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jake · 28 April 2008, 01:20 PM

Look at what I found!!!!!!!!!

This is the first on-wrist image that shows the full case...

Enjoy....

Jake

GMTJOHNNY · 28 April 2008, 01:23 PM

I will admit it is growing on me.

How long before the replica houses knock it off? Sooner than the authentic AD's receive their lots?

Awesome shot!

mdtddd2007 · 28 April 2008, 01:26 PM

At first when I saw it...didn't really care for it...but now after really looking at it...is powerful!!! I like it...my next on the list!

BiG JeEzY · 28 April 2008, 01:29 PM

I have always really liked the look of the watch overall, I never had a negative reaction to it initially. However, I don't ever see myself owning it.

It looks great on that wrist shot though, the domed sapphire crystal looks awesome!!!

Oscar · 30 April 2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mdtddd2007

At first when I saw it...didn't really care for it...but now after really looking at it...is powerful!!! I like it...my next on the list!

I second these comments.

It has grown on me too.

If the DSSD was of a similar price to the GMTIIc here in Australia I would have a damn hard choice to make.

I like big chunky watches. Just my opinion.

Michael

oneillba · 28 April 2008, 01:29 PM

It's HUGE!!

Texsubmariner · 28 April 2008, 01:32 PM

Way too big for me!

cococard · 28 April 2008, 01:36 PM

i need that now.

BiG JeEzY · 28 April 2008, 01:44 PM

No matter how popular this model becomes, the SD 16600 will always greatly be missed...

jake · 28 April 2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cococard

i need that now.

cococard · 28 April 2008, 01:46 PM

how hard is it going to be to get one of these anyways?

BiG JeEzY · 28 April 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cococard

how hard is it going to be to get one of these anyways?

Not too hard, it should be available probably by the end of the Summer/beginning Autumn at earliest in the United States. That doesn't mean that it will initially be easily available though. Some wait lists have already been filled just to get this baby.

Marrk · 28 April 2008, 01:50 PM

I love it, I honestly do, but is that really going to work with any suit that's not wet and made of neoprene?

.

BiG JeEzY · 28 April 2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

I love it, I honestly do, but is that really going to work with any suit that's not wet and made of neoprene?

.

In my honest opinion, probably not.

14060man · 28 April 2008, 01:57 PM

Is the actual dial itself bigger than the current Sea Dweller. It looks like they just fattened and horizonalized the steel chapter ring to make up the difference.

What's the point of that? Just to write addition verbiage on the chapter ring? Why not make the dial bigger instead, if this is supposed to be the ultimate diving watch?

Trurolexer · 28 April 2008, 02:02 PM

I like it!!! I believe this new SDDS will be THE NEXT BIG THING!!!

vjb.knife · 28 April 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14060man

Is the actual dial itself bigger than the current Sea Dweller. It looks like they just fattened and horizonalized the steel chapter ring to make up the difference.

What's the point of that? Just to write addition verbiage on the chapter ring? Why not make the dial bigger instead, if this is supposed to be the ultimate diving watch?

This worries me also. If they have made the dial the same size and/or smaller and increased the case size that may not look good. I have had a few watches that I ended up getting rid of for exactly this reason because they looked sort of un-balanced. I have first shot at one with my local dealer but it is really going to depend on how it looks in person as to whether I take it or not.

Lol-x · 28 April 2008, 02:01 PM

I can't see it fitting comfortably under that shirt cuff.

I wish the size of the dial was larger but that hasn't happen. I guess you could wear a huge block of steel on your wrist if you wanted.

Personally, I really thank Rolex for this watch as it makes me appreciate my vintage SD soo much more

Marrk · 28 April 2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

. . . I guess you could wear a huge block of steel on your wrist if you wanted.
. . .

Funny bastard.

JJ Irani · 28 April 2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Funny bastard.

Err....for the sake of this forum decorum, we usually tone down that swear word to "Bastid"!!

Marrk · 29 April 2008, 12:54 AM

Duly noted.

My apologies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Err....for the sake of this forum decorum, we usually tone down that swear word to "Bastid"!!

Baptistman · 29 April 2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Err....for the sake of this forum decorum, we usually tone down that swear word to "Bastid"!!

i was going to say the same but you beat me to it

GMTII Owner · 29 April 2008, 03:12 AM

Too big for me.

moby33 · 1 May 2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTII Owner

Too big for me.

That's what she said...(sorry, couldn't resist)

Gil F. · 28 April 2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see it fitting comfortably under that shirt cuff.

I wish the size of the dial was larger but that hasn't happen. I guess you could wear a huge block of steel on your wrist if you wanted.

Personally, I really thank Rolex for this watch as it makes me appreciate my vintage SD soo much more

Yeah, I agree. I think the new DSSD would get hung up a lot on shirt cuffs. The SD is big enough, and I love mine, but I think any bigger, especially with the writing, is a bit much for my taste. I personally like the subtle approach.

That being said, I was glad to see the first wrist shot! Thanks for sending!

badsmac · 30 April 2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see it fitting comfortably under that shirt cuff.

