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David J · 1 April 2012, 07:15 AM

Well, would you?

Thanks for any thoughts!!

David

Cru Jones · 1 April 2012, 07:35 AM

I don't have a DSSD or a 372, but, if I had a DSSD and the only way to get a 372 would be to flip the DSSD, then, YES YES YES.

laphroaig007 · 1 April 2012, 07:59 AM

I have the 16600 SD and the PAM 372...
So YES, i could exchange a DSSD for the 372 !

;-)

kilyung · 1 April 2012, 09:02 AM

Yes. 372 is cooler.

Lentz · 1 April 2012, 10:05 PM

Yes I would

dalip · 1 April 2012, 10:07 PM

Such different watches....

If you still like the DSSD then you will definitely miss it once the honeymoon with the 372 is over IMO.

MP5 · 1 April 2012, 10:09 PM

Yes

dukerules · 1 April 2012, 11:06 PM

Totally different watches. I think it's an even trade. I'm a big fan of the DSSD, but the 372 is a much more fun piece to wear.

subtona · 1 April 2012, 11:17 PM

no, i think the 372 looks similar to many other pams, but the DSSD = only one.

texex91 · 1 April 2012, 11:35 PM

Answer is...

karmatp · 2 April 2012, 12:56 AM

The SDDS is way to think for my taste and the 372 is stunning and wearable, so yes I would.

xbox · 2 April 2012, 03:10 AM

I've had a DSSD and have just bought a 372.....

Depends if you want a monster Rolex or a cool vintage looking Panerai!

TswaneNguni · 2 April 2012, 03:40 AM

Both

iLLGT2 · 2 April 2012, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Such different watches....

If you still like the DSSD then you will definitely miss it once the honeymoon with the 372 is over IMO.

Agreed... I tend to be like that with all of my Pam's , recently I bought my 390 over 372.... Was so in love with it, guess what... Still sitting in the box and haven't even wore it yet lol... My deep sea I throw on whenever and it's just always classic to me !

Both are beauties, but the dssd is just so much more versatile and especially for a daily wearer!

mgoldman · 2 April 2012, 03:59 AM

Without question, do it. The 372 is a stunning piece and can be dressed up or down and is truly memorable and unique. DSSD, while also a great watch, looks so similar to a sub that I don't think it gets as noticed.

Leeemjack · 2 April 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Yes. 372 is cooler.

That Is probably the least cool pam IMHO, watches with brown straps are not cool!!

Id stick with the deepsea because of the leather straps

toulouse · 2 April 2012, 07:38 AM

Looks like The king of cool has spoken. Now we can sell our Pams and go buy rolexes.

iLLGT2 · 2 April 2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toulouse

Looks like The king of cool has spoken. Now we can sell our Pams and go buy rolexes.

texex91 · 2 April 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeemjack

That Is probably the least cool pam IMHO, watches with brown straps are not cool!!

Id stick with the deepsea because of the leather straps

SaddleSC · 2 April 2012, 08:41 AM

DSSD for me. I own and enjoy wearing PAMs also, but none of them are quite as special as my Deep Sea.

B. Doggy · 2 April 2012, 11:08 AM

Of course.

TSW · 2 April 2012, 02:40 PM

Not sure really.

100thmonkey · 2 April 2012, 03:08 PM

Pam 372 - Looks Good

DSSD - Is Good

E.Peynado · 2 April 2012, 03:24 PM

Have both , totally different watches

inspires · 2 April 2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Such different watches....

If you still like the DSSD then you will definitely miss it once the honeymoon with the 372 is over IMO.

Totally agree!

A320 · 2 April 2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Pam 372 - Looks Good

DSSD - Is Good

love it

HL65 · 2 April 2012, 07:55 PM

That is a tough one. I wouldn't as you will get a lot more wrist time out of the DSSD IMHO.
The 372 is a great weekend watch so it depends how many weekend watches you have. With that said--both are great pieces so either way you win.

HDHNTER · 3 April 2012, 01:00 AM

If the DSSD isn't a daily wear watch for you then yes I would flip it for the 372.

Wristmaster · 4 April 2012, 10:48 PM

Yes. Get a 372, and go for a sub later. It will be a nice subtle combo to your collection.

psv · 4 April 2012, 11:33 PM

It all depends on your style, vibe, lifestyle etc.

I had a 372. One of the most photogenic watches out there but on the wrist I found it (comically) large. I had it on for some business meetings and it just didn't feel right. And I'm a decently sized guy at 6'1"/185cm. It does have a lot of Panerai DNA and a cool vibe out it.

I still have the DSSD (that should tell you something). This is a bullet-proof go-anywhere monster Rolex. It is the watch to take to hell and back, while my 372 had scratches on the plexi within one afternoon. Do add a 22mm Isofrane to the mix and you have a very comfortable watch. Sure, it has some design drawbacks like looking that it has taken steroids, too much text on the dial/ring and it is on the thick side, but it is what it is - a true (monster) diving tool!

