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Eric14060m · 21 April 2012, 02:50 PM

Hey everyone
I have a friend who has a sea dweller and I've noticed a lot of mention for dssd as well. Is there a difference in the two?

His sea dweller from what I remember is a slightly thicker sub with no magnifier cyclops.

Thanks for the clarification!

Adam K. · 21 April 2012, 08:08 PM

HUGE differences (no pun intended).

DSSD is 43mm while SD (ref. 16600) is 40mm...the latter sharing much in classic styling with its Submariner 16610 relative. DSSD is much thicker than the SD, to account for its far greater water resistance rating, and correspondingly, the sapphire crystal is much thicker than that on the Sea-Dweller...also, the crystal of the DSSD is domed, rather than flat. DSSD has the "RING LOCK" component visible at the edge of the dial, which serves as a case framework between the domed crystal and steel/titanium back to support the immense pressures the DSSD must cope with. And of course, the DSSD has the newer solid link bracelet with the nifty Glidelock extension that can be used to finetune fit while on the wrist. Oh and of course....the DSSD has a glossy Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel insert with 60 fine gradations, compared to the SD with its aluminum bezel insert which only has the fine calibrations to the 15-minute marker.

Really, there are few similarities. Should take about 5 nanoseconds to distinguish one from the other!

kymwatchlog · 21 April 2012, 08:19 PM

once you put them side by side, it is clear really clear.

azguy · 21 April 2012, 11:34 PM

I have tried on both and the difference is remarkable....I would own a sea dweller in a minute but found the DSSD way to heavy, think and top heavy IMO...

Eric14060m · 21 April 2012, 11:55 PM

Thanks guys!

SaddleSC · 22 April 2012, 12:00 AM

They are very very different in pretty much every way. Because a picture is worth 1000 words, here they both are so you can compare for yourself:) In person the size is drastically different, with the SD having a smaller diameter than the 16610 and the DSSD being 44mm and being much larger than the 116610. The DSSD is much thicker and the domed crystal is a dead giveaway.

bgbg13 · 22 April 2012, 12:08 AM

Another point to mention is the dssd replaced the sd. So the sd is no longer in production.

21 April 2012, 02:50 PM	#1
Eric14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 102	Help a newbie distinguish dssd and sea dweller Hey everyone I have a friend who has a sea dweller and I've noticed a lot of mention for dssd as well. Is there a difference in the two? His sea dweller from what I remember is a slightly thicker sub with no magnifier cyclops. Thanks for the clarification!

22 April 2012, 12:00 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,144	They are very very different in pretty much every way. Because a picture is worth 1000 words, here they both are so you can compare for yourself:) In person the size is drastically different, with the SD having a smaller diameter than the 16610 and the DSSD being 44mm and being much larger than the 116610. The DSSD is much thicker and the domed crystal is a dead giveaway. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

21 April 2012, 08:08 PM	#2
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	HUGE differences (no pun intended). DSSD is 43mm while SD (ref. 16600) is 40mm...the latter sharing much in classic styling with its Submariner 16610 relative. DSSD is much thicker than the SD, to account for its far greater water resistance rating, and correspondingly, the sapphire crystal is much thicker than that on the Sea-Dweller...also, the crystal of the DSSD is domed, rather than flat. DSSD has the "RING LOCK" component visible at the edge of the dial, which serves as a case framework between the domed crystal and steel/titanium back to support the immense pressures the DSSD must cope with. And of course, the DSSD has the newer solid link bracelet with the nifty Glidelock extension that can be used to finetune fit while on the wrist. Oh and of course....the DSSD has a glossy Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel insert with 60 fine gradations, compared to the SD with its aluminum bezel insert which only has the fine calibrations to the 15-minute marker. Really, there are few similarities. Should take about 5 nanoseconds to distinguish one from the other!

21 April 2012, 08:19 PM	#3
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	once you put them side by side, it is clear really clear.

21 April 2012, 11:34 PM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I have tried on both and the difference is remarkable....I would own a sea dweller in a minute but found the DSSD way to heavy, think and top heavy IMO...

21 April 2012, 11:55 PM	#5
Eric14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 102	Thanks guys!

22 April 2012, 12:08 AM	#7
bgbg13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: fl Posts: 383	Another point to mention is the dssd replaced the sd. So the sd is no longer in production.

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