Calling all DSSD pros

[leeroy]

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[leeroy]

I am a proud owner of a 116660 DSSD and truly love it, I purchased it in 2013 and have so many questions about it and looking for help from those who know more than me

Firstly how long should we take between services, I know I should have asked Rolex last time but forgot to. Also what happens if it is not serviced?

I am confused if I have a ceramic bezel or not and was wondering how I tell, and on that note and after much research (to no avail) I was wondering how we tell what year the watch was made, I know (for example) a 2010 DSSD has a G code in the serial, does that mean it is made then and could be sold in 2012 or 2014?

What are the differenced in the 2013 model (when I bought mine) and the current asides the 70 hour reserve and more magnetic case, I think I have the 3135 movement. So what is the differences and is the 2013 spec watch with the anti magnetic fields

Issues and dramas, has anyone had any faults or issues with theirs? Me my bezel likes to rotate both ways and my pearl has seemed to form a crack in it. has either happened to anyone and if so is it an expensive fix?

Also can anyone advise any amazing links according to the DSSD such as parts break downs and price lists, fun facts or cool data to impress us all.

Thanks in advance

L

[jaydav2306]

Originally Posted by leeroy

I am a proud owner of a 116660 DSSD and truly love it, I purchased it in 2013 and have so many questions about it and looking for help from those who know more than me

Firstly how long should we take between services, I know I should have asked Rolex last time but forgot to. Also what happens if it is not serviced?

I am confused if I have a ceramic bezel or not and was wondering how I tell, and on that note and after much research (to no avail) I was wondering how we tell what year the watch was made, I know (for example) a 2010 DSSD has a G code in the serial, does that mean it is made then and could be sold in 2012 or 2014?

What are the differenced in the 2013 model (when I bought mine) and the current asides the 70 hour reserve and more magnetic case, I think I have the 3135 movement. So what is the differences and is the 2013 spec watch with the anti magnetic fields

Issues and dramas, has anyone had any faults or issues with theirs? Me my bezel likes to rotate both ways and my pearl has seemed to form a crack in it. has either happened to anyone and if so is it an expensive fix?

Also can anyone advise any amazing links according to the DSSD such as parts break downs and price lists, fun facts or cool data to impress us all.

Thanks in advance

L

My Deepsea was 9 years old and didn't miss a beat, still hasn't been serviced so you're good, they all have a ceramic bezel but that should NOT be rotating both ways so that needs looking at.

[Singslinger]

All DSSDs have ceramic bezels that should rotate only anticlockwise. If yours moves in both directions then I would send the watch in for repair.

As for telling the age of the watch, if you bought it brand new in 2013 then all you need to know is that the watch is around 6 years old now. It's not possible to accurately date a watch otherwise.

As for the cracked bead on the bezel, you will have to decide if you can live with it because I was told by Rolex that the bead on mine which is also cracked, cannot be changed and that I would have to change the entire bezel. This is quite expensive so I've left mine cracked!

Finally, I service my watches after about 10 years though others might differ. I believe you could even wait longer than 10 years though...

[SS Oyster]

Rolex recommends service approx every 5-6 years, but new ones now have 10 yr service interval.

126660 is different from 116660 in several ways, which you can view many videos that show these differences on YouTube.
- 3235 vs 3135 mov’t
- lug to lug shorter on new version
- bracelet wider from lug to clasp
- font different on ring lock

As for costs to fix your watches challenges, I’m not sure on the bezel being bi-directional (should be unidirectional)

Yes, your bezel insert is indeed ceramic

Broken pearl is around $120

Standard service is $750, but may be slightly more for DSSD

Incredible watch - highest technical reference in terms of water resistance.

Probably missed some of your questions.

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[TswaneNguni]

116660 The Original DSSD 2011 ...the most worn in my whole collection.
Had it polished/re brushed in 2014 at RSC.No service because it ran +1s /day and I asked not to have it serviced.They complied.
Service is expensive,have it serviced if timing goes of or it needs a cosmetic redo to like new.10 years makes sense imo.

[padi56]

First if you have a serial with G plus 6 numbers the case was stamped the latter part of 2010.But if you have a serial that starts with a G plus 8 digits which could be a mixture of letters and numbers thats the new random serials which started the latter part of 2010 till present time.The bezel insert is ceramic and quite expensive to replace, but now Rolex can just replace the pearl only which will be cheaper.As for service time Rolex now recommends a approximately ten year service but use your own common sense there.The bezel floats on 3 spring-loaded ball bearings and a spring-loaded spring stop, yours is broken by the sound of it.The movement is the cal 3135 that was first introduced in 1988 and over the years has changed little, except for the now in-house made escapement parts a great bullet proof movement.

