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Old 29 December 2010, 06:55 AM   #91
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Hi all,

I picked up a DSSD last week from Mappin & Webb in London, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

I did note, however, that my watch is a "G" series, which I haven't heard anyone mentioning around the traps, here or anywhere else.

Is this a very recent addition? My serial number is a quite a low number, if that helps at all...


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Old 29 December 2010, 07:13 AM   #92
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Hi all,

I picked up a DSSD last week from Mappin & Webb in London, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

I did note, however, that my watch is a "G" series, which I haven't heard anyone mentioning around the traps, here or anywhere else.

Is this a very recent addition? My serial number is a quite a low number, if that helps at all...


Cheers!
Yes, very new. I have seen 3 green LV Sub-C's that start with G. I have no idea if the numbers are sequential though.


Welcome and enjoy!

The DSSD is my favorite that I have
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Old 29 December 2010, 10:49 PM   #93
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Yes, very new. I have seen 3 green LV Sub-C's that start with G. I have no idea if the numbers are sequential though.


Welcome and enjoy!

The DSSD is my favorite that I have

Ah ha! I thought as much...

Thanks for the info!
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Old 30 December 2010, 06:15 AM   #94
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Ah ha! I thought as much...

Thanks for the info!
A BIG congrats and welcome to the DSSD fraternity! So how do you like it thus far? And what was it that made you ultimately go with this vs. the many other superb Rolex timepieces???

Just curious to learn your perspective on things. Again, a BIG WELCOME!! It's a wonderful timepiece anyway you look at it!

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Old 25 January 2011, 03:59 AM   #95
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A BIG congrats and welcome to the DSSD fraternity! So how do you like it thus far? And what was it that made you ultimately go with this vs. the many other superb Rolex timepieces???

Just curious to learn your perspective on things. Again, a BIG WELCOME!! It's a wonderful timepiece anyway you look at it!

BEST REGARDS

Firstly, massive apologies for the terribly late reply... I made the mistake of not signing up to get email notifications, and only just got back from hols last weekend and doing the rounds on TRF for the first time subsequently.

The DSSD is just a great watch, with great technology (fliplock/glidelock FTW!), a great case with amazing wrist presence, and to my tastes looks absolutely stunning. Every time I open up my Rolex box (which isn't always when I wish to wear it, I must say!), I'm never disappointed - and that's all I can ask for!

I also like the fact that I don't see it being worn on wrists as often as many of the other Rolex models (e.g. SD, Daytona, Datejust), at least here in London...

I simply can't fault it!
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Old 25 January 2011, 07:24 AM   #96
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Firstly, massive apologies for the terribly late reply... I made the mistake of not signing up to get email notifications, and only just got back from hols last weekend and doing the rounds on TRF for the first time subsequently.

The DSSD is just a great watch, with great technology (fliplock/glidelock FTW!), a great case with amazing wrist presence, and to my tastes looks absolutely stunning. Every time I open up my Rolex box (which isn't always when I wish to wear it, I must say!), I'm never disappointed - and that's all I can ask for!

I also like the fact that I don't see it being worn on wrists as often as many of the other Rolex models (e.g. SD, Daytona, Datejust), at least here in London...

I simply can't fault it!
that's great to hear that you're enjoying a sense of exclusivity and uniqueness locally in London, that the DSSD isn't worn by everyone there.

Yes, we're also enjoying the timepiece for many of the same reasons you cited here. Truly iconic, special and very well engineered by Rolex indeed. Congrats again and ENJOY now!

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Old 7 March 2011, 08:51 AM   #97
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My biggest turnoff? The domed crystal...

Almost looks cheap viewed at an angle IMHO..

Coke bottle glasses anyone?
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Old 15 March 2011, 01:07 PM   #98
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My biggest turnoff? The domed crystal...

Almost looks cheap viewed at an angle IMHO..

Coke bottle glasses anyone?
First turnoff: A domed crystal. Yes I concur on this.

Second turnoff: Watch diameter should be 2mm larger to compensate for the massive thickness IMO.

Submariner ceramic is better proportioned than the DSSD and sufficient for all human/aqua activities. IMO
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Old 16 March 2011, 06:11 AM   #99
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Are all of the current DeepSea's being shipped from Rolex "G" serials?
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Old 29 March 2011, 05:39 AM   #100
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Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?
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Old 6 April 2011, 11:28 PM   #101
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Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?
I bought a SDDS two weeks ago from Earnest Jones in London and it was a "V" series. If that helps.
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Old 13 July 2011, 09:53 PM   #102
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I bought one in Fiji on Jul 4 and it's a V
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Old 14 July 2011, 09:47 AM   #103
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I'm back from my deployment but my DSSD is a V series which I purchased in 2009.
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Old 15 July 2011, 02:32 AM   #104
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Old 15 July 2011, 02:35 AM   #105
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And whose seal?
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Old 19 July 2011, 08:01 PM   #106
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Bushido. I'm not sure who's signature it is, though.
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Old 20 July 2011, 01:17 AM   #107
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I bought mine on 07 July 2011, G series, HK
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Old 26 July 2011, 01:40 AM   #108
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Thought I'd add a link to this thread for tech. data.

It shows/discusses the difference between the Mk I and Mk II dials of the Deepsea.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=deepsea+dial

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Old 18 August 2011, 12:31 PM   #109
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Starting to fall in love with this watch
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Old 18 August 2011, 12:39 PM   #110
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A specific someone from Canada is on a Deepsea tear and digging up all the old threads! :-)
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Old 22 September 2011, 09:44 PM   #111
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Larry thanks very much for the write up.... Its informative and insightful..... :)

Its definitely the watch for me.... :)
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Old 24 September 2011, 09:17 AM   #112
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Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?
"G" series purchased August 27, 2011.
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Old 26 September 2011, 05:42 AM   #113
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Bloody beautiful.
Quick question.
Does this watch ever come with a green luminescence or is it only always blue?
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Old 26 September 2011, 05:44 AM   #114
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Bloody beautiful.
Quick question.
Does this watch ever come with a green luminescence or is it only always blue?
The DSSD has always had a blue lume!
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Old 29 September 2011, 11:03 AM   #115
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Does anyone feel that the M serial DSSD will hold its value better than others?
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Old 30 September 2011, 03:50 PM   #116
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Old 1 October 2011, 12:02 AM   #117
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Does anyone feel that the M serial DSSD will hold its value better than others?
no, it usually sells cheaper than a v series used.
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Old 1 October 2011, 09:10 AM   #118
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+1, in the short term.

In the long run, say 30 years, since there are now 2 dial fonts, a Mark I dial may be worth a bit more with equal condition watches, but time will tell here.
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Old 9 October 2011, 04:23 AM   #119
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I bought my SeaDweller DEEPSEA in September 2011 and with Nos Series "G" from Ernest Jones in Central London.
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Old 9 October 2011, 08:06 AM   #120
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Bought mine in Florida at a AD, August 2011. V serial.

V serials old style font right ??
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