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lance3197 · 27 November 2011, 01:39 AM

Hey guys!!
Just joined TRF as im about to buy my first rolex. Can't make up my mind between sub and deep sea. Hope you guys can help me, need some of your opinions and personal experiences with these two. Pics wouldn't hurt either (wristshot, dial, clasp etc)

Dob · 27 November 2011, 01:47 AM

I would suggest that you start by doing some searches on the forum as you will find many, many posts and pictures as well as comparisons of the watches. My short answer: sub is a great daily wear watch. Many have found (including myself) that the Deepsea, while a very cool watch, is too heavy and thick to make for a practical "do anything" watch.

michaelt · 27 November 2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dob

I would suggest that you start by doing some searches on the forum as you will find many, many posts and pictures as well as comparisons of the watches. My short answer: sub is a great daily wear watch. Many have found (including myself) that the Deepsea, while a very cool watch, is too heavy and thick to make for a practical "do anything" watch.

Please

It's cool because it is big and heavy.

NYC6 · 27 November 2011, 02:30 AM

Gonna be hard to make your personal decision based on pics and others opinions. Do yourself a favor, get down to your local AD and give them both a test drive. I did so and within a minute or two I knew which one was coming home with me.

SigPig94 · 27 November 2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

Gonna be hard to make your personal decision based on pics and others opinions. Do yourself a favor, get down to your local AD and give them both a test drive. I did so and within a minute or two I knew which one was coming home with me.

Excellent advice. You HAVE to go and try both watches on (and then maybe wait a week or two and return to do the same thing). The Sub is a great choice that, when sized for you, won't make you think twice about buying it. It's a sharp, practical choice. I don't know what your tastes are in wristwear so if you're at all hesitant when it comes to larger/heavier watches, invest some time into really getting YOUR feel for the DeepSea. It's a beast. Good luck with your decision. I know how I felt when I was pulling the trigger on my first (and last) Rolex so I'm happy for you!

horseco · 27 November 2011, 03:16 AM

Subc... it works for all but the most formal occasions...

Melanotaenia · 27 November 2011, 03:32 AM

Tried on both, DSSD was too big for me, and too top heavy as an every day watch (I was looking for a work watch)

Ended up getting a SD instead, as it was a little heftier than the Sub, but not too large like the DSSD, so I could still wear everyday.

If you are going to buy new, I would suggest the Sub. After you try both on, unless you have big wrists (or a big guy) the DSSD may feel a bit big.

But that was just my experience; as other have mentioned, you gotta try them on to know for sure!

JMIND · 27 November 2011, 03:42 PM

I recommend the sub!

Happytime · 27 November 2011, 03:54 PM

You should try on SubC and DSSD both at AD store. I have them both and I like to wear DSSD in the winter because DSSD is a little heavy in the summer in AZ temperture 115. Enjoy your first Rolex !

Halawala · 27 November 2011, 06:17 PM

First of all, the sub is the all-classic Rolex watch. It has this "prestege" look to it.

The Deep Sea looks like a bloated sub, no pun intended. To me it looks ugly, with all due respect to the people wearing it, and something that never get to my mind. It is too bulky. The glass has a "rounded" feel to it something which combined with effect of being bloated, looks immensely unaesthetic to me.

i would go with the flow. Go for the sub :)

nGage7962 · 27 November 2011, 06:34 PM

Simple. Try both. Buy the one you like. Ignore all other advise.

bayerische · 27 November 2011, 07:22 PM

Have had both, well now only Sub's. No date and Date, and All I can say from my DSSD experience, it's a heck of a nice watch, but if you have skinny wrists like me, you are most likely not going to find the watch very comfortable.

In the end I thought it was slightly uncomfortable, too big for my size and too heavy.

Happy with the Subs though.

lance3197 · 27 November 2011, 08:38 PM

Thanks guys. I tried on the watches and yes the DSSD wasn't right for me so I'm gonna go for the sub, sits on my wrist perfectly.

goldminer · 27 November 2011, 08:41 PM

I would also say Submariner, personally speaking I was disappointed with the Deep-Sea.

novan3 · 27 November 2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goldminer

I would also say Submariner, personally speaking I was disappointed with the Deep-Sea.

