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In this engaging post, matto1 shares a personal moment with his Rolex Deepsea, highlighting its versatility beyond extreme depths. His experience, set against the backdrop of a changing natural landscape, sparks a discussion among collectors about the practical wearability and unexpected appeal of this robust timepiece. This thread explores how a watch designed for the most demanding environments finds its place in everyday life.
The Sea-Dweller reference 116600 marked the return of the 40mm case size for the model, a dimension that had been absent from the Sea-Dweller lineup for some time. This reference reintroduced several classic Sea-Dweller design elements, distinguishing it from its larger contemporary, the Sea-Dweller 4000. It was produced for a relatively short period, making it a notable transitional model within the brand's professional tool watch offerings.
This reference features a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter and 15.3mm in thickness. It is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel made of black ceramic with a 60-minute graduation. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 3135, offering a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the black dial, which includes a date complication without the cyclops lens, a characteristic feature of the Sea-Dweller line.
Appealing to collectors who appreciate traditional proportions and the technical capabilities of a professional dive watch, the 116600 is recognized for its blend of heritage design and modern materials. Its limited production run contributes to its appeal among enthusiasts seeking a Sea-Dweller with a more classic case size and specific aesthetic details, such as the matte-like black dial and the absence of the cyclops over the date.
Mine has been getting a lot of use lately. It’s never been deeper than nine feet of water, but it is ready to rock!
But it's all about proportions in this watch! Enjoy
I am really enjoying wearing my Cameron Deep Sea. I bought it originally because I thought it was “pretty” and I also enjoyed its ridiculous over-qualifications (especially in regard to the service that I ask of the watch). I figured I would wear it to the Community Pool when my discipline was strong and I went over for some Lap -Swimming. It’s nearly become my daily wearer! As an inveterate Patek Philippe enthusiast, I never saw this coming. The “Deep Sea“ is here to stay!
Id say the deepsea is always just right .... ;-)
at first i was not sure of its chunkiness, but the more i see photos of it, the more i like it.
Was a little concerned as I purchased before seeing one in person, but it feels great on my 7.5 inch wrist
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