New 126660 DSSD D-Blue for Christmas

[Powerplay13]

Hi Rolex Forum Members and Happy Holidays,

I have never owned a Rolex watch, but I joined the Rolex forum in May 2016, to learn about the brand...........it is a very informative site and I have learned a great deal. My family always knew I wanted a nice Rolex watch, but as expected, there were always other priorities.


This Christmas, my 2 sons gave me my 1st ever Rolex, a new Sea Dweller Deep Sea D-Blue, 126660. This gift was a combined 65th birthday and Christmas gift. Needless to say, I very surprised, and very thankful for their thoughtfulness.


My elementary observations of the 126660:
1. As most folks have said on this site, the watch is MUCH nicer in person then when viewing pictures online.

2. The "Original Gas Escape Valve" and "Ring Lock System" are not highly visible at all, and not that noticeable in person. Hard to believe but true, as I never even notice it.

3. In my opinion, the size and weight of the watch was not nearly as big, bulky, and heavy as I expected it to be. Actually I thought the opposite. It is not top heavy at all. I thought the watch in person would be huge, but it wasn't on my wrist. For perspective on my size, I'm 6'4', 248 pounds, with 7.75" wrist.

4. The glidelock system is a very convenient feature.

5. The blue fade to black dial is very nice.


That's all I can think of at the moment.
I tried to upload a picture, but the file size was too big (I don't know how to resize it)


I do need to get the bracelet adjusted as the clasp is not centered on my wrist.......it doesn't seem to affect the comfort though.


Finally 3 comments from my loving wife of 37 years:
1. You are only going to wear it on special occasions, right? My Response, Wrong, I will wear it every day.

2. You are not going to wear in the water or at the beach, it will get ruined. My Response, Yes I will, as it is built for that and much more.

3. My sons 16623 Yellow Gold Rolex Yacht Master Mother of Pearl Dial on leather strap is nicer than my DSSD. My Response, I disagree.


Now, I may have acquired Rolex fever..............as I am now checking out the 40mm Gold Day Date's on the forum.


Happy New Year to all................

[Powerplay13]

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I think I was able to upload the picture............

[DenaliHD]

Raised some good kids! Buying the old man a D-Blue... Nice! I wear mine almost every day- it wears smaller than it is.

Enjoy!!!

[IKON]

Sweet!

[In-Cog-Neeto]

Great gift! Good boys

[Psmith]

Congrats

[Rashid.bk]

Congratulations, what a great post. Enjoy in health.

[Harve10]

Jealous & looks GREAT! Awesome present.

[Malfree]

Very very nice

[twins2003]

Wow! Fantastic gift! You raised your children right! Congratulations!

[drmizzou]

Congrats!

[ltmgeller]

Wow, congrats! Great gift

[Yeldraw]

Congratulations

Great story and great Christmas present.

[SS Oyster]

Congrats! Great watch and even better present when from your family


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[rolexguynfl]

Congrats. Hope to see one in Captivity at an AD one day just to see it live! Enjoy the awesome gift!
Regards!

[Ar_Mi]

Very nice, Congrats on your gift! enjoy

[Kiddodoc]

Congrats! You raised two fine sons if they gifted this to you! You must mean the world to them! Wear it in good health and welcome to the James Cameron DSSD club!

[yannis]

Big congratulations, Happy New Year and enjoy that beauty for many many years.

[eonflux]

Congrats, and happy birthday!

[42itus]

Great boys you have! Happy Birthday and enjoy!

[HogwldFLTR]

Great looking watch on you; it would be wearing me. Congratulations!!!

[Swiss Mad!]

Wow! my son wont even share his M&M's...lol

What a fantastic gesture..super jealous!!!

Enjoy that beauty - but listen to your wife & dont get it wet...

[1William]

Congratulations

[watchwatcher]

Wow...now that's a gift! Congrats!!

[RolexFan007]

Originally Posted by Powerplay13

Hi Rolex Forum Members and Happy Holidays,

I have never owned a Rolex watch, but I joined the Rolex forum in May 2016, to learn about the brand...........it is a very informative site and I have learned a great deal. My family always knew I wanted a nice Rolex watch, but as expected, there were always other priorities.


This Christmas, my 2 sons gave me my 1st ever Rolex, a new Sea Dweller Deep Sea D-Blue, 126660. This gift was a combined 65th birthday and Christmas gift. Needless to say, I very surprised, and very thankful for their thoughtfulness.


My elementary observations of the 126660:
1. As most folks have said on this site, the watch is MUCH nicer in person then when viewing pictures online.

2. The "Original Gas Escape Valve" and "Ring Lock System" are not highly visible at all, and not that noticeable in person. Hard to believe but true, as I never even notice it.

3. In my opinion, the size and weight of the watch was not nearly as big, bulky, and heavy as I expected it to be. Actually I thought the opposite. It is not top heavy at all. I thought the watch in person would be huge, but it wasn't on my wrist. For perspective on my size, I'm 6'4', 248 pounds, with 7.75" wrist.

4. The glidelock system is a very convenient feature.

5. The blue fade to black dial is very nice.


That's all I can think of at the moment.
I tried to upload a picture, but the file size was too big (I don't know how to resize it)


I do need to get the bracelet adjusted as the clasp is not centered on my wrist.......it doesn't seem to affect the comfort though.


Finally 3 comments from my loving wife of 37 years:
1. You are only going to wear it on special occasions, right? My Response, Wrong, I will wear it every day.

2. You are not going to wear in the water or at the beach, it will get ruined. My Response, Yes I will, as it is built for that and much more.

3. My sons 16623 Yellow Gold Rolex Yacht Master Mother of Pearl Dial on leather strap is nicer than my DSSD. My Response, I disagree.


Now, I may have acquired Rolex fever..............as I am now checking out the 40mm Gold Day Date's on the forum.


Happy New Year to all................

Congrats... Wesr it in good health!!!

Hats off to your sons...

[Sublovin]

Great watch! Enjoy

[iorio52]

Hell of a gift! Much congrats


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[antbkny]

Congratulations!

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Powerplay13

This Christmas, my 2 sons gave me my 1st ever Rolex, a new Sea Dweller Deep Sea D-Blue, 126660. This gift was a combined 65th birthday and Christmas gift. Needless to say, I very surprised, and very thankful for their thoughtfulness.

Great kids with an excellent choice made in Rolex model chosen as the gift .

[singe89]

Wow! Hope my kids grow up to be that awesome! My favorite Rolex and congrats