Disappointed how?

michaelt · 27 November 2011, 10:05 PM

I tried on the sub C at Tornneau in NYC a few weeks ago. Really? It feels like a woman's watch after wearing the DSSD. If that's what you want that's what you get. Very comfortable like a bracelet. It's a little DSSD.

tattooedfagin · 27 November 2011, 10:48 PM

my daily beater is the DSSD but i love my 3 Sub Dates too, everyone's a winner

Watchonisto · 27 November 2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nGage7962

Simple. Try both. Buy the one you like. Ignore all other advise.

x2

Elementa · 27 November 2011, 10:53 PM

I tried on a Deep Sea recently and I never thought I'd like it, I loved it. It might be next on the list but the other posters are right, it's not really for everyday.

tattooedfagin · 27 November 2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Elementa

It might be next on the list but the other posters are right, it's not really for everyday.

each to their own but my DSSD gets the bulk of wear, the weight has never been a factor & along with the bracelet it's a very comfy watch

HL65 · 27 November 2011, 11:04 PM

Taste is subjective so get the one that sings to you the most!! I will say if you wear cuffs--the DSSD is a tight fit though...

travisb · 28 November 2011, 12:48 AM

I would not make a decision without doing this first.

davidf · 28 November 2011, 01:03 AM

Try on the new HULK sub, it's amazing in person.

Yeager · 28 November 2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nGage7962

Simple. Try both. Buy the one you like. Ignore all other advise.

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Saminla · 28 November 2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

my daily beater is the DSSD but i love my 3 Sub Dates too, everyone's a winner

Chad, love your pics and collection... Your Red Sub has a nice patina on the lumes...NICE... I need to take some pics of my Red Sub to share here... :-)

yannis · 28 November 2011, 07:12 AM

Try them on and choose the DSSD. Thou shalt not regret it!

NYC6 · 28 November 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yannis7777

Try them on and choose the DSSD. Thou shalt not regret it!

He already did try them on. Looks like he decided against the Deepsea.

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Originally Posted by lance3197

Thanks guys. I tried on the watches and yes the DSSD wasn't right for me so I'm gonna go for the sub, sits on my wrist perfectly.

FrogmanFreak · 28 November 2011, 08:08 AM

go with the flow!

Auto16610 · 28 November 2011, 10:59 AM

I do luv the other subs, like the sea dweller and deep sea, but I do luv my simple sub date a lot!

CAPDSSD · 29 November 2011, 01:09 AM

From a perspective contrary to most of the replies in this thread, my daily wear since 1985 had been one or the other of my TT Subs. Three months ago I picked up a DSSD. It has taken over as my preference - and by a long shot.

Not a daily wear? I find it more comfortable than the Sub. But, as has been repeated relentlessly, it's nor for everyone.

27 November 2011, 01:39 AM	#1
lance3197 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Karachi Posts: 72	sumariner and deep sea Hey guys!! Just joined TRF as im about to buy my first rolex. Can't make up my mind between sub and deep sea. Hope you guys can help me, need some of your opinions and personal experiences with these two. Pics wouldn't hurt either (wristshot, dial, clasp etc)

27 November 2011, 07:22 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,880	Have had both, well now only Sub's. No date and Date, and All I can say from my DSSD experience, it's a heck of a nice watch, but if you have skinny wrists like me, you are most likely not going to find the watch very comfortable. In the end I thought it was slightly uncomfortable, too big for my size and too heavy. Happy with the Subs though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 November 2011, 10:05 PM	#16
michaelt Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Watch: DSSD Posts: 109	The Sub C is DSSD's Dinghy I tried on the sub C at Tornneau in NYC a few weeks ago. Really? It feels like a woman's watch after wearing the DSSD. If that's what you want that's what you get. Very comfortable like a bracelet. It's a little DSSD.

