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mike · 11 January 2009, 07:03 AM

Bout time I put up some side by sides of the Deep ones.

One showing all three "sizes"

JJ Irani · 11 January 2009, 07:05 AM

C'est Magnifique!!

SLS · 11 January 2009, 07:09 AM

Nice pics Mike! I just tried the DSSD on again this past Tuesday, I was comparing it with a Submersible....my wife hated both of them! So I guess i"m stuck with my SD as the "deep diver" for a while What's worse is she fell in love the with the Pltm DJ with the Glacier Serti dial, Ouch!
~Scott

Ed Rooney · 11 January 2009, 07:18 AM

Sweet.

kcmo · 11 January 2009, 07:20 AM

Love the divers!

limbo · 11 January 2009, 08:13 AM

Very nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

BZA · 11 January 2009, 09:03 AM

Brilliant Mike!

Rolexitis · 11 January 2009, 09:09 AM

Nice Mike! Man I think I want a DSSD.....

Alan111 · 11 January 2009, 09:20 AM

Nice comparison shots.. that DS is friggin huge

Gedanken · 11 January 2009, 09:22 AM

Great comaprisons, Mike!

Looking at the first photo, I just noticed that unlike the SD (and the Sub),the SEL on the deepsea protrudes instead of being recessed. I wonder why Rolex have done it that way.

yannis · 11 January 2009, 09:37 AM

Nice pics as usual Mike!!

mike · 11 January 2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Great comaprisons, Mike!

Looking at the first photo, I just noticed that unlike the SD (and the Sub),the SEL on the deepsea protrudes instead of being recessed. I wonder why Rolex have done it that way.

You know James, it's something that several collectors have commented on. I don't know that anyone has come up with an answer.

Gedanken · 11 January 2009, 12:59 PM

Hmm - perhaps one of our watchmakers might have an answer to that one.

Either that or we may have to turn to someone with deep, deep, deep connections in the RXLXX Paradise.

SSD · 11 January 2009, 01:02 PM

Superb as usual, Mike! Three winners...

Parachrom · 11 January 2009, 01:09 PM

I would ask rolex why the SEl stick out, the fit to finish is suppsoed to be superb. tghis isnt superb. something was wrong on that.

hflee55 · 11 January 2009, 01:38 PM

Awesome as usual Mike.

john11f · 13 January 2009, 12:30 AM

As my first Rolex. Never had one, never had the urge until I saw the Deep Sea. I guess I'm attracted to large watches. It would compliment my PAM005 & Breitling Skyland Blacksteel.

Dan Pierce · 13 January 2009, 12:32 AM

Very nice, as always, Mike!

dP

vapalux · 13 January 2009, 12:34 AM

Hi Mike

Stunning watches and the photography is something else.

The collection is very special and to get a look at it is an honour

Si

Lol-x · 13 January 2009, 12:37 AM

Thanks for the photos mike

Hard to say about the SEL

Always good to see the angles on those watches

charliec · 13 January 2009, 12:44 AM

Great shots as usual Mike !!! Man that DSSD towers over them the way you have shot it. Thanks for sharing my man.

padi56 · 13 January 2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Great comaprisons, Mike!

Looking at the first photo, I just noticed that unlike the SD (and the Sub),the SEL on the deepsea protrudes instead of being recessed. I wonder why Rolex have done it that way.

Great pictures Mike wonder James if the SEL on the Deepsea perhaps its designed that way to add strength to the weekest link in the bracelet the lug pins.

Z-Sub · 13 January 2009, 01:56 AM

Always beautiful pictures. thanks

Gedanken · 13 January 2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Great pictures Mike wonder James if the SEL on the Deepsea perhaps its designed that way to add strength to the weekest link in the bracelet the lug pins.

Oversized springbars, your reckon?

toph · 13 January 2009, 08:50 AM

fantastic comparison
Thanks Mike

moby33 · 13 January 2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

One showing all three "sizes"

I love this pic...great to see the progression of the thicker case.

