Is ROLEX DeepSea Sea-Dweller TOO BIG? Find out now! Bigger than a Submariner! 2023 UPDATE!

[@ripperx444]

So for the longest time I put this watch in the back of my mind. I had the sub C, sub c hulk, gmt master II batman, Daytona 116520 and always avoided buying this watch because of what others said. Recently I picked up the regular black dial version, came home and took off divers extension and put 2 links in instead. THIS IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE ROLEX I ever had! I love this this thing and will never sell it. The thick crystal with the distortion is amazing, comfort is amazing and the accuracy is +1 daily and a five year warranty on top of if! What I realized is never to listen to anyone but myself and also most people are just repeating things they heard. To know if this watch fits and how it wears you have to own it and SIZE IT PROPERLY to your wrist!! Going to a boutique and flopping it on your wrist is not the proper way to make an opinion for this. Great watch!

[@Ken-vl4wk]

The regular Sea Sweller is lighter. I sold mine because it was too heavy.

[@keithol]

I have one of these, 136660 and he is right, it does not wear that big. I have 7” wrists, and it is not that much bigger than the 41mm datejust. It is thick, but I like that, and have not had any issue with shirt cuffs. Occasionally have to pull the cuff over it, but no big deal at all.

[@marcgoldbergdogtrainer]

I have this watch too also with a 7-1/4" wrist. You and I both have flat wrist bones so the watch doesn't feel too heavy. Some people, even with larger but rounder wrists, would be well advised to try this watch on before purchasing. Enjoy it. I love mine!

[@marcgoldbergdogtrainer]

I didn't mean "too heavy", I meant top-heavy.

[@renovarwwis7943]

The depth of the piece makes the 44mm diameter more tolerable in a smaller wrist because the depth "props" it up. The ceramic bezel takes away the diameter of the watch "face" helps as well.

[@dougm659]

I have this watch and what I think is wrong with the proportions is the bracelet is too dainty for the watch. I think the latest versions have a broader bracelet and that certainly makes sense in such a chunky piece.

[@davidhanrahan9317]

You are absolutely correct! This piece gets bad press for its size. Yes the case is thick, but it wears beautifully! I have tried one on my 7-1/2" wrist and it looked and felt great. It looks great, and proportional on your 7-1/4" wrist. Absolutely awesome piece!

[@tl4238]

it is a very nice watch from Rolex. I have a small wrist but I still bought one in October this year. I do not find it too heavy nor I find it unwearable. In fact, it wears very comfortable on my wrist.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Stunning watch. They fixed the lugs on the new 126660 and its better balanced all round. It still is quite top heavy and some people struggle to wear it.

[@polarroller4848]

Darrin, I saw on some Rolex forums where you were addressing the size of the Deep Sea. After almost 2 months waiting, I finally unboxed my DSSD-blue today!! So Exciting! I totally echo your position. From all the scuttle butt, you would think this was is huge, top heavy and unmanageable to wear. In the metal on on the wrist....I just don't get where all this is coming from. It's extremely comfortable to wear, fits just fine and is not as big and heavy as the punters claim it to be. I've been wearing the Rolex Explorer II 42 mm Polar all summer, and find the DSSD just fine.

[@impexRQ]

Polar Roller agree totally with you - I own the Deepsea blue for about 6 months and it's totally comfortable. Since I have my Deepsea Blue, my GMT Master II Batman is just sitting in the box. Btw - you know it will be discontinued next year so it will be even more special in the future.

[@jasperhowell3927]

Not so , you dont need to wear the watch tight . There is so much mass that when the watch heats up from body heat it actually sticks to the wrist . To get a great fit run the watch under warm water then do the adjustment . I feel that once you get that great fit the watch just feels right and can be worn as a daily . Amazing watch , it really just looks amazing on . Im finding it hard to go back to a rolex 40 now .

[@ticzone34]

I agree with you 100%...

[@polarroller4848]

Darrin, you should check out a Rubber B strap for this watch. They have them ( all black)that utilize your actual Rolex clasp and glide lock section, or a black strap with a simple tang buckle. What's cool about the straps available with the tang buckle is you can get the black strap with a small blue pin stripe running down the middle. Just a sliver of blue color that accents the dial perfectly and really pops! I contacted Rubber B to see if they were going to make a strap with the blue accent that utilizes the actual clasp and their response was their RnD was looking into this, but nothing yet. I've got a Rubber B on my Rolex Explorer II polar dial with an orange stripe, and my Rolex clasp. I love it. Still no arrival of my Deep Blue at my AD from Rolex yet......sad face

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua great video but NO ONE ever mentions the weight. My Ref 116660 2017 weighs in at 212 grams. What does the 2022 weigh??? And is the latest 2022 Ref 136660 without the divers extention worth buying? when compared to the Gen 1 116660 and Gen 2 126660

[@crusa5]

I just got my James Cameron Deepsea from my AD after waiting 2 years. Well worth the wait. A beautiful watch

[@youtubemusic874]

you made a good purchase as an investment this watch wont go down only up-- also it looks fine, 44MM isnt that big in 2016.. check out panerai and others they are bigger or 44MM and look way larger

[@theonlyredspecial]

Or uboat at 50mm

[@gilbertmiele2338]

Where did u get this watch ? AD or grey market retailer?

