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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! |
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Location: Detroit Area
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Welcome and enjoy! ![]() The DSSD is my favorite that I have |
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#94 |
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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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 |
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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! ![]() ![]() |
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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! BEST REGARDS |
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#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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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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#99 |
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Are all of the current DeepSea's being shipped from Rolex "G" serials?
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Does anyone else that recently bought a DSSD have a "G" serial?
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#101 |
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#102 |
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Real Name: Mark
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I bought one in Fiji on Jul 4 and it's a V
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#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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#104 |
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What does your kanji mean?
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#105 |
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And whose seal?
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#106 |
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Bushido. I'm not sure who's signature it is, though.
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#107 |
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I bought mine on 07 July 2011, G series, HK
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#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 I need a second one ![]() |
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#109 |
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Real Name: Jinder
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Starting to fall in love with this watch
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#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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#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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#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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#115 |
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Does anyone feel that the M serial DSSD will hold its value better than others?
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#116 |
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#117 |
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#118 |
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Real Name: Doug
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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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#119 |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Watch: Sea-Dweller DS
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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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#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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