DEEPSEA How many out there

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Dylan Wade

I have yet to post any pictures of my new DSSD but can confirm I’m another 100% satisfied customer. I made the choice of trading in my prior rubberclad ROO (a very nice watch indeed) for the DSSD and some cash and only regret I did not do so sooner

Oh no...don't show this to Jeremy (JYOGI)...this will not be music to his ears.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by M3 Rolex

I dont own one......YET!!!
But a friend does, what a GREAT watch......as moby333 says theres some fuddy duddy views on here.....
I own a s/s daytona, and a couple of Breitlings, one being the Bentley 6.75.
Dare i say it......its DAMN RIGHT ABOUT TIME that Rolex bought out another supercase 'bulky' watch...

I love my daytona, and also love my 6.75....but whilst wearing the 6.75, always thought to myself '' i wish it was a Rolex '' and hence why i'm well chuffed that Rolex produced a more 'bulky' or 'Loud' watch.....rolex are smart.... i can tell you that most 18-30 year olds would pick the Deep Sea over any other Rolex, and these are the future middle aged 'i'm gonna pass this down' generation.

I think the SDDS is definitely an icon in the making , dare i say it, an icon of Submariner proportions

I agree w/ everything you wrote. I felt the same way when it was first debuted. There was a ton of criticism of the watch back then, but all I could think was, "Oh...just wait, give it time and this watch is going to catch on and do just fine." Then people tried to slam the watch as a mistake because of slow sales...yet they conveniently forgot about the global economic conditions and the fact that the U.S. was/is going through the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Yeah...I'm sure that had nothing to do w/ slower sales.

As I've said from day one, if the DSSD would have been launched during the booming years of '03-'05 I GUARANTEE it would have fetched a hefty premium over list price for a long, long time.

The same thing is going to happen w/ the new SS Sub-C. People are complaining about the case being awkward, out of proportion, too blocky, ect. You know what...fast forward a few years after the SS Sub-C has been on the market and I guarantee it will be setting new sales records. It's going to be pricey, but it's still going to sale well.

Then, all you'll be hearing from buyers will be, "Why would I want an 'old' Sub with those tiny markers/hands w/ terrible lume, an archaic bezel mechanism system, an insert that scratches and most noticeable a clasp that can't be adjusted on the fly and rattles around like a cheap tin toy?!?!"

[M3 Rolex]

Originally Posted by moby33

I agree w/ everything you wrote. I felt the same way when it was first debuted. There was a ton of criticism of the watch back then, but all I could think was, "Oh...just wait, give it time and this watch is going to catch on and do just fine." Then people tried to slam the watch as a mistake because of slow sales...yet they conveniently forgot about the global economic conditions and the fact that the U.S. was/is going through the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Yeah...I'm sure that had nothing to do w/ slower sales.

As I've said from day one, if the DSSD would have been launched during the booming years of '03-'05 I GUARANTEE it would have fetched a hefty premium over list price for a long, long time.

The same thing is going to happen w/ the new SS Sub-C. People are complaining about the case being awkward, out of proportion, too blocky, ect. You know what...fast forward a few years after the SS Sub-C has been on the market and I guarantee it will be setting new sales records. It's going to be pricey, but it's still going to sale well.

Then, all you'll be hearing from buyers will be, "Why would I want an 'old' Sub with those tiny markers/hands w/ terrible lume, an archaic bezel mechanism system, an insert that scratches and most noticeable a clasp that can't be adjusted on the fly and rattles around like a cheap tin toy?!?!"

The new SS sub-c????

whats that??!! i should know!! sounds exciting dude?

[1000ftSub]

DSSD all the way!!!!!!!!

[moby33]

Originally Posted by M3 Rolex

The new SS sub-c????

whats that??!! i should know!! sounds exciting dude?

As in stainless steel Sub w/ ceramic bezel. The new 'Supercase' Sub that was released a few years ago in YG, followed by WG & TT models (all w/ ceramic bezels). Assuming Rolex continues their trend of releasing all gold versions, then TT versions & finally SS versions (as they did with the new GMTII-C), many believe (myself included) Basel 2010 in March will finally bring us a SS Sub-C (w/ the amazing Glidelock clasp ).

[M3 Rolex]

ahh i see!!!
Never really looked too much into the Sub, probably gonna get an e-bullet in the head for this, but the Sub seems to common (well here in london anyway)
I do respect the Sub....just see WAYYY to many of them...and they dont feel right, kinda tinny....

I need a DSSD ASAP!!!! ......

the glidelock on the new awaited sub should be interesing though..

