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WatchnRoll · 23 March 2010, 11:29 AM

They certainly stick out a lot more than the previous inserts. As a new DSSD owner I have to say that little pearl is a concern.

I just have these visions of knocking it against something and boom...it's gone. I would assume that Rolex has some serious design involved with making them very strong...(I HOPE)!

Am I just being overly scared? Has anyone who owns the DSSD, TT or Blue Sub experienced that little thing falling off?

I've seen those infamous pics of the cracked ceramic insert and the crazy pricing for a fix...I would hate to think about that happening to my prized DSSD.

Plus, I got my first few scratches today on my DSSD clasp...I know it's bound to happen but it's always painful to see them happen.

smallcandle · 23 March 2010, 12:00 PM

Worn my Deepsea everyday for a year now and believe me when I say it is more than up to the task of being your daily companion. I have accidentally knocked mine around several times and it still looks like new. Yes, you will get the slight stray scratch here and there on the bracelet, but just think of those as "character marks" in your journey through life together.

jimbones43 · 23 March 2010, 12:03 PM

Wear it enjoy it, don't baby it , it will be fine.

mike · 23 March 2010, 12:08 PM

I wondered about that very thing when the watch first was released. It's a question that comes up now and again, but so far no bad experiences have been reported to my knowledge.
I've have zero problems with mine.

WatchnRoll · 23 March 2010, 12:12 PM

Just what I wanted to hear guys!

Singslinger · 23 March 2010, 01:40 PM

I initially wondered the same thing myself when I bought the Deepsea a year ago...but I've not had any problems, so I think it's fine.

gmaines · 23 March 2010, 03:41 PM

I have 2 left feet and my Deepsea runs into everything....Thank god it still looks great.

Fearsome Puppy · 23 March 2010, 06:04 PM

Agree with the previous comments, the SDDS is by far the most robust watch I have, when wearing it whatever it knocks into is in more danger than the SDDS itself... (not that I go around bashing things with it)...

SeamasterGMT · 23 March 2010, 06:53 PM

I also worried about this - still do from time to time. I think I can remember one thread about someone dropping their Deepsea and knocking the lume pip out but that's it. I can't think of a reason to make it stick out though.

SDDS · 23 March 2010, 08:12 PM

well i had the bad experience .. my deepsea felll off by mistake..so it fell on its face when i heard the crack i thought the whole cermaic bezel broke off.. i looked at it the crystal of the pearl lume and it was broken.. but there is nothing wrong with the pearl lume.. so i had to use the nail polish and put some on the pearl lume.. to avoide the lume from water.. moisture... etc.. but then i get used to it and the lume is glowing perfect... but i still when i remember the incident i feel sorry....

SDDS · 25 March 2010, 02:16 AM

i forgot to say just wear it and enjoy it

rad87gn · 25 March 2010, 03:17 AM

There's some DSSD pearl issues posted here:

http://www.minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm

fleabag · 25 March 2010, 04:09 AM

Just be careful

SubKing · 25 March 2010, 04:20 AM

there are a couple people who have lost their pearls on their dssd here on trf. before i traded mine, i was also worried about that as well..

mixologis03 · 3 April 2010, 12:37 PM

Excuse me for bumping an older thread, but is there a good aftermarket pearl for the DSSD, in case of damage/loss?

WatchnRoll · 3 April 2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixologis03

Excuse me for bumping an older thread, but is there a good aftermarket pearl for the DSSD, in case of damage/loss?

Best bet if that were ever to happen (forbid!)...send it back to Rolex...

Joey_V · 3 April 2010, 05:53 PM

I'd be more worried about the pearl crushing INTO the ceramic bezel.

23 March 2010, 11:29 AM	#1
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	The new pearl design on the DSSD and subs... They certainly stick out a lot more than the previous inserts. As a new DSSD owner I have to say that little pearl is a concern. I just have these visions of knocking it against something and boom...it's gone. I would assume that Rolex has some serious design involved with making them very strong...(I HOPE)! Am I just being overly scared? Has anyone who owns the DSSD, TT or Blue Sub experienced that little thing falling off? I've seen those infamous pics of the cracked ceramic insert and the crazy pricing for a fix...I would hate to think about that happening to my prized DSSD. Plus, I got my first few scratches today on my DSSD clasp...I know it's bound to happen but it's always painful to see them happen. __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

23 March 2010, 12:00 PM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Worn my Deepsea everyday for a year now and believe me when I say it is more than up to the task of being your daily companion. I have accidentally knocked mine around several times and it still looks like new. Yes, you will get the slight stray scratch here and there on the bracelet, but just think of those as "character marks" in your journey through life together. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

23 March 2010, 12:12 PM	#5
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	Just what I wanted to hear guys! __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

23 March 2010, 06:04 PM	#8
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Agree with the previous comments, the SDDS is by far the most robust watch I have, when wearing it whatever it knocks into is in more danger than the SDDS itself... (not that I go around bashing things with it)... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

23 March 2010, 08:12 PM	#10
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	well i had the bad experience .. my deepsea felll off by mistake..so it fell on its face when i heard the crack i thought the whole cermaic bezel broke off.. i looked at it the crystal of the pearl lume and it was broken.. but there is nothing wrong with the pearl lume.. so i had to use the nail polish and put some on the pearl lume.. to avoide the lume from water.. moisture... etc.. but then i get used to it and the lume is glowing perfect... but i still when i remember the incident i feel sorry.... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

23 March 2010, 12:03 PM	#3
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Wear it enjoy it, don't baby it , it will be fine.

23 March 2010, 12:08 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I wondered about that very thing when the watch first was released. It's a question that comes up now and again, but so far no bad experiences have been reported to my knowledge. I've have zero problems with mine.

23 March 2010, 01:40 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I initially wondered the same thing myself when I bought the Deepsea a year ago...but I've not had any problems, so I think it's fine.

23 March 2010, 03:41 PM	#7
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	I have 2 left feet and my Deepsea runs into everything....Thank god it still looks great.

23 March 2010, 06:53 PM	#9
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	I also worried about this - still do from time to time. I think I can remember one thread about someone dropping their Deepsea and knocking the lume pip out but that's it. I can't think of a reason to make it stick out though.

25 March 2010, 02:16 AM	#11
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	i forgot to say just wear it and enjoy it __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

25 March 2010, 03:17 AM	#12
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	There's some DSSD pearl issues posted here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/ouch.htm __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

25 March 2010, 04:09 AM	#13
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Just be careful

25 March 2010, 04:20 AM	#14
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	there are a couple people who have lost their pearls on their dssd here on trf. before i traded mine, i was also worried about that as well..

3 April 2010, 12:37 PM	#15
mixologis03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: SDDS / 16610 Posts: 9	Excuse me for bumping an older thread, but is there a good aftermarket pearl for the DSSD, in case of damage/loss?

3 April 2010, 05:53 PM	#17
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'd be more worried about the pearl crushing INTO the ceramic bezel. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

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