SDDS....... prices are a droppin

[jaeger]

Originally Posted by steel4me

yeah I wanna scream at them now and say "suck on that steel suckers!!!"

Calm down...

[KJacques]

Originally Posted by moby33

Yeah, I hear ya & wouldn't worry too much about the HATERS! I don't get the extreme hatred some show for this watch. Why? Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead w/ any number of the Rolex models that are under 40mm in size, yet I don't feel the need to run around posting a bunch of insults about the "ridiculous sized 36mm - whatever!!!" I get the fact that some love the smaller size...great, more power to ya. Why some have such harsh & extreme reaction to a larger sized Rolex SPORT model I'll never understand.

I swear, if I didn't know better, I would say that some act like the Deepsea is the cause of world hunger, global-warming, a slowed economy and the root of all types of cancer! Chill guys, it's just a new Rolex model...

It is not the diameter of the watch that most are opposed to, but the ludicrous height of the case. It is a design that serves no purpose other than giving the true believer owner the ego fulfilling cocktail banter of a bizarre depth rating. Good only if the watch should slip off the owner's wrist while yachting about the Mariana Trench. That is if it could ever be located again by someone safely sealed away from the killing pressures in a submersible. It is for all intents and purposes a useless feature that kills the watch design and awards Rolex the winner of a looney pi**ing contest. And if the overall bloated case feature isn't enough to clue the plebeian among us to the Superior Ability of this Special Watch, Rolex made sure that it was uniquely enscribed with a lot of Special Branding around the dial to further point this out.

For me, it is not a hatred but amused disbelief. Much the same as one might feel when seeing someone whose idea of advancing fashion is to wear their pants fastened around their thighs, turning themselves into a real life short-legged, baggy panted clown. But that amusement is turning into disappointment that Rolex is abandoning designs in favor of faddish, ill-balanced watches that lack the classic beauty that made Rolex the timeless designs they have been.

[jaeger]

Originally Posted by KJacques

It is not the diameter of the watch that most are opposed to, but the ludicrous height of the case. It is a design that serves no purpose other than giving the true believer owner the ego fulfilling cocktail banter of a bizarre depth rating. Good only if the watch should slip off the owner's wrist while yachting about the Mariana Trench. That is if it could ever be located again by someone safely sealed away from the killing pressures in a submersible. It is for all intents and purposes a useless feature that kills the watch design and awards Rolex the winner of a looney pi**ing contest. And if the overall bloated case feature isn't enough to clue the plebeian among us to the Superior Ability of this Special Watch, Rolex made sure that it was uniquely enscribed with a lot of Special Branding around the dial to further point this out.

For me, it is not a hatred but amused disbelief. Much the same as one might feel when seeing someone whose idea of advancing fashion is to wear their pants fastened around their thighs, turning themselves into a real life short-legged, baggy panted clown. But that amusement is turning into disappointment that Rolex is abandoning designs in favor of faddish, ill-balanced watches that lack the classic beauty that made Rolex the timeless designs they have been.

So, what do you think of visible tourbillons then?

[1MAC]

Originally Posted by hdman1216

I bought a GV Millgauss last March for MSRP. Sold it in 3 days for $16,500. Now they are MSRP all over the US. I am just glad that I made a quick 10K and not stuck with this Albatross like many are.

Wow! Nice flip. Wish I could make a deal like that. I usually buy high and sell low.

[BigHat]

For one, I applaud the fact that Rolex isn't feeding the GM and profit flippers by dripping out new models. If you introduce a new model, you should make it available to the market.
One could say that they may have hoped to do this with the GV had they not experienced crystal supply issues that inadvertently led to the clamor for that model in excess of true demand.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by KJacques

It is not the diameter of the watch that most are opposed to, but the ludicrous height of the case. It is a design that serves no purpose other than giving the true believer owner the ego fulfilling cocktail banter of a bizarre depth rating. Good only if the watch should slip off the owner's wrist while yachting about the Mariana Trench. That is if it could ever be located again by someone safely sealed away from the killing pressures in a submersible. It is for all intents and purposes a useless feature that kills the watch design and awards Rolex the winner of a looney pi**ing contest. And if the overall bloated case feature isn't enough to clue the plebeian among us to the Superior Ability of this Special Watch, Rolex made sure that it was uniquely enscribed with a lot of Special Branding around the dial to further point this out.

