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jezza17 · 14 May 2011, 12:31 AM

How bizzare. Either the DSSD or new E2 are going to be my next watch. I am leaning toward the E2 but will need to see it in the flesh before I make my final decision. If I had a DSSD already, I would say keep it and fund the E2 with raffle tickets...

JJ Irani · 14 May 2011, 02:17 AM

For me, the slimness of the new Exp-II would definitely win over the whopping 18 mm thickness of the DSSD - not to mention the tremendous weight as well.

JJ

KarlFr · 14 May 2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

For me, the slimness of the new Exp-II would definitely win over the whopping 18 mm thickness of the DSSD - not to mention the tremendous weight as well.

JJ

+1

imaddhatter · 14 May 2011, 02:44 AM

I would wait to see the ExpII on the wrist, the pictures that have been shown so far look very impressive but you'll never know until you actually try it on. You should also give it some time to let the "New" factor wear off on the ExpII.

subtona · 14 May 2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

they are both cartoonishly large...

but not in a bad way

DSSD is in a league of its own, comparing it to the Exp II is (i believe) basically an apples to oranges scenario?

also hard to factor in the brand new excitement quotient of a watch that hasn't even been made available yet... perhaps Exp II desire may fizzle once its been out for a while. then as a previous post stated you'll be out a chunk of change and wanting your DSSD again.

Re: DSSD is it big, of course it is! i don't think i could wear it without it constantly reminding me of its presence. Perhaps that is exactly what a watch should do for some, but not for me? that said it is a magnificent looking watch and again in a league of its own.

PS thank you JJ for offering facts and rational dialogue here. DSSD=18mm=BIG.
and god speed to your recovery!

esm · 14 May 2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJaye

Given the choice what would you choose? I already own a DSSD but am considering flipping it when the new Explorers come out. Unfortunately I can't own both so if I want the new Exp II the DSSD has to go. I was pretty set on moving the DSSD on but now am not sure. I'm sure once the "newness" of the Exp II has worn off it will be just a run of the mill watch, whereas the DSSD will seem a bit more specialist and probably more rare.

I know it's my choice but wondered what you guys would do...flip the DSSD or keep it?

Cheers
Mike

interesting Mike.
as many people have already suggested... best to wait till you have physically handled the 42mm EXPII and then make the decision.

i personally would take the 42mm EXPII because i still cant get used to the height of the DSSD

joleel7 · 14 May 2011, 06:10 AM

Ever since I own 44mm watches I can't go back to anything less. When I compare my GMT II to DSSD the GMT II just too small for me now.

Omega 1120 · 14 May 2011, 06:17 AM

Try one on. Go home....think about it. Try one on a second time.....then decide.

Don't forget to bring the DSSD with you when you try on the new Explorer.

Have fun!!

MikeJaye · 14 May 2011, 06:27 AM

Well, I know its not the same but to test the road I have recently acquired a 16750 Explorer! I never meant to get one but I got offered one in a trade for another watch in my collection and thought I'd give it a go.

So far so good...wasn't sure how much id like the metal bezel but it's one of the things i most like...loving the way it looks. Think this has tipped things further towards the new Exp II. Can't wait to try it on!

pilfilr · 14 May 2011, 09:06 AM

OK, Which dial do you have? MKI or MKII? If you have the MKI DSSD dial...this gets harder. It might be worth alot more down the road (20 years??). Maybe not the DRSD following, but you know how crazy collectors are for the rare stuff. The MKI dial may not be rare now...but, it is out of production. I have a load of watches and have not dawned my DSSD in maybe 6 months. But, I wore it the last two weeks and am still very happy with the purchase... Good Luck!

jschmidtdmd · 14 May 2011, 09:08 AM

I LOVE my DSSD.....

travisb · 14 May 2011, 09:34 AM

I love the DS but a bit too thick for me. The Exp seems like it would be a great daily watch. Will have to see it in person to really know.

CFUSION · 14 May 2011, 10:21 AM

Srbell67 · 14 May 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by horseco

Trust me, in 20 years the HUGE watch trend will be laughed at... like the giant sticker on a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am hood... a silly trend... Unless you are indeed an NFL lineman... then its cool...

No rolex will EVER become an outdated trend because it will always be a Rolex. Are any older Rolex's of years past undesirable now? No.

If the DSSD fits you well, keep it bc of it's uniqueness. There are many different YM, but only one DSSD.

horseco · 14 May 2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Srbell67

No rolex will EVER become an outdated trend because it will always be a Rolex. Are any older Rolex's of years past undesirable now? No.

If the DSSD fits you well, keep it bc of it's uniqueness. There are many different YM, but only one DSSD.

In my defense, a few Rolex models of years past, kind of are, the Oyster Quartz & King Midas come to mind... no insult to them, but they were a trend & I feel that trend is somewhat outdated & less than desirable today... that said, I feel if you are a large individual, the over 40mm look is just fine... the trend of small wrist, huge watch, is what I was referring to as silly...

Gretsch · 14 May 2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

In my defense, a few Rolex models of years past, kind of are, the Oyster Quartz & King Midas come to mind... no insult to them, but they were a trend & I feel that trend is somewhat outdated & less than desirable today... that said, I feel if you are a large individual, the over 40mm look is just fine... the trend of small wrist, huge watch, is what I was referring to as silly...

