REVIEW: Rolex DeepSea D-Blue James Cameron Edition Ref: 116660

[@polarroller4848]

I have several Rolex in my collection, the DSSD-Blue is my favorite. Also I believe on the Rolex dive watches, they are tested to actually 20% greater depth than listed on the dial. This watch is an amazing feat of engineering and you are 100% correct, to capture the dynamic beauty of the dial, you need to hold it in real life...

[@WatchHobbyist]

+Polar Roller Yes I've also heard about the extra testing, although I think they'd literally need the Mariana Trench to further test the DeepSea 😊

[@malcolmbeckett9802]

The Rolex Deepsea is a superbly engineered timepiece, a lot of people say that it's too big for small wrists, but I think it's not a problem, oversize can be cool, just enjoy it

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Love your vids and missed your great review hope you well and wish you all the best ✌️

[@FH-ti8hy]

What is the width of the of the clasp? Have heard that the bracelet tapers more than the one on the 43mm

[@FMB2X]

I sleep with mine it never comes off

[@impexRQ]

After having both (SD43 and D-Blue) for sometime - which one do you prefer at the moment? If you could just keep one, which one would be? Thanks mate

[@WatchHobbyist]

Sorry for the delay, but the D-Blue hands down. I sold the SD43. The D-Blue is the super crazy technical one worthy of its size. The SD43 is too similar in size without the bells and whistles, and the Cyclops which everybody mentions

[@bobdunn3222]

Wow you sold the SD43??!! Not worth keeping both?

[@JamesSmith-nl8ls]

Hi I sold my bulk and ignored the 43. I managed to get a DSDB at Cancun Mexico AD retail price and tax refund while on holiday in Jan 2028. If you look now all the major watch sites sell this for £12500-£13,050. Which means I saved £3500-4000 pounds buying in Cancun. So happy. Cheers.

[@coronetmag]

The way watch sizes have been trending for the past 50 years, I'm not sure your DeepSea will look out of place on your wrist in, say, five or 10 years. Gutsy call on the potential investment; I respect that.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks Danny, hopefully worthwhile but if not, a nice thing to have anyway

[@tyngshen28]

Great review as usual! Would love to see a state of the collection video, and perhaps let us know how you rotate your amazing watches! Cheers.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks Ryan. It's something I've never done for security reasons etc but tbh, my GMT sees most of my time these days. It's become a go-to watch for me, which was very unexpected.

[@ThelMaverick135]

Interesting review :) Nice to get 2 reviews so close to each other!

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks, I do try but it takes hours to put these reviews together and I sometimes struggle with finding the time that's all (no pun intended!) :-)

[@joa2944]

Thank you very much for another great review and sharing your thoughts, the DeepSea D-Blue is a very nice timepiece and off course very sought after.

[@WatchHobbyist]

+JO A Thanks Jo, really appreciate your comment

[@impexRQ]

Do you think Rolex will upgrade the Deepsea Blue bracelet like the one in the SD43?

[@WatchHobbyist]

The DSSD has the best clasp in the industry. I doubt they will re-engineer any of that watch. More likely they'll discontinue it IMO.

[@impexRQ]

Watch Hobbyist - probably you are right on that - the Deepsea has the best clasp in the industry. Many people has been complaining about the small bracelet in the Deepsea, what about bring 22inch in the Deepsea just like the SD43? ;)

[@sebb6342]

Rodrigo Quintero Bejarano you said it months ago ... you was right about that .. they did upgrade the wide of the bracelet on the D-blue

[@impexRQ]

Sebastian B indeed :) - I was really expecting it and it happen 👏🏻👏🏻

[@atl3630]

These are somewhat common in the USA. At least common in the shops. Only seen two in the wild. Really a beautiful piece and I like that Rolex made something large and beastly.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Common in Rolex retailers or aftermarket stores?

[@rsv1307]

What is your wrist circumference/width?

[@WatchHobbyist]

it's 6.75"

[@rsv1307]

Thank you :)

[@rsv1307]

btw great reviews, I watched couple of videos. Keep up great work. You should review Submariner Ceramic :)

[@WatchHobbyist]

+RSV Thanks. Yeah I’m just not a ceramic sub fan. It wears very flat. I always preferred the SD4k to it but now I prefer the gmt

[@powerserge8172]

Great review. I purchased mine about two months ago, while love the watch, the weight (not the size IMO) makes a bit uncomfortable. Purchased RubberB strap - wow, so much better! The watch is quite lighter, looks smaller, I'm not worried to scratch the bracelet - much more comfortable. I have heard the Everest straps are even better.

[@WatchHobbyist]

+Serge Y Thanks, that’s good to know. I haven’t heard of differences between rubber b and Everest but it’s interesting there’s a difference.

[@encinobalboa]

Panerai 44mm owners will not think this watch is too big. IMO, my PAM 24 wears bigger than this watch. Maybe it is the Panerai crown guard or the smaller dial of the Rolex that gives this impression.

[@wesfoulds1]

Ya I saw a 5 year wait for one at my ad

[@WatchHobbyist]

yeah pretty standard quote, although the black model is easier to source

[@dajhrm]

This has been discontinued has it not, I am considering buying one at the moment.