[@SalvoVecchioGuitar]

First Rolex a Deepsea, brave choice but amazing watch anyway. Congrats, this particular ref looks gorgeous. I started with an Explorer II, 16570 black dial. Love every Rolex!!

[@danielchin5847]

Hi Darrin, may I know when TGV will be reviewing this piece, as u mentioned

[@oldeconomist4235]

I have an 8" wrist so this might be for me. My GMT Master II seems small. What is the bracelet length -- will I need it extended?

[@ryandempsey4186]

My wrist is 7.75-8 and I removed 1 link from mine and it's a tad loose. I love the way mine feels. Anything under 43mm seems small to me though

[@bigengine4659]

I own this model and you are right it is very comfortable on the wrist. And the whole thing just feels nice on your wrist.

[@dusanveselka3240]

I tend towards small-ish watches (40-42mm) and thin. But a different watch = different suitability. I love the large and thick size of my Breitling and I absolutely love some of mine 38mm dress watches. In both cases the size suits them on my wrist.

[@legalsolutions07]

Good vid. Have you had any issues with the watch catching on clothing or banging against walls because of its height? I've been thinking of a similar sized watch but the height is my main concern because I catch my current watch on clothing and have nicked the domed sapphire crystal because of its thickness and its only 14.8mm.

[@DoneRightReviews]

legalsolutions07... It's a terrific question, and one of the challenges of any watch this large. I was almost going to use the term "bulky," but Rolex managed to keep that from happening with curves in just the right places. Personally, I haven't had any issues bumping things. 17.7mm thick, so it is like french toast! You mentioned clothing, and if you're going to wear this with a fitted dress shirt, be sure your tailor has fitted your cuff accordingly!

[@TrojanMars1]

Great video! Glad you decided to post it as I’ve always felt the same about this timepiece! Thanks.

[@simondouglas3519]

My Tudor Black Bay is good practice for the Deepsea very much alike on the side profile heavy as well

[@robertporchia9389]

What do you think of the new design 126660. Reviewer say it's wider and more stable on the wrist

[@dajhrm]

I have a Breitling that's also very bulky height wise, fits fine, my Omega is much thinner, I am currently considering buying this Rolex at the moment, a local dealer actually has one in stock.

[@logwind]

7.25" is a small wrist? I laugh at the thought of this monster on my 6 1/3" wrist.

[@kfung4]

totally agreed, and it looks bad enough on that, I can't imagine wearing it on mine tiny wrist....

[@soichoselight]

I have a 7” wrist and it fits just fine , I’ve only had this for a week and it’s my new favorite watch to wear!

[@davidl.2284]

In todays world, where retirees and anybody alive with a savings account ~aren't getting any interest on their nest eggs.... you have to look at a rolex as an investment and not solely for utility. I would recommend these watches(rolexes) especially short run models like the Cameron, and all sport rolexes in general as an UNWORN investment....Im talking about buying the watch with stickers and all the accouterments "BRAND NEW" and putting it away in a safe.... So not only might you sell this watch to a prospective wearer but also to investors..... ROLEX returns are historically fantastic for collectors and investors who recognize the importance of vintage specimens in pristine condition....just a thought for your marketing efforts.... Enjoyed your take!

[@Jridgen]

Looks good, people get obsessed about the "too big for your wrist" thing online - I don't get it.

[@polarroller4848]

Hey Darrin, a question: I just received my new DSSD Blue a few weeks ago. LOVE the watch and sure enjoyed your vids on the watch. I noticed on the back clasp, the section where the word "Rolex" is stamped, framed by that curly design, on my watch, this section is smooth polished metal. I assumed it would have been stamped into that recessed, frosty steel. I am wondering if your clasp has that frosty metal finish on this section. Thanks!

[@DoneRightReviews]

I'm "frosty" as well. I've seen both.

[@wayne3078]

Polar Roller

[@22jeepmojave75]

I’ve smaller wrist than you but I loved my 126660. Also waiting on explorer and air king.

