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Old 25 August 2020, 07:22 PM   #1
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I think I know the answer but...

Got the opportunity today, with a bit of dealing with another watch to have the choice between

A Rolex GMT Master 16700 Pepsi (1992) Serviced and immaculate. Its had a new Bezel insert and new sapphire, July of this year.

Or a
Deepsea Sea Dweller 116660 (2013)

I have a brand new Pepsi but always loved the older ones.

They are pretty similar in price, both with all the boxes etc and from a dealer I have used many times before.

Advice would be great, I like both watches, but can only have one.
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:31 PM   #2
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:31 PM   #3
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Can you try them on? I think that’s the only way to tell, but either one will be a great pick up.
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:39 PM   #4
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Can you try them on? I think that’s the only way to tell, but either one will be a great pick up.
Yes Im going this afternoon to try them on etc
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:42 PM   #5
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Yes Im going this afternoon to try them on etc
Great, will be a difficult choice.
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:43 PM   #6
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I would go Pepsi. I’ve owned a 126660 DSSD before, it has the newer bracelet and wears nicely though huge. The 116660 has a straighter bracelet and isn’t as comfortable, to me, jr wears like a huge piece of metal whereas the 126660 felt more manageable.
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:44 PM   #7
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If a DSSD, I would go for the newer version with wider bracelet.
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Old 25 August 2020, 08:00 PM   #8
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If a DSSD, I would go for the newer version with wider bracelet.
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Old 25 August 2020, 07:56 PM   #9
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Old 25 August 2020, 08:02 PM   #10
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DSSD without a doubt for me. Is another league but I'm biaded.

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Old 25 August 2020, 09:09 PM   #11
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Have you tried on the Deep Sea...??? It's not for everyone...
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Old 25 August 2020, 10:53 PM   #12
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Old 25 August 2020, 10:57 PM   #13
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Pepsi, much nicer.
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Old 25 August 2020, 11:11 PM   #14
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Pepsi, seems like you have a Sub Date which is probably the only dive watch you need
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Old 25 August 2020, 11:15 PM   #15
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you have a Pepsi already, go for the DSSD D-Blue if you can swing it, the dial is amazing and the watch is such a statement
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Old 25 August 2020, 11:20 PM   #16
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Deepsea is a BIG watch
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Old 26 August 2020, 12:45 AM   #17
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DSSD all the way. Love the watch. Black dial preferably.
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Old 26 August 2020, 12:48 AM   #18
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You've got what I consider to be the best GMT available.
Adding the ultimate diver would be my choice. Biased here as well but I've got the JC 126660.
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Old 26 August 2020, 01:59 AM   #19
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Pepsi, you can easily get extra bezel inserts, so you can flip between black pepsi and coke, you can also flip between oyster and jubilee brackets, so much versatility!
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Old 26 August 2020, 02:01 AM   #20
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Pepsi and buy a black and red/black bezel for variety.
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Old 26 August 2020, 02:02 AM   #21
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They wear very different. Given you have the new pepsi, I would proably go SD even if the 16700 is one of my all time favorites.
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Old 26 August 2020, 03:23 AM   #22
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DSSD looked great in pics till i tried it on. What a big watch. I understand what it stands for, but even if one was gifted to me i'd probably rarely wear it, if ever; cant imagine pulling the trigger on one. Pepsi all the way.
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Old 26 August 2020, 03:28 AM   #23
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Old 26 August 2020, 04:14 AM   #24
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They're two different watches, wear different, and definitely sized differently. You should try them on before buying. With that said, I'd go with the Pepsi if it were me.
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Old 26 August 2020, 04:15 AM   #25
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Old 26 August 2020, 05:56 AM   #26
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Pepsi!!!!!
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