Sea-Dwellers - size comparison
Discussion
I'm lucky enough to have both the 16600 and as of yesterday the DeepSea 166600 to go with it.
I happily put the Deepsea on my wrist and pottered around with it thinking what a great watch, very comfortable, not as heavy as people said, not as clunkty as everyone said (and sufficiently like my old one that Mrs Yeti won't notice). Of course it's a bit bigger, it is water resistant to 2.4 miles, what would you expect? Yes there's a lot of writing on the dial; you barely notice it, if at all. The ceramic bezel, domed sapphire crystal and faint green-tinged lume have totally changed the look of this watch for me... dare I say it almost looks vintage..? Certainly different to any Rolex I have owned before. Currently loving it, posted a wrist shot yesterday and even with my schoolgirls 6.75" wrist it sits fine and is comfortable.
However this morning I just though I'd put it next to my 16600 to see what the difference was, to be honest I was expecting them to be reasonably similar, perhaps just a slightly bigger dial diameter. The Deepsea genuinely did not feel much beigger that a 'normal' watch but then I rarely wear my 16600 as I find it on the small side now.
I really hadn't expected the sizes to be SO different, the Deepsea absolutely dwarfs the Sea-Dweller to the point of almost being funny! Only posting as I thought it was wierd; it doesn't feel like a huge watch (I have a few 45mm pieces now) until you see it next to the piece it replaced. Haven't decided whether I'll keep either, both or neither yet. But as the nartherners say, neither are 'eating 'owt' and both will sit quietly appreciating for the time being.
I happily put the Deepsea on my wrist and pottered around with it thinking what a great watch, very comfortable, not as heavy as people said, not as clunkty as everyone said (and sufficiently like my old one that Mrs Yeti won't notice). Of course it's a bit bigger, it is water resistant to 2.4 miles, what would you expect? Yes there's a lot of writing on the dial; you barely notice it, if at all. The ceramic bezel, domed sapphire crystal and faint green-tinged lume have totally changed the look of this watch for me... dare I say it almost looks vintage..? Certainly different to any Rolex I have owned before. Currently loving it, posted a wrist shot yesterday and even with my schoolgirls 6.75" wrist it sits fine and is comfortable.
However this morning I just though I'd put it next to my 16600 to see what the difference was, to be honest I was expecting them to be reasonably similar, perhaps just a slightly bigger dial diameter. The Deepsea genuinely did not feel much beigger that a 'normal' watch but then I rarely wear my 16600 as I find it on the small side now.
I really hadn't expected the sizes to be SO different, the Deepsea absolutely dwarfs the Sea-Dweller to the point of almost being funny! Only posting as I thought it was wierd; it doesn't feel like a huge watch (I have a few 45mm pieces now) until you see it next to the piece it replaced. Haven't decided whether I'll keep either, both or neither yet. But as the nartherners say, neither are 'eating 'owt' and both will sit quietly appreciating for the time being.
Thanks for the comparison Yeti.
I tried the Deepsea recently and it was just too big for my liking, but it is interesting to hear that you find it is not too cumbersome.
I'm a big fan of the new Yacht-Master, that sits beautifully on the wrist and with the new bracelet it's a real winner.
Chris
I tried the Deepsea recently and it was just too big for my liking, but it is interesting to hear that you find it is not too cumbersome.
I'm a big fan of the new Yacht-Master, that sits beautifully on the wrist and with the new bracelet it's a real winner.
Chris
Yeti, I have both as well and I got the SD (recently) as I find the DSSD a bit uncomfortable, even though I have substantial 8in wrists...
It is a real beast of a watch (have it on at the moment, on a rubber strap) and I'm still not sure whether it will stay or go.
Strangely, it's almost become a beater and is wearing some battle scars as I don't want to use it for 'best'.
To me, the size of the SD is perfect. I didn't get on without the date on my Sub and I don't like the cyclops of the Date Sub, so the SD is a beautiful compromise!
You really have been buying up the world stock of 2nd hand watches, recently! Wear them all in good health
It is a real beast of a watch (have it on at the moment, on a rubber strap) and I'm still not sure whether it will stay or go.
Strangely, it's almost become a beater and is wearing some battle scars as I don't want to use it for 'best'.
To me, the size of the SD is perfect. I didn't get on without the date on my Sub and I don't like the cyclops of the Date Sub, so the SD is a beautiful compromise!
You really have been buying up the world stock of 2nd hand watches, recently! Wear them all in good health
RichB said:
yeti said:
...I rarely wear my 16600 as I find it on the small side now...
What happened? Did your wrists put on a growth spurt! 
Just perception isn't it; I wear mostly 42mm+ watches so suddenly a 44mm one doesn't feel too large. Sure, it's a big watch but not absurdly 'fashion' large. It's a great big lump of engineering.
The original one, would definitely be sold, if it were me.
I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
Edited by PJ S on Wednesday 4th December 16:23
Most things I wear these days are 42-45mm so the DSSD didn't feel large by comparison. But this did illustrate what a change Rolex has gone through! It is 'fashion' driven... Hard to tell, certainly not entirely.
