trade my SDDS for a Daytona 116520 black dial

[lc38]

Hello guys

I'm thinking to trade my SDDS bought new in January 2014, and buy a Daytona 116520, black dial.
Do you think it's a good idea?
The SDDS is a fantastic watch but the weight makes this time piece really uncomfortable.
The only Daytona' drawback is a size a bit small, and I am afraid to be tired of, quickly.

Please let me know your thoughts.
Is anyone went for the same trade?

Have a good Friday

Laurent

[eggplanty]

You mean DSSD? Those two watches wear very differently. Thickness wise especially. Sounds like you would like a slimmer watch for wearability but maybe would like to keep some of the wrist presence of the rolex dive watches. Maybe the submariner could do it for you?

[lc38]

Hello
Yes you're right I own a deepsea.
Regarding the Sub, I already got 2 in the past, 16610 and a 116610, but wrist presence wise, I was not completely satisfied.

the Daytona is a kind of dream watch, but I am afraid to be tired after some time on the wrist because of the 40mm diameter.

I really don't know what to do.

I can go with the daytona, and if I am not really convinced, I can trade it and go with something else, this is a never ending story

[travisb]

I personally prefer the Deepsea by far.
If the size / weight is an issue, the new ceramic Seadweller might be worth a look for you.

[lc38]

I've tried the New Seadweller, and to be honest, I've not been really impressed that much by this novelty.

I prefer the dial of the SubC which is more shinny

[joli160]

I don't think the Daytona will become boring and it wears much lighter than the DS. Go for it

[kilyung]

The Daytona wears much smaller than the DSSD. Have you considered a YM2? It has the size of the DSSD without the thickness.

[jack81]

If dssd too heavy there is rubber b for optional. It looks sprortier with rubber.

[Snow-Dweller]

Be careful....I dreamt of having a Daytona for years. Finally got one last Christmas. Unfortunately I am not in love with it, and it will not be with me much longer.

[jjnd08]

Do it.

I love my white dial.

[tkerrmd]

two vastly different watches. I have both and both are comfortable on my 6.5 inch wrist

the DSSD needs to be sized correctly with the diver extension removed. if it has been sized correctly it should be very comfortable, if it is not for you the Daytona is an awesome watch but big size difference

try the Daytona on and you decide!

[Chelseafan]

Yes.

[SDDS17]

I completely agree with this... I had a Daytona in the past, nice but after getting the Deep Sea I do not think I could go back, small and no date are deal breakers for me. It sounds like you may need to have it sized properly, with the diver extension removed as stated earlier.

Good Luck with your decision!

Originally Posted by travisb

I personally prefer the Deepsea by far.
If the size / weight is an issue, the new ceramic Seadweller might be worth a look for you.

[Speed]

You might be a flipper. That's ok...but if you tire of watches easily, that's your lot.

[lc38]

Originally Posted by jack81

If dssd too heavy there is rubber b for optional. It looks sprortier with rubber.

I bought one but I don't like, and I usually step back to the oyster bracelet.
Thanks for your answer

[lc38]

Originally Posted by SDDS17

I completely agree with this... I had a Daytona in the past, nice but after getting the Deep Sea I do not think I could go back, small and no date are deal breakers for me. It sounds like you may need to have it sized properly, with the diver extension removed as stated earlier.

Good Luck with your decision!

I already removed the diver extension ;-)

[Alfredo.]

I would keep the DSSD, as I´ve tried it on and it does not feel huge on my wrist. If the watch is uncomfortable, as you say, and the Daytona seems to small, why not compromise with a SD4K? You get the looks of the sub, but slightly bigger, and not as uncomfortable for you?

[Time Exposure]

Do the trade.
If you change your mind, trade the Daytona for another Rolex.
You're not going to know about the Daytona until YOU live with it. I and others love it as our first choice, others hate it from the start, still others find they didn't like it after they thought they wanted it. Only way to know is make the switch.
Fortunately you are talking two "liquid" or in-demand Rolexes, so any financial loss will be negligible when you're finally satisfied.

[Oyster Al]

Subc date seems bigger/more presence than than the SDC 4k, al least to my eyes at an AD that allowed me to compare the two.

[Seaswirl]

I recently traded my P series sub for a black dialed Daytona and couldn't be happier. I simply love this watch. It does sound though that you already have reservations with the Daytona. If so, it probably won't work out well for you and you'll likely be disappointed. There are a lot of great watches in this price range so I would suggest taking your time to find something you really like now and that you'll like well into the future.

[AK797]

Maybe a TT Daytona would be a way of having your dream watch but with more presence and heft? Panda dial is stunning.

[IAN1]

I wouldnt

[Otto]

Originally Posted by lc38

Hello guys

I'm thinking to trade my SDDS bought new in January 2014, and buy a Daytona 116520, black dial.
Do you think it's a good idea?
The SDDS is a fantastic watch but the weight makes this time piece really uncomfortable.
The only Daytona' drawback is a size a bit small, and I am afraid to be tired of, quickly.

Please let me know your thoughts.
Is anyone went for the same trade?

Have a good Friday

Laurent

I own three Daytonas right now and have owned others along the way. No matter which watch I buy or wear, I always return to the Daytona. The only watch that gives it serious competition is my DD II. For me, the Daytona is just the right size for its design; and even after wearing the larger DD II, it does not feel small. It will seem small at first after a Deepsea, but I suspect that after a short while (but longer than you might wear one in a watch store), it will look and feel just right. I personally have never become tired of the Daytona. I've had the SS versions, as well as SS/YG and all gold (strap and bracelet) and they are all great and versatile watches to me.

[Laszlo]

Who doesn't want a Daytona, I say why not!

[jay_man2]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Who doesn't want a Daytona, I say why not!

I don't want a Daytona. Except for the gold one pictured above, none of them are legible. In addition to everything else about a watch, being able to see what time it is is a critical aspect for me.

[Scoobs]

I am 49, don't wear glasses... Yet.... And I have zero problems with reading the time.

Mine is a white dial, soon to be swapped to a black at the RSC.

[luvsub]

Yes

[jauntime]

I did a very similar trade; Deepsea for a white dial Daytona (I did add funds) and I regretted it. Although my wrist is only 6.5", after wearing the Deepsea, the Daytona seemed too small. That said, it was the fourth Daytona I've owned and for some reason I continue to go through them.

I agree with others, you must remove the extension link to make the DSSD comfortable. Like a few of us, you may have have contracted 'flipper-itus'...unfortunately, I am not aware of a cure.

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by travisb

I personally prefer the Deepsea by far.
If the size / weight is an issue, the new ceramic Seadweller might be worth a look for you.

This however I own both the SD ceramic and the DSSD Blue. For me these are both keepers. The Daytona is beautiful but as mentioned does wear small for a 40mm watch. In addition coming from the DSSD it is going to feel terribly small. I would look at something else in the professional line like a Sub or GMT as they wear larger however are still 40mm

[sea-dweller]

I would!