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SeamasterGMT · 1 April 2009, 11:10 PM

Are the Deepsea owners here dissappointed that the DSSD is no longer the the best for WR? With the new Montres Charmex CX at 20,000 ft the Deepsea is way behind. I know they're all overkill etc etc but from an engineering point of view they're all pretty cool.

nylawbiz · 1 April 2009, 11:13 PM

One shortcoming: not a Rolex

nylawbiz · 1 April 2009, 11:14 PM

measures 46mm x 28.5mm and weighs 265 grams.
yow

smallcandle · 1 April 2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Are the Deepsea owners here dissappointed that the DSSD is no longer the the best for WR? With the new Montres Charmex CX at 20,000 ft the Deepsea is way behind. I know they're all overkill etc etc but from an engineering point of view they're all pretty cool.

Very disappointed. I don't think I'll be able to wear this POS anymore...

criggs19 · 1 April 2009, 11:30 PM

My Bell & Ross Hydromax is rated for 11,200 meters or 36,000 feet (6.8 miles) but I rarely dive that deep :)

Lion · 1 April 2009, 11:31 PM

Heck, most people do not go any deeper than their bath tub!!!

Gedanken · 1 April 2009, 11:32 PM

Montres who?

SeamasterGMT · 1 April 2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nylawbiz

measures 46mm x 28.5mm and weighs 265 grams.
yow

Yeah, it's pretty big but I think it looks good.

SeamasterGMT · 1 April 2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by criggs19

My Bell & Ross Hydromax is rated for 11,200 meters or 36,000 feet (6.8 miles) but I rarely dive that deep :)

Your watch is awesome but it's oil filled and quartz.

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Are the Deepsea owners here dissappointed that the DSSD is no longer the the best for WR? With the new Montres Charmex CX at 20,000 ft the Deepsea is way behind. I know they're all overkill etc etc but from an engineering point of view they're all pretty cool.

To me it nothing more than a piece of steal that will not leak.10mm sight eye

.I wonder why there only making 1000 pieces.

Xenophon · 2 April 2009, 01:22 AM

I seem to remember in the early 90's there was an obsession with watch manufacturers trying to out do each other on depth rating with quartz watches. It seems pointless as the depths are unattainable by humans. I'll accept an addition to the depth ratings to add a saftey margin to the watch tolerance but I think it both ludicrous and pointless to go hundreds of metres beyond this.

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Are the Deepsea owners here dissappointed that the DSSD is no longer the the best for WR? With the new Montres Charmex CX at 20,000 ft the Deepsea is way behind. I know they're all overkill etc etc but from an engineering point of view they're all pretty cool.

AHHHHHH had I seen your screenname before responding,I would have just felt bad for you

SirLoki · 2 April 2009, 01:57 AM

never heard of the brand

SeamasterGMT · 2 April 2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tthopp05

AHHHHHH had I seen your screenname before responding,I would have just felt bad for you

Oi! What's wrong with a Seamaster GMT?

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Oi! What's wrong with a Seamaster GMT?

It wasnt the watch I was feeling bad for.

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tthopp05

It wasnt the watch I was feeling bad for.

SeamasterGMT · 2 April 2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tthopp05

hflee55 · 2 April 2009, 02:26 AM

love the DSSD....it doesn't matter that it's not the deepest. i won't make it that deep anyways but it's very cool that the Montres can do so. a marvelous technology.

SeamasterGMT · 2 April 2009, 02:28 AM

Hi hflee55,

That's my feelings on this too.

txbikerdude · 2 April 2009, 02:35 AM

how much is the montres?

SeamasterGMT · 2 April 2009, 02:38 AM

About £3000 I think.

moby33 · 2 April 2009, 03:09 AM

Nah...it doesn't bother me a bit seeing as I didn't buy the DS for 'bragging rights' wrt depth rating. A Sub is overkill IMO, so the DS takes overkill to a whole other level. Unless I'm mistaken, it does appear that this is a fully automatic watch (ETA 7750 movement) and NOT oil filled, so yes, it looks like it beats the DS when you're talking deepest 'dry' automatic mechanical watch.

But, I'm not a big fan of the looks of the watch (the colors, dial & bezel seem to be all over the place) and I've never been a fan of Ti watches. We can argue about the mechanical merits of a watch all day long...but in the end we all know that 99% of the reason we buy a watch is because of its looks. I think the DS blows this watch out of the water in the looks dept and that's all I really care about. I've seen plenty of watches that are worth anywhere from 3-50X more than the DS that I wouldn't be caught dead in...they just don't do it for me. Even though this watch isn't in that price range, the looks are and therefore it's not a big draw for me.

P.S. Side note...anyone that knocks a Seamaster needs to have their head examined IMO...there is no denying its amazing merits at a fraction of the price of a Rolex - period.

seantk · 2 April 2009, 03:12 AM

I wonder if I can get my money $$ back for my Deep Sea - on the grounds of false advertising!!

Sean

JJ Irani · 2 April 2009, 03:21 AM

Boo hoo......

I have a watch that is waterproof to 12,800 feet; but now there's another one that goes much deeper than mine.

My life has come to complete standstill!!

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Nah...it doesn't bother me a bit seeing as I didn't buy the DS for 'bragging rights' wrt depth rating. A Sub is overkill IMO, so the DS takes overkill to a whole other level. Unless I'm mistaken, it does appear that this is a fully automatic watch (ETA 7750 movement) and NOT oil filled, so yes, it looks like it beats the DS when you're talking deepest 'dry' automatic mechanical watch.