I HAVE to try and get to basel in march, i travel at least once a year to geneva for a weekend break , so will try and time it to be there when baselworld is on....do something PROPER with my time... like drool over watches!

[33JS]

I love my DSSD as I do all of my watches, but my enduring gripe with Rolex continues with this model, and that's when setting the time! The 'play' in the movement means getting the minute hand to set very accurately is a PITA. I'd have thought Rolex would have cleared this up by now and removed the 'wooliness'.... My old Speedy and Connie are far easier to set than the DSSD, YM or DJ!

I still wear the DSSD as my 'daily' tho'!

[moby33]

We're up to two "Regret Buying", yet no dialog? Come on, it gets boring just reading about praise...if you regret it and willing to vote in such a manner, why not share your complaints?

[Buschy]

DSSD will be next, I kinda wish i would have got it first instead of my ss daytona. :(

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

It's NOT too big, it's NOT too thick. The bracelet is NOT too thin, in fact, it's very comfortable. It's a great watch for diver's and non-divers. I liked the SD 4000 but just to small.

I like the fact that it's expensive because I don't want to see them on every wrist when I go out.

A PERFECT watch for me

very well summarized

[Deyn Man]

now saving up for one!

[The GMT Kid]

There is something wrong with the poll. It shows 44 own one, 43 are extremely satisfied and 2 regret purchasing it.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by The GMT Kid

There is something wrong with the poll. It shows 44 own one, 43 are extremely satisfied and 2 regret purchasing it.

That must be because of "MOBY33" who didn't think one could tick multiple answers .
roughly 80% of SDDS owners are extremely satisfied and have expressed the reason ,15% think is average with little explanations and 5% ( 2 owner ) seem to regret the buy , but have not given any reason why .

[SeamasterGMT]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

That must be because of "MOBY33" who didn't think one could tick multiple answers .
roughly 80% of SDDS owners are extremely satisfied and have expressed the reason ,15% think is average with little explanations and 5% ( 2 owner ) seem to regret the buy , but have not given any reason why .

I ticked expremely satisfied but didn't realise I could tick two so I didn't say "own one".

I can't think of anything I would change. I admit that a thicker bracelet might would look better but it wouldn't be as comfortable.

I have seen a photoshop of a DEEPSEA without the writing on the rehaut and it looked wrong. I would like to see a photoshop of the DEEPSEA with a black ring.

Not having anti-reflective crystal (imho) is a brilliant part of the watch. Along with the ceramic bezel, the whole watch shines. I have bright downlights (spots) in the kitchen and just love looking at the watch with all the light bouncing of it.

I think most of the people who dislike the DEEPSEA seem to be SD4000 owners so probably some sour grapes. I think we'll see lots of people who don't like the new sub...and guess what they will own.

I would like to know how many people own a DEEPSEA as their first Rolex. Seems like quite a few. i think Rolex gained some new customers with this one.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

I ticked expremely satisfied but didn't realise I could tick two so I didn't say "own one".


"I would like to know how many people own a DEEPSEA as their first Rolex. Seems like quite a few. i think Rolex gained some new customers with this one.

"
The poll shows that 13 members have the SDDS as one and only , can we presume that it is their first Rolex ? Ok, they may have sold one just to buy that one .

[The GMT Kid]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

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The poll shows that 13 members have the SDDS as one and only , can we presume that it is their first Rolex ? Ok, they may have sold one just to buy that one .

Or they left Rolex and the DSSD brought them back.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

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The poll shows that 13 members have the SDDS as one and only , can we presume that it is their first Rolex ?

Nah...as I'm sure there are others like me. The DSSD was my 4th Rolex (so obviously not my first), yet currently my only Rolex (why would I need anything else when I've found the perfect watch? )

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by The GMT Kid

There is something wrong with the poll. It shows 44 own one, 43 are extremely satisfied and 2 regret purchasing it.

who are the ones that regret it?

[Quicksilver]

It's clearly not a watch for everyone. I would like it better if it didn't have "Original Gas Escape Valve" on the rehaut. That just looks like advertising. I prefer the old DSD.

It's far too bulky for me - but if you have the presence to carry it off, then it can look great as some of the photos here testify.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Buschy

who are the ones that regret it?

I've asked twice already...with no response. I don't get it. If I was going to vote that I regret buying something, I definitely would express my reasons why as it makes for good forum reading/discussions (and isn't that one of the main reasons we visit sites like this?)

