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tomchicago · 19 May 2016, 02:41 PM

Have you tried on the D-Blue in person? How big is your wrist? Don't be one of those "big watch" guys unless you honestly have the wrist/arm for it-- they will suffer the same fate as MC Hammer "genie pants" from the early 90s.

yannis · 19 May 2016, 04:16 PM

I would flip. I prefer the DSSD.

WristEnvy · 19 May 2016, 04:35 PM

Tough choice. If there are any regrets, I think you can always get the hulk back down the road as others mentioned.

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Steve36Efc · 19 May 2016, 05:21 PM

I love both the Dblue and the LV, I would try and figure out a way of having both.

Ruud Van Driver · 19 May 2016, 05:28 PM

Another one here who has and loves both the LVc and D-Blue. I would try to find a way to keep both however, if that's not going to work for you then scratch the itch and go D-Blue. If it doesn't work out, the D-Blue is an easy flip and you can buy another LVc. However, no way would I flip for the standard Deepsea because if that doesn't work for you, it won't be as easy to flip and you might lose a few bucks.

Good luck

busytimmy · 19 May 2016, 05:31 PM

I think it's a much of muchness. Comes down to personal taste and how tired of the green you are. Can't really help much beyond that. They're both SS Rolex and more or less fit the same function.

travisb · 19 May 2016, 07:56 PM

Make the flip. The D Blue is a marvel and worth a shot. I have equal love for the LVC too though. It would be easy to reverse your decision if you have regrets.

1William · 19 May 2016, 08:37 PM

Both are great watches and if the deal is fair if it does not work trade back.

wuyeah · 19 May 2016, 09:03 PM

I have a bit issue with Deepsea Blue. The bracelet is not thick enough to match that massive case. from the side, it looks a bit odd. Why do they do that?

Chadridv · 19 May 2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Have you tried on the D-Blue in person? How big is your wrist? Don't be one of those "big watch" guys unless you honestly have the wrist/arm for it-- they will suffer the same fate as MC Hammer "genie pants" from the early 90s.

OP shows the DSSD on my wrist. I tend to end up in an AD trying on that watch at least once or twice a year. Never tried on the d-blue but for fitment purposes the black dial does just fine.

I would say my wrist is a bit on the smaller side especially for a watch so tall, but the proportions of the watch are far from perfect IMO but make for a really interesting look. So really what I'm saying is that unless your wrist is so small the case lugs hang past the top of your wrist it's ok that the look is made to be oversized.

Genie pants were a little more oversized by design the this watch though for sure ;)

Bulldog21 · 20 May 2016, 12:08 AM

Flip... IMO the D-Blue is amazing, plus it is much tougher to come by then the LV.

sea-dweller · 20 May 2016, 12:15 AM

Keep the Hulk!

red1108nyc · 20 May 2016, 12:18 AM

If you don't go, you can't come back.

Ckci · 20 May 2016, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Another one here who has and loves both the LVc and D-Blue. I would try to find a way to keep both however, if that's not going to work for you then scratch the itch and go D-Blue. If it doesn't work out, the D-Blue is an easy flip and you can buy another LVc. However, no way would I flip for the standard Deepsea because if that doesn't work for you, it won't be as easy to flip and you might lose a few bucks.

Good luck

This makes lots of sense given your situation. Btw from looking at your pictures I'd say the AP fits your personal style the best. I like AP a lot but that particular dial is not one I'd choose for myself but it looks great on you. I'll be skewered for saying so but I don't think that either the LV-C nor DSSD-blue add much for you to the other two. I'd consider just selling the LV-C. My vote was to trade LV-C for deep blue.

Chadridv · 11 June 2016, 07:49 AM

Any last minute votes? This is still on the forefront of my mind!

Thanks to everyone who already voted and commented.

evlkoala · 11 June 2016, 07:55 AM

DSSD looks better than HULK in those wrist pictures, but I would stick with HULK.

Sublover2166 · 11 June 2016, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Any last minute votes? This is still on the forefront of my mind!

