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Otto · 10 August 2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Thanks Otto for your review

I still feel that the watch is too big and maybe that is contributed to by the differentiation in size between the watch 43mm and the width of the bracelet 20mm. Maybe if the watch wasn't so narrow, it might not feel like I have a anvil strapped to my wrist by a piece of string.

I also feel the inner bezel ring is an aesthetic drawback but this is purely personal preference and I acknowledge that it does play a functional role in the watch.

I don't wish to

on your parade though

Steve,

I am already down from my DEEPSEA high yesterday

and enjoying my GMT IIC even more.

It's probably a good thing he wouldn't sell the DEEPSEA to me; though I probably could have resold it immediately at a substantial profit; not that I would have done that.

Nonetheless, I went inside the store fully expecting to have a negative reaction to the watch; but I had the opposite result.

But guess what else I saw in other stores? Here's a sample.

And...just to remember that larger is not always better...

Lol-x · 10 August 2008, 03:43 PM

That sound like my kind of shop Otto

The Milgauss GV in Tokyo in March was $18,000 and now it is about US$11,500.

How times change very quickly.

You are spoilt with all those fabulous shops in Japan

Otto · 10 August 2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That sound like my kind of shop Otto

The Milgauss GV in Tokyo in March was $18,000 and now it is about US$11,500.

How times change very quickly.

You are spoilt with all those fabulous shops in Japan

Steve,

In the land of YG...

Do you have an extra $131,638 USD lying around. If so, here's the gold Daytona for you!

Oops! According to the note, it's on hold for someone right now. Too late!

It's too bad this gold DJ was missing a few links in the bracelet. I couldn't shut the clasp on my wrist.

I don't think the price on this Milgauss will be coming down anytime soon!

mickeydainish · 10 August 2008, 04:50 PM

Otto... I value your opinion and think that you have been very insightful on your report of your DSD sighting... thanx for the pics and comments.. I think I know just what you are saying... that you just have to putone on and then make your mind up!! :-) Many Thanx.

kiasunkiasi · 10 August 2008, 06:14 PM

Hmmm.... all those Rolex clothes indicate Singapore....?

Lol-x · 10 August 2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kiasunkiasi

Hmmm.... all those Rolex clothes indicate Singapore....?

Singapore Rolex Service Centre gives away with a service or possibly even sells these polishing cloths.

Guys in Japan love these Rolex bits and pieces and use the polishing cloths as a display aid in their display cases.

walds11 · 10 August 2008, 06:37 PM

Thanks for sharing Otto. Way too big and thicj for my tastes. If I got one at MSRP, I would flip it in a jiffy :)

oztimelord · 10 August 2008, 06:44 PM

Otto,

Thanks for the timely Deepsea update. Love your avatar was that photo taken at the Lion Beer Hall in Ginza.

Hmmm Rolex and Tokyo it is awesome, we were there in April visiting dealers with names such as

Satin Doll, Cheese Penne and Quarks.

learnmore60 · 10 August 2008, 08:05 PM

Excellent post on the deep sea with great pics...

does the deep sea have a ceramic bezel like the GMT IIc?

Otto · 10 August 2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learnmore60

Excellent post on the deep sea with great pics...

does the deep sea have a ceramic bezel like the GMT IIc?

Yes; a ceramic bezel.

Otto · 10 August 2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztimelord

Otto,

Thanks for the timely Deepsea update. Love your avatar was that photo taken at the Lion Beer Hall in Ginza.

Hmmm Rolex and Tokyo it is awesome, we were there in April visiting dealers with names such as

Satin Doll, Cheese Penne and Quarks.

Yes; it was taken at the Lion Beer Hall in the Ginza; an excellent location to relax after an afternoon of WIS activities.

