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spineguy · 15 May 2015, 12:39 PM

Just not seeing a lot of talk about this watch... Is it the price? Is it the color? Availability?

Fact it is selling actually cheaper at AD's then trusted sellers here?

What gives?

Tseg · 15 May 2015, 12:56 PM

It is a really thick watch and the priciest Rolex SS watch (or somewhere around what a Daytona costs). Beyond that, some find the whole 'commemorative' thing a bit gimmicky... like something Omega would do.

kryten2001 · 15 May 2015, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tseg

It is a really thick watch and the priciest Rolex SS watch (or somewhere around what a Daytona costs). Beyond that, some find the whole 'commemorative' thing a bit gimmicky... like something Omega would do.

The latter part of this is bang on. Special editions are cheesy, and yeah very Omega.

Mak2013 · 15 May 2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tseg

It is a really thick watch and the priciest Rolex SS watch (or somewhere around what a Daytona costs). Beyond that, some find the whole 'commemorative' thing a bit gimmicky... like something Omega would do.

Not true on priciest Rolex SS. Yachtmaster II is pricier SS watch

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tkerrmd · 15 May 2015, 01:07 PM

I think it's a very cool watch and the Deep Blue dial to me makes it even cooler

Lots of love for it here!

Tons of talk when it was released apart from Basel

Bottom line doc who cares if YOU like it that is all that matters

teager · 16 May 2015, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I think it's a very cool watch and the Deep Blue dial to me makes it even cooler

Lots of love for it here!

Tons of talk when it was released apart from Basel

Bottom line doc who cares if YOU like it that is all that matters

I agree with this.

HogwldFLTR · 15 May 2015, 01:08 PM

Too bulky for me and no need for the function it provides. Other than that it is a beauty.

Steve36Efc · 15 May 2015, 01:12 PM

I've always loved the Deepsea and when the D Blue came out I thought it was even better......... Definitely on my hit list. But not for a while.

Dyim · 15 May 2015, 01:14 PM

Maybe the d blue will be kind of like the PN Daytona. Not that popular at first but really popular in 30-40 years?

DCgator · 15 May 2015, 01:36 PM

I first heard about the DSSD in the summer of 2008 while I was deployed. Saw some pics and just then I decided I was going to have one no matter what. Bought mine in 2010 and still love it today. Then I saw the release of the DSSD Blue and thought for a minute I'd trade mine in for the newer model. In the end I decided to keep what I had as it is still as beautiful the day I received it from FedEx (thanks Oscar!).

I like the Deep Blue but not enough to lose my original DSSD. Best part for me is the green color on the dial.

psv · 15 May 2015, 01:17 PM

I thought it was overly popular, hard to source and generally hyped. I think it is a fun and cool piece, but if I had to chose with my hard earned dollars I'd get a regular DSSD which has a street price of $3,000. It is a cool dial, but I'm not sure it is worth $3K for me personally...

tattooedfagin · 16 May 2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

I thought it was overly popular, hard to source and generally hyped. I think it is a fun and cool piece, but if I had to chose with my hard earned dollars I'd get a regular DSSD which has a street price of $3,000. It is a cool dial, but I'm not sure it is worth $3K for me personally...

Let us know which street this is then

116680 · 16 May 2015, 07:56 AM

In 7hrs I will be starting the journey to hopefully pick up "mine". Every watch I have purchased I have known within 12 seconds whether it will be "the one", however long I spent procrastinating afterwards. Looking forward to updating this thread tomorrow. The pros and cons expressed on this thread exactly match my own thoughts; I won't know until I see it in the metal tomorrow. EXCITING.

I am now going to make a substantial donation to charity (for those in the UK - the RNLI !!) to assuage my guilt over ridiculous first world problems

Syed117 · 15 May 2015, 01:17 PM

I prefer it over the black dial version and love it in concept but after trying one on, it felt ridiculous. That and the stupid amount of text on it.

It's like strapping a hockey puck to your wrist. The bracelet taper doesn't help either.

People laugh at huge watches and the deepsea is massive but somehow it is acceptable because it is a Rolex.

That being said, with unlimited funds and after acquiring the 20-30 watches I would have before it, I would buy one. Yeah, it looks like a giant sub, but if there was a watch that I would call a tank, it would be the deepsea.

Rogdogg · 15 May 2015, 01:31 PM

I would be under the impression that it is a very popular model. It seems to me that a lot of people around here really like it and there have been a lot of people who have bought it. I think it's a great reference and much prefer it to the black one. I think the blue and green on the dial look great and give it that extra something that I always thought the original was missing. I don't think I would ever buy the black dial but I would love a D-Blue

salem65 · 15 May 2015, 01:43 PM

I really like the DSSD; the tie-in with James Cameron really kills the Deep Blue for me. So, I fall into the gimmicky category

stnmikita · 15 May 2015, 02:00 PM

I love the DSSD and the Blue version looks fantastic IMO.

