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SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 04:29 AM

Hi guys,
The FedEx truck pulled up around 9:45 this morning with a delivery from DavidSW. This is a watch that I have been thinking about for a long time, and finally decided to pull the trigger on.

It is (even more than the HULK) a watch that you cannot just hang over your wrist at the AD and form any type of opinion on. It requires proper sizing (removal of the wetsuit extension) and a test drive in the wild.

So far, I am very, very impressed. First...the size of the box. It was the biggest beautiful green Rolex box I have ever seen. In the picture I have it next to the box that came with my 116610LV. It is a box truly fitting for the King of the Deep.

After opening up this massive box, I was awestruck at the domed crystal the subtle nature of the writing on the dial, the beautiful shiny bezel, the dark titanium case back and best of all the DSSD version of the Glidelock. It is certainly a large watch, but not as daunting in person as I had feared. I am used to wearing PAMs and think this watch looks absolutely amazing. The case back is flatter than my Sub Cs and the watch seems to wear more comfortably than my 116613LN. With one link and the diver's extension removed it weighs in at a whopping 210 grams.

So far...I am definitely in LOVE

(I will be sure to post a follow up review in a couple weeks!)

psv · 31 March 2012, 04:31 AM

Lovely choice, Charles!!! Big congrats! Mine says hi! (on my wrist)

kilyung · 31 March 2012, 04:35 AM

Awesome, congrats Charles.

SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Lovely choice, Charles!!! Big congrats! Mine says hi! (on my wrist)

Thanks Patrick! I finalized the deal the day that James Cameron hit the bottom (in a good way). I am loving this watch so far!

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Awesome, congrats Charles.

Thanks Mike! The only one left on my list is the RG Daytona. Although I am sure you will beat me to it...I am gonna just savor this one for a while.

kilyung · 31 March 2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

The only one left on my list is the RG Daytona.

ha! Let's do a RG Daytona timeshare since we both live in Denver.

Atomant · 31 March 2012, 04:43 AM

Cool!

Solidarity · 31 March 2012, 04:47 AM

Awesome! I just got mine on Monday and could not be happier! It has no come off my wrist since

FremStar · 31 March 2012, 04:49 AM

Love it Charles! The Prince of the Deep is oh so fitting!

Enjoy the Prince for many years to come sir!

masterserg · 31 March 2012, 04:49 AM

Awesome!

Jibba · 31 March 2012, 04:53 AM

Congrats....love the DSSD. So have you gotten rid of the GMT II and the DJ II?

SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

ha! Let's do a RG Daytona timeshare since we both live in Denver.

Haha...that is a great idea! Two weeks on; Two weeks off. I must warn you though, I am pretty OCD about scratches!

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Love it Charles! The Prince of the Deep is oh so fitting!

Enjoy the Prince for many years to come sir!

Thanks Sam! This one is the Prince (a.k.a. Jacques Piccard). I have renamed my 116613LB Peyton Manning and 116610LV is now known as Ray Allen. Thank you for introducing me to the whole "naming" concept! I love it...

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Awesome!

Thanks Serg! I appreciate it!

dddrees · 31 March 2012, 05:03 AM

Awesome Charles, Congrats on the new BEAST!!

FremStar · 31 March 2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Thanks Sam! This one is the Prince (a.k.a. Jacques Piccard). I have renamed my 116613LB Peyton Manning and 116610LV is now known as Ray Allen. Thank you for introducing me to the whole "naming" concept! I love it...

No worries sir

It's all in good fun and makes our hobby that much enjoyable! You are building a great modern day Rolex empire over there!

Kingair · 31 March 2012, 05:08 AM

Great watch
Enjoy it !

Congrats

ManUtd · 31 March 2012, 05:36 AM

Very nice, congrats!

provatocj · 31 March 2012, 05:43 AM

Congrats! I got mine from David too...Had it a few weeks and love it!

DolphinV8 · 31 March 2012, 05:52 AM

Congrats!

kxux · 31 March 2012, 05:57 AM

Nice. Congrats on the addition.

And thanks for your thoughts in my thread about my next diver ;-).

sirjohnbrian · 31 March 2012, 06:01 AM

Looks good on you!! Welcome to the club. If you're like me, you'll find that you'll be wearing it the majority of the time.

TSW · 31 March 2012, 06:06 AM

Congrats!

stockae92 · 31 March 2012, 06:49 AM

Now that's a monster of a Rolex

SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by provatocj

Congrats! I got mine from David too...Had it a few weeks and love it!

Thanks Chris! Hope you are enjoying yours as much as I am.

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Originally Posted by kxux

Nice. Congrats on the addition.

And thanks for your thoughts in my thread about my next diver ;-).

Thanks Jan! Glad that you saw the subtle cues in my post.

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

Looks good on you!! Welcome to the club. If you're like me, you'll find that you'll be wearing it the majority of the time.

Thanks! I can definitely see that happening!

Here is another pic to add to the thread...

xxthe_remedyxx · 31 March 2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Hi guys,
The FedEx truck pulled up around 9:45 this morning with a delivery from DavidSW. This is a watch that I have been thinking about for a long time, and finally decided to pull the trigger on.

It is (even more than the HULK) a watch that you cannot just hang over your wrist at the AD and form any type of opinion on. It requires proper sizing (removal of the wetsuit extension) and a test drive in the wild.

So far, I am very, very impressed. First...the size of the box. It was the biggest beautiful green Rolex box I have ever seen. In the picture I have it next to the box that came with my 116610LV. It is a box truly fitting for the King of the Deep.