Gil F. · 10 August 2008, 08:50 PM

My wife and I went to the jewelry store yesterday where I had bought her our platinum wedding bands and my SD. I wanted to shop for a gift for my wife when our first child is born in a few weeks, and the sales rep was terrific. She got my SD bracelet and ring cleaned, and then asked if I had seen the new DSSD, and I told her only pictures of it. I then asked if they already had a waiting list, and she said I would be The First One. So now I am first on the list to be called when it comes in, and I at least get to try it on, etc. I'd have to sell my SD first to buy it, and even then it's a long shot ... anyway, I cannot wait after seeing Otto's pictures and his great personal account of trying one on.

gmt master x · 10 August 2008, 09:27 PM

thanks. really nice pics....

Tony-GB · 11 August 2008, 04:51 AM

I can't stop coming back to this thread.

LOVE THE PICS!!

SLS · 11 August 2008, 05:24 AM

Love those vintage watch pics, thanks for sharing those!
~Scott

Tempo · 11 August 2008, 06:40 AM

Really exciting, thanks Otto.

Did you get a chance to rotate the Deep Sea Ceramic Bezel?

If so, did it rotate in a tighter, fashion like the Sub (spring & ratchet mechanism) or in a smoother, more fluid manner like your GMT IIC (ball bearing mechanism)?

THanks!

Otto · 11 August 2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempo

Really exciting, thanks Otto.

Did you get a chance to rotate the Deep Sea Ceramic Bezel?

If so, did it rotate in a tighter, fashion like the Sub (spring & ratchet mechanism) or in a smoother, more fluid manner like your GMT IIC (ball bearing mechanism)?

THanks!

It rotated counterclockwise in a steady clicking fashion, very smooth.

toph · 11 August 2008, 07:21 AM

amazing pics otto- thanks for posting!

Brcmpbl · 11 August 2008, 07:50 AM

Nice.

Gaijin · 11 August 2008, 02:19 PM

See you in Japan soon Otto!

Leighton · 11 August 2008, 02:58 PM

Thanks, Otto! Great review!!

Otto · 11 August 2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansaivet

see you in japan soon otto!

ok!

airhkg · 11 August 2008, 07:42 PM

I like big watches but, I dunno that thing looks like too much... As they say "Different strokes for different folks". I think they should keep producing the SD and should have just introduced this one as the Deep Sea.

ROLEX MAN · 11 August 2008, 07:50 PM

thanks for the great pics, its huuuuge!

no wait list???

antfer · 11 August 2008, 10:22 PM

Very nice coverage of SDDS's launch in Japan...

Arigato Gozaimasu Otto San

Tempo · 12 August 2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

It rotated counterclockwise in a steady clicking fashion, very smooth.

Does the Deep Sea bezel turn as smoothly as your GMT IIC ceramic bezel? Or stiffer with more resistance?

Thanks Otto. This is exciting!

Dalton · 12 August 2008, 02:07 AM

I like it. I really like the SD now. I want one too. I need to try one on. Oh man oh man oh man!

Otto · 12 August 2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempo

Does the Deep Sea bezel turn as smoothly as your GMT IIC ceramic bezel? Or stiffer with more resistance?

Thanks Otto. This is exciting!

It turns very smoothly (obviously not in hour increments) with a steady clicking sound.

HockeyBrand · 12 August 2008, 07:28 AM

Wow, thanks for sharing!

Warren · 21 August 2008, 04:35 PM

Hi Otto, I have the opportunity to see and feel the Deepsea during my visit last week at Osaka, Japan. I have visited the RSC and asked for the address of the nearest AD which is only several blocks away and on the same street of the hotel I was stayed. I finally saw the real thing, but I cannot communicate with them as they don't know english and I don't know Japanese either. They said Deepsea will be available at winter time. Deepsea is also available to see at big Department store in Osaka. All I can get are some catalogues from second-hand shop.

Finally, I bought my Casio "http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=40794" and a new Watch magazine.