However, a $3-$4k markup for that dial is just too hard to swallow at the moment.

seand442 · 15 May 2015, 02:20 PM

Another vote for the insane markup. $3-4000 just for a different dial is out of control. Someone in the parts forum recently sold a deep blue dial for $5K. The SDDS isn't for everyone and the extra cost makes it less desirable, IMHO.

braningan · 15 May 2015, 02:27 PM

I love Deepsea blue

XZACM102 · 15 May 2015, 02:41 PM

It was love at first sight. The rest is history.

Gerry62 · 15 May 2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XZACM102

It was love at first sight. The rest is history.

idem

jbsmith · 16 May 2015, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XZACM102

It was love at first sight. The rest is history.

Couldn't agree more. Love my d blue! One of my favs.

CGJJ · 15 May 2015, 06:02 PM

I think the D-Blue is certainly a marmite watch (it divides opinion) but to say it is "unpopular" doesn't seem to match up to the facts-

1. There is a waiting list for the piece at AD's.

2. Most are pre-sold before they arrive at AD's.

3. The Specialist/grey market dealers are selling the piece for more than RRP.

4. Pre-Owned pieces on eBay are selling for BNIB RRP at the lowest and some pre owned are changing hands for more than RRP.

I would say these points mean we should probably consider the D-Blue popular rather than unpopular.

TripleB Boston · 15 May 2015, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGJJ

I think the D-Blue is certainly a marmite watch (it divides opinion) but to say it is "unpopular" doesn't seem to match up to the facts-

1. There is a waiting list for the piece at AD's.

2. Most are pre-sold before they arrive at AD's.

3. The Specialist/grey market dealers are selling the piece for more than RRP.

4. Pre-Owned pieces on eBay are selling for BNIB RRP at the lowest and some pre owned are changing hands for more than RRP.

I would say these points mean we should probably consider the D-Blue popular rather than unpopular.

Yup. 3 and 4 for sure. Has anyone paid less than retail for this watch?

enginerd · 15 July 2015, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Yup. 3 and 4 for sure. Has anyone paid less than retail for this watch?

I JUST bought one, LNIB for high 10s. I think I did alright.

Singslinger · 17 May 2015, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGJJ

I think the D-Blue is certainly a marmite watch (it divides opinion) but to say it is "unpopular" doesn't seem to match up to the facts-

1. There is a waiting list for the piece at AD's.

2. Most are pre-sold before they arrive at AD's.

3. The Specialist/grey market dealers are selling the piece for more than RRP.

4. Pre-Owned pieces on eBay are selling for BNIB RRP at the lowest and some pre owned are changing hands for more than RRP.

I would say these points mean we should probably consider the D-Blue popular rather than unpopular.

Yes I agree. They are as rare as hens teeth at ADs in Singapore, even more so than the steel Daytona.

And I believe that like the Daytona they sell at a premium to the MRSP, which for me is a huge turn-off, even if I really like the watch.

Emir Chehab · 18 May 2015, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGJJ

I think the D-Blue is certainly a marmite watch (it divides opinion) but to say it is "unpopular" doesn't seem to match up to the facts-

1. There is a waiting list for the piece at AD's.

2. Most are pre-sold before they arrive at AD's.

3. The Specialist/grey market dealers are selling the piece for more than RRP.

4. Pre-Owned pieces on eBay are selling for BNIB RRP at the lowest and some pre owned are changing hands for more than RRP.

I would say these points mean we should probably consider the D-Blue popular rather than unpopular.

Precisely...

ABChop · 15 May 2015, 07:16 PM

Totally agree with you on this.
Waiting lists at all AD's I've inquired at for them.

Used reg DSSD's going for around $8500
Used d-blue DSSD's going for around $12500

stnmikita · 15 May 2015, 07:45 PM

I assume that in time these will return to earth as far as pricing goes.

What is regular retail at an AD on the blue dial DSSD?

Keith1 · 15 May 2015, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stnmikita

I assume that in time these will return to earth as far as pricing goes.

What is regular retail at an AD on the blue dial DSSD?

The blue dial is $12,350, and the black dial $12,050 in the US.

15 May 2015, 12:39 PM	#1
spineguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, In Posts: 55	Why isn't the deepsea blue more popular? Just not seeing a lot of talk about this watch... Is it the price? Is it the color? Availability? Fact it is selling actually cheaper at AD's then trusted sellers here? What gives?