[@lukedef1736]

Ok I know I’m late to this video but THANKYOU!! I really needed to hear this and have searched KZbin looking for a video like this. I hope you still enjoy the watch, I’m looking at picking one up in the next couple of months.

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

Their glidelock clasp keeps it floating on the wrist. You don't feel carry this weight and size.

[@ChaimBenistant]

Where can I find the reviews of TGV and Federico? Have a nice day y'all!

[@BigGame-me4ol]

Great video. Thank you for your time and sharing information on this watch.

[@DoneRightReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnwest210]

Had mine 18 months was going to trade it , put it on a rubber b with my own clasp back in love again will never sell it

[@Jimboyrulez]

its been 5 years since this video. how are you enjoying it still? are you still as fond of it ? I am on the wait list for over a year and half... lets see when i get it.

[@classic-kool]

I own this watch, love the look but it is a bit out of balance (top heavy)...However, when worn in the water, this is not an issue at all.

[@stauffer65]

Good tip. Thx! This is my next high end piece. I just love this watch!!

[@Romio666]

I love this watch especially the Deep Blue, have a small wrist too, but

[@Romio666]

Is it logical to buy a watch with this price just to wear it in water ?! Is it a bit uncomfortable so u can sustain it for its beauty or it's totally uncomfortable ?!

[@dietermueller6469]

ich hatte die selben Bedenken,habe sie aber trotzdem gekauft und bereue bis heute nichts,im Gegenteil,ich mag sie noch mehr...............

[@coffeeisgood102]

I like a big heavy watch. It gives me confidence that it is sturdy and can take the beating of every day life.

[@Penn1969]

One would hope you would treat an £8000 watch carefully :-)

[@polarroller]

The watch looks fantastic. A question, the second hand can hack yes? I'm assuming it can, being a Rolex. Govberg should have mine shipped by next week.

[@DoneRightReviews]

Yes... the second hand is hackable.

[@polarroller4848]

Hi Anthony, I still don't have my Deep Blue yet....sad face. Been waiting over a month. I will definately let you know how cold proof it is. I live in Alaska, and will take wrist shots of this watch at 50 F below zero. lol

[@AndyGarton]

Nice video ... 7.25 inches isn't that small a wrist really, average, if not slightly above average.

[@dietermueller6469]

what is that in cm ?

[@jacacc12]

My husband would love this watch, but none of the authorised dealers in Ireland & UK have them in stock, intact there are 3 to 4 year waiting lists for them. Beautiful watch that would be a good investment for the future.

[@DoneRightReviews]

Hi Jackie... I live in Manhattan, so you can imagine how many watch dealers are here! If I can find someone who could get you this Rolex, should I reach out to you? :)

[@jacacc12]

Hi Darrin, thank you for your kind offer, please contact me on this email & we can take things from there. Kind regards Jackie. [e-mail]

[@raystewart365]

I’ve just got my one, 5 years 3 months after the order was placed 😊

[@TheAlf61]

Very nice of you to offer trying your watch, but I would decline meetings with strangers. I heard recently that someone got his stolen from a cafe in California doing just that.

[@samadrid6321]

I love this watch. If I could get one I would go black dial as Rolex pulled most of those to change to the blue/green dials. Thus the black dial DeepSea watches will be of more value. My opinion. I do have a 2003 SeaDweller at forty mils and pushing fifteen mils is a fairly chunky watch. I saw a black dial DeepSea at a local used watch shop, it's beautiful, but the thickness just put me way off the watch. If going this way, the ceramic way, I would go forty mil redone, basic ceramic SeaDweller. But I already have one, pre-ceramic yes, so... no.

[@ticzone34]

I disagree ..I have a 2023 Deep Blue. I wear it on my wrist as loose/ snug as i wear my Sub. I never experienced the problem that youre talking about... Youre wearing yours so tight it looks like youre cutting off the circulation on your wrist... I actually enjoy wearing my Deep Blue more than all my Rolex's..

[@saradtomlinson764]

Thanks for this video. Just moved this up my list!

[@BigDutchKingTut]

@1:30 it looks good on you man!👍

[@ashburton9663]

It looks too tight on your wrist, no wonder it's uncomfortable! I have one and wear it loose enough to move and slide slightly up and down my wrist and i find it wears really well!

[@shafserious2805]

I always wear my watch so that the head doesnt slop about.... because the bracelet can losen over time, so secure is best for resel value, most sport rolex watches are top heavy.

[@nickevanssite]

Fantastic piece Darrin, well done and congratulations !!

