Rolex Deepsea Seadweller 126660 and Cameron D-Blue 116660 Watch Review | SwissWatchExpo

The Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea and Deepsea D-Blue watches, were manufactured by Rolex especially for deep-sea exploration. They are also among the most robust and water resistant watches Rolex has ever produced. Waterproof to a depth of 12,800 feet, it was made in collaboration with diving professionals.
In this review, we'll focus on the Rolex Deepsea's use as an everyday bracelet, and why it's definitely worth having, whether you dive or not. Learn more about the Rolex Deepsea, from our watch expert, Blake.
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Rolex Seadweller Deepsea Cameron D-Blue Steel Watch 116660
Rolex Seadweller Deepsea 44 Ceramic Bezel Mens Watch 126660
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Fresh from the showcase here at SwissWatchExpo, this morning we are talking about all things Rolex Deepsea. This is a real big watch. It is a fascinating watch, and for me, it's really kind of the ultimate Rolex. This is the logical conclusion of everything that Rolex has been doing for the past hundred years. If you really get down to it, this is ultimately what has evolved into the Rolex that beats all the other Rolexes in a way. There's a few different nuances and different variations on them that we'll go over. There are a few different choices for you to make. If you're ready to step up and take on the real Rolex, the Deepsea. This watch came out in 2008, and when it originally came out, it just had the black dial. A thing that was different about this watch at the time, that no watch had ever done before, was the extreme depth resistance.
This one was famously water resistant to 12,800 feet. Now, if you think about it with the advent of modern diving, suits, things kind of like an IronMan exoskeleton that people wear, there are things that, vehicles, that people go in to go to extreme depths, really anything deeper than about a thousand feet is overkill. It's really just for bragging rights, it's more of a marketing campaign for Rolex. The fact that it's deep, the water resistance to that depth, but it does show an incredible level of innovation that the company did to get to that point. When you look at this watch - it's a 44 millimeter case, though it's much larger than the 40 millimeter Submariner and Seadwellers that came before it. The helium escape valve of course, is always integral into the side of it.
If you don't know about the helium escape valve, Google it. It's for saturation diving. It's when you're, one of the accounts I read about a guy who has done it, took him 44 days to complete the dive. I mean, we're talking about extreme kind of diving where all of the cells of your body are saturated with the helium mix that you breathe at that kind of depth. So this is not the thing that most people use this watch for. I'm really going to focus more on why you would wear this watch as an everyday watch versus why you would use it to go to the extreme depths. So the helium escape valve is there. It works automatically. What it does is allow the helium that builds up inside the watch at those extreme depths to escape without harming the watch. So, most of the time it's just there and you don't worry about it. But the few things that you notice right off about the watch, when you look at you had it, it has the unidirectional turning bezel to time things with. You've got a 60 minute timer. All you do is line the Pearl up with the minute hand, and you can time almost anything.
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[@kevinashton709]

I have the mk 2 version love mine it wears so comfortable for a big watch , also it’s an amazing piece of engineering in a watch

[@jimmyjay122]

The D-Blue is one of 3 Rolex watches that I ever found to be interesting and somewhat appealing.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Indeed, it is! :)

[@ronniep9272]

Pity about its ridiculous size.

[@jtwu8931]

Appealing? It kills!

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua I’m buying DeepSea. My AD can get me a Gen 3 136660 DeepSea in classic black. I don’t like the JC blue gradient with lime text. It’s a bit cartoonish. Do I jump at the new 136660 DeepSea, or get a Gen 2 Ref 126660 in black? The 136660 has done away with the foldable diver extention, something I don’t like at all. Your thoughts I will value? I did own a 2017 Gen 2 JC DSSW, which I sold in 2020. So buying another now.

[@Timjacks01]

You should do an updated video with the 136660

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Infamous_wu13]

i walked into my local boutique and they had this after i told them i really needed a watch

[@SwissWatchExpo]

That's so cool!

[@pukenanginang]

Got the 126660 dblue and Im loving every weight of it. It feels solid on wrist and that dial is something else luv it!

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Awesome! You made an excellent choice with the DBlue 🙌🏻 Thanks for watching MrJKL! Glad you found our content helpful. Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

[@derrylbutler5331]

I was undecided on purchasing the D-blue , tried it on at an local AD and it was monstrous on my wrist. So I went along and purchased the sea dweller 43 in which the size fits perfect. The D-blue in my opinion is a beautiful piece in person but looks better on someone with a larger wrist.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thanks for sharing, Derryl! We think you made a great choice with the 43mm :)

[@GloveMaster02]

I like the old 116660.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

We're fans of the black Deepsea, too! 👌🏻 Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful. Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

[@dv8740]

What a fantastic review. Subscribed!And finally a Rolex for us big wrist folks! I was set on black but will be going with the blue!