Too each his own

horseco · 14 May 2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gretsch

Too each his own

agreed...

Rollie2011 · 14 May 2011, 01:19 PM

EXP ii for me...

So crisp!

StarSovereign · 14 May 2011, 01:38 PM

Congrats!

CPD · 14 May 2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFUSION

God I love this watch! The best Rolex on the market.

wilfreb · 14 May 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

they are both cartoonishly large...

i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome

wilfreb · 14 May 2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

what NFL team did you say you played for???

dude, noone even notice 40mm watches these days, wake up

GEO_79 · 14 May 2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPD

God I love this watch! The best Rolex on the market.

also the biggest rolex on the market

horseco · 14 May 2011, 10:45 PM

[QUOTE=wilfreb;2497447]i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome

There was a time when these trends were MODERN, & looked awesome... but hay, I could be wrong... time will tell... its all in good fun, hahahaha....

Gretsch · 14 May 2011, 11:25 PM

[QUOTE=horseco;2497833]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilfreb

i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome

There was a time when these trends were MODERN, & looked awesome... but hay, I could be wrong... time will tell... its all in good fun, hahahaha....

True but neither of them was a top performer in its class like the DSSD is. For comparison let's take the top performance car circa 1980
The Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole...

bayerische · 15 May 2011, 12:00 AM

[QUOTE=horseco;2497833]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilfreb

i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome

There was a time when these trends were MODERN, & looked awesome... but hay, I could be wrong... time will tell... its all in good fun, hahahaha....

Nice RADO!

CPD · 15 May 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilfreb

i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome

Awesome!

CPD · 15 May 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilfreb

dude, noone even notice 40mm watches these days, wake up

+1

Chipmunk · 15 May 2011, 03:24 AM

New 42mm ExpII gets my vote.

MikeJaye · 15 May 2011, 06:30 AM

Wore the DSSD for the first time this week...I like it too much to flip, think I'll just have to get the Exp II and keep the DSSD too :)

14 May 2011, 02:17 AM	#62
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	For me, the slimness of the new Exp-II would definitely win over the whopping 18 mm thickness of the DSSD - not to mention the tremendous weight as well. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 May 2011, 09:06 AM	#70
pilfilr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 138	OK, Which dial do you have? MKI or MKII? If you have the MKI DSSD dial...this gets harder. It might be worth alot more down the road (20 years??). Maybe not the DRSD following, but you know how crazy collectors are for the rare stuff. The MKI dial may not be rare now...but, it is out of production. I have a load of watches and have not dawned my DSSD in maybe 6 months. But, I wore it the last two weeks and am still very happy with the purchase... Good Luck! __________________ Just keep the wings level...I'll be right back! DEEPSEA "M", TT SUB Serti Champagne "F", GMT II "COKE" "F" (currently wearing a Pepsi), TT DJ CHAMPAGNE BATTON "P", TT BREITLING CROSSWIND, SS Ceramic Sub (Black), Panerai 288 Radiomir.

14 May 2011, 09:34 AM	#72
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	I'd give the Exp a try.. I love the DS but a bit too thick for me. The Exp seems like it would be a great daily watch. Will have to see it in person to really know.

14 May 2011, 01:38 PM	#79
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Congrats! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

15 May 2011, 03:24 AM	#89
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	New 42mm ExpII gets my vote. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 May 2011, 12:31 AM	#61
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	How bizzare. Either the DSSD or new E2 are going to be my next watch. I am leaning toward the E2 but will need to see it in the flesh before I make my final decision. If I had a DSSD already, I would say keep it and fund the E2 with raffle tickets...

14 May 2011, 02:44 AM	#64
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	I would wait to see the ExpII on the wrist, the pictures that have been shown so far look very impressive but you'll never know until you actually try it on. You should also give it some time to let the "New" factor wear off on the ExpII.

14 May 2011, 06:10 AM	#67
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	Ever since I own 44mm watches I can't go back to anything less. When I compare my GMT II to DSSD the GMT II just too small for me now.

14 May 2011, 06:17 AM	#68
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Try one on. Go home....think about it. Try one on a second time.....then decide. Don't forget to bring the DSSD with you when you try on the new Explorer. Have fun!!

14 May 2011, 06:27 AM	#69
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	Well, I know its not the same but to test the road I have recently acquired a 16750 Explorer! I never meant to get one but I got offered one in a trade for another watch in my collection and thought I'd give it a go. So far so good...wasn't sure how much id like the metal bezel but it's one of the things i most like...loving the way it looks. Think this has tipped things further towards the new Exp II. Can't wait to try it on!

14 May 2011, 09:08 AM	#71
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I LOVE my DSSD.....

14 May 2011, 10:21 AM	#73
CFUSION Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 70

14 May 2011, 01:19 PM	#78
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	EXP ii for me... So crisp!

14 May 2011, 10:45 PM	#84
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	[QUOTE=wilfreb;2497447]i am no NFL man, just a nice, MODERN guy and this 44mm looks awesome There was a time when these trends were MODERN, & looked awesome... but hay, I could be wrong... time will tell... its all in good fun, hahahaha....

15 May 2011, 06:30 AM	#90
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	Wore the DSSD for the first time this week...I like it too much to flip, think I'll just have to get the Exp II and keep the DSSD too :)

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