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Can someone remind me what was the best rep Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Ref. 126600 from a few years ago?

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Hi guys, i've been out of the rep game for a few years as i went gen (but there's something fun still about good reps so i'm back in the market).

Years ago i recall there was a Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Ref. 126600 that i believe had quite wide consensus amongst the RWF community as being one of the best reps out of the box with no mods and almost impossible to distinguish from a gen unless under expert eyes and a magnifying glass. Can any recall what maker/model/seller this may have been?

If i'm in the market for a new rolex sports model rep (ideally a SD, or else a sub) as close to gen straight out of the box standard what are most best options in 2024?


Thx

I did attempt to use the search function but seemed to get lost in all the posts as there's a LOT of info out there haha. We need to integrate AI into this search function ;)
 

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Hi

looking for the same and would love to know if anyone has any information on best 126600 Cameron.

I have seen some comments on A3235 as latest versions.
TIA
 

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ARF was considered to be the best. A step up would ARF + gen crystal and Noob dial.

Nowadays I'd go for the VSF / XF but make sure to get a new batch with the correct date magnification.
 
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Thanks for the info. Any subs out there that would be better out of the box?
 

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VSF & Clean , 114060, 116610 , 124060 and 126610 right off the top for the Subs.
 

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VSF & Clean , 114060, 116610 , 124060 and 126610 right off the top for the Subs.
mega useful - thanks i'll do some reading on these bro !
 
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Coincidentally I have my V9 DSSD on. Outside of the ARF dial, I think the V9 is better than the Noob all around.
I ended up with a Sea Dweller but really wanted a Deep Sea. Can you share a bit more about this? What is V9? I haven’t heard that….is thst the manufacturer? And what is the movement in this? Is it a clone movement?
 

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Hi guys, i've been out of the rep game for a few years as i went gen (but there's something fun still about good reps so i'm back in the market).

Years ago i recall there was a Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Ref. 126600 that i believe had quite wide consensus amongst the RWF community as being one of the best reps out of the box with no mods and almost impossible to distinguish from a gen unless under expert eyes and a magnifying glass. Can any recall what maker/model/seller this may have been?

If i'm in the market for a new rolex sports model rep (ideally a SD, or else a sub) as close to gen straight out of the box standard what are most best options in 2024?


Thx

I did attempt to use the search function but seemed to get lost in all the posts as there's a LOT of info out there haha. We need to integrate AI into this search function ;)
Clean raised the bar a few months ago with their latest release of the 126660. I think it’s the best Sea Dweller currently available. The first ever to have a fully functional HEV valve instead of a decorative valve. Moreover, I think it’s one of the best out of the box reps you could buy.
 
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Clean raised the bar a few months ago with their latest release of the 126660. I think it’s the best Sea Dweller currently available. The first ever to have a fully functional HEV valve instead of a decorative valve. Moreover, I think it’s one of the best out of the box reps you could buy.
Do you think it's as accurate as the VSF 124060 (or even the Clean 124060) - as I've read many feel those sit at the top in terms of reps accurate to gens?
 
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Do you think it's as accurate as the VSF 124060 (or even the Clean 124060) - as I've read many feel those sit at the top in terms of reps accurate to gens?
I do think those Submariners are probably as close to Gen as any reps made, but I think Clean’s Sea Dweller is right there with them.
 
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Clean raised the bar a few months ago with their latest release of the 126660.
I believe it’s a 126600, and to be honest, they’ve raised the bar - but not by much. Without the HEV, the latest VSF with the Clean bezel insert is already excellent. Clean hasn’t done anything groundbreaking here, aside from adding the HEV, which, realistically, you’ll probably never use.
 

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Do you think it's as accurate as the VSF 124060 (or even the Clean 124060) - as I've read many feel those sit at the top in terms of reps accurate to gens?
The Clean SD43 is very good and yes it does have a functioning HEV but the Clean and VSF 114060 and 124060 is going to be the best OOTB Sub you can get.
 

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I believe it’s a 126600, and to be honest, they’ve raised the bar - but not by much. Without the HEV, the latest VSF with the Clean bezel insert is already excellent. Clean hasn’t done anything groundbreaking here, aside from adding the HEV, which, realistically, you’ll probably never use.
You are correct - my 6’s got away from me. And I agree - it was already excellent. Little room for improvement and they found a little improvement.

Yes - I agree, that valve will not be used….just like those with the Gen won’t use it. But it is a key feature of the watch, so very cool that Clean did that.
 
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I have had my VSF 124060 for just over a month and will go that one over my VSF 126610LN when wanting to wear a Sub. There is something about having the no date that is more appealing to my eyes right now.

I haven't owned a 114 or a 116 Sub so can't compare how the they would look on my wrist with the thicker lugs.

@Reaps you should post some pics of your Clean SD43 for dongdong to see.
 

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I have had my VSF 124060 for just over a month and will go that one over my VSF 126610LN when wanting to wear a Sub. There is something about having the no date that is more appealing to my eyes right now.

I haven't owned a 114 or a 116 Sub so can't compare how the they would look on my wrist with the thicker lugs.

@Reaps you should post some pics of your Clean SD43 for dongdong to see.
He can read the threads I linked I'm lazy :ROFLMAO: