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17 January 2021, 12:29 AM | #1 |
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I really don’t think it’s too big..
My new 126660. Prior to that, I wore a SD 166600. Watches today in general are larger and I really fail to see how people can complain about the size of the Deepsea.
I will agree, however, that it is not as comfortable on the wrist as the original 40mm SD due to the top-heaviness and the thickness of the caseback below the level of the bracelet. But the size, I think, is appropriate for the time. And let’s face it, small watches will never make a comeback. |
17 January 2021, 12:33 AM | #2 |
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17 January 2021, 12:34 AM | #3 |
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I agree. When I'm not wearing my 126660 I have on my G-Shock Frogman which is 58mm if I remember correctly. I could never go back to a 40mm.
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17 January 2021, 12:34 AM | #4 |
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Doesn't matter how big or small it is. If you think it suits you, it suits you. There is something out there for everyone
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17 January 2021, 12:35 AM | #5 |
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If your happy that’s great. I’m no saturation diver and given the sub and SD has always looked similar and I wear my 16610 daily, always opted for lighter. For those like me who play anything and everything less weight flopping around is always better. There is no real world functional advantage for the SD other than being a little different unless you are one of the few that is into sat diving. The SD looks good at the desk, but I mountain bike, play golf, baseball, basketball and the flopping is not fun and far more likely to occur with the SD.
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17 January 2021, 12:39 AM | #6 |
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DSSD is a great watch that for many just doesn't have ideal daily proportions. My wrist falls in the larger category and I wore the DSSD for years and while I enjoyed it I always felt it wore a bit thick. I understand it has to be in order to accommodate the depth rating, but it didn't change the fact. Along came the SD43 and (for me) it solved all the proportion issues I was experiencing with the DSSD. That said if you like it, that's all that matters - I did mine for years.
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17 January 2021, 12:40 AM | #7 |
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I absolutely love EVERYTHING about the DSSD.
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17 January 2021, 12:42 AM | #8 |
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I think your Deepsea looks amazing. You're right....by Rolex standards it's a monster, but for the broader watch world it's a common size. About the same proportions of a Planet Ocean. The best advice I've seen on the forum - and I absolutely believe it - is confidently wear whatever you want and own it! I saw Jeff Goldblum rocking a very tiny Cartier Tank Solo on a show the other day and it looked amazing. Although I could see smaller watches coming back in vogue.
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I have 6.6" wrist and I love my 126660 JC.
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17 January 2021, 12:44 AM | #11 |
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I love the watch, but it is too big for me. A lot comes down to personal style. There are classy folk out there with wrists like nine that happily rock a thin 36mm watch and it suits their style and looks awesome. There are also cool folk out there with wrists like mine that wear 46mm Breitlings flopping around, and because it suits their style, it works.
I’m neither classy or cool, I’m pretty boring conservative. So anything between 37mm and 40mm suits me. I do have a 42mm Offshore but that is pure indulgence and i don’t care if it suits me or not! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Looks fine, still the lugs fall within your wrist edges so all good.
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17 January 2021, 12:46 AM | #13 |
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Whilst I love the deepsea I disagree about smaller watches never making a come back...certainly in europe where less is often considered more ive notice a shift to the classier smaller 40mm and under.
Im sure the US is a different story with regards to size.
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17 January 2021, 12:57 AM | #14 |
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The 126660 is my perfect size. Rolex clearly know many people prefer smaller watches. I'm just glad they made this one for me!
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17 January 2021, 12:58 AM | #15 |
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I think it’s an awesome rotation watch for sure. I prefer the good old Submariner for daily wear in terms of size and comfort, YMMV
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Much congrats! I like it, but it is too big for me!
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17 January 2021, 02:03 AM | #20 |
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I think it looks great on you...congrats!
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17 January 2021, 02:11 AM | #21 | |
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I mean not on the regular, but I’m not the kind of guy to switch watches. So I pick the watch for that day, and my watch needs to hack what every I throw at it, so it happens several times a year. But the other sports, yes golf, basketball, baseball yes without a thought. Apparently I’m not the only one, I passed some dude last month on the mountain bike trail and he clearly had a tudor black bay on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I really don’t think it’s too big..
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17 January 2021, 02:43 AM | #23 |
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Unless your an anorexic dwarf I’m sure you can pull just about anything off! looks great
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17 January 2021, 02:56 AM | #24 |
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If you are happy, go for it.
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17 January 2021, 03:03 AM | #25 |
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Congrats on your new watch! Mine looks ridiculous on my 6" wrist, but I love it and it's super comfortable.
And regarding small watches, here's a pic of my biggest and smallest watches, both of which I still like a lot: |
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I really don’t think it’s too big..
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If you have a slender wrist, a large watch will look too big, regardless of what you deem current or not. If you’re 32” waist, why wear 34”, just because it’s a more ‘manly’ size? There will always be a huge market for smaller watches and it will stand the test of time. |
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Your happiness is all that matters. Looks fine size-wise yet like the SS SkyD the head's weight is higher than Sub, GMT, DJ....
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I don’t think the Deepsea looks ridiculous in that photo at all. The Deepsea is an unashamedly big watch, built for a purpose |
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17 January 2021, 04:33 AM | #29 |
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Deep Sea looks ok to me,wrist size versus watch size is of no importance,if you like to wear a large watch wear it and enjoy it.Don't worry if it get scratched or dirty,just enjoy having it on your wrist,no fun having it in a case at home.
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17 January 2021, 04:47 AM | #30 |
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I agree, the secret is to wear it snug to your wrist and you won't notice the weight
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