[@gpapa31]

Sorry you say you have a 7.25” and you call it small? Sorry but by no means that is small. You are average, I’d say medium. Small is anything bellow 7” and big is anything above 8”. Is just that your forearm looks skinny and that’s because you probably have an ectomorph type of body (slim arms legs?). Put that in reference to the DEEPSEA which is s big watch and the outcome is normal for most wrists across the world: If you work out and lift weights your forearm will beef up and will make the watch look better on you, just my 2 cents. Regardless though, the watch looks great on you man. Congrats for the buy snd wear it in good health.

[@rwolfhaus1234]

i have 7 1/2 wrist. it's not too big. it is heavy, your dead on re: fit. it gives sub wearers shrinkage.

[@rockriff8886]

Yeah dude. Its a ultra professional dive watch for Saturation divers. Hence the specs. Buy a Glycine sub combat.

[@richardprice7763]

The strap is way too narrow for the size and weight of the watch...

[@BhBraaq]

I like that you like TGV and Federico. They have gotten several people into horology as well.

[@DoneRightReviews]

They are knowledgeable and PASSIONATE guys. TGV was main primary inspiration for starting my own KZbin channel for goodness sake.

[@jeffnnj]

Sorry but have to disagree. It's a frigging behemoth and extremely uncomfortable on my wrist. I don't understand buying something with a complication that's so completely useless that makes it so overbearing. 44mm is a great size but I'll take my GMT over it anytime.....

[@DoneRightReviews]

You gave it a shot and didn't like it; nothing wrong with that, my friend! :)

[@polopolo3052]

Looks great. Cool watch. Well done!

[@walterlee4796]

looks awesome!

[@petermartin9494]

I have news for you. You do not have a small wrist and that is a big watch. If you can wear it without whacking it into things too much, good for you.

[@sbsb7845]

One year and you gonna flip this watch, and wish you bought something smaller.This thing gonna hang on your wrist like a chunk of shiny steel.And you gonna constantly think about that watch,unable to focus,and people gonna stare at it.I had similar size watch and was very blinky and uncomfortable.The problem is thickness and weight, not the size.

[@tynannida9642]

looks great

[@TheAlflh]

Wonderful, congratulations, watch out for him ;) :) !

[@Thomgxx100]

An absolutely stunning watch. Loved watching this vid ;-)

[@newtonisaac3340]

The width and thickness of the bracelet is too small and NOT proportionate with the watch size of the ROLEX DEEP SEA.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

The regular Sea Dweller is too heavy.

[@paulritchie5868]

Just bought one,great watch and not to big at all….

[@bijou989]

It's like a steampunk brute version of mudmaster.

[@Alan1234x]

It's big but it looks balanced on your wrist. A winner! It's not the size but the design that counts! BTW I wear a 32mm Cellini.

[@polarroller]

I'll have my Blue Widow...soon Darrin....soon!! lol

[@fenderben]

picky picky. it's just a matter of preference. I wear a 50mm Invicta watch and get lots of compliments. Wouldn't mind wearing this watch at all.

[@Val_Cosmos]

Benny Zuniga Do you call Invicta a watch? lol

[@Dr.Sheffield]

The real meaning of luxury and robustness one day they will call it deepsea green line

[@rickm7839]

You’re wearing it way too tight. It’s a jewelry bracelet not a watch band. The watch is supposed to move about slightly. You look like the blood flow to your hand is cut off.

[@DoneRightReviews]

Rick M No. It's fine. Thanks for commenting.

[@deaharv9344]

44mm is what you call big. Give me a break.

[@simonchune9513]

Great watch but it looks super big on such a small wrist personally I think you should've gone for the original SD.

[@shafserious2805]

Does not look big! looks perfect!👍👍

[@eewankhoo4944]

Yeah looks great. I wonder how it would look like on my 6” wrist.

[@JungleEddie]

You are not wearing that watch. It is wearing you. I have 8.25 inch wrists and I would only wear that watch over a 6mm wetsuit.

[@DoneRightReviews]

JungleEddie Thank you.

[@brainix]

Thank you for the video of your beautiful watch. But if I were to buy one, I'd have to wear it around my neck. 😜

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

DAMN that is one biga**watch. But so so pretty

[@waltoncraghead7422]

Thumbs up from me.?

[@satchieis8289]

Really too big for you Bro.. looks perfect on my arm..

[@donnifebianto195]

this is on my list... ^_^

[@thewatchaficionado641]

Just discovered, going to be cool to see you collab with federico and TGV. Wish I was in New York! Anyways your videos are great I enjoy them, we also have the same wrist size and I am 6'4 as well! I subbed, please check out my videos too.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

That watch is way to big for your wrist. Looks painful too wear.

[@DoneRightReviews]

Not at all. It's my daily wear watch, and by far the most comfortable I own.

[@tomsmyth5138]

That watch is stupidly thick

[@franrivasrivas8473]

Not too big at all...