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sirjohnbrian · 16 March 2009, 12:30 PM

Just got back from Spring Break Vacation with the family. I took out my DSSD for the first time for it's intended use, i.e., diving. A couple of comments while the thoughts are fresh in my head:

1) The deep sea is an excellent vacation watch. It's robust, comfortable to wear, particularly because you can adjust it, and it is unmistakably a ROLEX. I walked into a local AD and the saleperson commented she could tell as soon as I walked in what I was wearing. While I doubt anybody else on the resort would have noticed, I have to confess that I felt a sense of privilege having one on.

2) The deep sea is superior to the other models for general scuba diving. I went out a few times, no more than 50 ft, and I was very comfortable adjusting it and reading the bottom time. The single greatest advantage was the tick marks all the way around the bezel. After 35 minutes, the dive instructor had us do a 3 minute safety stop and I could time this accurately without re-zeroing the bezel. Maybe someone out there can enlighten me why Rolex didn't do this in the first place with all the other models where the tick marks stop after 15 minutes.

3) My kids keep turning the bezel whenever they get at my hand. Granted they are only 4 but I suspect they'll get tired of doing this long before they cause any damage.

4) I've noticed the many recent comments about the size of the DSSD. I know it is very much an individual taste and you have to get accustomed to it, but there are frankly much bigger watches out there. In Jamaica, both residents and tourists wore some real monstrosities so I hardly think size is an issue. Incidentally, I'm 5'6" and about 165lbs.

5) Finally, it works perfectly fine in a hot tub.

That's the end of my stream of consciousness. Good night all, I've got to go to bed.

kcmo · 16 March 2009, 12:36 PM

Great pics! Glad you bonded with your DSSD!

mck22 · 16 March 2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a good time

aelvin · 16 March 2009, 12:42 PM

great pics, i have yet to bring my DS to dive...

WatchSmith · 16 March 2009, 12:45 PM

Nice review. I've only seen one in an AD and it was a handsome beast. I guess if I was a diver I might consider one, but watches that size and thickness look awkward and way too big on my wrist. On the right wrist it's a beauty, though!

tthopp05 · 16 March 2009, 12:48 PM

The DEEPSEA is the one and only

Jason71 · 16 March 2009, 12:58 PM

I have to say, you have some stones to take a DSSD to Jamaica. I have only spent a night there once when we missed our flight, but I was nervous about having a high-end watch, especially at night

Glad you like the DSSD. I love mine and agree with many of your points.

Lion · 16 March 2009, 01:07 PM

Carlo, Thanx for sharing your experiences with us. Glad you had a great vacation and knowing your watch worked perfectly made it all the better!!!

benjaminchia · 16 March 2009, 01:32 PM

i wish i can take my dssd out for a vacation....

hflee55 · 16 March 2009, 01:35 PM

looks like you had a great time with your DSSD.

postiff · 16 March 2009, 02:56 PM

Very nice write up and a very nice watch.

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 10:22 PM

Nice write up.

The pool looks like fun for the kiddies!

Psmith · 16 March 2009, 10:46 PM

Nice write up/pics

Nothing like getting your Rolex away from the office (not the best environment) to where it really belongs

I think the DSSD is a good size for a diving piece. I have had various Oris divers in the past, ranging from 44 - 47mm, and with plenty of polish on the bracelets too.

Cheers

Xenophon · 16 March 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

The single greatest advantage was the tick marks all the way around the bezel. After 35 minutes, the dive instructor had us do a 3 minute safety stop and I could time this accurately without re-zeroing the bezel. Maybe someone out there can enlighten me why Rolex didn't do this in the first place with all the other models where the tick marks stop after 15 minutes.

I wondered the same thing over and over again. I reckon that when the 15 minute graduations were introduced in the late 50's early 60's that the science of diving wasn't as advanced and the usefullnes of a fully graduated bezel didn't exist. Why Rolex didn't change this when the Royal Navy requested it I can only wonder

Psmith · 16 March 2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

I wondered the same thing over and over again. I reckon that when the 15 minute graduations were introduced in the late 50's early 60's that the science of diving wasn't as advanced and the usefullnes of a fully graduated bezel didn't exist. Why Rolex didn't change this when the Royal Navy requested it I can only wonder

Hi Nathan

I think they did... this is a Mil Sub from 1975...

Cheers

Xenophon · 16 March 2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Hi Nathan

I think they did... this is a Mil Sub from 1975...

They did indeed Psmith but why didn't they realise the utility of this and make it available on civilian versions ?

Psmith · 17 March 2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

They did indeed Psmith but why didn't they realise the utility of this and make it available on civilian versions ?

Oh, apologies, I misunderstood your post. Yes, I agree - having minute marks all the way around the bezel would make more sense. Oris have switched to this on their divers in the last year or too - better late than never

Cheers

Jason71 · 17 March 2009, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Hi Nathan

I think they did... this is a Mil Sub from 1975...