10 August 2008, 03:43 PM	#62
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	That sound like my kind of shop Otto The Milgauss GV in Tokyo in March was $18,000 and now it is about US$11,500. How times change very quickly. You are spoilt with all those fabulous shops in Japan __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 August 2008, 06:37 PM	#67
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	Thanks for sharing Otto. Way too big and thicj for my tastes. If I got one at MSRP, I would flip it in a jiffy :) __________________ Adam

10 August 2008, 06:44 PM	#68
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	Otto, Thanks for the timely Deepsea update. Love your avatar was that photo taken at the Lion Beer Hall in Ginza. Hmmm Rolex and Tokyo it is awesome, we were there in April visiting dealers with names such as Satin Doll, Cheese Penne and Quarks. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

11 August 2008, 04:51 AM	#74
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I can't stop coming back to this thread. LOVE THE PICS!! __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

11 August 2008, 07:21 AM	#78
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	amazing pics otto- thanks for posting! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

10 August 2008, 04:50 PM	#64
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Otto... I value your opinion and think that you have been very insightful on your report of your DSD sighting... thanx for the pics and comments.. I think I know just what you are saying... that you just have to putone on and then make your mind up!! :-) Many Thanx.

10 August 2008, 06:14 PM	#65
kiasunkiasi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 101	Hmmm.... all those Rolex clothes indicate Singapore....?

10 August 2008, 08:05 PM	#69
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	Excellent post on the deep sea with great pics... does the deep sea have a ceramic bezel like the GMT IIc?

10 August 2008, 08:50 PM	#72
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	My wife and I went to the jewelry store yesterday where I had bought her our platinum wedding bands and my SD. I wanted to shop for a gift for my wife when our first child is born in a few weeks, and the sales rep was terrific. She got my SD bracelet and ring cleaned, and then asked if I had seen the new DSSD, and I told her only pictures of it. I then asked if they already had a waiting list, and she said I would be The First One. So now I am first on the list to be called when it comes in, and I at least get to try it on, etc. I'd have to sell my SD first to buy it, and even then it's a long shot ... anyway, I cannot wait after seeing Otto's pictures and his great personal account of trying one on.

10 August 2008, 09:27 PM	#73
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	thanks. really nice pics....

11 August 2008, 05:24 AM	#75
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Love those vintage watch pics, thanks for sharing those! ~Scott

11 August 2008, 06:40 AM	#76
Tempo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 99	Really exciting, thanks Otto. Did you get a chance to rotate the Deep Sea Ceramic Bezel? If so, did it rotate in a tighter, fashion like the Sub (spring & ratchet mechanism) or in a smoother, more fluid manner like your GMT IIC (ball bearing mechanism)? THanks!

11 August 2008, 07:50 AM	#79
Brcmpbl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 164	Nice.

11 August 2008, 02:19 PM	#80
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	See you in Japan soon Otto!

11 August 2008, 02:58 PM	#81
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11 August 2008, 07:42 PM	#83
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	I like big watches but, I dunno that thing looks like too much... As they say "Different strokes for different folks". I think they should keep producing the SD and should have just introduced this one as the Deep Sea.

11 August 2008, 07:50 PM	#84
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	thanks for the great pics, its huuuuge! no wait list??? __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

11 August 2008, 10:22 PM	#85
antfer Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 97	Very nice coverage of SDDS's launch in Japan... Arigato Gozaimasu Otto San

12 August 2008, 02:07 AM	#87
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	I like it. I really like the SD now. I want one too. I need to try one on. Oh man oh man oh man!

12 August 2008, 07:28 AM	#89
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	Wow, thanks for sharing!

21 August 2008, 04:35 PM	#90
Warren Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Warren Location: Hong Kong Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 132	Hi Otto, I have the opportunity to see and feel the Deepsea during my visit last week at Osaka, Japan. I have visited the RSC and asked for the address of the nearest AD which is only several blocks away and on the same street of the hotel I was stayed. I finally saw the real thing, but I cannot communicate with them as they don't know english and I don't know Japanese either. They said Deepsea will be available at winter time. Deepsea is also available to see at big Department store in Osaka. All I can get are some catalogues from second-hand shop. Finally, I bought my Casio "http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=40794" and a new Watch magazine.

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