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Old 24 October 2008, 10:35 AM   #31
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No doubt about in my eye. Go for the Daytona.
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Old 24 October 2008, 10:42 AM   #32
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Tough call. Both are great watches for different reasons. I got the call for a DSSD about a month ago and I went for it. I love the watch & wear it often. I'm still waiting for a call on a Daytona, which I also hope to aquire at some point. I didn't have to choose between the two, so it was easier for me. All I can say is to pick the one that makes you smile the most.
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Old 24 October 2008, 11:19 AM   #33
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Thats an easy one, Daytona all the way.

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My AD has a DSSD available now and I'm promised the next Daytona SS( white or Black ) he gets in a couple of weeks. What to do...
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Old 24 October 2008, 11:30 AM   #34
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If you are going to spend that much on a watch and want a diver, you should buy the ultimate diver made IMHO, the Blancpain Fifty fathoms. I love the Rolex brand but the way they have been raising the prices, I would look towards other brands. The SDDS is extremely overpriced, and if it was me about to spend that much cash, the fifty fathoms would get my money. I know this is a Rolex forum and I would never talk down about the brand, but the fifty fathoms came before the sub and Rolex has been playing catch up ever since.




If you want a chrono, I like the daytona but love the Blancpain once again.




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Interesting. I almost bought the Fifty Fathoms as I agree it looks terrific, but at our local dealer it was $2,000 MORE than the Deepsea, on a sail cloth strap, and did not seem nearly as rugged. I thought the Deepsea was the far better watch of the two for the price. And so, I bought one.
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Old 24 October 2008, 11:46 AM   #35
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You need to look at the specs. the SDDS does not compare IMHO. They are amazing, the power reserve alone is like 4x's better, the only thing the SDDS has going for it is it's ridiculous depth rating. No offence to any fellow members of course, the SDDS is a nice watch, but for the price, you have to shop around, that's all I'm trying to say. OH, you can get a bracelet also, it has lug holes for easy strap changes, the perfect "tool" watch.

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Old 24 October 2008, 12:18 PM   #36
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If you are going to spend that much on a watch and want a diver, you should buy the ultimate diver made IMHO, the Blancpain Fifty fathoms. I love the Rolex brand but the way they have been raising the prices, I would look towards other brands. The SDDS is extremely overpriced, and if it was me about to spend that much cash, the fifty fathoms would get my money. I know this is a Rolex forum and I would never talk down about the brand, but the fifty fathoms came before the sub and Rolex has been playing catch up ever since.




If you want a chrono, I like the daytona but love the Blancpain once again.




Not my pic. but it is stunning.
I haven't seen the Deep Sea but I have seen the Blancpain and it is a killer. That would be an interesting comparison and right or wrong you could probably work out a pretty good deal on the Blancpain but the Deep Sea, as the expression goes ... not so much.
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Old 24 October 2008, 06:35 PM   #37
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Deepsea for every time. I have one and it is brilliant. I think it is more of a hit with those that like different brands than those that only buy Rolex. So if you like Brietling, Pan, IWC, Omega etc...get the Deepsea.
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Old 24 October 2008, 07:17 PM   #38
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I'm lucky enough to own a SS Black dial Daytona, i think it looks great. However, after trying on the dssd and appreciating it's thickness and size, the Daytona looks a bit small on my wrist.

If i could turn back time and had the liberty of choosing between the DSSD and the Daytona, i'd choose the DSSD.

However, In terms of potential investment value and value retention the SS Daytona would win.

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Old 25 October 2008, 12:14 AM   #39
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116520! Daytona is the best!
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Old 25 October 2008, 01:47 AM   #40
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116520! Daytona is the best!

great thanks for that!!!
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Old 25 October 2008, 03:33 AM   #41
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If you plan on keeping the watch, then go with the one YOU like.

Personally, if I had a choice between those two, then I'd opt for the DSSD!!
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