After opening up this massive box, I was awestruck at the domed crystal the subtle nature of the writing on the dial, the beautiful shiny bezel, the dark titanium case back and best of all the DSSD version of the Glidelock. It is certainly a large watch, but not as daunting in person as I had feared. I am used to wearing PAMs and think this watch looks absolutely amazing. The case back is flatter than my Sub Cs and the watch seems to wear more comfortably than my 116613LN. With one link and the diver's extension removed it weighs in at a whopping 210 grams.

So far...I am definitely in LOVE

(I will be sure to post a follow up review in a couple weeks!)

Congrats, love my DSSD! One question, what are the benefits of removing the wetsuit extension?

Chrsmac10 · 31 March 2012, 06:53 AM

Looks great. Congrats

handsfull · 31 March 2012, 06:58 AM

You have the toughest watch on the block! Congrats!!

SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Congrats, love my DSSD! One question, what are the benefits of removing the wetsuit extension?

The wetsuit extension has a length equivalent to two normal links. It is a tip that I have heard quite a bit about around the forums and Dalip confirmed that he found it to offer the best fit.

Here is a post explaining it in greater detail:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=163994

By removing it, it allows the bracelet to conform to the shape of your wrist a little bit better and results in a more comfortable fit. If your wrist is bigger than mine, you can replace it with one or two normal links. It is extremely comfortable in this configuration.

FNFZ4 · 31 March 2012, 07:05 AM

I had the pleasure of trying the dssd today. Its a monster watch!!!! love it

psv · 31 March 2012, 07:06 AM

Your wrist (and camo shorts!) seems made for that watch! :-)

Oyster Junkie · 31 March 2012, 07:06 AM

The DSSD is growing on me. I wish I could try one on. No AD within 125 miles of me.

SaddleSC · 31 March 2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Your wrist (and camo shorts!) seems made for that watch! :-)

Thanks Patrick! I am amazed how comfortable it is. Believe it or not I only have a 6.75" wrist, but it is very flat and seems perfectly suited to the DSSD. I am thrilled with it.

31 March 2012, 04:29 AM	#1
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,144	NEW Arrival: DSSD King (Prince) of the Deep Hi guys, The FedEx truck pulled up around 9:45 this morning with a delivery from DavidSW. This is a watch that I have been thinking about for a long time, and finally decided to pull the trigger on. It is (even more than the HULK) a watch that you cannot just hang over your wrist at the AD and form any type of opinion on. It requires proper sizing (removal of the wetsuit extension) and a test drive in the wild. So far, I am very, very impressed. First...the size of the box. It was the biggest beautiful green Rolex box I have ever seen. In the picture I have it next to the box that came with my 116610LV. It is a box truly fitting for the King of the Deep. After opening up this massive box, I was awestruck at the domed crystal the subtle nature of the writing on the dial, the beautiful shiny bezel, the dark titanium case back and best of all the DSSD version of the Glidelock. It is certainly a large watch, but not as daunting in person as I had feared. I am used to wearing PAMs and think this watch looks absolutely amazing. The case back is flatter than my Sub Cs and the watch seems to wear more comfortably than my 116613LN. With one link and the diver's extension removed it weighs in at a whopping 210 grams. So far...I am definitely in LOVE (I will be sure to post a follow up review in a couple weeks!) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

31 March 2012, 04:43 AM	#6
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Cool! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

31 March 2012, 04:47 AM	#7
Solidarity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT 16700, DSSD Posts: 181	Awesome! I just got mine on Monday and could not be happier! It has no come off my wrist since __________________ - "The wolf climbing the hill is hungrier than the wolf on the top of the hill..." - "Yeah, but if the wolf wants the food, it's there"

31 March 2012, 04:49 AM	#8
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Love it Charles! The Prince of the Deep is oh so fitting! Enjoy the Prince for many years to come sir! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

31 March 2012, 04:49 AM	#9
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Awesome! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

31 March 2012, 04:31 AM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Lovely choice, Charles!!! Big congrats! Mine says hi! (on my wrist)

31 March 2012, 04:35 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Awesome, congrats Charles.

31 March 2012, 04:53 AM	#10
Jibba "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Jamie Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: DEEPSEA Posts: 300	Congrats....love the DSSD. So have you gotten rid of the GMT II and the DJ II? __________________ Jibba DSSD \| Panerai 111

31 March 2012, 05:03 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Awesome Charles, Congrats on the new BEAST!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 March 2012, 05:08 AM	#14
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Great watch Enjoy it ! Congrats

31 March 2012, 05:36 AM	#15
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Very nice, congrats!

31 March 2012, 05:43 AM	#16
provatocj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 83	Congrats! I got mine from David too...Had it a few weeks and love it!

31 March 2012, 05:52 AM	#17
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Congrats!

31 March 2012, 05:57 AM	#18
kxux 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Nice. Congrats on the addition. And thanks for your thoughts in my thread about my next diver ;-).

31 March 2012, 06:01 AM	#19
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Looks good on you!! Welcome to the club. If you're like me, you'll find that you'll be wearing it the majority of the time. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

31 March 2012, 06:06 AM	#20
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

31 March 2012, 06:49 AM	#21
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,973	Now that's a monster of a Rolex __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

31 March 2012, 06:53 AM	#24
Chrsmac10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Kentucky Posts: 55	Looks great. Congrats __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR Rolex Datejust 1601

31 March 2012, 06:58 AM	#25
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	You have the toughest watch on the block! Congrats!!

31 March 2012, 07:05 AM	#27
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	I had the pleasure of trying the dssd today. Its a monster watch!!!! love it __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

31 March 2012, 07:06 AM	#28
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Your wrist (and camo shorts!) seems made for that watch! :-)

31 March 2012, 07:06 AM	#29
Oyster Junkie Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Yosemite Nat.Park Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 731	The DSSD is growing on me. I wish I could try one on. No AD within 125 miles of me.

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