RWI DeepSea 116660 Mega Thread - Gen info and teardown plus rep comparisons

[jkingiii]

This is a great thread. My first rep is on its way, ARF 116660B sh3135 V2. I plan to modify this one and all future reps and the info on rwi will make that possible.

 

[feet up]

Fantastic thread. Thanks you for the in depth discussion. I loved the manual schematic breakdown of the watch and the part about how to disassemble the glide lock.

 

[Sumo86]

Resurrecting and old thread here.

Anyone have this version from a TD? Thoughts? It’s my next watch I’d like to get

ROLSD093 - Deep Sea Dweller Black 116660 904L SS/SS ARF V3 A2824 [ROLSD093] - $478.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch ROLSD093 - Deep Sea Dweller Black 116660 904L SS/SS ARF V3 A2824 [ROLSD093] - ARF Factory DeepSea Dweller Black Ref.116660 V3 EditionMOVEMENT: Asia 2824-2 Movement with 28,800bph CASE DIAMETER: 43mmTHICKNESS: 17.5mm DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Round markers (With Swiss Grade...

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[SeniorChief]

Old post but the "Thank-You's" continue. Very much appreciated.

 

[Artyfowl]

Does anyone know the diameter of the DSSD crystal? Or specifically the retaining ring. Trying to source some metal pipe to make a spacer to aid me in pressing on the retaining ring for a new crystal. Cheers