Which watch the seller means
Rolex uses the name Deepsea for a 44 mm watch rated to 3,900 m (12,800 ft). The Sea-Dweller 4000 (ref 116600) is 40 mm and rated to 1,220 m (4,000 ft). Super clone sellers use both names in one listing. Ask for the reference number and the case diameter in millimeters. A 44 mm case and a 40 mm case use different crystals, bezels, and bracelets. The wrong case size is the most common mismatch in this market.
Prices by build level
Super clone prices for these two models land in four bands.
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- $180 to $350: 316L steel case, mineral glass, DG2813 or low-grade automatic. Date font and bezel insert show flaws.
- $400 to $600: Asian 2836-2 movement, sapphire crystal, ceramic insert. This is the common tier for a Deepsea super clone.
- $600 to $900: Swiss ETA 2836-2 or a clone 3135, 904L steel option, better dial print and lume.
- $900 to $1,100 and up: polished case sides, correct crystal dome height, Glidelock-style clasp with working extension.
A Deepsea build costs about $80 to $150 more than a Sea-Dweller 4000 build. The 44 mm case, 5.5 mm domed sapphire, and helium escape valve add material and labor. Real 904L steel and a Swiss ETA movement account for most of the top-band price.
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Parameters to check before payment
- Case diameter and thickness. Deepsea: 44 mm wide, 17.7 mm thick. Sea-Dweller 4000: 40 mm wide, 15 mm thick.
- Weight. A genuine Deepsea runs about 212 g on the bracelet. Under 170 g points to a thin case.
- Movement. Ask for the caliber name and a photo of the rotor.
- Helium escape valve. On replicas it is cosmetic and does not seal.
- Bezel insert. Ceramic with 60-minute graduations. Aluminum inserts are a downgrade.
- Clasp. Glidelock on the Deepsea, Fliplock extension on the Sea-Dweller 4000.
- Crystal. 5.5 mm domed sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating.
Pitfalls
- Water resistance. No replica is tested to 3,900 m or 1,220 m. Do not swim, shower, or dive with one.
- Stock photos. Ask for dated photos of the exact unit, the caseback, and the clasp code.
- Payment. Crypto, gift cards, and bank transfer leave no chargeback path. Card payment through a processor is safer.
- Customs. US Customs can seize counterfeit watches under 19 U.S.C. 1526. The shipment and the money are both lost.
- Service. Most watchmakers will not open a replica. Parts for clone 3135 movements are scarce.
Questions to send the seller
- Which reference does this copy, 116660, 126660, or 116600?
- What is the measured case diameter and thickness?
- Which movement, and does it accept genuine-spec hands and date wheel?
- Is the crystal sapphire, and what is its thickness?
- Are the photos of the unit you will ship?
- What is the return window, and who pays return shipping?
Budget $500 to $800 for a mid-tier build. That band buys a clone 3135 or Swiss ETA 2836-2, 904L or 316L steel, sapphire, and a ceramic insert. Below $350, expect visible flaws at arm's length. Above $1,000, the gains are small unless the seller documents the movement and case with photos.