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Speedbird-1 · 25 August 2009, 03:38 AM

To me, it looks as bad as a lime green, hand painted ( with a half-inch brush ) Mclaren SLR, with an orange racing stripe and cheap 20" spinners and a "turbo" stick-on badge on the rear bumper.

But, somebody somewhere has one, I expect, and loves it to bits!!

God bless freedom of choice, we'd be a poorer world without it!

Reg.

STEELINOX · 25 August 2009, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

To me, it looks as bad as a lime green, hand painted ( with a half-inch brush ) Mclaren SLR, with an orange racing stripe and cheap 20" spinners and a "turbo" stick-on badge on the rear bumper.

But, somebody somewhere has one, I expect, and loves it to bits!!

God bless freedom of choice, we'd be a poorer world without it!

Reg.

moby33 · 25 August 2009, 04:18 AM

What's with that pearl? Maybe it's the picture, but obviously it's no longer white (matching the markers) and it also appears to have some type of bleed-thru on the bottom...almost like moisture has gotten in.

The red lettering is nice...

landroverking · 25 August 2009, 04:44 AM

I like the look and wish Rolex would come out with one, right now the ones I have seen on the net sell for way too much!

Blueoctopus007 · 25 August 2009, 06:00 AM

The SDDS is the most technical dive watch in the world and with great looks to carry it off.

Why do this to a beautiful watch?

It is like buying a brand new Aston Martin and then sending it off to "Pimp my Ride"

Sorry - not to my taste or ethics of a Rolex watch, made for scuba diving.

kcmo · 25 August 2009, 06:04 AM

Don't like the look

baldyspoon · 25 August 2009, 06:15 AM

Sorry but looks like a cheap after thought paint job makes it look like a cheap watch

mck22 · 25 August 2009, 06:16 AM

Not bad.

WatchSnob · 25 August 2009, 06:53 AM

Umm what happened to the pearl on the bezel it looks like it was burnt??

madgpol · 25 August 2009, 07:14 AM

whilst it would not be for me I have personally seen previous Pro-Hunter watches and the attention to detail is amazing. I don't think it is something Rolex would introduce but there is clearly a market for them.

wrandyrice · 25 August 2009, 08:15 AM

LOVE IT! Jumped out to the Pro-Hunter site and like the sub with red lettering even better.

layne · 25 August 2009, 08:48 AM

The original looks and feels great for me. This one falls short

especially with the NATO.
For the money, they should throw in the original bracelet...

Jason71 · 25 August 2009, 10:13 AM

What is not to like about it??? I think it is great, but there is NO WAY that I would pay that kinda coin for one of those.

dskjl · 25 August 2009, 10:29 AM

to each his own

Rolesor · 25 August 2009, 12:56 PM

Not crazy about it but man it does look mean!

nektar · 25 August 2009, 02:50 PM

terrible

JediRolex · 25 August 2009, 02:58 PM

What's with the Pearl???? Is that tritium?

Changmaisausage · 25 August 2009, 03:49 PM

Not my cup of tea, but there again I would not refuse one. Would you???

Singslinger · 25 August 2009, 04:44 PM

Although I'm a purist, I have to admit the pix are interesting. All I can say is to each his own - if you absolutely love the look and are prepared to pay the asking price, then by all means go for it.

ashu2289 · 25 August 2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Yuck and double yuck

moby33 · 25 August 2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

Not my cup of tea, but there again I would not refuse one. Would you???

I would never refuse a watch (assuming you're talking about getting it free of charge). But accepting a free watch and actually keeping it are two totally different things. There's probably not one member on TRF that wouldn't take this for free, but judging from the responses from this thread alone, it sure doesn't look like it would be a keeper.

jets · 25 August 2009, 09:37 PM

Who's ever going to go hunting while dwelling the sea anyway.

moby33 · 26 August 2009, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

Who's ever going to go hunting while dwelling the sea anyway.

You might want to ask that to the fish on the end of my spear gun...or the lobsters off Laguna Beach's numerous beach dive sites (only during lobster season of course)...

STEELINOX · 26 August 2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

You might want to ask that to the fish on the end of my spear gun...or the lobsters off Laguna Beach's numerous beach dive sites (only during lobster season of course)...

I like Crystal Cove or just south of it for bug huntin !

daytona1 · 26 August 2009, 04:53 AM

love it!!!!!!!!!!

Spare201 · 26 August 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

Looks worse than a $5 mickey mouse watch ....

Looks like the PVD/powder coat or whatever the F got on the cerachrome bezel. FAIL.