[leeroy]

I am aware that the spring or clasp under the bezel I think it is a spring (either a tension spring or click spring) is gone and I am aware it should be only one way movement. Thankyou all for the replies it does help to know as much as possible.

A question I forgot to ask was if you can feel the movement rotating is that normal or not good?

[Dirt]

They all have a ceramic bezel.

As far as servicing goes.
The general consensus around 2013 was a generally recognized industry standard service period between 5-7 years, but it's rather fluid as some people have reportedly gone many more years before servicing that type of movement. With some going as long as 20 years.
It's a bit like asking how long is a piece of string, and mostly dependent upon wearing habits.
I personally don't get much more than about 5-5.5 years before my watches start to play up when worn every day for most of the day thereby requiring a service. Your results inevitably will vary.
Rolex are publicly claiming a 10 year service interval on their website now.
You need to make the determination yourself.

So you have a 2013 year model?
Are the original paperwork or warranty card with the watch?
If so, the the date of the warranty is the best indication of its age.
The serial identifier of your watch is a randomly generated alpha numeric sequence. Only Rolex themselves know the manufacture date with any degree of certainty unless you have the original dated warranty card.

Perhaps we could tie your watch's dial variation to a period of manufacture as it may have a MK II dial or maybe even a MK III dial, if you don't have the original warranty card.

Welcome to the club

[leeroy]

I do have the original cards and papers and am thankful of it. How do I tell if its mk II or III

Thanks all for the replies it is amazing the speed of the knowledge

[leeroy]

and cheers Dirt, Love being a DSSD owner and love the way it turns heads.

[joli160]

If the bezel turning both ways does not bother you and the watch runs fine than it does not need a service.

As our own RSC watchmaker Bas states a watch needs service when it's faulty, 5 years, 10 years or 15 years. He knows best.
An extended service interval does not make the service more expensive since replacing the wear parts are already included in the service.
If you dive with it than it may be a different story and fresh seals don't hurt to keep the water integrity intact.

I test all my Rolex watches at home and the oldest is running without service for >10 years and is spot on. Never any of my watches fails a watertightness test either.

The broken pearl can be replaced without the need of replacing the complete expensive bezel.

I prefer the original black 116660, with it's end links and bracelet, a bit clumsy looking and a true marvel of engineering.
For fun I gave it a YM second hand and a red date

[ferrissteve11]

Greatly enjoy the DSSD. Have a 2011 and its running strong. I'd say at/around 10 years is not a bad time to consider a service. Though as always YMMV.

[omx5o]

I remember when my AD first showed me the DSSD. Never thought I'd end up owning one. Mine is a G serial (6 digit number) but has 2013 on the card.

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by joli160

If the bezel turning both ways does not bother you and the watch runs fine than it does not need a service.

As our own RSC watchmaker Bas states a watch needs service when it's faulty, 5 years, 10 years or 15 years. He knows best.
An extended service interval does not make the service more expensive since replacing the wear parts are already included in the service.
If you dive with it than it may be a different story and fresh seals don't hurt to keep the water integrity intact.

I test all my Rolex watches at home and the oldest is running without service for >10 years and is spot on. Never any of my watches fails a watertightness test either.

The broken pearl can be replaced without the need of replacing the complete expensive bezel.

I prefer the original black 116660, with it's end links and bracelet, a bit clumsy looking and a true marvel of engineering.
For fun I gave it a YM second hand and a red date

Very cool!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by leeroy

I do have the original cards and papers and am thankful of it. How do I tell if its mk II or III

Thanks all for the replies it is amazing the speed of the knowledge

Oh great, you have the original books
Ok, so to try and keep it as simple as possible the last dial variation of the black dials was a MK III.
When looking at the depth rating, a MK III has the "=" sign slightly offset to the left.
The MK II has the "=" sign smack bang in the middle.

There is a summary on the DSSD dial variants on the net and possibly on this forum dating a fair way back and a simple Google search can bring it up for you. It's one of the most interesting things about the Rolex brand

Let us know what you have?

[leeroy]

Why thank you Mr Dirt, I have a mkII and validated by an amazing tutorial on how to find it

Thanks heaps

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