for me but I think it looks good. __________________ Keith

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