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Wingsung · 27 August 2017, 06:52 AM

Hi everyone, I recently got my first Rolex, a black faced DSSD

Was hoping I could get some general tips regarding the watch such as how many times should I be winding it when it comes to a stop. How to care/clean it.

Any info/tips would greatly be appreciated, thanks in advance!

sleddog · 27 August 2017, 07:51 AM

Welcome to forum, and congrats on your first Rolex!!

Typical recommended wind is 40 turns of the crown. I do 50, but don't worry, you can't overwind a modern Rolex.

Enjoy the new watch!

Manofsteelpt · 27 August 2017, 07:56 AM

Congrats, the DSSD aid an amazing watch! You'll love the glide lock clasp.

Warm soapy water, and, a soft toothbrush to clean it. Make sure the crown is all the way in.

rmlovett1 · 27 August 2017, 08:10 AM

Congrats on a great watch! :)

SemperFi · 27 August 2017, 08:46 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF.

JasonKrick · 27 August 2017, 10:39 AM

Nice first Rolex!

watchwatcher · 27 August 2017, 10:46 AM

Congrats...and welcome!

usling15 · 27 August 2017, 10:54 AM

Nice watch, congrats. Get a quality automatic winder.

imperio · 27 August 2017, 10:56 AM

I scratched my first Rolex (SubC) up pretty badly; subsequently I got a DSSD and it looks 99% new after 1.5 years of daily wear. Some tips:

1. Don't wear it under shirt cuffs.
2. Strap it on a watch cushion and place it in a watch box/winder every night when you take it off. This prevents the bracelet metal rubbing against itself/caseback.
3. If #2 cannot be done i.e. you don't have a watch box/winder, you can use a rolled up handtowel to slot through watch bracelet (in place of a wrist) and wrap around the outside of the watch before you place it down for the night. Preferably in a place where it won't get knocked around. I used to do this and leave it in a closed drawer before I got my winder.
4. Obviously be more conscious of you left wrist now that it's got a hefty chunk of metal on it. Don't open doors with your left hand lest the door swings open from the other side... things like that.

OR, you could ignore all of the above, beat it to death and have it polished come service time. Some here are proponents of that. But these are expensive things and I like to take care of them. YMMV!

Hope that helps! I'm sure others will chime in with more.

Emoney11 · 27 August 2017, 11:01 AM

Congrats! Pics or it didn't happen

nick c · 27 August 2017, 11:17 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF

ejvette · 27 August 2017, 11:19 AM

Congrats lets see some pics

AJM914 · 27 August 2017, 12:41 PM

Congrats!

Big Bill · 27 August 2017, 04:14 PM

Congratulations on your first Rolex. My first was a DSSD D-Blue very happy with it. Now post a couple wrist shots.

Danny83 · 27 August 2017, 04:29 PM

Congrats

travisb · 27 August 2017, 11:56 PM

Congrats! A lot to love with the DSSD!

brandrea · 27 August 2017, 11:58 PM

Welcome and congratulations on the DSSD. Let's see some pictures!!!

Rodrigo082 · 28 August 2017, 12:43 AM

Congratulations- the Deepsea is outstanding

HK Islandboy · 28 August 2017, 09:06 AM

Congratulations! Great choice

Wingsung · 29 August 2017, 12:28 PM

Thanks everyone, and thank you for all the tips! I don't have a watch winder and I don't wear the watch everyday since it'd get quite beat up at work, is it bad for the watch that it always stops and I have to wind it up again?

Also how often or when is it necessary to have the watch serviced?

(super noob here, had to Google how to upload pic to forum)

Ryuden · 29 August 2017, 07:00 PM

Congrats. The Dssd was my first as well and this week is its rotation.

27 August 2017, 06:52 AM	#1
Wingsung "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3	First Rolex, DSSD Hi everyone, I recently got my first Rolex, a black faced DSSD Was hoping I could get some general tips regarding the watch such as how many times should I be winding it when it comes to a stop. How to care/clean it. Any info/tips would greatly be appreciated, thanks in advance!

27 August 2017, 07:56 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Congrats, the DSSD aid an amazing watch! You'll love the glide lock clasp. Warm soapy water, and, a soft toothbrush to clean it. Make sure the crown is all the way in. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

27 August 2017, 08:46 AM	#5
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27 August 2017, 10:54 AM	#8
usling15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 253	dssd Nice watch, congrats. Get a quality automatic winder.

27 August 2017, 11:19 AM	#12
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27 August 2017, 07:51 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Welcome to forum, and congrats on your first Rolex!! Typical recommended wind is 40 turns of the crown. I do 50, but don't worry, you can't overwind a modern Rolex. Enjoy the new watch! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

27 August 2017, 08:10 AM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,447	Congrats on a great watch! :)

27 August 2017, 10:39 AM	#6
JasonKrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 146	Nice first Rolex!

27 August 2017, 10:46 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,995	Congrats...and welcome!

27 August 2017, 10:56 AM	#9
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I scratched my first Rolex (SubC) up pretty badly; subsequently I got a DSSD and it looks 99% new after 1.5 years of daily wear. Some tips: 1. Don't wear it under shirt cuffs. 2. Strap it on a watch cushion and place it in a watch box/winder every night when you take it off. This prevents the bracelet metal rubbing against itself/caseback. 3. If #2 cannot be done i.e. you don't have a watch box/winder, you can use a rolled up handtowel to slot through watch bracelet (in place of a wrist) and wrap around the outside of the watch before you place it down for the night. Preferably in a place where it won't get knocked around. I used to do this and leave it in a closed drawer before I got my winder. 4. Obviously be more conscious of you left wrist now that it's got a hefty chunk of metal on it. Don't open doors with your left hand lest the door swings open from the other side... things like that. OR, you could ignore all of the above, beat it to death and have it polished come service time. Some here are proponents of that. But these are expensive things and I like to take care of them. YMMV! Hope that helps! I'm sure others will chime in with more.

27 August 2017, 11:01 AM	#10
Emoney11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143	Congrats! Pics or it didn't happen

27 August 2017, 11:17 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congratulations and welcome to TRF

27 August 2017, 12:41 PM	#13
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27 August 2017, 04:14 PM	#14
Big Bill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: William Location: USA Watch: DEEPSEA D-Blue Posts: 491	Congratulations on your first Rolex. My first was a DSSD D-Blue very happy with it. Now post a couple wrist shots. __________________ 116660 SD DeepSea Blue 116613 lb Bluesy TT

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27 August 2017, 11:56 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,397	Congrats! A lot to love with the DSSD!

27 August 2017, 11:58 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,705	Welcome and congratulations on the DSSD. Let's see some pictures!!!

28 August 2017, 12:43 AM	#18
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	Congratulations- the Deepsea is outstanding

28 August 2017, 09:06 AM	#19
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations! Great choice

29 August 2017, 12:28 PM	#20
Wingsung "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3	Thanks everyone, and thank you for all the tips! I don't have a watch winder and I don't wear the watch everyday since it'd get quite beat up at work, is it bad for the watch that it always stops and I have to wind it up again? Also how often or when is it necessary to have the watch serviced? (super noob here, had to Google how to upload pic to forum)

29 August 2017, 07:00 PM	#21
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Congrats. The Dssd was my first as well and this week is its rotation.

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