Cheers

That is one sweet watch. I would love it if they would reissue something like that.........

bodybump · 17 March 2009, 12:04 AM

Thanks for sharing Carlo!!! very nice DSSD!!

gold4u2 · 17 March 2009, 12:55 AM

The DSSD looks great in any setting but, the deep blue water of the ocean is a perfect match for the beast. Thanks for sharing the photos!!

Rolex Lover · 17 March 2009, 12:56 AM

Thanks a lot for sharing, Carlo!!!!

gregdolley · 17 March 2009, 05:01 AM

Carlo - nice pics! And, it doesn't look too big; I think it fits your wrist perfectly.

mixedccr · 17 March 2009, 06:51 AM

Great write-up, great watch!

ocwatching · 17 March 2009, 02:00 PM

the DSSD is definately on my list...maybe OH...5 years from now...

in the meantime..its my SubND on a vacation to Asia in two days...

16 March 2009, 12:30 PM	#1
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Another DSSD Post: Back from vacation! Just got back from Spring Break Vacation with the family. I took out my DSSD for the first time for it's intended use, i.e., diving. A couple of comments while the thoughts are fresh in my head: 1) The deep sea is an excellent vacation watch. It's robust, comfortable to wear, particularly because you can adjust it, and it is unmistakably a ROLEX. I walked into a local AD and the saleperson commented she could tell as soon as I walked in what I was wearing. While I doubt anybody else on the resort would have noticed, I have to confess that I felt a sense of privilege having one on. 2) The deep sea is superior to the other models for general scuba diving. I went out a few times, no more than 50 ft, and I was very comfortable adjusting it and reading the bottom time. The single greatest advantage was the tick marks all the way around the bezel. After 35 minutes, the dive instructor had us do a 3 minute safety stop and I could time this accurately without re-zeroing the bezel. Maybe someone out there can enlighten me why Rolex didn't do this in the first place with all the other models where the tick marks stop after 15 minutes. 3) My kids keep turning the bezel whenever they get at my hand. Granted they are only 4 but I suspect they'll get tired of doing this long before they cause any damage. 4) I've noticed the many recent comments about the size of the DSSD. I know it is very much an individual taste and you have to get accustomed to it, but there are frankly much bigger watches out there. In Jamaica, both residents and tourists wore some real monstrosities so I hardly think size is an issue. Incidentally, I'm 5'6" and about 165lbs. 5) Finally, it works perfectly fine in a hot tub. That's the end of my stream of consciousness. Good night all, I've got to go to bed. Attached Images __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

16 March 2009, 12:40 PM	#3
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16 March 2009, 12:58 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I have to say, you have some stones to take a DSSD to Jamaica. I have only spent a night there once when we missed our flight, but I was nervous about having a high-end watch, especially at night Glad you like the DSSD. I love mine and agree with many of your points. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 March 2009, 01:07 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Carlo, Thanx for sharing your experiences with us. Glad you had a great vacation and knowing your watch worked perfectly made it all the better!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 March 2009, 10:46 PM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice write up/pics Nothing like getting your Rolex away from the office (not the best environment) to where it really belongs I think the DSSD is a good size for a diving piece. I have had various Oris divers in the past, ranging from 44 - 47mm, and with plenty of polish on the bracelets too. Cheers __________________

16 March 2009, 12:36 PM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great pics! Glad you bonded with your DSSD!

16 March 2009, 12:42 PM	#4
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	great pics, i have yet to bring my DS to dive...

16 March 2009, 12:45 PM	#5
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Nice review. I've only seen one in an AD and it was a handsome beast. I guess if I was a diver I might consider one, but watches that size and thickness look awkward and way too big on my wrist. On the right wrist it's a beauty, though!

16 March 2009, 12:48 PM	#6
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	The DEEPSEA is the one and only

16 March 2009, 01:32 PM	#9
benjaminchia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California, US Posts: 104	i wish i can take my dssd out for a vacation....

16 March 2009, 01:35 PM	#10
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	looks like you had a great time with your DSSD.

16 March 2009, 02:56 PM	#11
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Very nice write up and a very nice watch.

16 March 2009, 10:22 PM	#12
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Nice write up. The pool looks like fun for the kiddies!

17 March 2009, 12:04 AM	#19
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Thanks for sharing Carlo!!! very nice DSSD!! __________________

17 March 2009, 12:55 AM	#20
gold4u2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Virginia Watch: 126660 Posts: 177	The DSSD looks great in any setting but, the deep blue water of the ocean is a perfect match for the beast. Thanks for sharing the photos!! __________________ Don't Drink and Draw. -Michael Godard

17 March 2009, 12:56 AM	#21
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	Thanks a lot for sharing, Carlo!!!!

17 March 2009, 05:01 AM	#22
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Carlo - nice pics! And, it doesn't look too big; I think it fits your wrist perfectly.

17 March 2009, 06:51 AM	#23
mixedccr Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: omar Location: singapore Watch: deepsea Posts: 192	Great write-up, great watch!

17 March 2009, 02:00 PM	#24
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	the DSSD is definately on my list...maybe OH...5 years from now... in the meantime..its my SubND on a vacation to Asia in two days... __________________ too much into watches...

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