15 May 2015, 01:08 PM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Too bulky for me and no need for the function it provides. Other than that it is a beauty. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 May 2015, 01:17 PM	#14
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I prefer it over the black dial version and love it in concept but after trying one on, it felt ridiculous. That and the stupid amount of text on it. It's like strapping a hockey puck to your wrist. The bracelet taper doesn't help either. People laugh at huge watches and the deepsea is massive but somehow it is acceptable because it is a Rolex. That being said, with unlimited funds and after acquiring the 20-30 watches I would have before it, I would buy one. Yeah, it looks like a giant sub, but if there was a watch that I would call a tank, it would be the deepsea. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

15 May 2015, 01:31 PM	#15
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I would be under the impression that it is a very popular model. It seems to me that a lot of people around here really like it and there have been a lot of people who have bought it. I think it's a great reference and much prefer it to the black one. I think the blue and green on the dial look great and give it that extra something that I always thought the original was missing. I don't think I would ever buy the black dial but I would love a D-Blue __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

15 May 2015, 01:43 PM	#16
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	I really like the DSSD; the tie-in with James Cameron really kills the Deep Blue for me. So, I fall into the gimmicky category __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

15 May 2015, 12:56 PM	#2
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	It is a really thick watch and the priciest Rolex SS watch (or somewhere around what a Daytona costs). Beyond that, some find the whole 'commemorative' thing a bit gimmicky... like something Omega would do.

15 May 2015, 01:07 PM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I think it's a very cool watch and the Deep Blue dial to me makes it even cooler Lots of love for it here! Tons of talk when it was released apart from Basel Bottom line doc who cares if YOU like it that is all that matters

15 May 2015, 01:12 PM	#8
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I've always loved the Deepsea and when the D Blue came out I thought it was even better......... Definitely on my hit list. But not for a while.

15 May 2015, 01:14 PM	#9
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,236	Maybe the d blue will be kind of like the PN Daytona. Not that popular at first but really popular in 30-40 years?

15 May 2015, 01:36 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I first heard about the DSSD in the summer of 2008 while I was deployed. Saw some pics and just then I decided I was going to have one no matter what. Bought mine in 2010 and still love it today. Then I saw the release of the DSSD Blue and thought for a minute I'd trade mine in for the newer model. In the end I decided to keep what I had as it is still as beautiful the day I received it from FedEx (thanks Oscar!). I like the Deep Blue but not enough to lose my original DSSD. Best part for me is the green color on the dial.

15 May 2015, 01:17 PM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I thought it was overly popular, hard to source and generally hyped. I think it is a fun and cool piece, but if I had to chose with my hard earned dollars I'd get a regular DSSD which has a street price of $3,000. It is a cool dial, but I'm not sure it is worth $3K for me personally...

16 May 2015, 07:56 AM	#13
116680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 214	In 7hrs I will be starting the journey to hopefully pick up "mine". Every watch I have purchased I have known within 12 seconds whether it will be "the one", however long I spent procrastinating afterwards. Looking forward to updating this thread tomorrow. The pros and cons expressed on this thread exactly match my own thoughts; I won't know until I see it in the metal tomorrow. EXCITING. I am now going to make a substantial donation to charity (for those in the UK - the RNLI !!) to assuage my guilt over ridiculous first world problems

15 May 2015, 02:00 PM	#17
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	I love the DSSD and the Blue version looks fantastic IMO. However, a $3-$4k markup for that dial is just too hard to swallow at the moment.

15 May 2015, 02:20 PM	#18
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Another vote for the insane markup. $3-4000 just for a different dial is out of control. Someone in the parts forum recently sold a deep blue dial for $5K. The SDDS isn't for everyone and the extra cost makes it less desirable, IMHO. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

15 May 2015, 02:27 PM	#19
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	I love Deepsea blue

15 May 2015, 02:41 PM	#20
XZACM102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: CA Posts: 380	It was love at first sight. The rest is history.

15 May 2015, 06:02 PM	#23
CGJJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 51	I think the D-Blue is certainly a marmite watch (it divides opinion) but to say it is "unpopular" doesn't seem to match up to the facts- 1. There is a waiting list for the piece at AD's. 2. Most are pre-sold before they arrive at AD's. 3. The Specialist/grey market dealers are selling the piece for more than RRP. 4. Pre-Owned pieces on eBay are selling for BNIB RRP at the lowest and some pre owned are changing hands for more than RRP. I would say these points mean we should probably consider the D-Blue popular rather than unpopular.

15 May 2015, 07:16 PM	#28
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Totally agree with you on this. Waiting lists at all AD's I've inquired at for them. Used reg DSSD's going for around $8500 Used d-blue DSSD's going for around $12500 __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

15 May 2015, 07:45 PM	#29
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	I assume that in time these will return to earth as far as pricing goes. What is regular retail at an AD on the blue dial DSSD?

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