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SW0000 · 26 November 2011, 04:16 AM

I own a GMTII and am considering adding a Deep Sea to my collection.
Are they too similar to consider owning both?
The dials look very similar but the case and size of DS is significantly larger which is not a problem as I already own a 44 mm Panerai.
Thanks for your input.

NYC6 · 26 November 2011, 04:23 AM

Whats that saying?................. Oh yeah, apples and oranges.

Gerardus · 26 November 2011, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC6

Whats that saying?................. Oh yeah, apples and oranges.

smallcandle · 26 November 2011, 04:35 AM

They are nothing alike.

DDG · 26 November 2011, 02:05 PM

I'd have to ask myself how much time do I actually spend in deep sea. Answer....Zero. I do travel through various time zones once in a while.

psv · 26 November 2011, 02:07 PM

Get the Deepsea. It will make you really appreciate your GMT.

Gagebuilder · 26 November 2011, 02:26 PM

Um, I have GMT II, DeepSea, and 44mm Panerai. All are unique to me.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 November 2011, 02:30 PM

From far away, to the untrained eye, they look the same. To you, they will be two very different watches and you will be able to admire and love both of them for those differences (should you get the DSSD of course, I prefer the Submariner but I'm not a man who likes very large watches).

dddrees · 26 November 2011, 08:22 PM

2 Different watches in my book.

Go for it.

kil351 · 26 November 2011, 09:46 PM

go for the big beast

humvee · 26 November 2011, 10:16 PM

Yes -- they both have a case and a bracelet. That's what's similar!

Hleo1 · 27 November 2011, 12:00 AM

They are both Rolex :)

Art 1 · 27 November 2011, 12:05 AM

Much different. I would rather wear the GMT.

travisb · 27 November 2011, 12:29 AM

Easy to have both in a collection. I say do it!

horseco · 27 November 2011, 12:47 AM

You cant go wrong with the classic GMT

SW0000 · 27 November 2011, 03:11 AM

Thanks for all of the comments. I have tried on the DSSD a few times at different AD's and compared it to a Pam 321 that I own. It's not really any bigger as both are 44 mm and I have to assume that once fitted on my wrist it will sit at least as well as the Pam. I am leaning towards going for it but will spend a little more time test driving it before I make a final decision. I have acquired a taste for the larger time pieces as they are certainly easier for me to read the dial and the 40 mm GMT actually looks a little small on my 6.5 wrist now.
Thanks again for all the comments.

davidf · 28 November 2011, 01:18 AM

Depends also on what you are wearing it with. The deep sea is tough to fit under a dress shirt unless you wear french cuffs often.

Saminla · 28 November 2011, 02:15 AM

The Deepsea will be a nice addition to your collection. Im also currently in the market for a DSSD. The size does not bother me either as I also wear Panerai watches. You will notice the extra weight but im sure only temporarily. DSSD is definitely different than your GMT which is also a great piece. Believe me, I've been studying all of them closely. In my opinion, the numerals around the bezel set them apart. Both the GMT and Explorer II are similar as they have the numberings to show the 24 hrs (not to mention dual time) The sea dweller, submariner and deepsea are similar as they show the minutes in 10 min increment. I also love the GMT and will probably add that to my collection (I'm surprised I haven't already since I'm also an aviation geek and the GMT is closely associated with PAN AM and the Concorde) I do however have the Explorer II (polar). I'm getting the Deepsea as it represents Rolex's current achievement!

Like To Watch · 28 November 2011, 02:24 AM

They are very different Watches.

yannis · 28 November 2011, 07:09 AM

Go for it buddy! It is a great watch!!

26 November 2011, 04:16 AM	#1
SW0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Deep Sea vs GMT II I own a GMTII and am considering adding a Deep Sea to my collection. Are they too similar to consider owning both? The dials look very similar but the case and size of DS is significantly larger which is not a problem as I already own a 44 mm Panerai. Thanks for your input.

26 November 2011, 04:35 AM	#4
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	They are nothing alike. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

26 November 2011, 02:26 PM	#7
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Um, I have GMT II, DeepSea, and 44mm Panerai. All are unique to me. __________________ So it's not the steam that causes the failure, but it's water that you notice in the watch after a shower that could lead you to believe the steam damaged the seal, but it's just the unfortunate result of an unserviced mechanical beast.

26 November 2011, 02:30 PM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	From far away, to the untrained eye, they look the same. To you, they will be two very different watches and you will be able to admire and love both of them for those differences (should you get the DSSD of course, I prefer the Submariner but I'm not a man who likes very large watches). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

26 November 2011, 08:22 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	2 Different watches in my book. Go for it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 November 2011, 04:23 AM	#2
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Whats that saying?................. Oh yeah, apples and oranges.

26 November 2011, 02:05 PM	#5
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	I'd have to ask myself how much time do I actually spend in deep sea. Answer....Zero. I do travel through various time zones once in a while.

26 November 2011, 02:07 PM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Get the Deepsea. It will make you really appreciate your GMT.

26 November 2011, 09:46 PM	#10
kil351 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 20	go for the big beast

26 November 2011, 10:16 PM	#11
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	Yes -- they both have a case and a bracelet. That's what's similar!

27 November 2011, 12:00 AM	#12
Hleo1 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 57	They are both Rolex :)

27 November 2011, 12:05 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Much different. I would rather wear the GMT.

27 November 2011, 12:29 AM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Two VERY different watches. Easy to have both in a collection. I say do it!

27 November 2011, 12:47 AM	#15
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	You cant go wrong with the classic GMT

27 November 2011, 03:11 AM	#16
SW0000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Thanks for all of the comments. I have tried on the DSSD a few times at different AD's and compared it to a Pam 321 that I own. It's not really any bigger as both are 44 mm and I have to assume that once fitted on my wrist it will sit at least as well as the Pam. I am leaning towards going for it but will spend a little more time test driving it before I make a final decision. I have acquired a taste for the larger time pieces as they are certainly easier for me to read the dial and the 40 mm GMT actually looks a little small on my 6.5 wrist now. Thanks again for all the comments.

28 November 2011, 01:18 AM	#17
davidf "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: GMTII Posts: 67	Depends also on what you are wearing it with. The deep sea is tough to fit under a dress shirt unless you wear french cuffs often.

28 November 2011, 02:15 AM	#18
Saminla "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los angeles Posts: 38	The Deepsea will be a nice addition to your collection. Im also currently in the market for a DSSD. The size does not bother me either as I also wear Panerai watches. You will notice the extra weight but im sure only temporarily. DSSD is definitely different than your GMT which is also a great piece. Believe me, I've been studying all of them closely. In my opinion, the numerals around the bezel set them apart. Both the GMT and Explorer II are similar as they have the numberings to show the 24 hrs (not to mention dual time) The sea dweller, submariner and deepsea are similar as they show the minutes in 10 min increment. I also love the GMT and will probably add that to my collection (I'm surprised I haven't already since I'm also an aviation geek and the GMT is closely associated with PAN AM and the Concorde) I do however have the Explorer II (polar). I'm getting the Deepsea as it represents Rolex's current achievement!

28 November 2011, 02:24 AM	#19
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	They are very different Watches.

28 November 2011, 07:09 AM	#20
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Go for it buddy! It is a great watch!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

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