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jasper · 8 February 2009, 02:14 AM

I was at an AD in Chester UK today. He was kind enough to show me a DSSD. It was actualy kind of cool but as we all know...a true monster.

Anyway - he said that Rolex will continue to build and sell the classic Sea Dweller because the DSSD is targeted (whether intentionally or not) at a different clientele.

From what I gather, Rolex has figured out that the SD could be worn every day by your normal Engineer, worker, office type whereas the DSSD is not particularly practical around the job site.

I mention this because I was in a meeting with a iar filter engineer a few weks ago, and he was wearing an SD. It was unobtrusive and to the casual observer just a steel watch. Had he been wearing a DSSD, it would have really stuck out. He had spent teh day crawling around in filtration plant all day as well, and I would think the DSSD would have been obtrusive in a way the SD would not have been.

Anyway - just wondering if anyone else had heard that the SD will live on?

Tony-GB · 8 February 2009, 04:40 AM

I understand the old SD was discontinued last year. It's also been taken off the official Rolex website.

WatchTimes · 8 February 2009, 04:55 AM

People can say whatever they want...
Talk is cheap.

I will only trust it when I read it from Rolex

milspec · 8 February 2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

People can say whatever they want...
Talk is cheap.

I will only trust it when I read it from Rolex

:thu mbsup:

padi56 · 8 February 2009, 04:58 AM

Well myself have never seen anything official about the SD being discontinued they are still producing V case date stamp watches.I remember the Explorer was not on the Rolex web site back in 2000 for around 6 months but the Explorer is still with us.

Trurolexer · 8 February 2009, 05:07 AM

I think Padi right.

kayaker21 · 8 February 2009, 08:59 AM

Checked with several ADs in canada and just this week in toronto ,the sales people who would love to sell this watch can no longer get it.That is a fact not a rumour.

desmoboy · 8 February 2009, 09:10 AM

don't think Rolex will admit that they made a huge mistake in discontinuing the SD...so they will probably carry on making it in limited qtys then release the SDII...well at least that's what I hope :)

Rob_b · 8 February 2009, 09:54 AM

Yep, the "V" SD looks pretty sharp at my AD

Rob.

GBJIV · 8 February 2009, 11:07 AM

I have seen an SD at all of my AD's and they can still be ordered from NY. I don't know if that means "V" or "M" I assume V but could be "M"...

You know - I love the SD so much - I am glad to still see it in the cases. I have no regrets on that purchase. I am fine with it being available for others to get readily. I know that whole collector thing last serial letter stuff... Truth is... It is an awesome watch - If I were Rolex - there is no way it would go away DSSD or not IMHO...

I think all of us on TRF should have an SD in our collections - When I hit the mega jack-pot I am going to give everyone on here with more than 50,000 posts an SD... That might be awhile so keeep on posting!

The GMT Master · 8 February 2009, 11:12 AM

As far as I know, it's no longer in the master catalogue. The final ones are filtering through, but don't expect them to last forever.

charliec · 8 February 2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

As far as I know, it's no longer in the master catalogue. The final ones are filtering through, but don't expect them to last forever.

X2

An AD i know tried to order one and was informed no more were being dispatched due to end of production. This was months ago BTW!!!!! No more SD after the V

Bisquitlips · 8 February 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

As far as I know, it's no longer in the master catalogue. The final ones are filtering through, but don't expect them to last forever.

haakon59 · 8 February 2009, 11:54 AM

I hope the SD continues in some form. It seems that the ardor for the DSSD has cooled--it looks like a nice watch, I will need to try one on sometime. Regardless, I am a fan of the previous size of the sports line of 40mm. There is something to be said for not being too ostentatious.

Imtiaz · 8 February 2009, 10:43 PM

The SD went up in price in Japan when the DSSD was announced. There was panic buying of sorts. Mea Culpa.

