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Old 3 November 2017, 11:44 PM   #1
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Not the usual...”is this too big”

I’m contemplating possibly adding this one back, I just really love this watch!
I’ve owned it before, and I thought it was to big, no one ever commented on it of course, family, friends, pics posted on TRF, etc....

But as the title states.... not the usual question

So I’m asking/stating..... is this too big? I think it is. What are the unbiased/wis thoughts?

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Old 3 November 2017, 11:47 PM   #2
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Nope. I think it’s just right.


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Old 3 November 2017, 11:48 PM   #3
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It's not a small watch but I think you're okay!
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:49 PM   #4
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it looks fine. get it.
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:50 PM   #5
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looks a bit LARGE
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:52 PM   #6
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I love that 44mm watch, but the tapering of the band bugs me...I think Rolex got the balance correct on the new SD43. Wonder what 2018 will bring
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:52 PM   #7
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It is a big watch but looks like you can manage it.
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:52 PM   #8
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You don't buy the Deep Sea because you're afraid of a large watch. Truthfully, if you have to ask its too big.
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:54 PM   #9
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It's one of the only watches I missed and reacquired. I don't have the issue w the taper that most on here seem to have, IMO its the best bracelet on any watch out.
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:55 PM   #10
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i dont think it can really be TOO big since its meant to be a big watch. i think it wears just fine for you. look at it as a tool, not jewelry- and i think your opinion might change
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:56 PM   #11
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Lookin good!
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:56 PM   #12
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If you have the guns to match go for it..
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Old 3 November 2017, 11:58 PM   #13
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I would be the first to say DSSD is a BIG watch.

The angles of your view ( top two pics) will show you, the wearer, a BIG watch view. But in the last picture, seeing a full shot, it doesn’t look out of place at all.
I say go for it. Suits you fine.


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Old 4 November 2017, 12:05 AM   #14
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Thank you guys, I appreciate it! Keep ‘em coming
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:10 AM   #15
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I think it’s too big for itself, having nothing to do with you. The SD43 is a homerun though. Have you checked that out?
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:14 AM   #16
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No way, Richard, you can pull that off easily.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:17 AM   #17
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If you have the guns to match go for it..
This is the body to match a DSSD IMO.

The watch looks like it’s skipped leg days forever lol.


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Old 4 November 2017, 12:20 AM   #18
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I probably wouldn’t wear anything larger than a Sub in your case, but whatever floats your boat.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:21 AM   #19
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Yes it looks big but I think that is the point. I don’t think they designed it exclusively for big wrists though. The other thing about the DSSD is it is big for a Rolex but it is not necessarily big as far as large watches go and therefore in my opinion even on a smaller wrist it doesn’t look cartoonish big like some of the really large watches. When I was in the military I don’t think I owned a watch as small as the DSSD! If you like and it’s comfortable (physically and mentally) that’s all that matters.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:22 AM   #20
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Looks great
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:23 AM   #21
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The watch looks like it’s skipped leg days forever lol.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:25 AM   #22
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Ask them to remove the diver extension..fits like a dream after that wraps around more and doesn't sit like a temple
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:25 AM   #23
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Love the whole concept, but way too thick IMHO. It could be an occasional wear.


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Old 4 November 2017, 12:26 AM   #24
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No way, Richard, you can pull that off easily.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:41 AM   #25
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It is a bigger sports watch, looks fine on you. If you find some 39 mm dress watch it will look good too. Not every watch has to be either 40 mm or 42 mm... variety is the spice of life.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:43 AM   #26
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No way, Richard, you can pull that off easily.
Thanks Neil

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This is the body to match a DSSD IMO.

The watch looks like it’s skipped leg days forever lol.


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Yes it looks big but I think that is the point. I don’t think they designed it exclusively for big wrists though. The other thing about the DSSD is it is big for a Rolex but it is not necessarily big as far as large watches go and therefore in my opinion even on a smaller wrist it doesn’t look cartoonish big like some of the really large watches. When I was in the military I don’t think I owned a watch as small as the DSSD! If you like and it’s comfortable (physically and mentally) that’s all that matters.
Great points!

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Love the whole concept, but way too thick IMHO. It could be an occasional wear.


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That was always my question...thickness for my arm/wrist. I thought I could pull off the lug length

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Old 4 November 2017, 12:47 AM   #27
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Dive watches are actually supposed to be big. The 40mm Subs when first introduced were big for their time. “Normal” watches were around 34-36 back then.

The question is really how does it feel. If it feels like a clunker then it’s too big, if it feels fine, then it’s good to go.

And wrist shots always make watches look bigger due to perspective and camera lens characteristics. The body shot looks fine.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:51 AM   #28
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looks great in the last pic...
suits you,,,
best of luck,,,,jay
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:52 AM   #29
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Dive watches are actually supposed to be big. The 40mm Subs when first introduced were big for their time. “Normal” watches were around 34-36 back then.

The question is really how does it feel. If it feels like a clunker then it’s too big, if it feels fine, then it’s good to go.

And wrist shots always make watches look bigger due to perspective and camera lens characteristics. The body shot looks fine.
To be fair, Subs we’re still always on the modest end of dive watches. When the Sub was only ~37mm, the Fifty Fathoms was 42mm.

Either way, just wear what you like.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:53 AM   #30
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Seems a bit thick. I personally prefer the thinner submariner, but this doesn't look too bad on you, it is just a big thick watch.
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