What's up with the constant DSSD bashing on TRF...

[acadianl79]

What's up with DSSD bashing here...

A lot of you here love to bash the DSSD constantly for whatever reasons in many posts and threads.

is it envy ?
jalousy ?
afraid that your smaller dweller or submariner loose its value by not keeping up with the current trend for bigger watch ?
can not afford one ?

I love TRF but the constant DSSD bashing kinda got on my nerve recently...

sharing experience is cool , discussing technical aspect of different Rolexes is cool, sharing pics is cool ...

reading the following thread inspired me to start this one

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=50571

[jjbodean1970]

some people dont like change.

personally, I LOVE IT!

[acadianl79]

Originally Posted by jjbodean1970

some people dont like change.

personally, I LOVE IT!

Not liking change is OK with me, it's the constant bashing that is irritating...

Nice of you to post a positive comment.

The point i am trying to make here is a lot of submariner and older model dwellers owners are constantly bashing the DSSD and their owner's taste.

While we, DSSD lovers say positive thing for the DSSD without the obligatory bashing of the submariner and smaller dwellers.

[jjbodean1970]

Originally Posted by acadianl79

Not liking change is OK with me, it's the constant bashing that is irritating...

Nice of you to post a positive comment.

The point i am trying to make here is a lot of submariner and older model dwellers owners are constantly bashing the DSSD and their owner's taste.

While we, DSSD lovers say positive thing for the DSSD without the obligatory bashing of the submariner and smaller dwellers.

its a matter of personal preference i guess. i think the YM sucks, but i wont go around telling everybody in their YM thread that. the SDDS seems to invoke very strong feelings from people who arent afraid to say so. not sure why.

ignore the haters.

[Tony-GB]

Didn't realise that any DS bashing goes on...?

To begin with there were some comments because of the size/thickness & obviously something that technologically advanced will have to "earn it's spurs" to justify the depth rating- i.e prove it's purpose like the Sea Dweller, but I always thought the majority liked the DS, but not it's resale value.

I'd love to get one, but have a couple of others to get first.

[pz93c]

Way too big for me.

But, I don't bash. Your money, your wrist, your choice.

[cornerstore]

[QUOTE=
While we, DSSD lovers say positive thing for the DSSD without the obligatory bashing of the submariner and smaller dwellers.[/QUOTE]

One mans bashing is another mans opinion. It is a matter of semantics . As an example you spelled submariner (small case) and referred to smaller dwellers- some may take that as a not so subtle form of bashing.

[RRGHOST1]

I havn't got one yet but i love it. Take it from me this DSSD will become iconic. If anyone who has one and wants to get rid of it.....well i will look after it for them. !

[JBat]

Some people don't like it due to its prodigious size. That's hardly bashing. What's the problem?

[1000ftSub]

I love my Deepsea Dweller. I mean compare it to a hubcap size invicta (spelling)

[acadianl79]

Originally Posted by JBat

Some people don't like it due to its prodigious size. That's hardly bashing. What's the problem?

sample of quotes found on TRF (in a single thread !)to help you...

"i would say it's more about taste, or lack of it in favour of being ostentatious! "

"i'm sure that a lot of the "johnny come lately" nuevo rolex afficinados will pounce on the possibility of owning one."

"disgustingly garish, worn by david beckham, nuff said!"

"I don't know what I think about blue lume on a Rolex yet. My Citizen diver has the same blue glow... "

"i think that clone is meant to be worn on diver's foot!! "

"The most stupidist thing they have ever come up with...I'm talking about the SDDS of course."

[JBat]

Originally Posted by acadianl79

sample of quotes found on TRF (in a single thread !)to help you...

"i would say it's more about taste, or lack of it in favour of being ostentatious! "

"i'm sure that a lot of the "johnny come lately" nuevo rolex afficinados will pounce on the possibility of owning one."

"disgustingly garish, worn by david beckham, nuff said!"

"I don't know what I think about blue lume on a Rolex yet. My Citizen diver has the same blue glow... "

"i think that clone is meant to be worn on diver's foot!! "

"The most stupidist thing they have ever come up with...I'm talking about the SDDS of course."

Yeah? Where did you pull those quotes from? Do you have links? Again, it's a watch. Some like it, some don't. What's the problem?

[snow_rocks]

Originally Posted by JBat

Yeah? Where did you pull those quotes from? Do you have links? Again, it's a watch. Some like it, some don't. What's the problem?

John, Breathe Man, Breathe!

[JBat]

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

John, Breathe Man, Breathe!

That's good advice.

[acadianl79]

Originally Posted by JBat

Yeah? Where did you pull those quotes from? Do you have links? Again, it's a watch. Some like it, some don't. What's the problem?

link provided in post#1 of the thread you are currently reading...

[Sub'erman]

I'm loving it!
All the jealous guys out there can bash it all they want!!! I don't give rats behind about it!!!
I'm loving it!!!

[armoredsaint]

i think they both look sweet!

[shaggy]

well i don't like it!
that does not mean i am bashing it!
it just means its not my thing is all (too big)
but my watches may not be to your likeing and i wouldn't take that personally

all that matters is if you like it mate

[Denver Dick]

The DSSD is a special purpose watch and in that regard, it's a very good looking watch. However, because of the special purpose it serves, it is very large and bulky. Now, if someone needs the DSSD or if they want it for their collection, I get that. However, I don't get wanting to wear one as an everyday watch or for dress up, but that's just me. I'm not bashing it, I just don't get the desire of some folks to wear one all the time.

