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eus6267 · 6 April 2017, 12:39 AM

I currently own a Rolex SD4k (116600) and found a Deep Blue DSSD at my local AD.

Question for the forum...do you think these 2 watches are redundant? I also have a BLNR.

Thanks!

KDS777 · 6 April 2017, 12:40 AM

No. There is no such thing as a redundant Rolex, they all matter.

Vipes · 6 April 2017, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KDS777

No. There is no such thing as a redundant Rolex, they all matter.

This

Steve36Efc · 6 April 2017, 01:40 AM

As long as your happy that's all that matters. SD4K DBlue and BLNR would make me extremely happy. Some people may think there is not enough diversity but not me.

arizonapaul · 6 April 2017, 12:42 AM

not even close, completely different feels, the d-blue is a much bigger and thicker piece, in a good way.
I love both of mine, and its always a tough decision as to which to where for the day.
Will be even tougher when I get my hands on the new SD50th

Danny83 · 6 April 2017, 12:52 AM

No they are not that would make a great pair

sea-dweller · 6 April 2017, 12:53 AM

Nope, not at all.

SubSensei · 6 April 2017, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eus6267

I currently own a Rolex SD4k (116600) and found a Deep Blue DSSD at my local AD.

Question for the forum...do you think these 2 watches are redundant? I also have a BLNR.

Thanks!

Its funny..to me they are redundant. I own the DSSD black dial...it seems to complete what ever the other styles are trying to do....Classic is always best in my opinion.

nyc2la · 6 April 2017, 01:07 AM

Get both, and then get the SD43!

Hotrod297 · 6 April 2017, 02:24 AM

No! Their sizes are very significant. If possible, wait to see the new sd43.

eonflux · 6 April 2017, 03:14 AM

The blue/black dial makes the D-Blue completely different from any other Rolex diver, including the black DSSD, which I had previously

ras47 · 6 April 2017, 03:52 AM

To me, the SD43 is the one to have in the diving watch category. I had a DSSD and didn't like the height/face size ratio. I want to pick up a SD43 soon as I fear the red writing will disappear with the next update. It feels to me like that feature will only be for the 50th Anniversary model.

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Winnie Bloo · 6 April 2017, 05:39 AM

The answers are gong to be very interesting indeed.

I too have the SD4K and have today been offered the Deep Sea blue.......

Unfortunately I am unable to get to the AD to try it for 5 weeks

Gotta make a decision tomorrow to be fair to the AD and others waiting.

ejvette · 6 April 2017, 06:17 AM

Not redundant at all if you like the watch they may look similar to the uneducated eye but they both wear very differently on the wrist and of course you will know the difference thats all that matters and the big plus is that your wife will think its the same watch and have no idea you bought a new one

airchitect · 6 April 2017, 06:29 AM

I've found one too and may have to partake.

airchitect · 6 April 2017, 06:30 AM

The old sd and dssd aren't redundant but I'm not sure the same couldn't be argued for the new sd since both are far more capable than anything we will ever use and the size is the samish.

cajun3325 · 6 April 2017, 10:08 AM

Get both completely different feel and look

mmalek1 · 6 April 2017, 11:09 AM

Sounds like a Daytona might be in your future. Land, sea and air never gets old. The d-blue is a great piece and I always imagine one in my collection.

eus6267 · 8 April 2017, 11:39 AM

I had the pleasure of trying it in today and yup, I do feel that it is different from the SD4K.

douglasf13 · 8 April 2017, 11:57 AM

To be honest, I think having two of just about any metal bracelet Rolex watches is a bit redundant, unless you happen to be someone who both scuba dives and times race cars, or something like that.

psv · 8 April 2017, 11:59 AM

The D-Blue is an acquired taste. Either you love the dial or you don't (I'm in the later camp). Don't worry about what other people think - focus on if you LOVE the watch and you can/would wear it (it is a Deepsea, ergo top heavy and thick). If it checks all the boxes - then get it.

desidd · 8 April 2017, 01:30 PM

Nothing like the Blue Deepsea. I had the black version and it was not even close to the blue. I never thought a dial would make such a difference.

SubSensei · 9 April 2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by desidd

Nothing like the Blue Deepsea. I had the black version and it was not even close to the blue. I never thought a dial would make such a difference.