27 November 2011, 10:48 PM	#17
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,265	my daily beater is the DSSD but i love my 3 Sub Dates too, everyone's a winner __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

27 November 2011, 11:04 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,638	Taste is subjective so get the one that sings to you the most!! I will say if you wear cuffs--the DSSD is a tight fit though... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 November 2011, 01:47 AM	#2
Dob Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 359	I would suggest that you start by doing some searches on the forum as you will find many, many posts and pictures as well as comparisons of the watches. My short answer: sub is a great daily wear watch. Many have found (including myself) that the Deepsea, while a very cool watch, is too heavy and thick to make for a practical "do anything" watch.

27 November 2011, 02:30 AM	#4
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,770	Gonna be hard to make your personal decision based on pics and others opinions. Do yourself a favor, get down to your local AD and give them both a test drive. I did so and within a minute or two I knew which one was coming home with me.

27 November 2011, 03:16 AM	#6
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,438	Subc... it works for all but the most formal occasions...

27 November 2011, 03:32 AM	#7
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	Tried on both, DSSD was too big for me, and too top heavy as an every day watch (I was looking for a work watch) Ended up getting a SD instead, as it was a little heftier than the Sub, but not too large like the DSSD, so I could still wear everyday. If you are going to buy new, I would suggest the Sub. After you try both on, unless you have big wrists (or a big guy) the DSSD may feel a bit big. But that was just my experience; as other have mentioned, you gotta try them on to know for sure!

27 November 2011, 03:42 PM	#8
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	I recommend the sub!

27 November 2011, 03:54 PM	#9
Happytime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: az Watch: Rolex Sub(green) Posts: 29	You should try on SubC and DSSD both at AD store. I have them both and I like to wear DSSD in the winter because DSSD is a little heavy in the summer in AZ temperture 115. Enjoy your first Rolex !

27 November 2011, 06:17 PM	#10
Halawala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 11	First of all, the sub is the all-classic Rolex watch. It has this "prestege" look to it. The Deep Sea looks like a bloated sub, no pun intended. To me it looks ugly, with all due respect to the people wearing it, and something that never get to my mind. It is too bulky. The glass has a "rounded" feel to it something which combined with effect of being bloated, looks immensely unaesthetic to me. i would go with the flow. Go for the sub :)

27 November 2011, 06:34 PM	#11
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 517	Simple. Try both. Buy the one you like. Ignore all other advise.

27 November 2011, 08:38 PM	#13
lance3197 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Karachi Posts: 72	Thanks guys. I tried on the watches and yes the DSSD wasn't right for me so I'm gonna go for the sub, sits on my wrist perfectly.

27 November 2011, 08:41 PM	#14
goldminer Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: London, England Watch: 5513 Posts: 278	I would also say Submariner, personally speaking I was disappointed with the Deep-Sea.

27 November 2011, 10:53 PM	#19
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	I tried on a Deep Sea recently and I never thought I'd like it, I loved it. It might be next on the list but the other posters are right, it's not really for everyday.

28 November 2011, 12:48 AM	#22
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,653	You've gotta try both on your wrist. I would not make a decision without doing this first.

28 November 2011, 01:03 AM	#23
davidf "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: GMTII Posts: 67	Try on the new HULK sub, it's amazing in person.

28 November 2011, 07:12 AM	#26
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Try them on and choose the DSSD. Thou shalt not regret it! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

28 November 2011, 08:08 AM	#28
FrogmanFreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: - Location: London, UK Watch: Breitling Emergenc Posts: 36	go with the flow!

28 November 2011, 10:59 AM	#29
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,216	Good choice! I do luv the other subs, like the sea dweller and deep sea, but I do luv my simple sub date a lot!

29 November 2011, 01:09 AM	#30
CAPDSSD Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Huntington Bch CA Posts: 258	From a perspective contrary to most of the replies in this thread, my daily wear since 1985 had been one or the other of my TT Subs. Three months ago I picked up a DSSD. It has taken over as my preference - and by a long shot. Not a daily wear? I find it more comfortable than the Sub. But, as has been repeated relentlessly, it's nor for everyone.

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