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mickyd329 · 27 May 2016, 11:35 AM

Wanted to get some input from TRF. I know this is the AP section, so I might get a biased result, but here it is.

I'm looking at picking up a minimal piece to put into the rotation. Something you would wear almost on a daily basis.

I've been looking at the Rolex DSSD D-Blue and the AP Diver with white dial. The DSSD James Cameron just gets my attention for some reason. I've never been a big Rolex guy, but this one really sings to me. I do have an Explorer 2 that I rotate in every once in a while.

On the other hand, the AP Diver with White dial ahs always been of interest to me. I'm thinking I can add a white strap during the summer and would add some versatility. My only concern is this would be a 3rd ROO to my collection. I already have a ROO 44 in FC and RG. Should I venture away from the ROO line this time around and get something different?

RHIII · 27 May 2016, 11:39 AM

Based on your current collection I would go with the DSSD -- it's a very enjoyable reference and can definitely be worn daily - I wore mine daily for quite some time.

Good luck!!

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masterserg · 27 May 2016, 12:09 PM

D blue is fantastic.

Patton250 · 27 May 2016, 12:16 PM

I really didn't think I would be saying this anytime soon because I am so focused on AP now but I would go with the Rolex if I were you. Only because you already have three top-notch APs already.

Rachaphon · 27 May 2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

I really didn't think I would be saying this anytime soon because I am so focused on AP now but I would go with the Rolex if I were you. Only because you already have three top-notch APs already.

Totally agreed with Patton250. Although I love the Diver, but diversity in your collection is not a bad idea!!

Hairdude1 · 27 May 2016, 01:10 PM

DSSD in this case

lee2375 · 27 May 2016, 01:16 PM

I vote D-Blue as well on this one. I loved the white Diver when I had it, but some variety would probably be a good thing.

cvp808 · 27 May 2016, 01:23 PM

Being partial to the Offshore over the Diver I'd also vote DeepSea. My ROO has the steel band (OEM rubber with deployment incoming) and a few weeks ago I tried on a DSSD, it was leagues more comfortable on the wrist.

I actually wouldn't mind having a James Cameron to add to the rotation.

Daycruiser · 27 May 2016, 01:42 PM

this.

Chadridv · 28 May 2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

this.

I know it's mostly the angle, but man that bracelet looks so ridiculously small compared to that case! I know it's already a common complaint, but that picture doesn't help.

With that said I've been lusting over he D-blue for a long time. I end up taking the AP route and have more or less been very happy with my decision. But, since you already have 2 ROs I would go for the d-blue!

Daycruiser · 27 May 2016, 01:51 PM

I mean you have two Roo already.
Rolex never makes a tribute to a man or an event, this makes the D-blue special.
Moreover, it is a testament to man's insatiable thirst for exploration and curiosity. It is the engine the propels mankind. The symbolic meaning behind the watch should make this an easy choice.

And yes it's my favourite watch so of course I am biased.

TickTopia · 27 May 2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by daycruiser

i mean you have two roo already.
Rolex never makes a tribute to a man or an event, this makes the d-blue special.
Moreover, it is a testament to man's insatiable thirst for exploration and curiosity. It is the engine the propels mankind. The symbolic meaning behind the watch should make this an easy choice.

And yes it's my favourite watch so of course i am biased.

+1

mickyd329 · 27 May 2016, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys! Looks like the D Blue is the choice up to this point. I'm on a list at a couple of the local AD's to call me when one comes in for me to try.

Rachaphon · 27 May 2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mickyd329

Thanks for the input guys! Looks like the D Blue is the choice up to this point. I'm on a list at a couple of the local AD's to call me when one comes in for me to try.

I don't know if this helps, but I saw it on Display at Baron and Leed at South Coast Plaza yesterday night.

mickyd329 · 27 May 2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachaphon

I don't know if this helps, but I saw it on Display at Baron and Leed at South Coast Plaza yesterday night.

Great. We'll be going to South Coast this weekend anyways. Thanks for the heads up!

yannis · 27 May 2016, 04:25 PM

Deep Blue

Lordofrolex · 27 May 2016, 04:50 PM

Deep blue very nice piece

bayerische · 27 May 2016, 05:47 PM

Diver by a mile.

eal15 · 27 May 2016, 07:40 PM

I'm not a big fan of the Rolex. That model to me, has too be a case head for such a small bracelet and I don't think it would be comfy. What about a regular sub of the gmt ii or dark knight. If AP, I use my 15719 daily but you could try a ro or roc to switch that up.

Thanks,
Everett
AP 15710 Diver
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Daycruiser · 27 May 2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eal15

I'm not a big fan of the Rolex. That model to me, has too be a case head for such a small bracelet and I don't think it would be comfy. What about a regular sub of the gmt ii or dark knight. If AP, I use my 15719 daily but you could try a ro or roc to switch that up.