Interesting..I feel the exact opposite!... The black dial IS Classic Rolex..the D-Blue? eeh looks like its trying to hard....and the seaweed green lettering is terrible, IMHO

sensui · 8 April 2017, 01:32 PM

If you like it, get it. Not redundant and totally different... Only case of if you like the size /aesthetics.

eus6267 · 9 April 2017, 04:30 AM

I am really leaning towards getting the James Cameron DSSD. :)

eus6267 · 9 April 2017, 04:32 AM

But how hard is it to get a James Cameron DSSD at an AD? I haven't been looking that hard and I found one.

doramas · 9 April 2017, 04:42 AM

No,no,no

armen34 · 9 April 2017, 04:56 AM

D-blue dial is just special... Nothing like it! Go for it!

vladamir15 · 9 April 2017, 04:58 AM

Nope

O'Shack Hennessy · 9 April 2017, 05:05 AM

I don't think they're redundant at all, just different types of awesome

6 April 2017, 12:39 AM	#1
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	SD4k and D-Blue DSSD I currently own a Rolex SD4k (116600) and found a Deep Blue DSSD at my local AD. Question for the forum...do you think these 2 watches are redundant? I also have a BLNR. Thanks!

6 April 2017, 12:42 AM	#5
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	not even close, completely different feels, the d-blue is a much bigger and thicker piece, in a good way. I love both of mine, and its always a tough decision as to which to where for the day. Will be even tougher when I get my hands on the new SD50th __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

6 April 2017, 12:53 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nope, not at all. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 April 2017, 01:07 AM	#9
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Get both, and then get the SD43! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

6 April 2017, 02:24 AM	#10
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	No! Their sizes are very significant. If possible, wait to see the new sd43. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

6 April 2017, 12:40 AM	#2
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	No. There is no such thing as a redundant Rolex, they all matter.

6 April 2017, 01:40 AM	#4
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	As long as your happy that's all that matters. SD4K DBlue and BLNR would make me extremely happy. Some people may think there is not enough diversity but not me.

6 April 2017, 12:52 AM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	No they are not that would make a great pair

6 April 2017, 03:14 AM	#11
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	The blue/black dial makes the D-Blue completely different from any other Rolex diver, including the black DSSD, which I had previously

6 April 2017, 03:52 AM	#12
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	To me, the SD43 is the one to have in the diving watch category. I had a DSSD and didn't like the height/face size ratio. I want to pick up a SD43 soon as I fear the red writing will disappear with the next update. It feels to me like that feature will only be for the 50th Anniversary model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

6 April 2017, 05:39 AM	#13
Winnie Bloo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: E.U. Watch: ing the GBP fall. Posts: 320	The answers are gong to be very interesting indeed. I too have the SD4K and have today been offered the Deep Sea blue....... Unfortunately I am unable to get to the AD to try it for 5 weeks Gotta make a decision tomorrow to be fair to the AD and others waiting.

6 April 2017, 06:17 AM	#14
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Not redundant at all if you like the watch they may look similar to the uneducated eye but they both wear very differently on the wrist and of course you will know the difference thats all that matters and the big plus is that your wife will think its the same watch and have no idea you bought a new one __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

6 April 2017, 06:29 AM	#15
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	SD4k and D-Blue DSSD I've found one too and may have to partake.

6 April 2017, 06:30 AM	#16
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	SD4k and D-Blue DSSD The old sd and dssd aren't redundant but I'm not sure the same couldn't be argued for the new sd since both are far more capable than anything we will ever use and the size is the samish.

6 April 2017, 10:08 AM	#17
cajun3325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 39	Get both completely different feel and look

6 April 2017, 11:09 AM	#18
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Sounds like a Daytona might be in your future. Land, sea and air never gets old. The d-blue is a great piece and I always imagine one in my collection.

8 April 2017, 11:39 AM	#19
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	I had the pleasure of trying it in today and yup, I do feel that it is different from the SD4K.

8 April 2017, 11:57 AM	#20
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	To be honest, I think having two of just about any metal bracelet Rolex watches is a bit redundant, unless you happen to be someone who both scuba dives and times race cars, or something like that.

8 April 2017, 11:59 AM	#21
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	The D-Blue is an acquired taste. Either you love the dial or you don't (I'm in the later camp). Don't worry about what other people think - focus on if you LOVE the watch and you can/would wear it (it is a Deepsea, ergo top heavy and thick). If it checks all the boxes - then get it.

8 April 2017, 01:30 PM	#22
desidd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: St. Johns Posts: 41	Nothing like the Blue Deepsea. I had the black version and it was not even close to the blue. I never thought a dial would make such a difference.

8 April 2017, 01:32 PM	#24
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	If you like it, get it. Not redundant and totally different... Only case of if you like the size /aesthetics.

9 April 2017, 04:30 AM	#25
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	I am really leaning towards getting the James Cameron DSSD. :)

9 April 2017, 04:32 AM	#26
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	But how hard is it to get a James Cameron DSSD at an AD? I haven't been looking that hard and I found one.

9 April 2017, 04:42 AM	#27
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	No,no,no

9 April 2017, 04:56 AM	#28
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	D-blue dial is just special... Nothing like it! Go for it!

9 April 2017, 04:58 AM	#29
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Nope __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

9 April 2017, 05:05 AM	#30
O'Shack Hennessy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri Watch: SD4K, BLNR, 114060 Posts: 103	I don't think they're redundant at all, just different types of awesome

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