But, I'm not a big fan of the looks of the watch (the colors, dial & bezel seem to be all over the place) and I've never been a fan of Ti watches. We can argue about the mechanical merits of a watch all day long...but in the end we all know that 99% of the reason we buy a watch is because of its looks. I think the DS blows this watch out of the water in the looks dept and that's all I really care about. I've seen plenty of watches that are worth anywhere from 3-50X more than the DS that I wouldn't be caught dead in...they just don't do it for me. Even though this watch isn't in that price range, the looks are and therefore it's not a big draw for me.

P.S. Side note...anyone that knocks a Seamaster needs to have their head examined IMO...there is no denying its amazing merits at a fraction of the price of a Rolex - period.

You should read the whole thread before responding.

tthopp05 · 2 April 2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Boo hoo......

I have a watch that is waterproof to 12,800 feet; but now there's another one that goes much deeper than mine.

My life has come to complete standstill!!

Well put.

moby33 · 2 April 2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tthopp05

You should read the whole thread before responding.

I did. I know you were joking, my comment was in general regarding Omega because believe it or not many feel as you were joking about & that always annoys me. Then again, I guess this isn't the thread to bring up those thoughts. Cheers.

Mike B · 2 April 2009, 03:55 AM

Speaking of deep (well, ridiculuosly deep) diving watches, the MTM Black Seal divers watch is completely water proof. It's water resistant to a depth of (I beleive) 39,000 feet ! However, the case is filled with silicone oil, and is a quartz movement. The watch retails for $1700. The watch can be ordered in both black (dial is carbon fiber), and SS.
I don't think I'd want to spend that kind of coin on a watch just to take a bath with, knowing it will go 1,000,000,000,000 times deeper lol

Omega_Precision · 2 April 2009, 04:09 AM

It's not a Rolex.

I rather have the DSSD.

Not even going to bother to find out what brand that is.

seantk · 2 April 2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Boo hoo......

I have a watch that is waterproof to 12,800 feet; but now there's another one that goes much deeper than mine.

My life has come to complete standstill!!

JJ,

Thank you. I am glad you understand

Sean

1 April 2009, 11:10 PM	#1
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	Deepsea not the deepest Are the Deepsea owners here dissappointed that the DSSD is no longer the the best for WR? With the new Montres Charmex CX at 20,000 ft the Deepsea is way behind. I know they're all overkill etc etc but from an engineering point of view they're all pretty cool.

1 April 2009, 11:31 PM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Heck, most people do not go any deeper than their bath tub!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 April 2009, 11:32 PM	#7
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Montres who? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

2 April 2009, 01:22 AM	#11
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	I seem to remember in the early 90's there was an obsession with watch manufacturers trying to out do each other on depth rating with quartz watches. It seems pointless as the depths are unattainable by humans. I'll accept an addition to the depth ratings to add a saftey margin to the watch tolerance but I think it both ludicrous and pointless to go hundreds of metres beyond this. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

2 April 2009, 03:12 AM	#23
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I wonder if I can get my money $$ back for my Deep Sea - on the grounds of false advertising!! Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

1 April 2009, 11:13 PM	#2
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	One shortcoming: not a Rolex

1 April 2009, 11:14 PM	#3
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	measures 46mm x 28.5mm and weighs 265 grams. yow

2 April 2009, 02:26 AM	#18
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	love the DSSD....it doesn't matter that it's not the deepest. i won't make it that deep anyways but it's very cool that the Montres can do so. a marvelous technology.

2 April 2009, 02:28 AM	#19
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	Hi hflee55, That's my feelings on this too.

2 April 2009, 02:35 AM	#20
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	how much is the montres?

2 April 2009, 02:38 AM	#21
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	About £3000 I think.

2 April 2009, 03:09 AM	#22
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Nah...it doesn't bother me a bit seeing as I didn't buy the DS for 'bragging rights' wrt depth rating. A Sub is overkill IMO, so the DS takes overkill to a whole other level. Unless I'm mistaken, it does appear that this is a fully automatic watch (ETA 7750 movement) and NOT oil filled, so yes, it looks like it beats the DS when you're talking deepest 'dry' automatic mechanical watch. But, I'm not a big fan of the looks of the watch (the colors, dial & bezel seem to be all over the place) and I've never been a fan of Ti watches. We can argue about the mechanical merits of a watch all day long...but in the end we all know that 99% of the reason we buy a watch is because of its looks. I think the DS blows this watch out of the water in the looks dept and that's all I really care about. I've seen plenty of watches that are worth anywhere from 3-50X more than the DS that I wouldn't be caught dead in...they just don't do it for me. Even though this watch isn't in that price range, the looks are and therefore it's not a big draw for me. P.S. Side note...anyone that knocks a Seamaster needs to have their head examined IMO...there is no denying its amazing merits at a fraction of the price of a Rolex - period.

2 April 2009, 03:21 AM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Boo hoo...... I have a watch that is waterproof to 12,800 feet; but now there's another one that goes much deeper than mine. My life has come to complete standstill!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 April 2009, 03:55 AM	#28
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Speaking of deep (well, ridiculuosly deep) diving watches, the MTM Black Seal divers watch is completely water proof. It's water resistant to a depth of (I beleive) 39,000 feet ! However, the case is filled with silicone oil, and is a quartz movement. The watch retails for $1700. The watch can be ordered in both black (dial is carbon fiber), and SS. I don't think I'd want to spend that kind of coin on a watch just to take a bath with, knowing it will go 1,000,000,000,000 times deeper lol

2 April 2009, 04:09 AM	#29
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	It's not a Rolex. I rather have the DSSD. Not even going to bother to find out what brand that is.

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