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Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 (116600) Noob V2 -- Pic Heavy, 60 high res pics inside ! ! !

m5smg2

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Mine says hello ??? ???? ????!!
I think this watch is by far my fav from the Rolex family.. Stunning in its simplicity [emoji4]


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Nase kala! I like too. It's clean, no cyclops, and extra markers all around bezel like DSSD giving extra diver feel. Also the lugs and crown guards nicer shape than SubC. I didn't think it was special when introduced Basel 2014, but in person at AD it's stunning. And Noob's V2 is amazing [emoji4]
 

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Nase kala! I like too. It's clean, no cyclops, and extra markers all around bezel like DSSD giving extra diver feel. Also the lugs and crown guards nicer shape than SubC. I didn't think it was special when introduced Basel 2014, but in person at AD it's stunning. And Noob's V2 is amazing [emoji4]

Exact to the point, amazing piece really! I am thinking to send over to Zocker for some treatment [emoji6]


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what does it need beyond a matte dial? My BK version is pretty bang on
Everything can always be improved upon! ;)

No but seriously, just watching things like the bracelet and clasp of the new sub makes me want them to do an update.
 

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I am under the impression that SD4K comes with a "satin finish" dial that may look matte or even kinda glossy under certain lightning conditions.. I have red in Rolex forum some that even thought Rolex has changed the dial until they see it under daylight sunshine to discover it is the same


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In direct sunlight dial looks more satin. I'd say it's between satin and semi-gloss. I think it's close enough not to mod. I don't remember the gen being completely matte dial at the AD either under their bright lights. The gen had a little gloss around the date window bevel like the noob.
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Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 (116600) Noob V2 -- Pic Heavy, 60 high res pics inside...

Dial is more satin in sun
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Outstanding timepiece! Thanks for sharing! This thread makes me want one now! Enjoy to the max!


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This is in my opinion the best noob Rolex otb..Pearl isn't perfect but is accepted ..Super rep level


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This is in my opinion the best noob Rolex otb..Pearl isn't perfect but is accepted ..Super rep level


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Even better than the sub v6s? Would be interested if someone could comment on the fit and finish. If there are improvements or if they are comparable
 

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Even better than the sub v6s? Would be interested if someone could comment on the fit and finish. If there are improvements or if they are comparable

The only thing I am eager to see and feel is the bracelet and clasp of the v6s since other members comment on its quality


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Keep in mind that cyclops in V6s is still bad ..Not such problem here ..Agree with efthimi about bracelet of V6s since others say it is great ..
This has also nice Hev valve not like DSSD


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Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 (116600) Noob V2 -- Pic Heavy, 60 high res pics inside...

^ any dealer can get it.


I hate the hands!!! Look at the pic above. Hands are flat as a pancake (should be 3D like gen). You can swap in TC KH LV hands but will have to relume them (from green) to blue.

Overall the hands and hour markers haven't got the same sparkle as gen.

Rep crystal is too milky IMO. Hasn't got the clarity of gen.

The pearl is too white and sticks out like a sore thumb IMO.

Apart from that, I think it's a good rep.

Here's my v2 (with v1 hands)




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Rolex Sea Dweller 4000 (116600) Noob V2 -- Pic Heavy, 60 high res pics inside...

Looks great Mech, you forgot the uncapped canon pinion [emoji12]


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