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daytona_mania · 5 July 2008, 11:07 PM

?? Any official words?

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 July 2008, 11:09 PM

As soon as the DSSD was introduced at Basel 2008, the old SD began being phased out.

daytona_mania · 5 July 2008, 11:24 PM

so its safe to assume the last SDs are of the M Serial variety?

busa180 · 5 July 2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by daytona_mania

so its safe to assume the last SDs are of the M Serial variety?

That is what i believe to be true.

daytona_mania · 5 July 2008, 11:36 PM

Has anyone seen it with the engraved inner ring?

astcell · 5 July 2008, 11:42 PM

Seems to me like a whole new watch. DISCONTINUILG the SD is aa mistale I think. Now there is nothing in between the Sub and the DSSD.

Daytonaboy1977 · 5 July 2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by daytona_mania

Has anyone seen it with the engraved inner ring?

I bought mine from my local AD on an M serial and the inner ring is plain. I am sure at this late stage they will not add the engraved inner ring

jp1316 · 5 July 2008, 11:44 PM

If the watch is discontinued, why is it still on the website? Does anyone know whether the the old GMT was still on the websit after the new SS was released? My dealer just got a new M series in from Rolex.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 July 2008, 11:50 PM

I believe the SD is still on the Rolex site because it's still being phased out. Probably, Rolex still has a lot of SD cases.

Daytonaboy1977 · 5 July 2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I believe the SD is still on the Rolex site because it's still being phased out. Probably, Rolex still has a lot of SD cases.

Makes total sense Bo!!! Roll on the new DSSD!!

daytona_mania · 6 July 2008, 12:00 AM

Thanks guys!

Mr Sandman · 6 July 2008, 02:35 AM

Just picked mine up this week from my AD(M series). He tells me that he will not see another unless he's very lucky.So If you want one grab one now.

Its worth bearing in mind that the old GMT was produced in greater numbers that the SD was and now everybody wants a 16710....A lesson there I think.

toph · 6 July 2008, 02:38 AM

Well when i was in Barbados- the AD told me they had had NO NEWS of the SD being discontinued- but no one really knows, its mostly hearsay both ways in my opinion

cmcm3 · 6 July 2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

Well when i was in Barbados- the AD told me they had had NO NEWS of the SD being discontinued- but no one really knows, its mostly hearsay both ways in my opinion

Is that right? Its not officially been stopped? Lots of people who have been snapping them up will be crossing their fingers then!

toph · 6 July 2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cmcm3

Is that right? Its not officially been stopped? Lots of people who have been snapping them up will be crossing their fingers then!

Thats what they told me but others on here are saying that there AD HAS told them it is being discontinued- so i think we will just have to wait and see

cmcm3 · 6 July 2008, 02:44 AM

But definitely no official anouncement from Rolex though? I might not have to rush as much as I thought I would!

Mr Sandman · 6 July 2008, 02:48 AM

I think it will be a long wait if we all expect Trevor Mc Donald to anounce on news at 10 that Rolex have discontinued the SD!

Tempo · 6 July 2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by daytona_mania

Has anyone seen it with the engraved inner ring?

Got my M series a few weeks ago; no engraving.

I would think Rolex's rationale in not engraving the SD, like they do the other models, is that such a cosmetic feature would be totally inconsistent and at odds with the professional, utilitarian, serious and no-nonsense nature of the Sea Dweller.

I think an engraved Sea Dweller would look a bit incongruous and silly.

It is kind of like engraving an M-16 Rifle . . . .

Haole · 6 July 2008, 04:51 PM

When I bought my Sub a couple of months ago I asked if the SD "was being discontinued or anything", because I almost bought it instead, and they said no. This AD is also a RSC apparently so I don't know if some know what most don't or if it's a rumor or what have you?

JJ Irani · 6 July 2008, 04:53 PM

In my honest opinion, Rolex would be foolish to discontinue the current SD.

At just a little over HALF the price of DSSD, there are many professional divers out there who would be more than happy with the underwater capabilities of the present SD. It is a time-proven muscle watch and has never failed.

It is absolutely capable of 4,000+ feet where the pressure is mind-boggling. It sits just right on the wrist and its 40 mm diameter is perfect for vitually any sized wrist.

Why spoil a good thing?

JJ

daytona_mania · 6 July 2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cmcm3

But definitely no official anouncement from Rolex though? I might not have to rush as much as I thought I would!

X2 and I was about to rush off and buy one when I started reading all these TRFers confirming its ultimate demise.....damn now I wish there was an official word as I can use it as an excuse to get another ROLEX!!!

5 July 2008, 11:07 PM	#1
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	When was the current SeaDeweller discontinued?? ?? Any official words?

5 July 2008, 11:09 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	As soon as the DSSD was introduced at Basel 2008, the old SD began being phased out. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 July 2008, 11:50 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I believe the SD is still on the Rolex site because it's still being phased out. Probably, Rolex still has a lot of SD cases. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 July 2008, 02:38 AM	#13
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Well when i was in Barbados- the AD told me they had had NO NEWS of the SD being discontinued- but no one really knows, its mostly hearsay both ways in my opinion __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 July 2008, 02:44 AM	#16
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	But definitely no official anouncement from Rolex though? I might not have to rush as much as I thought I would! __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

5 July 2008, 11:24 PM	#3
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	so its safe to assume the last SDs are of the M Serial variety?

5 July 2008, 11:36 PM	#5
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	Has anyone seen it with the engraved inner ring?

5 July 2008, 11:42 PM	#6
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Seems to me like a whole new watch. DISCONTINUILG the SD is aa mistale I think. Now there is nothing in between the Sub and the DSSD.

5 July 2008, 11:44 PM	#8
jp1316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 179	If the watch is discontinued, why is it still on the website? Does anyone know whether the the old GMT was still on the websit after the new SS was released? My dealer just got a new M series in from Rolex.

6 July 2008, 12:00 AM	#11
daytona_mania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 278	Thanks guys!

6 July 2008, 02:35 AM	#12
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Just picked mine up this week from my AD(M series). He tells me that he will not see another unless he's very lucky.So If you want one grab one now. Its worth bearing in mind that the old GMT was produced in greater numbers that the SD was and now everybody wants a 16710....A lesson there I think.

6 July 2008, 02:48 AM	#17
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	I think it will be a long wait if we all expect Trevor Mc Donald to anounce on news at 10 that Rolex have discontinued the SD!

6 July 2008, 04:51 PM	#19
Haole Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 53	When I bought my Sub a couple of months ago I asked if the SD "was being discontinued or anything", because I almost bought it instead, and they said no. This AD is also a RSC apparently so I don't know if some know what most don't or if it's a rumor or what have you?

6 July 2008, 04:53 PM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	In my honest opinion, Rolex would be foolish to discontinue the current SD. At just a little over HALF the price of DSSD, there are many professional divers out there who would be more than happy with the underwater capabilities of the present SD. It is a time-proven muscle watch and has never failed. It is absolutely capable of 4,000+ feet where the pressure is mind-boggling. It sits just right on the wrist and its 40 mm diameter is perfect for vitually any sized wrist. Why spoil a good thing? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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