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16 March 2009, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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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.
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16 March 2009, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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Great pics! Glad you bonded with your DSSD!
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16 March 2009, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a good time
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great pics, i have yet to bring my DS to dive...
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16 March 2009, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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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!
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16 March 2009, 12:48 PM | #6 |
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16 March 2009, 12:58 PM | #7 |
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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.
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16 March 2009, 01:07 PM | #8 |
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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!!!
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16 March 2009, 01:32 PM | #9 |
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i wish i can take my dssd out for a vacation....
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16 March 2009, 01:35 PM | #10 |
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looks like you had a great time with your DSSD.
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16 March 2009, 02:56 PM | #11 |
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Very nice write up and a very nice watch.
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16 March 2009, 10:22 PM | #12 |
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Nice write up.
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16 March 2009, 10:46 PM | #13 |
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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
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They did indeed Psmith but why didn't they realise the utility of this and make it available on civilian versions ?
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Thanks for sharing Carlo!!! very nice DSSD!!
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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!!
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Thanks a lot for sharing, Carlo!!!!
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That is one sweet watch. I would love it if they would reissue something like that.........
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17 March 2009, 05:01 AM | #21 |
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Carlo - nice pics! And, it doesn't look too big; I think it fits your wrist perfectly.
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17 March 2009, 06:51 AM | #22 |
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Great write-up, great watch!
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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...
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