Water resistance, pointless as it is has gone from 1220m to 3900m, big change. Titanium caseback, ceramic bezel, maxidial with great lume, glide lock clasp, they are incomparable really. Both are steel and have He valves, that's it
Water resistance, pointless as it is has gone from 1220m to 3900m, big change. Titanium caseback, ceramic bezel, maxidial with great lume, glide lock clasp, they are incomparable really. Both are steel and have He valves, that's it
PJ S said:
The original one, would definitely be sold, if it were me.
I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
Nice read and a fair point. I took a look at one at Bangkok airport a few weeks back expecting to love it and was sadly underwhelmed. Sop far, it;s fair to say I am loving the DSSD depsite it's curious and obvious flaws (clasp width, GIANT WRITING).I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
thirtyfivemill said:
As a past collector/enthusiast am I struggling with owning/wearing only one main watch? No, not at all! It’s actually a great pleasure to use all that wasted time on things which are far more important and the realization that I’m not an egomaniac snob is also quite liberating
I am an egomaniacal snob with regards to watches and make no bones about it 
RichB said:
Mother always used to say small wrists are a sign of breeding. Manual workers and labourers had solid wrists while aristocracy had refined ones!
What about the polo players, tennis players and golfists? I am not convinced by that argument! I don't want to call your Mum lazy but...PJ S said:
The original one, would definitely be sold, if it were me.
I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
I started a thread on here about the Pelagos as I actually had a similar feeling to this guy.I'd also be wondering if the Tudor Pelagos for £2K and Titanium, is all the bulky diver's watch that you really need.
Erring on the side of probably, then the DSSD would also be getting shown the door.
http://thirtyfivemill.com/one-man-one-watch-why-i-...
I never bought one in the end as I'd always hankered after an original Seadweller but I can't help but feel that he may be right! It's a lovely piece, a great size, lovely clean lines and surprisingly light. I have spent my career travelling round the world, as well, and rather subscribe to this 'less is more' thing. I bought two watches last month and sold two. I am not a man that has a lot of possessions and I tend to be able to move countries with two boxes.
I now own 4 'main' watches (excluding the next two I have for sale) and I suspect a couple of them will see less than 10% wrist time in the next year. I almost feel sad for them and think they could do better somewhere else, hence why the DSSD may go, leaving just the SD, Zenith 1969 and two Seikos.
I think Tudor are doing cracking watches these days though. Outside of the Rolex divers, I think the Black Bay and the Pelagos may be my two favourite watches on the market at the moment and I don't just mean divers! If I only I could justify them... Maybe next year!
dom9 said:
RichB said:
Mother always used to say small wrists are a sign of breeding. Manual workers and labourers had solid wrists while aristocracy had refined ones!
What about the polo players, tennis players and golfists? I am not convinced by that argument! I don't want to call your Mum lazy but... 
andy tims said:
DSSD is cartoonishly thick by comparision to the normal SD. IMHO the proportions (unlike the perfect SD) are just plain wrong.
I'm not a fan & I've had / have some pretty big watches.
I always find that the DSSD feels top heavy, especially on my rubber strap, like it's trying to rotate and fall off my wrist. Don't get me wrong, it's an impressive piece but it need another mil or two on the lug spacing and a wider bracelet/ strap to feel as secure and comfortable as some of the other 'big' watches on the market. I do think the classic SD is just about perfect though I'm not a fan & I've had / have some pretty big watches.
RichB said:
Well we are talking about over the course of centuries old chap not these new fangled games and anyway one can't compare generations of field workers to the odd Argentinian polo player. Well perhaps one can, they were probably all cow hands generations ago.
Why I oughtta!!!andy tims said:
DSSD is cartoonishly thick by comparision to the normal SD. IMHO the proportions (unlike the perfect SD) are just plain wrong.
I thought that... right up until I put it on and wore the thing!Size wise; not very different my ROO, FF or PO Chrono. Weight wise, ROO and Doumetre (gold) are just as heavy.
I suppose what I am trying to say is, to me, this cartoonish can of beans on my arm feels ... normal?
Wearing my DSSD today. Size/weight feels kinda normal for me, its been my daily for about a year now but remember the weight took a little getting used to at first. Wrist size is a whisker over 6.75 inches.
Tried a black/blue GMT recently and it felt really small in comparison. Still a very nice watch but noticeably smaller.
Yeti, a bit OT but given you like your watches on the larger side and also have 'slender' wrists wondered whether you have tried a Dornbleuth 42mm and if so a size comparison as to how it wears compared to the DSSD would be really helpful.
Tried a black/blue GMT recently and it felt really small in comparison. Still a very nice watch but noticeably smaller.
Yeti, a bit OT but given you like your watches on the larger side and also have 'slender' wrists wondered whether you have tried a Dornbleuth 42mm and if so a size comparison as to how it wears compared to the DSSD would be really helpful.
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