Ronin Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Red Sea Dweller is just so "over the edge" though... maybe they'll rep the white versions later. I'm with By-Tor, the DRS is a raaaaaare watch. Not many around, and not the sort of watch anyone would wear on a daily or regular basis. Heck, I would bet 99% of the collectible quality DRSD's never see the light of day, except to come out of the safe or Safety deposit box occasionally to be "Fondled" by their owners.It sure isn't the watch some 30 something guy would wear to the beach or out having a few beers with his friends.in fact this 60 something probably wouldn't wear mine out very much if I was lucky enough to have one. Just too valuable, and on top of that good condition genuine parts are becoming harder and harder to source. I am curious to here Freddy333 chime in on this as his "Beater" DRSD seems to see a lot of daylight. Wonder what, if any, attention he has ever received while wearing it. Personally, if I were wealthy and fortunate enough for a DRSD, I would wear it out and about. I probably wouldn't dive with it, but I would definitely wear it out to dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am curious to here Freddy333 chime in on this as his "Beater" DRSD seems to see a lot of daylight. Wonder what, if any, attention he has ever received while wearing it. Personally, if I were wealthy and fortunate enough for a DRSD, I would wear it out and about. I probably wouldn't dive with it, but I would definitely wear it out to dinner. I would sure wear mine out to dinner and to parties, etc. but I sure as heck wouldn't be wearing it out in the yard cutting grass, weed eating or cutting firewood!! Arthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Actually I had a neighbour some years ago who bought a red Sea Dweller new in 1969 and is still wearing it today as his daily beater including swimming, diving and gardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterboy Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 hi, i think this new 1665 looks good and it is a ideal parts donor for my MBW 1665 you can use the movement - if it is a gen eta, the endlinks ....... cheers j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Here's hoping for a decent 1675 too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomhighway Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I think you would be surprised how many Vintage Rolex collectors wear their Red Subs and Seadwellers . I would like to see a good 1675 , the mid 70`s watch would be the best to make , matt dial . Either that or an early 60`s pointed guards with chapter ring guilt dial and bleached pepsi bezel, now theres a thought... TomH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itreeman Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Looks good to me! +1 on drsd being a little over the top and hoping for the other versions as well. and another BIG +1 for a good 1675 rep...I would love to see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itreeman Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I saw a thread at RG that gave a simple way to age the dials. Basically hang the dial upside down (face down) and blow cigar smoke up onto it....showed pics and all...looked great (I will try and find the thread). I like the look of these but I'm always worried that the dial markings look too new. Is there an easy way to age them that won't require super-technical skills? lol Or some way to buy an aged dial version out of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I saw a thread at RG that gave a simple way to age the dials. Basically hang the dial upside down (face down) and blow cigar smoke up onto it....showed pics and all...looked great (I will try and find the thread). Cool, thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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