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Old 20 September 2016, 03:47 PM   #1
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Icon5 Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA Band??

I purchased the Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA about a year ago. I absolutely love the watch but the one complaint I have is that, in my opinion, the stainless steel band for a 44mm watch should not be the same size as the bands for their standard 40mm watches. To me, it should be a few millimeters wider.

With that, my question is does anyone out there know a source for a larger oyster style stainless steel band that would fit the 44m Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA?

Thanks very much!
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Old 20 September 2016, 04:36 PM   #2
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Posting again but try the rubber b


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Old 20 September 2016, 04:42 PM   #3
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Like the DSSD on Rubber B
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Old 20 September 2016, 04:43 PM   #4
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"search" is prob a better soloution
there is a live thread in todays list
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=493534

should answer most of your questions....

and no there is not a genuine larger oyster bracelet available. it is the main(and prob the only) gripe about the DSSD
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Old 20 September 2016, 09:05 PM   #6
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I like the tapered bracelet, reduces the feeling of having a metal wrist band. Rolex got the DSSD right in my opinion.

Try a rubber band, it's about your only alternative.
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I like the tapered bracelet, reduces the feeling of having a metal wrist band. Rolex got the DSSD right in my opinion.

Try a rubber band, it's about your only alternative.
I agree totally, the bracelet is perfect as is IMO. It has to be adjusted for the right fit though.
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Old 20 September 2016, 10:11 PM   #8
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I'm almost certain the DSSD bracelet is going to be the only option and it really is not as bad as you hear once you remove dive extension and size properly. I recommend you do not wear loose as its too heavy. Then other than bracelet you have rubber B, Isofrane, a NATO, as well as other rubber/silicone straps in 22mm as they will easily squeeze down to fit the 21mm lugs.
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Old 21 September 2016, 06:28 AM   #9
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I've considered the Rubber B (and it looks great on you SDDS but was just curious if there was a stainless oyster bracelet.

Are you happy with your Rubber B? What is the width of it? it appears to tapper as it nears the clasp.

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Old 21 September 2016, 07:44 AM   #10
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I am considering both the rubber b and Everest strap for my sub. Even though they both cost more as one of my new tires on my car($218), I've notice a few for sale here from members apparently didn't like them. I love the bracelet on my subc, but a change would be nice. It looks dressy but in the same breath it gives the watch a different look. I'm still debating to getting it. If I do I will get the buckle model and a spring bar tool.
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Old 21 September 2016, 08:33 AM   #11
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I like the tapered bracelet, reduces the feeling of having a metal wrist band. Rolex got the DSSD right in my opinion.

Try a rubber band, it's about your only alternative.
Agree 100%
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