Prsist Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Not the DeepSea but the prior version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drury Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I don't think there's a convincing model apart from the no longer produced SSD v2 (super seadweller) and that was far from perfect. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 The consensus on the latest Sea Dweller (January of this year) is that its a good platform for mods. There are two threads here discussing it in depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm not the anal-retentive type when it comes to minor flaws but the new superlumed SD that the cartel dealers have is pretty dang good IMO. I have 2 Noob factory Super Sea Dwellers V2 (discontinued) and 2 of these new SD's and they are hard to tell apart visually. With a slight crown guard trim and a watch material pearl this one is pretty good. The casebacks and bezels of the new SD will fit the older SSD, these are the only parts I've tried so far. I think it goes to show just how close the two models are that the parts can be interchanged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Today I recieved my ordered one (Sead) and as long year wearing a gen one the main points immediately popping out are: - crystal too high and angled wrong - crown not closing close enough to case - bracelet too worn out + having Sub typical 1/2 link - fit of the He-V a bit rough - pearl lume reaching too fat above the surrounding So I'll have my watchmaker screw in the tube a little more and replace the crystal - if possible - by a Sternkreutz one... For anyone not knowing the watch in details only crystal and crown would pop out. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good points Dee. The crown on mine was swapped with a gen and it really looks much better now. The factory crown was too tall/long and the gen is perfect and screws down flush with the case. The crystal is the only real troublesome problem, member "watcher" did a tear down review and tried to use a gen crystal but it wouldn't fit (or an aftermarket). He eventually modded the watch and made it fit by tossing out the crystal gasket and using UV glue to hold the crystal in. I'll just keep the original crystal because I don't want to have to toss the gasket and glue the crystal in. Also the only aftermarket crystal available is the Clarks and it's mineral glass. Another down side of the swap it will scratch easily... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 anyone have links to the articles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Wait for a 3135 based version.. with Eta you can never get the crown position and the rehaut correct due to the movement dimensions and winder position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Vietnam 1665 is by far the best sea dweller out there. It's not for cheap budgets though. The case alone sells in the $1,450 range. BK's DRSD IS GReat for the price. Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Wait for a 3135 based version.. with Eta you can never get the crown position and the rehaut correct due to the movement dimensions and winder position. If your not going to mod the SD with gen parts or "franken" it I'd stay the heck away from the SA3135! There are several threads on it's flaws. The new SD is not available with the 3135 yet anyway so get the Asian ETA clone 2836. Then trim the CG's and put in a Watch Material pearl and you're set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock40 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Vietnam 1665 is by far the best sea dweller out there. It's not for cheap budgets though. The case alone sells in the $1,450 range. BK's DRSD IS GReat for the price. Sent from my iPhone hey tuff guy ! Just save up 4 the real thing then ! cut the crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is this seadweller any good http://www.1-pc8838.com/0rlsd00078-classic-dweller-p-11801.html it has swiss eta2836-2 movement. I can't find a review of it on here. What are the flaws with this one. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is this seadweller any good http://www.1-pc8838....er-p-11801.html it has swiss eta2836-2 movement. I can't find a review of it on here. What are the flaws with this one. Thanks That is the current best one out there. Not as good as the SSD in my opinion, but it has it's points. There are several reviews and comparisons on here and the other forums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hmm I wish that one in the link I posted had a ceramic bezel. I would have got it. Do you know if they will b making better versions? Could you send me the link where it is reviewed here, can't seen to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Rolex didn't make ceramic bezel SeaDwellers...well other than the DeepSea giant SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 My bad. Don't know a lot on SD, but they look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 My bad. Don't know a lot on SD, but they look nice. The Sea-Dweller DeepSea has the ceramic bezel. You are probably thinking of this watch. All the trusted dealers can source one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm actually thinking of getting the sea dweller (smaller than the sd deep sea ) because I have fairly skinny wrists. I just didn't know that they come without a ceramic bezel. I'm not looking to do any mods so I might just get the one I posted in the above link. Thanks for the education Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 apcollector - If you have smaller wrists & want the ceramic bezel insert, why not just get the new ceramic Sub (click pic for link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is that a good replication of the original? Hmm so many choices. I already know what I want after this purchase, an AP ROO diver v3 when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yes. The standard N-Factory ceramic submariner replica is a good watch, and it comes with several different movement choices so you can pick the one to fit your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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