Thanks,
Everett
AP 15710 Diver
Sent from my iPhone

It's actually extremely comfortable, sits pretty on the wrist and the titanium back makes this watch surprisingly light for its size.

Tony-GB · 27 May 2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

It's actually extremely comfortable, sits pretty on the wrist and the titanium back makes this watch surprisingly light for its size.

Great pic!

The DS is very comfy and I would urge the OP to get that. I'm getting a Cameron DS and it was that or an AP diver and I opted for the Rolex.

lapince · 29 May 2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

It's actually extremely comfortable, sits pretty on the wrist and the titanium back makes this watch surprisingly light for its size.

Quite surprised as I couldn't wear my 2 subs and my Batman after experiencing the comfort of the Nautilus and the ceramic AP diver, so if it really is so comfortable then with OP's collection yes this would be better, if it is the same comfort level than a sub or GMT then the AP...

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Originally Posted by singe89

I really need to get better at taking pics

LOL, I also suck at taking pics of watches, strange as I take great pics of people, landscape and buildings, but watches I really suck

mickyd329 · 31 May 2016, 04:31 PM

Stopped by the AD at South Coast Sunday. Not a good experience there either. DSSD D-Blue was sold. Young lady offered me to try on the regular DSSD. She asked if I wanted to buy it. I told her I really like the D-Blue. Asked when they had another D-Blue coming in and she said she doesn't know. Asked if I needed to go on a list and she said it's first come first serve. She didn't even bother to ask if I wanted to be called when one came in. I just don't get it. I was very polite from the start like I usually am when visiting watch stores, any store for that matter. Do I need to wear a Rolex to a Rolex store to get treated like a real customer? It's not like I walked in there wearing a $50 dollar Timex...

After trying on the DSSD for the 2nd time, I noticed how tapered the bracelet gets. I think I read that on TRF before. Not too thrilled with that as the watch itself is pretty big.

I'm very turned off by my recent experiences at Rolex AD's.. I sensed a level of snobbery from salespeople that I haven't experienced at any other AD or Boutique. Is it because EVERYBODY walks into these Rolex stores as they go by to browse and not buy?

I think I'm leaning back towards an AP Diver at this point. Much better experiences at AP AD's and Boutiques. Last time I was at the Beverly Hills boutique, the sales lady spent almost 45 minutes showing me different pieces and talking watches.

APAP · 27 May 2016, 09:13 PM

White diver with a grey rubberstrap would be my choice.

1st amg · 27 May 2016, 09:24 PM

I had both, I only kept one, I thought having two SS divers in my collection was a it much as many of my other pieces are sport pieces. I kept the DSSD. Though, I am liking the FC diver or Ceramic diver as of late, and there is enough of a visual appearance to keep the DSSD.

1William · 27 May 2016, 09:41 PM

DSSD all the way.

csi-n · 27 May 2016, 10:24 PM

Go with the white Diver. I wouldn't worry about having another ROO beside your 44 mm FC and RG. I don't think it would be a duplication at all.

A3MED · 27 May 2016, 10:49 PM

Im very happy with the DSSD, I like it even better with the rubber strap. I know the Diver is a very good option but I wouldnt go with it if I had those 44's. Hope I helped and good luck making that decision

mickyd329 · 28 May 2016, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by A3MED

Im very happy with the DSSD, I like it even better with the rubber strap. I know the Diver is a very good option but I wouldnt go with it if I had those 44's. Hope I helped and good luck making that decision

What brand is that strap? Looks great.

singe89 · 28 May 2016, 06:59 AM

My DSSD was my daily beater before I got my AP SS Diver. Once I got the AP the DSSD started collecting dust in the watch box. I'll pull it out every month or so for a few hours of wrist time but I just don't enjoy wearing it as much as my APs. It's comfortable enough but the bracelet is tapered too much for the size of the watch. It doesn't fit as well as APs do. I would lean towers the SS diver on bracelet over the DSSD.

I really need to get better at taking pics

27 May 2016, 11:35 AM	#1
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	DSSD or AP Diver Wanted to get some input from TRF. I know this is the AP section, so I might get a biased result, but here it is. I'm looking at picking up a minimal piece to put into the rotation. Something you would wear almost on a daily basis. I've been looking at the Rolex DSSD D-Blue and the AP Diver with white dial. The DSSD James Cameron just gets my attention for some reason. I've never been a big Rolex guy, but this one really sings to me. I do have an Explorer 2 that I rotate in every once in a while. On the other hand, the AP Diver with White dial ahs always been of interest to me. I'm thinking I can add a white strap during the summer and would add some versatility. My only concern is this would be a 3rd ROO to my collection. I already have a ROO 44 in FC and RG. Should I venture away from the ROO line this time around and get something different?