Thanks to everyone who already voted and commented.

Keep the HULK!!! Then possibly ADD the D-Blue if you really want it.

keylargotime · 11 June 2016, 09:08 AM

As another poster said, keep the Hulk and find a way to get the D-Blue- good luck in your decision!

WWC · 11 June 2016, 10:24 AM

It's an easy decision cause:
1. My wrist is not large enough to sport the deep sea.
2. Just love the size of the LV and how it looks just perfect.

Easy decision for me. I did try on the dssd back then and although the dial is special it didn't sing to me. Image1465604640.808370.jpg

squeaks376 · 11 June 2016, 11:47 AM

Keep the hulk

juniorlawrence · 11 June 2016, 11:58 AM

2 totally different watches.

The hulk and the DSSD Blue both turn heads but I don't like the height of the hulk so I would never own it.

To be honest I really only like the diameter and height of the DSSD, I don't like how small other Rolex's are...IMO

alongshoremd · 11 June 2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wuyeah

I have a bit issue with Deepsea Blue. The bracelet is not thick enough to match that massive case. from the side, it looks a bit odd. Why do they do that?

That is very true! It drives me crazy otherwise the watch is perfect!

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antbkny · 11 June 2016, 02:36 PM

Live a little, go deepsea. And besides, it looks great on your wrist.

affalterbach · 11 June 2016, 03:38 PM

Hulk is an awesome watch but the D-Blue is extraordinary. I think it's the most interesting watch Rolex has ever made for a multitude of reasons. Keep both if you can swing it, if not D-Blue is worth parting with the Hulk for IMO.

ppalasthira · 11 June 2016, 04:37 PM

The green doesn't do it for me. So, DBlue is my vote.

WJGESQ · 11 June 2016, 04:55 PM

Sell the ap, which is a bit of a snoozer compared to the hulk.

MBYSF · 11 June 2016, 05:33 PM

Love the Hulk though...

Minimalist · 11 June 2016, 06:33 PM

My vote goes to keeping the hulk, it's such an amazing piece and I agree, from what I've read of your previous threads too, I know you know you love it. I could never part with my hulk. I also have other watches in my collection and sometimes don't wear the hulk for a while but still wouldn't even think to let it go. That is a very special watch.

The AP is gorgeous, and I plan to add one too, and as is always the case when you get a new watch it will always see more wrist time since its new and you've wanted something fresh....we have problems lol.

But anyway, you only know what is best deep down. Personally I don't even like the D-Blue so for me it's an easy choice.

travisb · 11 June 2016, 07:48 PM

I'm sticking to my guns and saying give the D Blue a shot.
Makes me think of what "Queuecumber" once told me - "There is nothing more iconic than a Rolex Submariner. The D-Blue is the coolest Submariner ever made at this point in time...".

lexconsult · 11 June 2016, 07:57 PM

Well, Hulk is special and D-Blue is too bulky and heavy. Easy choice for me.

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19 May 2016, 04:16 PM	#32
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would flip. I prefer the DSSD. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

19 May 2016, 05:28 PM	#35
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Another one here who has and loves both the LVc and D-Blue. I would try to find a way to keep both however, if that's not going to work for you then scratch the itch and go D-Blue. If it doesn't work out, the D-Blue is an easy flip and you can buy another LVc. However, no way would I flip for the standard Deepsea because if that doesn't work for you, it won't be as easy to flip and you might lose a few bucks. Good luck __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 May 2016, 12:15 AM	#42
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep the Hulk! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

11 June 2016, 10:24 AM	#49
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	It's an easy decision cause: 1. My wrist is not large enough to sport the deep sea. 2. Just love the size of the LV and how it looks just perfect. Easy decision for me. I did try on the dssd back then and although the dial is special it didn't sing to me. Image1465604640.808370.jpg __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

19 May 2016, 02:41 PM	#31
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Have you tried on the D-Blue in person? How big is your wrist? Don't be one of those "big watch" guys unless you honestly have the wrist/arm for it-- they will suffer the same fate as MC Hammer "genie pants" from the early 90s.