Regarding the SEL...that was the one thing that jumped out at me when I first put the DSSD on. While it doesn't really bother me, I do think it seems like such a minor thing that appears to be relatively easy to correct...yet for some reason it's slightly off. I see it as a fit & finish issue (albeit a small one) that just doesn't seem to be in harmony with the amazing quality of the rest of the watch head, bracelet & clasp.

TheVTCGuy · 13 January 2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

C'est Magnifique!!

Yeah! What JJ Said!

Omega_Precision · 13 January 2009, 05:18 PM

All DSSD seem to have the SEL sticking out from the lugs. I don't think this is an issue because I have seen others that are like that. It probably was designed this way. Why? I don't know. If it wasn't designed this way then Rolex's quality issues needs to be addressed. It seem like quality is their problem but one can say that they produce so many watches that it's hard to regulate this.

Nice watch and wear it in good health.

ROLEX MAN · 13 January 2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the pics - it's huge!!!! (the deepsea)

Dubai · 13 January 2009, 06:15 PM

Great Shoot , thanks for sharing :)

11 January 2009, 07:03 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Deep Divers Bout time I put up some side by sides of the Deep ones. One showing all three "sizes"

11 January 2009, 07:05 AM	#2
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11 January 2009, 07:09 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Nice pics Mike! I just tried the DSSD on again this past Tuesday, I was comparing it with a Submersible....my wife hated both of them! So I guess i"m stuck with my SD as the "deep diver" for a while What's worse is she fell in love the with the Pltm DJ with the Glacier Serti dial, Ouch! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

11 January 2009, 09:03 AM	#7
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11 January 2009, 07:18 AM	#4
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11 January 2009, 07:20 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Love the divers!

11 January 2009, 08:13 AM	#6
limbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,624	Very nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

11 January 2009, 09:20 AM	#9
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Nice comparison shots.. that DS is friggin huge

11 January 2009, 09:22 AM	#10
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Great comaprisons, Mike! Looking at the first photo, I just noticed that unlike the SD (and the Sub),the SEL on the deepsea protrudes instead of being recessed. I wonder why Rolex have done it that way. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

11 January 2009, 09:37 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Nice pics as usual Mike!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

11 January 2009, 12:59 PM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hmm - perhaps one of our watchmakers might have an answer to that one. Either that or we may have to turn to someone with deep, deep, deep connections in the RXLXX Paradise. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

11 January 2009, 01:02 PM	#14
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Superb as usual, Mike! Three winners... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

11 January 2009, 01:09 PM	#15
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	I would ask rolex why the SEl stick out, the fit to finish is suppsoed to be superb. tghis isnt superb. something was wrong on that.

11 January 2009, 01:38 PM	#16
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Awesome as usual Mike.

13 January 2009, 12:30 AM	#17
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	I want one! As my first Rolex. Never had one, never had the urge until I saw the Deep Sea. I guess I'm attracted to large watches. It would compliment my PAM005 & Breitling Skyland Blacksteel.

13 January 2009, 12:32 AM	#18
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,175	Very nice, as always, Mike! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 January 2009, 12:34 AM	#19
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Hi Mike Stunning watches and the photography is something else. The collection is very special and to get a look at it is an honour Si

13 January 2009, 12:37 AM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	Thanks for the photos mike Hard to say about the SEL Always good to see the angles on those watches __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 January 2009, 12:44 AM	#21
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Great shots as usual Mike !!! Man that DSSD towers over them the way you have shot it. Thanks for sharing my man. __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

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Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Always beautiful pictures. thanks __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	fantastic comparison Thanks Mike __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

13 January 2009, 05:18 PM	#28
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	All DSSD seem to have the SEL sticking out from the lugs. I don't think this is an issue because I have seen others that are like that. It probably was designed this way. Why? I don't know. If it wasn't designed this way then Rolex's quality issues needs to be addressed. It seem like quality is their problem but one can say that they produce so many watches that it's hard to regulate this. Nice watch and wear it in good health.

13 January 2009, 05:26 PM	#29
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	Thanks for the pics - it's huge!!!! (the deepsea) __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

13 January 2009, 06:15 PM	#30
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	Great Shoot , thanks for sharing :) __________________ Milgauss GV V-Serial SS Daytona Black-Dial M-Serial

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