Another pictorial series of Rolex Sea Dweller 1665.
Not a double red, which is my absolute favorite when it comes to the Sea Dweller, but a nice one, with some great patina on the indices.
Ok, the plexy is a bit scratched and the second hand misses some tritium, but nothing which cannot be solved, here.
Best,
Nicolas
I know sapphire can shatter…
…but unless you’re a diamond broker, how does it scratch?
Of course you are right. I was on to post a 16660, and finally I decided to post this 1665. Sorry for the mess!
I find the sub so much more appealing with the patina on the dial versus a brand new version!
Patina’s cool for sure,
but I really like the brushed lugs and more modest dimensions of the vintage models vs. the new versions. The vintage package looks less “blocky” (dare I say svelte), both in terms of the case and the dial.
I like some of the new models but there’s something “just right” about these older versions.
Cheers!
I like some of the new models but there’s something “just right” about these older versions.
Cheers!
Absolutely correct, both of you. Patina, soul, charm, beauty, and yes, the proportions are much more my taste. My dream would be to get a 1666 and a Deep Sea James Cameron to my 16660.
With these three, it would be a journey into Sea Dweller time.
Sounds good. Best of luck to you!!
I have some things I’d like to pick up in 2023 (not just watches), we’ll have to see what wins out.
Ah yes, I look forward to seeing them and reading your impressions.
I also have some automotive aspirations.
I will post my next step in early January. After this, I will have 4 or 5 things to do and the Alpine will be fine. ;)
It is a long way... I spent two years and wil probably spend another year to make it as perfect as possible...
Yes, but it is really worth it. Someone working with Alpine was mesmerized by the outcome and I still have some work to do... ;)
I took some ideas from their racing cars ( Cup, Rallye, GT4 ). And got some ideas elsewhere... Funny game. ;)
At this rate there will be an Amanico version of the Alpine!
Which will hopefully be easier to obtain than a new Rolex or Patek…
