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Rolesor · 12 February 2010, 02:55 AM

That's a very cool advertisement and a great read as well! Thanks for sharing!

rfknauss · 12 February 2010, 06:02 AM

Larry, a quality post ..... lots of good information! Thank you.

MagedMS · 17 February 2010, 02:39 AM

Larry, thank you so much for this information.. May I ask how come that a crystal is bending at 1700 feet (according to the adv.) ? I know that metals (case back) may bend but the crystal ??
How much is the thickness of the DSSD case back?

DSLAM · 24 February 2010, 02:47 AM

Very cool, thanks.

1000ftSub · 24 February 2010, 05:31 AM

RRGHOST1 · 27 February 2010, 12:38 AM

Very informative. thanx.

George Ab · 3 March 2010, 07:21 AM

So I should be able to wear either in the shower, eh? Seriously, thanks for the work you put into this article and for providing me with a greater depth of knowledge. My watch IQ is growing.

Regards,
George

Medtech · 5 March 2011, 01:40 PM

I wonder if putting an aftermarket sapphire case back would increase the depth rating?

kareemthedream33 · 5 March 2011, 01:52 PM

That was a great read.

dddrees · 18 March 2011, 11:30 AM

Old thread, but an excellent read. Thanks for the info Larry.

GMTJOHNNY · 18 March 2011, 12:19 PM

I too always found this humorous. Dimpled crystal, bent case back and ....if it had a movement in it that would have been crushed (but not wet!) Funny. Bring that to RSC and you'll be replacing the whole watch.....less the bracelet!

osjd · 26 March 2011, 08:51 PM

It's good to know, thanks for article.

rva33145 · 6 August 2011, 11:51 AM

Good reading.

cornerstore · 17 August 2011, 08:45 AM

Great info. very detailed .One question ,is there any way to get a 14060 to sit lower any alternative case back options that would fit it if one is not worried about high pressure rating? I like the way my Tudor sits lower than my 14060 as an example.The observation backs are they thicker or thinner? Thanks

SWIMPRUF · 17 September 2011, 12:29 AM

Great info here!

TimingsEverything · 3 October 2011, 04:11 PM

I remember that ad!

jelts · 22 December 2012, 09:18 PM

Great info! Love the ad!

afc1 · 7 January 2013, 07:32 AM

Thanks for posting this. I've been curious about this for a while

zeuloa · 3 February 2013, 11:42 AM

Anyone know the width of the SD 16600 case back?

HogwldFLTR · 20 June 2014, 02:54 AM

Good stuff, thanks!!!

Joemck · 22 September 2015, 05:02 PM

Just had s chance to browse your post. As I swim a fair deal and had a less than exact understanding of the non sub models, the detailed scientific explanation which you've provided saved me from even considering the oft asked insipid question.
Much thanks

busytimmy · 22 September 2015, 06:18 PM

Holy thread bump, batman...or is it BLNR :D

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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 27 September 2015, 05:21 AM

what about gold models? gold is much softer, even 18k

Rolex fan 61 · 27 September 2015, 04:12 PM

Brilliant report many thanks

Boaters · 10 July 2016, 12:27 PM

Thanks Larry great info

ched · 8 August 2016, 09:14 AM

thanks larry for the information.great stuff

raymz · 28 September 2016, 03:43 AM

Very nice read thanks for sharing such useful information.

iliketime · 30 November 2016, 03:51 AM

very cool info! I was wondering about the water depth capabilities of the explorer 2. it was my favorite rolex model until I saw there was a no date sub.

jbro352 · 22 July 2017, 10:30 PM

Great info! Thank you

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kimobebe · 3 May 2020, 01:59 PM

What a great post. =-=

12 February 2010, 06:02 AM	#32
rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Larry, a quality post ..... lots of good information! Thank you. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

17 February 2010, 02:39 AM	#33
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Larry, thank you so much for this information.. May I ask how come that a crystal is bending at 1700 feet (according to the adv.) ? I know that metals (case back) may bend but the crystal ?? How much is the thickness of the DSSD case back? __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

18 March 2011, 11:30 AM	#40
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Old thread, but an excellent read. Thanks for the info Larry. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 March 2011, 12:19 PM	#41
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I too always found this humorous. Dimpled crystal, bent case back and ....if it had a movement in it that would have been crushed (but not wet!) Funny. Bring that to RSC and you'll be replacing the whole watch.....less the bracelet! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

17 September 2011, 12:29 AM	#45
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Great info here! __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

12 February 2010, 02:55 AM	#31
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	That's a very cool advertisement and a great read as well! Thanks for sharing!

24 February 2010, 02:47 AM	#34
DSLAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 58	Very cool, thanks.

24 February 2010, 05:31 AM	#35
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471

27 February 2010, 12:38 AM	#36
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 4,004	Very informative. thanx.

3 March 2010, 07:21 AM	#37
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	So I should be able to wear either in the shower, eh? Seriously, thanks for the work you put into this article and for providing me with a greater depth of knowledge. My watch IQ is growing. Regards, George

5 March 2011, 01:40 PM	#38
Medtech Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West-siide! Watch: it buddy! Posts: 334	I wonder if putting an aftermarket sapphire case back would increase the depth rating?

5 March 2011, 01:52 PM	#39
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	That was a great read.

26 March 2011, 08:51 PM	#42
osjd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Warsaw, Poland Watch: ... Posts: 45	It's good to know, thanks for article.

6 August 2011, 11:51 AM	#43
rva33145 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	Good reading.

17 August 2011, 08:45 AM	#44
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,015	Great info. very detailed .One question ,is there any way to get a 14060 to sit lower any alternative case back options that would fit it if one is not worried about high pressure rating? I like the way my Tudor sits lower than my 14060 as an example.The observation backs are they thicker or thinner? Thanks

3 October 2011, 04:11 PM	#46
TimingsEverything "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Daytona Posts: 180	I remember that ad!

22 December 2012, 09:18 PM	#47
jelts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	Great info! Love the ad!

7 January 2013, 07:32 AM	#48
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	Thanks for posting this. I've been curious about this for a while __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

3 February 2013, 11:42 AM	#49
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Anyone know the width of the SD 16600 case back?

20 June 2014, 02:54 AM	#50
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,798	Good stuff, thanks!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 September 2015, 05:02 PM	#51
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 690	Just had s chance to browse your post. As I swim a fair deal and had a less than exact understanding of the non sub models, the detailed scientific explanation which you've provided saved me from even considering the oft asked insipid question. Much thanks

22 September 2015, 06:18 PM	#52
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Holy thread bump, batman...or is it BLNR :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 September 2015, 05:21 AM	#53
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	what about gold models? gold is much softer, even 18k __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

27 September 2015, 04:12 PM	#54
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Brilliant report many thanks

10 July 2016, 12:27 PM	#55
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	Thanks Larry great info

8 August 2016, 09:14 AM	#56
ched Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: U.S Posts: 53	thanks larry for the information.great stuff

28 September 2016, 03:43 AM	#57
raymz Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: united states Watch: A few Posts: 66	Very nice read thanks for sharing such useful information.

30 November 2016, 03:51 AM	#58
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	very cool info! I was wondering about the water depth capabilities of the explorer 2. it was my favorite rolex model until I saw there was a no date sub.

22 July 2017, 10:30 PM	#59
jbro352 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: US Posts: 257	Great info! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2020, 01:59 PM	#60
kimobebe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Dallas Watch: 116400GV,116234 Posts: 280	What a great post. =-=

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