Now, I like 36mm watches. Some folks here don't get why a guy with an 8 3/8" wrist would want to wear a puny little watch. However, many of those same folks also note how nice my 36mm watches look; they just don't get my desire to wear one. Hey, that's okay, I don't see that anyone here is "bashing" my TT DJ 16013, and I don't think anyone is really bashing your DSSD. Just man up, and to hell with what us puny watch guys think.

[Dan Pierce]

You can't live your life worrying what others say about your watch. Wear, live, enjoy.
dP

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

You can't live your life worrying what others say about your watch. Wear, live, enjoy.
dP

Well said, Dan!

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by dan pierce

you can't live your life worrying what others say about your watch. Wear, live, enjoy.
Dp

x 2

[Watchdog]

Wasn't aware of any bashing . . .

Having said that, I really like the DSSD. Aesthetically, I found it attractive, and I--at one point--was going to purchase one. IMHO, it just seemed a little top-heavy, a little floppy when I tried it on. Admittedly, this was only for fifteen minutes. I guess I would have grown used to it, but I decided against it.

Overall, I think it's an amazing watch and I love the appearance with its enhanced size. Just didn't wear right for me. Ultimately it's an impressive Rolex and a real technological achievement.

[ade]

The DSSD is a beautiful watch on it's own.

Since inception decades ago, the Sea Dweller has been an understated tool watch that could be worn to a black tie dinner as easily as it could at depth working on an oil rig. The understated, yet at the same time tough, iconic, and elegant design, never had to shout its capabilities.

Owners love the SD for what it represents. They could have bought a Submariner or GMT, but they didn't... they bought the SD because of what it is and what it represents. With the passing of the 16600, the DSSD is now the only Sea Dweller. And yet it does not consistently represent what the 16600 Sea Dweller had for decades before - at least from an aesthetic point of view imho.

The technical engineering abilities of the DSSD are not in question. What I regret most about the DSSD is how comically oversized it is - following a common fashion trend for oversized watches. I mean, it can't be worn to a black tie dinner because it doesn't even fit under a normal shirt cuff It has a beautiful curved glass and flush ceramic bezel, but why the need for the 'hey look at me'-emblazened print of 'Original Gas Escape Valve' around the face of the watch?

The DSSD is stunning to look at in a fashion watch shop display window, but on normal sized wrists it's a bit of a farce isn't it? Now maybe if it only came with a rubber/fibre strap for proper diving use, then I could take it more seriously. But with a proportionally undersized bracelet it just seems to be trying too hard... when a Sea Dweller never had to.

[Clogger]

Originally Posted by acadianl79

What's up with DSSD bashing here...

A lot of you here love to bash the DSSD constantly for whatever reasons in many posts and threads.

is it envy ?
jalousy ?
afraid that your smaller dweller or submariner loose its value by not keeping up with the current trend for bigger watch ?
can not afford one ?

I love TRF but the constant DSSD bashing kinda got on my nerve recently...

sharing experience is cool , discussing technical aspect of different Rolexes is cool, sharing pics is cool ...

reading the following thread inspired me to start this one

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=50571

No I am not Jelous
No I am not Envious
And yes I can afford one.

If you love your DSSD, that's great but others don't have to share your love.

I will post my feelings in the other thread.

[scl6118]

I haven't really noticed much bashing of the DSSD, although I have to admit, I think I called it a "brick" about a week ago. I didn't mean to offend anybody, so Im sorry if I did.

[Welshwatchman]

A similar thread was posted about why all the Daytona bashing.

Nothing to it really, just a couple of people who aren't yet used to being polite on an internet forum.

They learn, else they leave.

[The GMT Master]

I think there are just as many advocates of the DSSD as well as detractors. The only problem is, anything negative always has a bigger impact. As for me, I love the watch as a piece of engineering, but it's not one I could own, simply as it's just too big for my wrist.

[Tools]

Let me see if I understand this...

You think that there is a lot of DSSD bashing because you can find a handful of posts of members who do not like it... and you can't stand somebody else not liking what you have....

I think we can find just as many posts about other models too......... probably more for the Milgauss and the Smurf Sub..

So your answer to this perception of DSSD bashing is to bash TRF and it's good members.............
..That about right ?..




........This seems like a typical Troll post to me..........

[acadianl79]

Originally Posted by tools

let me see if i understand this...

You think that there is a lot of dssd bashing because you can find a handful of posts of members who do not like it... and you can't stand somebody else not liking what you have....

i welcome different opinion, but sometimes a condescending and sarcastic tone is not necessarily welcome.

i think we can find just as many posts about other models too......... Probably more for the milgauss and the smurf sub..

if it doesn't bother the moderators, i am cool with it

so your answer to this perception of dssd bashing is to bash trf and it's good members.............
..that about right ?..

you are entitled to your own opinion regarding perception vs. Factual.
Are you accusing me of bashing trf members ?

the reason i am posting here is because i consider most member of trp good members, outstanding would be a better word.


........this seems like a typical troll post to me..........:thinking:

if it is your perception that i am trolling , i respect that even if i respectfully disagree.

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