For me, it is not a hatred but amused disbelief. Much the same as one might feel when seeing someone whose idea of advancing fashion is to wear their pants fastened around their thighs, turning themselves into a real life short-legged, baggy panted clown. But that amusement is turning into disappointment that Rolex is abandoning designs in favor of faddish, ill-balanced watches that lack the classic beauty that made Rolex the timeless designs they have been.

Of course this would show up...when I wrote my last, I almost clarified that by bigger, I also mean thicker 'cause I just knew someone would jump all over that fact & say exactly what you said. My 'bigger' was suppose to be all inclusive. Again, to each his own...I was just wearing my Omega SMP Chrono the other day...by Sub standards that watch is thick, extremely top heavy and flops around on the wrist. And you know what, it feels fine (to me at least).

You can kid yourself all day long and say things like "It's not hatred but amused disbelief"...whatever boss, please re-read your post and try and see your comments are exactly what I was talking about in my last post. Why such a strong reaction? Makes no sense to me. You bring up numerous 'points' about all the DS design faults...well if you want my opinion regarding design faults...then I would personally point out the lack of a date on the historic Daytona. That's just silly IMO, yet I don't feel the need to drone on & on about how ridiculous the Daytona is because of this feature (or lack thereof).

Again...my point is simple...the world is diverse and so are people's tastes. Why be so hard on something if it's not your cup of tea? Get over it and move on I say...nobody's putting a gun to your head to like the watch. If you don't like it great, don't buy it, but please spare us the constant bashing that personally I think has because old, redundant and extremely unoriginal at this point in time. Cheers.

[VDENTALS]

[gmt master x]

Confession of a watch addict.
I cancelled my deep sea shipment. Couldnt do it. Had it at msrp and still stopped shipment. I havent tried it on yet, have 4 other dive watches like a subs pan's etc. I really want a tt gmt and this purchase would have killed my watch budget for the year.
I think its a cool looking watch but it was 8750 dollars.I am not a watch flipper and rather never deal with ebay again. Best to all that love them and all who dont.
Its just a watch....
If anyone really wants one call shreve in san fran. its still ready to ship!
415 421 2600, give the sale to kim margolis, he is a good guy.

[dcash0615]

Watch SwissLuxury's prices that they pay on these watches. They go up and down. They were paying $9000 for the GV and then it went to $8000 and then back up to $8500 and then down to $6000 and then up to $6800 where I think it still stands. This all happened in a matter of a few days. It is very possible that the price they will pay on this DSSD will go back up some, but no guarantees.

there prices that

Originally Posted by CPTL

Swiss Luxury was paying like 11k a week ago; now they're offering $9500 USD on their website for BNIB. Now selling just under $12k. I'm relatively new to this, but that's the fastest market correction I've seen.

[steel4me]

Biggest rolex blunder that I have heard of .... in their greed to show the world, they seriosusly F'ed up a classic .....good for them .... now they get the boot smashed in their face because the dropping prices are sending a msg to them loud and clear .... I wouldn't be surprised if they discontinued the DSSD or change it very soon ...

[jaeger]

Originally Posted by steel4me

Biggest rolex blunder that I have heard of .... in their greed to show the world, they seriosusly F'ed up a classic .....good for them .... now they get the boot smashed in their face because the dropping prices are sending a msg to them loud and clear .... I wouldn't be surprised if they discontinued the DSSD or change it very soon ...

What exactly are you trying to say here?

What message is being sent to Rolex?

The "dropping prices" are a correction back to MSRP. So what?