27 May 2016, 12:09 PM	#3
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	D blue is fantastic. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

27 May 2016, 12:16 PM	#4
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I really didn't think I would be saying this anytime soon because I am so focused on AP now but I would go with the Rolex if I were you. Only because you already have three top-notch APs already. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

27 May 2016, 01:10 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	DSSD in this case __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 May 2016, 01:16 PM	#7
lee2375 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Dallas, Houston, Watch: 5 Digit Hoarder Posts: 5,556	I vote D-Blue as well on this one. I loved the white Diver when I had it, but some variety would probably be a good thing. __________________ Instagram/Twitter @wxwatches Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 May 2016, 11:39 AM	#2
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Based on your current collection I would go with the DSSD -- it's a very enjoyable reference and can definitely be worn daily - I wore mine daily for quite some time. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2016, 01:23 PM	#8
cvp808 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Gone Posts: 60	Being partial to the Offshore over the Diver I'd also vote DeepSea. My ROO has the steel band (OEM rubber with deployment incoming) and a few weeks ago I tried on a DSSD, it was leagues more comfortable on the wrist. I actually wouldn't mind having a James Cameron to add to the rotation.

27 May 2016, 01:42 PM	#9
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	this. Attached Images

27 May 2016, 01:51 PM	#11
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	I mean you have two Roo already. Rolex never makes a tribute to a man or an event, this makes the D-blue special. Moreover, it is a testament to man's insatiable thirst for exploration and curiosity. It is the engine the propels mankind. The symbolic meaning behind the watch should make this an easy choice. And yes it's my favourite watch so of course I am biased.

27 May 2016, 03:09 PM	#13
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	Thanks for the input guys! Looks like the D Blue is the choice up to this point. I'm on a list at a couple of the local AD's to call me when one comes in for me to try.

27 May 2016, 04:25 PM	#16
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Deep Blue __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

27 May 2016, 04:50 PM	#17
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Deep blue very nice piece __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

27 May 2016, 05:47 PM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Diver by a mile. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 May 2016, 07:40 PM	#19
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	I'm not a big fan of the Rolex. That model to me, has too be a case head for such a small bracelet and I don't think it would be comfy. What about a regular sub of the gmt ii or dark knight. If AP, I use my 15719 daily but you could try a ro or roc to switch that up. Thanks, Everett AP 15710 Diver Sent from my iPhone

31 May 2016, 04:31 PM	#23
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,050	Stopped by the AD at South Coast Sunday. Not a good experience there either. DSSD D-Blue was sold. Young lady offered me to try on the regular DSSD. She asked if I wanted to buy it. I told her I really like the D-Blue. Asked when they had another D-Blue coming in and she said she doesn't know. Asked if I needed to go on a list and she said it's first come first serve. She didn't even bother to ask if I wanted to be called when one came in. I just don't get it. I was very polite from the start like I usually am when visiting watch stores, any store for that matter. Do I need to wear a Rolex to a Rolex store to get treated like a real customer? It's not like I walked in there wearing a $50 dollar Timex... After trying on the DSSD for the 2nd time, I noticed how tapered the bracelet gets. I think I read that on TRF before. Not too thrilled with that as the watch itself is pretty big. I'm very turned off by my recent experiences at Rolex AD's.. I sensed a level of snobbery from salespeople that I haven't experienced at any other AD or Boutique. Is it because EVERYBODY walks into these Rolex stores as they go by to browse and not buy? I think I'm leaning back towards an AP Diver at this point. Much better experiences at AP AD's and Boutiques. Last time I was at the Beverly Hills boutique, the sales lady spent almost 45 minutes showing me different pieces and talking watches.

27 May 2016, 09:13 PM	#24
APAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 748	White diver with a grey rubberstrap would be my choice.

27 May 2016, 09:24 PM	#25
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,406	I had both, I only kept one, I thought having two SS divers in my collection was a it much as many of my other pieces are sport pieces. I kept the DSSD. Though, I am liking the FC diver or Ceramic diver as of late, and there is enough of a visual appearance to keep the DSSD.

27 May 2016, 09:41 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	DSSD all the way.

27 May 2016, 10:24 PM	#27
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Go with the white Diver. I wouldn't worry about having another ROO beside your 44 mm FC and RG. I don't think it would be a duplication at all.

27 May 2016, 10:49 PM	#28
A3MED "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Ahmed Location: Abu Dhabi / LA Posts: 294	Im very happy with the DSSD, I like it even better with the rubber strap. I know the Diver is a very good option but I wouldnt go with it if I had those 44's. Hope I helped and good luck making that decision Attached Images

28 May 2016, 06:59 AM	#30
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	My DSSD was my daily beater before I got my AP SS Diver. Once I got the AP the DSSD started collecting dust in the watch box. I'll pull it out every month or so for a few hours of wrist time but I just don't enjoy wearing it as much as my APs. It's comfortable enough but the bracelet is tapered too much for the size of the watch. It doesn't fit as well as APs do. I would lean towers the SS diver on bracelet over the DSSD. I really need to get better at taking pics

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