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Just serves to...
...demonstrate that ridiculously large cases are not required to achieve amazing (and realistic, in this case, as it was made at the behest of Sat divers, not marketing departments) depth ratings.
Great post, Dr Strong.
Does anyone have access to the Helium release valve patent? I can only find what appears to be the Omega manual release...?
The Early "thin case" Sea Dweller
"No other watch has captivated the Rolex collector as the Sea Dweller. Born as a tool watch in 1967, it was everything that Rolex knew about dive watches incorporated into one watch. " Initially based on a regular submariner case and before the HEV patent...
Jeff... a fantastic post
Like you, I also believe the SD is one of the most iconic Rolex watches. The history behind the evolution of this watch is stunningly interesting. This is a superb illustration of this history and how it has developed. Thank you for posting it. For sure, ...
Beautiful watches
Perhaps the last truly innovative Rolex, with an actual practical application. I would love to any one of them. Thanks for the post.
Anothe amazing work, Jeff
Really thanks for this fantastic post and for share our knowledge with us! Very best Emilio
Just serves to...
...demonstrate that ridiculously large cases are not required to achieve amazing (and realistic, in this case, as it was made at the behest of Sat divers, not marketing departments) depth ratings. Great post, Dr Strong. Does anyone have access to the Heli...
Here's a sketch of the HEV if it may help
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Very interesting reading about another Myth from the crowned brand.
I recently had the pleasure to see a PP SD in the lfesh, and began to understand how people are crazy about them. All in the details, indeed! But I think I would be happy with a " more normal " 1665, MK 3, for instance, or Rail Dial, which is also a super...
Very interesting Jeff....
Thank for posting..... However, I do wonder about your staring statement..... I always thought that it would be the Sub or the Daytona that captivated the Collector most... Cheers
The Sea Dweller IS a Submariner
as it says on the dial...." Submariner 2000" ... But a professionnal, upgraded, ultimate version of the Submariner. Back in the late 1960's, who needed (and who still needs) a 2000 ft waterproof watch with a Gas Escape Valve ?...
Great story
Thanks for the write up Jeff Here is mine, thin case makes it more comfortable to wear than the thick case (imho)...
I agree, more confortable to wear and better dial's look.
This is my MK2, a little brownish. Photo by Stefano Mazzariol...
Doctor Rolex....
...what a fantastic post on a ironic time for Rolex. Well done Dr Rolex, sorry Jeff Good comments, good pictures and everything is there on an easy and very readable post..to become a futures post to be digged out from the achieves Best Hans