That's why there's TWO buttons on the cuff.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 May 2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can't see it fitting comfortably under that shirt cuff.
(...)

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

That's why there's TWO buttons on the cuff.

This shirt is the ideal DSSD shirt!

The Shirt Timepiece
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moby33 · 1 May 2008, 06:14 PM

Seriously though...why all the talk about the DS fitting under a cuff & that being an issue? Lets get real, if that's a deal breaker on buying this watch, then your priorities are a little out of whack if you ask me...that's pretty low on my list of why I would (or wouldn't) purchase this watch.

If you want a $10K dress watch, then buy one (instead of a sports watch)...the DS isn't perfect...but the one area it shouldn't be knocked is its inability to neatly fit under a cuff. Why don't we start knocking some of Patek's dress watches for their inability to be a great dive watch while we're at it?!? Is there a difference?

mickeydainish · 28 April 2008, 02:01 PM

still loving that DSD...... man, that domed crystal looks good!!! :-)

Gr8 pic........ TX

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 April 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

No matter how popular this model becomes, the SD 16600 will always greatly be missed...

Indeed it will!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cococard

how hard is it going to be to get one of these anyways?

Tough to tell, but personally I believe it will be even harder to get than the Milgauss GV and SS Daytona.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeydainish

still loving that DSD...... man, that domed crystal looks good!!! :-)

Gr8 pic........ TX

Well, maybe it's the lousy monitor I have in my office at work, but on this specific pic the crystal does not look domed to me. I know it IS domed, but just does not look domed here.

What saddens me to see is that the rehaut branding unfortunally IS as obvious as I had feared.

Still have to see it in real life to judge if the DSSD is for me, though.

Jake, what is the source of the pic, please??

28 April 2008, 01:20 PM	#1
jake "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jake Location: San Francisco Watch: Green Submariner Posts: 751	Beautiful On-Wrist Photo of New DEEP SEA SEA DWELLER!!!! (Real Photo) Look at what I found!!!!!!!!! This is the first on-wrist image that shows the full case... Enjoy.... Jake Attached Images __________________ Editor & Publisher of Jake's Rolex World Magazine which you can always find at: http://www.RolexMagazine.com

28 April 2008, 01:23 PM	#2
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I will admit it is growing on me. How long before the replica houses knock it off? Sooner than the authentic AD's receive their lots? Awesome shot! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

28 April 2008, 01:29 PM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I have always really liked the look of the watch overall, I never had a negative reaction to it initially. However, I don't ever see myself owning it. It looks great on that wrist shot though, the domed sapphire crystal looks awesome!!! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

28 April 2008, 01:29 PM	#6
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	It's HUGE!! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 April 2008, 01:32 PM	#7
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Way too big for me! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

28 April 2008, 01:26 PM	#3
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	At first when I saw it...didn't really care for it...but now after really looking at it...is powerful!!! I like it...my next on the list!

28 April 2008, 01:36 PM	#8
cococard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brownsville Posts: 51	i need that now.

28 April 2008, 01:44 PM	#9
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	No matter how popular this model becomes, the SD 16600 will always greatly be missed... __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

28 April 2008, 01:46 PM	#11
cococard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brownsville Posts: 51	how hard is it going to be to get one of these anyways?

28 April 2008, 01:50 PM	#13
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I love it, I honestly do, but is that really going to work with any suit that's not wet and made of neoprene? .

28 April 2008, 01:57 PM	#15
14060man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 239	Is the actual dial itself bigger than the current Sea Dweller. It looks like they just fattened and horizonalized the steel chapter ring to make up the difference. What's the point of that? Just to write addition verbiage on the chapter ring? Why not make the dial bigger instead, if this is supposed to be the ultimate diving watch?

28 April 2008, 02:02 PM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I like it!!! I believe this new SDDS will be THE NEXT BIG THING!!!

28 April 2008, 02:01 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I can't see it fitting comfortably under that shirt cuff. I wish the size of the dial was larger but that hasn't happen. I guess you could wear a huge block of steel on your wrist if you wanted. Personally, I really thank Rolex for this watch as it makes me appreciate my vintage SD soo much more __________________ *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

29 April 2008, 03:12 AM	#23
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Too big for me. __________________

1 May 2008, 06:14 PM	#28
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Seriously though...why all the talk about the DS fitting under a cuff & that being an issue? Lets get real, if that's a deal breaker on buying this watch, then your priorities are a little out of whack if you ask me...that's pretty low on my list of why I would (or wouldn't) purchase this watch. If you want a $10K dress watch, then buy one (instead of a sports watch)...the DS isn't perfect...but the one area it shouldn't be knocked is its inability to neatly fit under a cuff. Why don't we start knocking some of Patek's dress watches for their inability to be a great dive watch while we're at it?!? Is there a difference?

28 April 2008, 02:01 PM	#29
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	still loving that DSD...... man, that domed crystal looks good!!! :-) Gr8 pic........ TX

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