[@erickm6134]

I have the James Cameron DEAP SEE. Purchased it in 2015 or 2016. Love it. It’s an awesome time piece.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Awesome choice! :)

[@SawkyB]

Great review, great content. Picking up my black dial 126660 from my AD on the 1st. Can’t wait!

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Nice Tobias, we are thrilled for you! Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful. Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

[@rawgab4439]

What a breathtaking beauty

[@charlestillery6327]

I have a JC DS prohunter#1 of #100,i love it. (A birthday gift)

[@rolandharris2706]

Best review i have ever seen

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thank you for watching Roland. We appreciate your kind comments, and hope you find our videos helpful :)

[@madgpol]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

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Thanks for watching Jason! Glad you found the video helpful. Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

[@ArmandBisho]

I just got black dial version from AD I am very happy its solid time peace best glide lock system in Rolex lineup

[@doncappo1509]

A real mans timepiece

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Very masculine, indeed. But who says women can't wear it? 😅 Thanks for watching, Don! Glad you found the video helpful. Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

[@Mister_Hu]

I've traded my old one for the new version. New one is more balanced on the wrist. On the old one, not so comfortable on the wrist and I had to change out the bracelet with the rubber b. Very informative video presentation of the Deepsea. Thanks

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thanks for sharing Mel! Either way, can't go wrong with a Deepsea 👌🏻

[@jimfou4164]

great review, can you tell me if you can communicate about the price i would be interested in buying the black one

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Hi Jim! You can shop the watches on our website: www.swisswatchexpo.com/search/seadweller Or please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. Our sales team will gladly assist you during business hours (M-Sat 10AM - 5PM EST). 🙂

[@alekaleksanianantonic3162]

Going off this review which is by the way fantastic. The green wording looks a deeper green on the new model compared to the 2014 release. Would you agree

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Agree! The original green DEEPSEA was the same color as the Deepsea Challenger submersible, the succeeding one a less neon-like shade.

[@carloarguelles5205]

1266660 bln beauty

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Indeed it is! :) Thanks for watching Carlo!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Apparently the hour hand is longer on the mkII to reach the minute markers. The ultimate statement Rolex watch for in your face boldness and a conversation piece. Maybe no watch was ever over engineered in this way.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Bold indeed. The Deepsea is hard to miss on any wrist 😎 Thank you for watching our vid! Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on our newest videos :)

[@vika0194]

A watch video should be 4K so we really can see the details.

[@watchfalcon122]

For a second I thought this was James Cameron doing the review

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Hah! That's our watch expert Michael :) Thanks for watching Andrew!

[@jtwu8931]

Cameron: Buy this watch if you can afford it, watch Avita even if you don’t want to…..

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua loved your thoughts. My ad can get me a mark 3 Ref 136660 DeepSea. Do I get it or buy the mark 2 Ref 126660 DeepSea sea-Dweller?

[@UncleFjester]

OK you made me into a Buyer of the Blue 126660. Now where can I find one at retail price and not jacked up$$?

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Hi! We have a couple of 126660 available on our website: www.swisswatchexpo.com/search/?q=126660 For questions about our watches, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. Our sales team will gladly assist you during business hours (M-Sat 10AM - 5PM EST). 🙂

[@Granto-ni9qw]

Do they do ltd James Cameron?? With the red writing on it ?? Sure I was told they did ??

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Hi there! The James Cameron text is a bright shade of green, similar to the color of the Deepsea Challenge submersible :-)

[@Granto-ni9qw]

@@SwissWatchExpo hi bud I was told they did one with red writing on it but I may of got it wrong

[@Granto-ni9qw]

@@SwissWatchExpo I'm in Durham England how much r they to buy off u ??

[@londonman8688]

still cant work out if black is classier than the d blue

[@gpapa31]

The D Blue is unique the black classier IMHO.

[@cookingwithwatches]

Go big or go home

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Exactly 😉

[@nobbytang]

Stick to Seiko dive watch’s ……even some top Swiss manufacturers like Phillip Patel use seiko Japanese movements inside and they don’t charge stupid prices!!.

[@leo.marsic]

you're talking nonsense ! seiko is more expensive than rolex!

[@justreallybored6014]

Omega chrono is better in reality