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Old 4 July 2011, 04:15 AM   #1
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How do the DSSD and SubC look on me, guys?

Evening all

Some of you already know I've been warming up to the DSSD so today I went to Time2 to try it on again to make sure

Now this time Time2 also had a SubC so I thought why not

To be fair the DSSD is an amazing watch - but what do you reckon of the look/feel of it on my wrist? Too big? Just right?

What about the Sub C?

When the Sub C is on your wrist you almost want to ask "So, when is your watchmaker going to finish cutting down the width of the lugs?"























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Old 4 July 2011, 04:19 AM   #2
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I like the Sub on your wrist better than the DS.
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:22 AM   #3
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There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC:

1. The fat lugs.
2. The fat crown shoulders.
3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much.
4. The longer length of the clasp assembly.

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Old 4 July 2011, 04:25 AM   #4
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I like the look of the Sub C on your wrist better. It looks more in proportion with your wrist, IMO.
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Old 4 July 2011, 07:36 AM   #5
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There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC:

1. The fat lugs.
2. The fat crown shoulders.
3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much.
4. The longer length of the clasp assembly.

They blew it with those lugs!
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Old 4 July 2011, 07:49 AM   #6
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:25 AM   #7
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I like the GMT the best!!
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:28 AM   #8
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Personally, I like the DSSD on you. I bet the Sub would be a much more natural daily wearer overall though. Who knows though, I've read quite a few posts from DSSD owners who wear them everyday in comfort. Go with your gut :)
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:31 AM   #9
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:35 AM   #10
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Both looks good.

The Sub could be easier to wear more regularly, but then you also have enough on the bench in case the DSSD needs a rest.

Either way, you cannot go wrong....
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:32 AM   #11
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Both look good on your wrist.....
I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:36 AM   #12
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Both look good on your wrist.....
I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!
Agreed.
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Old 4 July 2011, 07:17 AM   #13
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Both look good on your wrist.....
I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!
Yup. What he said.....
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:39 AM   #14
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While i think you can pull them all off well, I prefer the Sub and the GMT on your wrist. They just seem to be more proportionate to the size of your wrist. Wish I had such a problem.
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:43 AM   #15
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I prefer the Sub C. I find the Deepsea much too thick to be comfortable for me. Sub C is more versatile, IMO.
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:51 AM   #16
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is it just me or does the dssd look funny from the side because the watch is such a beast then you see the taper of the bracelet and it looks like it doesn't belong? it should have a thick bracelet all the way around
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Old 4 July 2011, 04:56 AM   #17
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Dude... the DSSD looks GREAT on you. I would go with the DSSD and not the run-o-the-mill SubC. No offense Sub owners.

I am one of them.
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:06 AM   #18
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DSSD vote here...

The lugs taper uniformly.
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Old 4 July 2011, 06:53 AM   #19
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There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC:

1. The fat lugs.
2. The fat crown shoulders.
3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much.
4. The longer length of the clasp assembly.

same here, just not keen on those lugs... they kill it for me

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I like the GMT the best!!
that's a keeper, i just love that thing!!!!!

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Both look good on your wrist.....
I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!
that's right Rob - i want something different, i don't think the SubC will be different enough as i already have a 16610... i really love the look/feel of the DSSD but i wonder if it's disproportionate to my wrist...

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is it just me or does the dssd look funny from the side because the watch is such a beast then you see the taper of the bracelet and it looks like it doesn't belong? it should have a thick bracelet all the way around
it is as if the bracelet gets really thin towards the clasp.. don't think you'd risk the bracelet breaking..

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Dude... the DSSD looks GREAT on you. I would go with the DSSD and not the run-o-the-mill SubC. No offense Sub owners.

I am one of them.
yeah it'd be a nice complement to the rest of my collection for sure. the SubC is too similar to my 16610 and also those lugs....

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DSSD vote here...

The lugs taper uniformly.
yeah i love how the lugs almost continue and joins the bracelet. case and bracelet work really well together
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Old 4 July 2011, 07:03 AM   #20
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that's right Rob - i want something different, i don't think the SubC will be different enough as i already have a 16610... i really love the look/feel of the DSSD but i wonder if it's disproportionate to my wrist...
You have the wrist for it.......

Once it's sized correctly, the issue of height disappears, trust me!
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Old 4 July 2011, 07:15 AM   #21
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You have the wrist for it.......

Once it's sized correctly, the issue of height disappears, trust me!
Exactly Rob - when on the wrist i can easily see both sides of the bracelet so it's a good fit. and yep it does need to be sized....
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Old 4 July 2011, 01:49 PM   #22
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:13 AM   #23
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They both look great on you. Diameter wise there aren't any issues with the DSSD on you, so if you can get over the height of the thing then go for it!
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I think the Deepsea looks perfect on your wrist.
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They both look fine on you - go with one you like better or better yet both!!
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:32 AM   #26
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bah humbug.......go old school....get a 16600.....best of both worlds.....regular lugs...& a beefy case.
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:35 AM   #27
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Sub C.. You cant go wrong. Embrace all the improvements with gusto!
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:38 AM   #28
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DSSD looks good on you, anders, no worries there. you pull it off. man, it's one tall watch, though....

you're going to have to think long and hard before going subc, as you've been pretty anti-ridiculously fat lugs for some time.
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Old 4 July 2011, 05:57 AM   #29
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The DSSD is too big for me, but it seems that you can pull it off, so go get one and enjoy it for me too! And make sure to give us a good report on how you like it!

The 116610 looks good to, and would be my personal choice.

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Old 4 July 2011, 06:24 AM   #30
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I'd rock the DSSD ... it looks good on you and it feels a little more special IMO ...
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