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Sea-Dweller Two Tone SS/YG 126603 ARF

2001025

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They finally have mk2 on sd43.

Is the sel plated?


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johnlogan

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Once we see this in wrapped I will buy it!
 

truedis

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You can always get it re-plated in the proper color of gold, at least that way you know the thickness etc. Probably more reputable having a local company do it vs whatever they're selling us as "wrapped" from China.
 

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You can always get it re-plated in the proper color of gold, at least that way you know the thickness etc. Probably more reputable having a local company do it vs whatever they're selling us as "wrapped" from China.

getting all gold parts removed from the stell will be pain :D
 

johnlogan

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You can always get it re-plated in the proper color of gold, at least that way you know the thickness etc. Probably more reputable having a local company do it vs whatever they're selling us as "wrapped" from China.

Almost impossible to have this re-plated in Europe!
 
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KJ2020

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I think replatng a two tone bracelet would require separating the gold mid links away from the brushed SS outer links, itself a significant hassle.
 
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ekg

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Very cool. Already asked if the sides are plates or bare metal. If it’s plated, I’m getting one.
 

2001025

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Very cool. Already asked if the sides are plates or bare metal. If it’s plated, I’m getting one.

Nice, please keep us updated.


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I think there's some quality control issues with the gold plating. Look just beneath the clasp on the left side of the mid link:

rlx2019051001-22.jpg


If you watch the video on puretime's website at 1:17, it shows a bit better than this picture how the gold plating seemed to have peeled off. Nothing surprising, I suppose, but I don't think the plating would withstand daily wear.
 
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ekg

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I think there's some quality control issues with the gold plating. Look just beneath the clasp on the left side of the mid link:

rlx2019051001-22.jpg


If you watch the video on puretime's website at 1:17, it shows a bit better than this picture how the gold plating seemed to have peeled off. Nothing surprising, I suppose, but I don't think the plating would withstand daily wear.

Just watched the video. Yeah, kinda crazy that they would make that video with a sample in that condition. You could see a lot of flaws on the gold color on the bezel, not smooth. Im guessing once in production it should be cleaned up.
 

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This watch looks awesome in TT. The real deal would be very heavy watch probably over 200grams for sure.
 

Itto

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This watch is so.. useless.. and over the top.. i love it!
I have to get it - in pt's video it looks like at least the sides of the SELs middle part is also plated. Yay!
Give me three weeks for a review.
 

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it's certainly an attention getter. I wonder if Rolex will go the whole hog and introduce a full gold version of the SD in the future? That would be a brick on the wrist.
 

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This watch is so.. useless.. and over the top.. i love it!
I have to get it - in pt's video it looks like at least the sides of the SELs middle part is also plated. Yay!
Give me three weeks for a review.



I ordered mine last week but have been told by Jennifer at Puretime that it doesn’t release for another month!

The waiting game begins.. patience is a virtue but it’s not one I have that much of!!
 
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