Rolex Super Sea-Dweller Review / Franken Project Q5?

[Q5?]

I purchased this from TimesshopNet here.


TimesshopNet - rolex SUB Noobfactory 2010 Big promotion


I chose the 2836 clone movement. I own the V3 DSSD and wanted something a bit lighter for my wrist and the 16600 Sub-Dweller
fit the bill. It is my favorite Rolex model of all! :thumbsup:

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The crystal sits pretty high and the HEV looks good.
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Lumeshot:
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Between the lugs at 6:
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Endlinks:
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Caseback:
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Wristshot:

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The only problem was a frozen screw that snapped off trying to size the bracelet. Every screw was frozen and very difficult to adjust.

It does have hallow center links and looks pretty good.

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Luckily COLDI is sending me a spare one since my only option with Mark was to buy a replacement.
I promise I will "Pay It Forward".
Thanks for viewing and I welcome your comments. :q5:

[BLINK]Update:[/BLINK]

I have got this beautiful SD back from Jackjo.
Here's the mods he preformed:

Sanded and installed my WM insert.
Installed Gen crown. (Thanks R2 )
Shaved the crown guards.
Polished and oiled the bracelet.

The transformation is amazing. I'll let the pictures speak for them selves.

Now on with the pics. :spank:

Look at the crystal height!

And a pre-modded underwater shot :lol:

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[avenger007]

Looks good, 5. I think I need one. Did you drool on the crystal or something in your over-excitement?

 

[Q5?]

I actually took all the pictures in between my lessons today. :wacko:

There were a few that I had to retake because of fingerprints, dust and as you mentioned ..... drool.

 

[rol_man]

Nice pick up. Clean and simple yet has a touch of class and always looks ready for a challenge!

 

[FatMatt]

Beautiful watch my friend. How do you like the Asian clone movement?

 

[deepseadave]

Its not drool! Its all sticky!

 

[donjuan348]

this doesnt have the writing on the inner rim like other I have seen, did some gens come without it?

 

[Q5?]

Beautiful watch my friend. How do you like the Asian clone movement?

It keeps near perfect time so far. The winding is not as smooth as I'd like. I plan on modding it and will get her serviced soon.

this doesnt have the writing on the inner rim like other I have seen, did some gens come without it?

I think you might be confused with the DEEPSEA Sea-Dweller

 

[ewatch]

Pull your mind out the gutter dave..lol

Its not drool! Its all sticky!

 

[coop]

I got my noob LV the other day, VERY impressed. I think Im going to get a SD and a all black sub next, asian eta clones like the LV.

 

[dbrinch]

double post...sorry

 

[levelmanroger]

Very nice - especially for the price.

 

[dbrinch]

Mark already shipped out my LV before he had this for sale...i should have ordered this together to save shipping cost...

 

[ewatch]

Pull your mind out the gutter dave..lol

Its not drool! Its all sticky!

 

[P_Diddy]

is yours a ONE off problem with frozen screws or are they all like this?

would oil lubricant help this?

The only problem was a frozen screw that snapped off trying to size the bracelet. Every screw was frozen and very difficult to adjust.

 

[Q5?]

is yours a ONE off problem with frozen screws or are they all like this?

would oil lubricant help this?

Good question P_D and thanks for asking. I feel much better now.

The screw that broke was the last one I had to undo. Go figure. :wacko:
The three previous ones were stuck and I feel I was lucky with those.
When I tried to re-tighten the other side it felt like the screws were stripped and is barley holding. (fingers are crossed)
This happens from time to time. I don't blame Mark or TimesshopNet.
C'est la vie.

This is a good value SD.


To try and use some type of penetrating oil to undo a frozen screw. :thinking:
I'll defer this to the experts.

 

[countit]

Great review, Q... Thanks!

You mentioned "hollow center links"... What does that mean? Is this good or bad?

Regards

 

[donjuan348]

I didn't know that there were two models, sea and deep sea

 

[JellyJoe]

Mark already shipped out my LV before he had this for sale...i should have ordered this together to save shipping cost...

You will forget about that and start drooling too when you get the watches

 

[Q5?]

Great review, Q... Thanks!

You mentioned "hollow center links"... What does that mean? Is this good or bad?

Regards

The Gen bracelet has the hollow center/mid links.

Solid center/mid link below

Hollow center/mid link below