SLS · 26 August 2009, 07:11 AM

I a saw and tried on a similar watch customized by Phillip (from VRF) at the Carmel GTG, it looked sweet.
Scott

Submarino · 26 August 2009, 07:15 AM

I hate the Deepsea SD, therefore, anything that could be done to improve it fine with me. I think it looks much better, however, remember PVD watches are worst than keeping a black car clean. The minute you hit a wall, door or any other object with the case, you'll have a nice scar for life on it.

Idle Swede · 26 August 2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I a saw and tried on a similar watch customized by Phillip (from VRF) at the Carmel GTG, it looked sweet.
Scott

But would you buy it Scott?

SLS · 26 August 2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

But would you buy it Scott?

If you're buying Leo, sure!

Seriously, it was a really nice looking piece, if I came with that I would be in D.S. and that has nothing to do with water!

Scott

25 August 2009, 03:38 AM	#31
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,438	Hmmmmmm....... To me, it looks as bad as a lime green, hand painted ( with a half-inch brush ) Mclaren SLR, with an orange racing stripe and cheap 20" spinners and a "turbo" stick-on badge on the rear bumper. But, somebody somewhere has one, I expect, and loves it to bits!! God bless freedom of choice, we'd be a poorer world without it! Reg.

25 August 2009, 06:16 AM	#38
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Not bad. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

25 August 2009, 07:14 AM	#40
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	I like it ...... whilst it would not be for me I have personally seen previous Pro-Hunter watches and the attention to detail is amazing. I don't think it is something Rolex would introduce but there is clearly a market for them.

25 August 2009, 10:13 AM	#43
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	What is not to like about it??? I think it is great, but there is NO WAY that I would pay that kinda coin for one of those. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

25 August 2009, 10:29 AM	#44
dskjl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Watch: 5513 GILT Posts: 43	to each his own __________________ Bad Spellers UNTIE! and of course the old classic "Where there is a will, I want to be in it"

25 August 2009, 04:18 AM	#33
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	What's with that pearl? Maybe it's the picture, but obviously it's no longer white (matching the markers) and it also appears to have some type of bleed-thru on the bottom...almost like moisture has gotten in. The red lettering is nice...

25 August 2009, 04:44 AM	#34
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I like the look and wish Rolex would come out with one, right now the ones I have seen on the net sell for way too much!

25 August 2009, 06:00 AM	#35
Blueoctopus007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 163	The SDDS is the most technical dive watch in the world and with great looks to carry it off. Why do this to a beautiful watch? It is like buying a brand new Aston Martin and then sending it off to "Pimp my Ride" Sorry - not to my taste or ethics of a Rolex watch, made for scuba diving.

25 August 2009, 06:04 AM	#36
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Don't like the look

25 August 2009, 06:15 AM	#37
baldyspoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uk Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 725	Sorry but looks like a cheap after thought paint job makes it look like a cheap watch

25 August 2009, 06:53 AM	#39
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Umm what happened to the pearl on the bezel it looks like it was burnt??

25 August 2009, 08:15 AM	#41
wrandyrice "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 15	LOVE IT! Jumped out to the Pro-Hunter site and like the sub with red lettering even better.

25 August 2009, 08:48 AM	#42
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	The original looks and feels great for me. This one falls short especially with the NATO. For the money, they should throw in the original bracelet...

25 August 2009, 12:56 PM	#45
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Not crazy about it but man it does look mean!

25 August 2009, 02:50 PM	#46
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	terrible

25 August 2009, 02:58 PM	#47
JediRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Derek Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 447	What's with the Pearl???? Is that tritium?

25 August 2009, 03:49 PM	#48
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Not my cup of tea, but there again I would not refuse one. Would you??? __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

25 August 2009, 04:44 PM	#49
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Although I'm a purist, I have to admit the pix are interesting. All I can say is to each his own - if you absolutely love the look and are prepared to pay the asking price, then by all means go for it.

25 August 2009, 09:37 PM	#52
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26 August 2009, 04:53 AM	#55
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	love it!!!!!!!!!!

26 August 2009, 07:11 AM	#57
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I a saw and tried on a similar watch customized by Phillip (from VRF) at the Carmel GTG, it looked sweet. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

26 August 2009, 07:15 AM	#58
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I hate the Deepsea SD, therefore, anything that could be done to improve it fine with me. I think it looks much better, however, remember PVD watches are worst than keeping a black car clean. The minute you hit a wall, door or any other object with the case, you'll have a nice scar for life on it. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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