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In this insightful post, @lberti shares his long-standing desire to acquire the second-generation Rolex Deepsea Deep Blue. He articulates the specific features that make this reference a personal grail, particularly highlighting its improved wearability and the distinctive blue-to-black gradient dial. His perspective offers a valuable look into the motivations behind a significant watch acquisition.
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.
I am also contemplating the addition of a Ti Ploprof with orange bezel as it would be more comfortable than in SS so we'll see ๐ The Ploprof is indeed an unforgettable piece once you try it on ๐คช
... for different reasons. One of them is the 11 trilogy (114060-116600-116660) : I also prefer the 11ยดs end links, the less larger oyster and claps. Even if the new caliber is great. Best ร
Hope youโll find your. Best ร
You have a cool set. I am not a fan of TI.
I do find them uber comfortable with the sharkmesh bracelet and the amazing micro-adjustable dive buckle. I just thought it would be even more comfortable in Ti since it is more than 50% lighter and might spark my interest more being a new addition. Don't follow my lead, I have a serious hoarding problem ๐คฃ๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ I can say, the Ploprofs are super unique for what they are and really nothing else like them out there ๐
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