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jakeysrolex · 12 January 2018, 10:32 PM

A lot of Rolex threads are amusing reads ... "Help, hairline scratch on my clasp! Is xyz too big on me?"

Meanwhile my favorite part about Rolex is that they still are fully usable tool watches for real life rough and outdoor conditions - however madly priced luxury items they also have evolved into. Best of both worlds really, all in one.

Most recent arrival, the 116660 deep blue. Perfect kitesurfing watch (alternating with a yellow GShock Gulfmaster). Whatever desk diver types say about it being too big or top heavy or the bracelet this and that ... all becomes irrelevant and plain silly when you're busy busting hard to ride out past a 4 meter giant wall of surf shorebreak, huge waves crashing all around, working up the speed to catch a jump big enough to get past the mayhem out into the open seas.

You want the biggest, baddest Rolex for all this amusement, and the Deep Sea feels exactly 100% right for the task.

Before this the job fell to the Smurf which worked just as well (still have it of course). But why not go full big boy size and max power if you're going all out with your ocean adventures.

Thumbs up for the 116660 - especially past the safe confines of a desk!

Shot evening after all the fun is over and still looking just as ready for semi civilized company at dinner:

traf · 12 January 2018, 10:47 PM

Cool! Enjoy it !

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reloxt · 12 January 2018, 10:53 PM

Great catch, great tool!

Nice to see that the watch made to go to the bottom of the ocean is used to kite high in the air and as far away from that bottom as possible ;-)

watchwatcher · 12 January 2018, 11:28 PM

yannis · 12 January 2018, 11:32 PM

Nice one Jake!

dafuture · 12 January 2018, 11:46 PM

Nice watch! I'm partial to the blue version myself, but I've always been curious how these wear in person.

LuminousMaximus · 12 January 2018, 11:50 PM

Powerful Sea Dweller there Buddy!

You know, You can control the Tides with that thing...

dr35mm · 12 January 2018, 11:52 PM

Yep, Smurf and DSSD may be the perfect duo. Enjoy it!

rushca01 · 13 January 2018, 12:08 AM

looks big on your wrist....

Awesome shot! Awesome watch...one I want to own if for no other reason than the history surrounding it.

Clay · 13 January 2018, 12:09 AM

Well the only "Diving" I do these days is in the occasional glass of Bourbon...

But I find the DeepSea to be perfect for that...!!!

rmlovett1 · 13 January 2018, 12:10 AM

Outstanding! Enjoy!

ap1 · 13 January 2018, 12:24 AM

Nice to see it used to the fullest - congrats

Old Geezer · 13 January 2018, 01:42 AM

Congrats. Wear it in good health.

SemperFi · 13 January 2018, 02:48 AM

Congratulations Jake!

Enjoy that beast in the very best of health.

RichM · 13 January 2018, 02:53 AM

Congrats Jake.

Uppersouth · 13 January 2018, 02:59 AM

Congratulations! Good to see the DSSD in its natural environment!

AK797 · 13 January 2018, 03:00 AM

Get that DB in the DB, Jakey!

TheRolexKingofLV · 13 January 2018, 03:26 AM

Congrats Jake! Enjoy it!

brandrea · 13 January 2018, 03:29 AM

Awesome Jake

Welcome to the club

freesole · 13 January 2018, 03:45 AM

Nice! Congrats!

And1dre · 13 January 2018, 03:48 AM

Congrats!

BNA/LION · 13 January 2018, 04:09 AM

Congratulations!

masterdinh · 13 January 2018, 04:22 AM

Great watch, great picture, and it looks great on you.

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eonflux · 13 January 2018, 04:25 AM

Congrats!!

Boaters · 13 January 2018, 06:55 AM

Looks great Jake congrats!

12 January 2018, 10:32 PM	#1
jakeysrolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jake Location: Asia, Europe. Watch: 116619 Posts: 67	Incoming ...... A lot of Rolex threads are amusing reads ... "Help, hairline scratch on my clasp! Is xyz too big on me?" Meanwhile my favorite part about Rolex is that they still are fully usable tool watches for real life rough and outdoor conditions - however madly priced luxury items they also have evolved into. Best of both worlds really, all in one. Most recent arrival, the 116660 deep blue. Perfect kitesurfing watch (alternating with a yellow GShock Gulfmaster). Whatever desk diver types say about it being too big or top heavy or the bracelet this and that ... all becomes irrelevant and plain silly when you're busy busting hard to ride out past a 4 meter giant wall of surf shorebreak, huge waves crashing all around, working up the speed to catch a jump big enough to get past the mayhem out into the open seas. You want the biggest, baddest Rolex for all this amusement, and the Deep Sea feels exactly 100% right for the task. Before this the job fell to the Smurf which worked just as well (still have it of course). But why not go full big boy size and max power if you're going all out with your ocean adventures. Thumbs up for the 116660 - especially past the safe confines of a desk! Shot evening after all the fun is over and still looking just as ready for semi civilized company at dinner: Attached Images

12 January 2018, 10:53 PM	#3
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Great catch, great tool! Nice to see that the watch made to go to the bottom of the ocean is used to kite high in the air and as far away from that bottom as possible ;-) __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

12 January 2018, 11:32 PM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Nice one Jake! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

12 January 2018, 11:46 PM	#6
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Nice watch! I'm partial to the blue version myself, but I've always been curious how these wear in person. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

12 January 2018, 11:50 PM	#7
LuminousMaximus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,517	Powerful Sea Dweller there Buddy! You know, You can control the Tides with that thing... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

12 January 2018, 10:47 PM	#2
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Cool! Enjoy it ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2018, 11:28 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,383

12 January 2018, 11:52 PM	#8
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,399	Yep, Smurf and DSSD may be the perfect duo. Enjoy it! __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

13 January 2018, 12:08 AM	#9
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,770	looks big on your wrist.... Awesome shot! Awesome watch...one I want to own if for no other reason than the history surrounding it.

13 January 2018, 12:09 AM	#10
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Well the only "Diving" I do these days is in the occasional glass of Bourbon... But I find the DeepSea to be perfect for that...!!!

13 January 2018, 12:10 AM	#11
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 24,096	Outstanding! Enjoy!

13 January 2018, 12:24 AM	#12
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,875	Nice to see it used to the fullest - congrats

13 January 2018, 01:42 AM	#13
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,420	Congrats. Wear it in good health.

13 January 2018, 02:48 AM	#14
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Congratulations Jake! Enjoy that beast in the very best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

13 January 2018, 02:53 AM	#15
RichM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,648	Congrats Jake. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

13 January 2018, 02:59 AM	#16
Uppersouth 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,582	Congratulations! Good to see the DSSD in its natural environment! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

13 January 2018, 03:00 AM	#17
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,443	Get that DB in the DB, Jakey!

13 January 2018, 03:26 AM	#18
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats Jake! Enjoy it! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

13 January 2018, 03:29 AM	#19
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 81,255	Awesome Jake Welcome to the club

13 January 2018, 03:45 AM	#20
freesole "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	Nice! Congrats!

13 January 2018, 03:48 AM	#21
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Congrats!

13 January 2018, 04:09 AM	#22
BNA/LION 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 26,261	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ DaytonaC 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ M226627 42mm Titanium Yacht-Master ✦ 126000 OP Turquoise Blue 36mm NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

13 January 2018, 04:22 AM	#23
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	Great watch, great picture, and it looks great on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

13 January 2018, 04:25 AM	#24
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,665	Congrats!!

13 January 2018, 06:55 AM	#25
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,674	Looks great Jake congrats!

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