19 May 2016, 04:35 PM	#33
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Tough choice. If there are any regrets, I think you can always get the hulk back down the road as others mentioned. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

19 May 2016, 05:21 PM	#34
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I love both the Dblue and the LV, I would try and figure out a way of having both.

19 May 2016, 05:31 PM	#36
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	I think it's a much of muchness. Comes down to personal taste and how tired of the green you are. Can't really help much beyond that. They're both SS Rolex and more or less fit the same function.

19 May 2016, 07:56 PM	#37
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Make the flip. The D Blue is a marvel and worth a shot. I have equal love for the LVC too though. It would be easy to reverse your decision if you have regrets.

19 May 2016, 08:37 PM	#38
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,598	Both are great watches and if the deal is fair if it does not work trade back.

19 May 2016, 09:03 PM	#39
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	I have a bit issue with Deepsea Blue. The bracelet is not thick enough to match that massive case. from the side, it looks a bit odd. Why do they do that?

20 May 2016, 12:08 AM	#41
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 471	Flip... IMO the D-Blue is amazing, plus it is much tougher to come by then the LV.

20 May 2016, 12:18 AM	#43
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,511	If you don't go, you can't come back.

11 June 2016, 07:49 AM	#45
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Any last minute votes? This is still on the forefront of my mind! Thanks to everyone who already voted and commented.

11 June 2016, 07:55 AM	#46
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	DSSD looks better than HULK in those wrist pictures, but I would stick with HULK.

11 June 2016, 09:08 AM	#48
keylargotime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Under a bridge Watch: PP/Rolex Posts: 123	As another poster said, keep the Hulk and find a way to get the D-Blue- good luck in your decision!

11 June 2016, 11:47 AM	#50
squeaks376 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida Watch: LV Sub Posts: 166	Keep the hulk

11 June 2016, 11:58 AM	#51
juniorlawrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Da Crib Posts: 138	2 totally different watches. The hulk and the DSSD Blue both turn heads but I don't like the height of the hulk so I would never own it. To be honest I really only like the diameter and height of the DSSD, I don't like how small other Rolex's are...IMO

11 June 2016, 02:36 PM	#53
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Live a little, go deepsea. And besides, it looks great on your wrist.

11 June 2016, 03:38 PM	#54
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	Hulk is an awesome watch but the D-Blue is extraordinary. I think it's the most interesting watch Rolex has ever made for a multitude of reasons. Keep both if you can swing it, if not D-Blue is worth parting with the Hulk for IMO.

11 June 2016, 04:37 PM	#55
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	The green doesn't do it for me. So, DBlue is my vote.

11 June 2016, 04:55 PM	#56
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Sell the ap, which is a bit of a snoozer compared to the hulk.

11 June 2016, 05:33 PM	#57
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	Love the Hulk though... __________________ Spread Aloha, -MB

11 June 2016, 06:33 PM	#58
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	My vote goes to keeping the hulk, it's such an amazing piece and I agree, from what I've read of your previous threads too, I know you know you love it. I could never part with my hulk. I also have other watches in my collection and sometimes don't wear the hulk for a while but still wouldn't even think to let it go. That is a very special watch. The AP is gorgeous, and I plan to add one too, and as is always the case when you get a new watch it will always see more wrist time since its new and you've wanted something fresh....we have problems lol. But anyway, you only know what is best deep down. Personally I don't even like the D-Blue so for me it's an easy choice.

11 June 2016, 07:48 PM	#59
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	I'm sticking to my guns and saying give the D Blue a shot. Makes me think of what "Queuecumber" once told me - "There is nothing more iconic than a Rolex Submariner. The D-Blue is the coolest Submariner ever made at this point in time...".

11 June 2016, 07:57 PM	#60
lexconsult "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Ilya Location: Jerusalem/Moscow Watch: R, AP, JLC Posts: 124	Well, Hulk is special and D-Blue is too bulky and heavy. Easy choice for me.

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