Personally I think the days of the oversized watches are coming to an end, albeit a slow one. It will take years for the bigger sizes to cycle though and lots of people will wear them but I'm happy wearing by 40mm watches like the Sea-Dweller 16600 at this point.

Net/net: I think the 372 is a cool and stunning piece, just very big and not a great everyday piece. If you love it, go for it, but personally I wouldn't give up a DSSD for it, rather try to add it.

1 April 2012, 07:15 AM	#1
David J "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 16	Would you exchange Rolex deep sea for 372? Well, would you? Thanks for any thoughts!! David

1 April 2012, 07:59 AM	#3
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	I have the 16600 SD and the PAM 372... So YES, i could exchange a DSSD for the 372 ! ;-) __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

1 April 2012, 10:07 PM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Such different watches.... If you still like the DSSD then you will definitely miss it once the honeymoon with the 372 is over IMO. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

1 April 2012, 11:06 PM	#8
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Totally different watches. I think it's an even trade. I'm a big fan of the DSSD, but the 372 is a much more fun piece to wear. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

1 April 2012, 11:17 PM	#9
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,763	no, i think the 372 looks similar to many other pams, but the DSSD = only one. __________________

1 April 2012, 07:35 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,629	I don't have a DSSD or a 372, but, if I had a DSSD and the only way to get a 372 would be to flip the DSSD, then, YES YES YES.

1 April 2012, 09:02 AM	#4
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Yes. 372 is cooler.

1 April 2012, 10:05 PM	#5
Lentz Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Silence Dogood Location: 30189-7453 Watch: too many Posts: 95	Yes I would

1 April 2012, 10:09 PM	#7
MP5 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,888	Yes

1 April 2012, 11:35 PM	#10
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Answer is...

2 April 2012, 12:56 AM	#11
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The SDDS is way to think for my taste and the 372 is stunning and wearable, so yes I would. __________________ My grails:

2 April 2012, 03:10 AM	#12
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	I've had a DSSD and have just bought a 372..... Depends if you want a monster Rolex or a cool vintage looking Panerai!

2 April 2012, 03:40 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Both

2 April 2012, 03:59 AM	#15
mgoldman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mark G. Location: Minneapolis Watch: Panerai PAM372 Posts: 12	Without question, do it. The 372 is a stunning piece and can be dressed up or down and is truly memorable and unique. DSSD, while also a great watch, looks so similar to a sub that I don't think it gets as noticed.

2 April 2012, 07:38 AM	#17
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Looks like The king of cool has spoken. Now we can sell our Pams and go buy rolexes.

2 April 2012, 08:41 AM	#20
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,147	DSSD for me. I own and enjoy wearing PAMs also, but none of them are quite as special as my Deep Sea. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

2 April 2012, 11:08 AM	#21
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Of course. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 April 2012, 02:40 PM	#22
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not sure really. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 April 2012, 03:08 PM	#23
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 356	Pam 372 - Looks Good DSSD - Is Good

2 April 2012, 03:24 PM	#24
E.Peynado Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Watch: SS Zenith Daytona Posts: 147	Have both , totally different watches

2 April 2012, 07:55 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,262	That is a tough one. I wouldn't as you will get a lot more wrist time out of the DSSD IMHO. The 372 is a great weekend watch so it depends how many weekend watches you have. With that said--both are great pieces so either way you win. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 April 2012, 01:00 AM	#28
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	If the DSSD isn't a daily wear watch for you then yes I would flip it for the 372.

4 April 2012, 10:48 PM	#29
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	Yes. Get a 372, and go for a sub later. It will be a nice subtle combo to your collection.

4 April 2012, 11:33 PM	#30
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	It all depends on your style, vibe, lifestyle etc. I had a 372. One of the most photogenic watches out there but on the wrist I found it (comically) large. I had it on for some business meetings and it just didn't feel right. And I'm a decently sized guy at 6'1"/185cm. It does have a lot of Panerai DNA and a cool vibe out it. I still have the DSSD (that should tell you something). This is a bullet-proof go-anywhere monster Rolex. It is the watch to take to hell and back, while my 372 had scratches on the plexi within one afternoon. Do add a 22mm Isofrane to the mix and you have a very comfortable watch. Sure, it has some design drawbacks like looking that it has taken steroids, too much text on the dial/ring and it is on the thick side, but it is what it is - a true (monster) diving tool! Personally I think the days of the oversized watches are coming to an end, albeit a slow one. It will take years for the bigger sizes to cycle though and lots of people will wear them but I'm happy wearing by 40mm watches like the Sea-Dweller 16600 at this point. Net/net: I think the 372 is a cool and stunning piece, just very big and not a great everyday piece. If you love it, go for it, but personally I wouldn't give up a DSSD for it, rather try to add it.

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