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by moby33

I've asked twice already...with no response. I don't get it. If I was going to vote that I regret buying something, I definitely would express my reasons why as it makes for good forum reading/discussions (and isn't that one of the main reasons we visit sites like this?)

Maybe no one who has bought one regrets it.

(EDIT) Ooops...sorry, now I realise some have voted to say they regret it. Come on - declare youselves.

[Bumin Khan]

Originally Posted by pbr.dk

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Good photo!

[Zgar]

Originally Posted by moby33

Nah...as I'm sure there are others like me. The DSSD was my 4th Rolex (so obviously not my first), yet currently my only Rolex (why would I need anything else when I've found the perfect watch? )

The DSSD Was also my 4th Rolex and I have found my Favorite Rolex. I think is the best Rolex ever made period! Also the only one I currently own. DSSD rocks!

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by moby33

I've asked twice already...with no response. I don't get it. If I was going to vote that I regret buying something, I definitely would express my reasons why as it makes for good forum reading/discussions (and isn't that one of the main reasons we visit sites like this?)

Very true , I started that post to get the feedback , good ( obviously the majority of the SDDS owners ) but also the negative : So if you own or have owned and you do NOT like it for what reason whatsoever please let us know : WE CAN HANDLE IT ... NO WORRIES so fire away !

[SeamasterGMT]

I think we can conclude that the people who ticked "regret buying" have NOT bought it and don't like it and therefor just ticked the box.
These polls should log who votes and put their name against it automatically. The poll would be much more accurate.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

I think we can conclude that the people who ticked "regret buying" have NOT bought it and don't like it and therefor just ticked the box.
These polls should log who votes and put their name against it automatically. The poll would be much more accurate.

You certainly have a good point there . Maybe we should get that idea to the almighty MOD's and see if they could do something to have that feature build in the polls .

[ASW1]

I really like some aspects of it - the bezel (love the hybrid between SD/Milsub markings, and of course the cerachrome), the glidelock, the solid links, the matt dial, and the blue lume. Oh, and the back looks pretty cool too.

However, I'm not a fan of the writing on the rehaut, or the thickness of the case. The diameter works (just IMO), and I do agree that the bracelet looks a bit thin around the clasp, but the trade off for comfort here makes sense.

If only it didn't have the silly (IMO) writing and was a bit thinner (3mm or so) I would be wearing one right now. Instead I have to make do with GMTIIC, and a SD :-)

I really hope that they bring out a Sub derrivative to replace the 14060 that has similar dial, and in particular the bezel markings that the DSSD has. IMO the 1forthcoming 16610 looks too much like the current 16610 to justify a switch, and something as simple as tarting up the bezel markings would make a difference.

[thebigd]

As soon as I saw the photos from Basel I knew I had to have one. Very impressed with it. A class piece of kit IMO

[moby33]

Originally Posted by ASW1

However, I'm not a fan of the writing on the rehaut, or the thickness of the case. The diameter works (just IMO), and I do agree that the bracelet looks a bit thin around the clasp, but the trade off for comfort here makes sense.

If only it didn't have the silly (IMO) writing and was a bit thinner (3mm or so) I would be wearing one right now. Instead I have to make do with GMTIIC, and a SD :-)

No offense (so please don't take this the wrong way if it doesn't pertain to you), but the more & more I hear these complaints regarding the watch, the more I believe they generate from forum/internet 'users'.

I too thought the rehaut writing was a little silly; until I saw one in person and under different lighting situations (most importantly natural sun light).

I too questioned the comfort level of a 18mm thick watch; until I tried it on.

I too thought the bracelet looked a tad too thin; until I wore it for a day and realized it's the most comfortable 'Big' watch I've ever worn/owned and the bracelet looks perfect. If they would have made it any wider IMO it would have looked too wide and come across as gaudy. I now think my SMP Chrono w/ it's non-taper wide bracelet looks a little too thick around the curve/clasp...DSSD is definitely tastefully more sleek IMO.

All these critiques are extremely valid when only viewed/experience via internet photos. I think my brother summed up this watch best (he's a devout Sub owner/lover pretty much his whole life BTW) when he first saw/wore my DSSD...his words, "Wow...the writing is actually pretty subdued and not nearly as annoying as the pictures make it out to be, not to mention the thing is amazingly comfortable. I now have to reconsider all my preconceived opinions of the watch that I formed after you kept sending me all those damn pictures released from Rolex."

[nektar]

i saw it in mayors and i liked it a lot. however, to me was overpriced and i bought a 14060 m. since then, i am thinking about this watch and i wait when i will sell my 14060 in a good price in order to take the depsea