[@WatchHobbyist]

The 116660 has been yes, but the new version adds a new movement and only slight differences to the bracelet

[@bobdunn3222]

Hey watch hobbit. I was just wondering what your views were on the new 2018 DSSD-Dblue?

[@WatchHobbyist]

It looks to me like the date is slightly more to the centre on the new model, and I never saw any issues with the bracelet myself. The movement upgrade is nice but if you wear every day, you won't notice the extra power reserve. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but selling the old one to jump to the new one probably won't show too much difference; if you can get hold of one of course.

[@bobdunn3222]

Thanks, thinking of selling mine but I can’t quite work out what it means for the value yet? I really want to like it but it’s just too big so time to swop for the new gmt 😬

[@WatchHobbyist]

Well if you can get one, it's not a bad choice at all.

[@shooki6060]

So Rolex produced a watch with the date not centered? That sounds like something you would find on a knock off!

[@johndeaux9987]

Enjoyed the review, but the music is terribly annoying.

[@ArfanHussain1989]

Been waiting for another fantastic review

[@WatchHobbyist]

Cheers Arfan

[@jameswestconsultant]

Best dial ever produced. Period 🐇 I’m 5’8” but have a 7 1/4” wrist and I do work out, so I don’t have an issue. Now, I do have a problem wearing the updated 126660 reference as I find the wider bracelet and deployant too large. Great watch if your wrist is over 7” and you’re not a pussy ☝🏻😉

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Great video, much appreciated. The clasp looks fantastic. Wear the Deep Sea in good health. Out of interest do you know how much it weighs with the bracelet?

[@WatchHobbyist]

Good question Bob. I'm going to respond with "HEAVY" for now lol, but will try and get it on out kitchen scale tomorrow

[@tomroman7455]

I was lucky enough to get one of these, in the USA, and it weighs 7 ounces. i didn't think to see what that was in grams. Almost 1/2 pound, heavy, always aware that it's on the wrist, but not uncomfortable. My wrist is 7", not big by any measure.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Tom Roman Seven ounces is 198 grams, hmmm I was guessing more like 220 grams with the bracelet. Interesting.

[@tomroman7455]

I just re-measured and my memory was a little off. It's 7.25 oz and 205 grams. I have 3 links removed from the bracelet so the total weight is a little higher. If you want an exact weight, I'll dig out the box, get those links, and re-weigh.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Tom Roman That is ok, I appreciate you taking the the time to weigh it. Enjoy wearing your Deep Sea, it is a great watch. 👍

[@Halfmoon67]

Great vid, as usual, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this beauty !

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks :-)

[@ericlespaul4531]

Interessanterweise finde ich die schwarze unschlagbar.....

[@007oli]

How about a state of the collection and do you miss the batman? I ask because it's my next target

[@WatchHobbyist]

I don't tend to do those but in terms of the BLNR. TBH, I very quickly fell out of love with it. Incredibly hard to read the 24 hour hand and I just didn't like how purple the "blue" hue is. I have the Gold and Black model instead and much prefer it. Wear that watch a fair amount, whereas the BLNR was very quickly sent to the back of the pack.

[@Adipper]

Great review as always.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks Larry

[@impexRQ]

Watch hobbit - do you prefer the D-Blue or SD43? Which one if your favorite? Thanks for the great review btw

[@WatchHobbyist]

I think they're very similar, but if you can pull off the size of an SD43, you can probably pull off a D-Blue. With its clasp, rarity (in the future) and overall heft, the D-Blue is the ultimate diver. The SD43 however has the new movement and I'd say less "character". I'd therefore say the D-Blue pips it IMO.

[@johnklonaris9136]

I love this ! Congratulations

[@WatchHobbyist]

Thanks John :-)

[@rickbar123]

As usual, playing catch up with Omega.

[@WatchHobbyist]

In what manner? The PloProf?

[@impexRQ]

Thank you once again for your honest and professional reviews. Now after owning the SD43 for about a year - o have it to my dad as it didn’t felt that special anymore. Now I’m desperate looking for a SD - 116600 ...

[@WatchHobbyist]

That's a tough one to find but buy quick as prices are rising

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Congrats wear it in good health great watch try it with rubber B you will never take it off

[@WatchHobbyist]

I have been considering a Rubber B but I'm too much of a traditionalist I think :-(

[@johnklonaris9136]

This is my grail

[@ezpages]

Fun fact: James Cameron actuary wore a Submariner 16610 when he went down.

[@WatchHobbyist]

Haha no way. Well I guess at that point the D-Blue hadn't been produced yet as they didn't know it would all go to plan. Plus really, he could have worn a Swatch inside a Submarine

[@WatchHobbyist]

That's a really interesting video. Thanks for the link. He's right at the end, your watch can be constant and become very sentimental.

[@mattpeters6224]

Ezra: Fun fact the deep sea watch was located on the outside of the sub. Lazy bothers me!

[@patrikpatriksson]

@@mattpeters6224 Yep, and it wassnt the Deep Sea Dweller, it was a model (DeepSea Dweller Challenge) that is even more waterproof (12000m) and only been made in 8 copies.

[@patrikpatriksson]

He could have worn a non waterproof Seiko since he was wearing it inside the submarine...

[@gdsvalentine1193]

Overpriced big time.