Today, Feb. 2009, a brand new SD has come back down in price. About 25% ~ 30% less than the peak. So I guess there are ample stocks somewhere. In fact the price today is less than what it sold for just before the DSSD was shown at Basel.

Not seen a V serial yet. Mostly M.

yannis · 8 February 2009, 10:45 PM

Probably will carry on producing until they run out of cases, dials etc.

8 February 2009, 02:14 AM	#1
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	AD says old Sea Dweller is not dead I was at an AD in Chester UK today. He was kind enough to show me a DSSD. It was actualy kind of cool but as we all know...a true monster. Anyway - he said that Rolex will continue to build and sell the classic Sea Dweller because the DSSD is targeted (whether intentionally or not) at a different clientele. From what I gather, Rolex has figured out that the SD could be worn every day by your normal Engineer, worker, office type whereas the DSSD is not particularly practical around the job site. I mention this because I was in a meeting with a iar filter engineer a few weks ago, and he was wearing an SD. It was unobtrusive and to the casual observer just a steel watch. Had he been wearing a DSSD, it would have really stuck out. He had spent teh day crawling around in filtration plant all day as well, and I would think the DSSD would have been obtrusive in a way the SD would not have been. Anyway - just wondering if anyone else had heard that the SD will live on? __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

8 February 2009, 04:40 AM	#2
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I understand the old SD was discontinued last year. It's also been taken off the official Rolex website. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

8 February 2009, 04:55 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	People can say whatever they want... Talk is cheap. I will only trust it when I read it from Rolex __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

8 February 2009, 04:58 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well myself have never seen anything official about the SD being discontinued they are still producing V case date stamp watches.I remember the Explorer was not on the Rolex web site back in 2000 for around 6 months but the Explorer is still with us. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 February 2009, 08:59 AM	#7
kayaker21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,798	No longer available in canada Checked with several ADs in canada and just this week in toronto ,the sales people who would love to sell this watch can no longer get it.That is a fact not a rumour.

8 February 2009, 05:07 AM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Padi right.

8 February 2009, 09:10 AM	#8
desmoboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK/NYC Watch: Sub Posts: 177	don't think Rolex will admit that they made a huge mistake in discontinuing the SD...so they will probably carry on making it in limited qtys then release the SDII...well at least that's what I hope :)

8 February 2009, 09:54 AM	#9
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Yep, the "V" SD looks pretty sharp at my AD Rob. __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

8 February 2009, 11:07 AM	#10
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I have seen an SD at all of my AD's and they can still be ordered from NY. I don't know if that means "V" or "M" I assume V but could be "M"... You know - I love the SD so much - I am glad to still see it in the cases. I have no regrets on that purchase. I am fine with it being available for others to get readily. I know that whole collector thing last serial letter stuff... Truth is... It is an awesome watch - If I were Rolex - there is no way it would go away DSSD or not IMHO... I think all of us on TRF should have an SD in our collections - When I hit the mega jack-pot I am going to give everyone on here with more than 50,000 posts an SD... That might be awhile so keeep on posting! __________________ Jackson

8 February 2009, 11:12 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	As far as I know, it's no longer in the master catalogue. The final ones are filtering through, but don't expect them to last forever.

8 February 2009, 11:54 AM	#14
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I hope the SD continues in some form. It seems that the ardor for the DSSD has cooled--it looks like a nice watch, I will need to try one on sometime. Regardless, I am a fan of the previous size of the sports line of 40mm. There is something to be said for not being too ostentatious.

8 February 2009, 10:43 PM	#15
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	The SD went up in price in Japan when the DSSD was announced. There was panic buying of sorts. Mea Culpa. Today, Feb. 2009, a brand new SD has come back down in price. About 25% ~ 30% less than the peak. So I guess there are ample stocks somewhere. In fact the price today is less than what it sold for just before the DSSD was shown at Basel. Not seen a V serial yet. Mostly M.

8 February 2009, 10:45 PM	#16
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Probably will carry on producing until they run out of cases, dials etc. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

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