The everlasting argument : DS or SD

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by polarinda

The thickness of the ds makes it impossible to wear with any comfort. Otherwise, it's a beauty.
So, *@! you Rolex.

I find your comment interesting, especially since I've been wearing mine for 20 hours/day for the last month or so.

I love it when people state personal opinion as fact.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Bucky

Many people complain about the writing but for those people who own a Deepsea we all know that you don't even notice the writing..these comments must come from people who look at the super imposed pics on the net. Both good watches in there own right..SD is a classic iconic divers Rolex but the DSSD is its younger big brother.

A point about the writing, for me, my only issue with the writing is it takes up real estate that i think may have been better served by increasing the dial size in balance with the increase in case size?

I think the increase in dial size & legibility would have been appreciated, especially by those using the DSSD as a dive watch?

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by subtona

A point about the writing, for me, my only issue with the writing is it takes up real estate that i think may have been better served by increasing the dial size in balance the increase in case size?

I think the increase in dial size & legibility would have been appreciated, especially by those using the DSSD as a dive watch?

Au contraire my friend, the ring lock is an integral part of the watch's design and over-engineering. It is what gives it its extreme depth / pressure rating. Writing or no writing you still need the ring ... plus, I think it looks great!

[subtona]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Au contraire my friend, the ring lock is an integral part of the watch's design and over-engineering. It is what gives it its extreme depth / pressure rating. Writing or no writing you still need the ring.

Great point!

Cant help but think Rolex could have sorted that to increase dial size while of course maintaing the critical ring lock.

[polarinda]

Originally Posted by masterserg

I find your comment interesting, especially since I've been wearing mine for 20 hours/day for the last month or so.
I love it when people state personal opinion as fact.

every word in this thread is a personal opinion. I sold the ds after one day, that's a fact.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by polarinda

every word in this thread is a personal opinion. I sold the ds after one day, that's a fact.

Fair enough.

[polarinda]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Fair enough.

:)

[alixg]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Au contraire my friend, the ring lock is an integral part of the watch's design and over-engineering. It is what gives it its extreme depth / pressure rating. Writing or no writing you still need the ring ... plus, I think it looks great!

Also I haven't seen a lot of watches with that kind of configuration, which makes it even more unique

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by zama

If I had SD I would not get rid of it period. I am not a huge fan of DS but I can see why some do like it, and the article is designed as a bit of tongue in cheek I think. I don't believe anyone needs a watch that large but I am sure women will be wearing before the year is out.

This lady has been a fan for a while

[aprasert]

This discussion is similar to a "16610 vs 116610" or "16710 vs 116710"
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and some, like myself vary their opinion based on the model. I'll let my pictures show which version I like more.

[DG123]

For a diver , either watch is suitable.

[Survivor]

Originally Posted by DJWong

Both :-)

Exactly, but you can't lose with either

[JJL]

Originally Posted by subtona

Article is just entertainment.

For me i pick the SD.

I like features of the DSSD, Domed crystal & Matte dial especially, but ultimately i am not a fan of the DSSD size.

I agree. I like some features of the DSSD and it's a striking watch, but not for me. On the other hand, I'm loving the SD and have been considering picking one up!

[landroverking]

Hands down the SD.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by polarinda

The thickness of the ds makes it impossible for me and my type of wrist to wear with any comfort. Otherwise, it's a beauty and many others will likely have no problems with it.
So, *@! you Rolex.

Fixed it for ya....
Now that is closer to fact.




The Deepsea is a better watch period. Fact. It's just too big for the average Rolex purist.
The Sea Dweller is a great iconic watch, with a most important feature it seems, small.
Yet somehow I still read threads that say its even too heavy for some, go figure.

Of course just because I say fact doesn't make it so, but one thing does....all the stats, engineering and research that went into the Deepsea has produced a better diving machine, but yeah its too big. So its a big watch, that doesn't make it inferior, and the text on the ring is a non issue, only a person looking at pictures on a screen would complain as it disappears in real life much the same as the rehaut engraving disappears in real life.

I find it almost comical that anyone who has a Deepsea doesn't bad talk the Sea Dweller but just about every Sea Dweller owner has almost insulting things to say about the Deepsea as if they feel threatened in some way by the mere existence of the Deepsea. It's not the Deepsea's fault Rolex stopped producing the SD4000. It's just a watch, and that article was written by a TMZ type reporter searching for attention, who seems he doesn't know a damn thing about anything technical relating to the DS except what was written on the dial, he sounds completely immature and childish in his review, and I wish these types of stupid articles didn't find their way into our community because there was nothing informative whatsoever except what PSV wrote in the comments.
Why can't people just like their watches....so weird.

[Tudor Fan]

"...the Deepsea has none of the subtlety of the reference 16600, it will always look like it – and by association its owner – is trying just a little too hard. Like the rest of Rolex’s current line-up, it was designed for people who want to show off rather than get a job done."

Couldn't agree more....

[IAN1]

DSSD all day

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by Tudor Fan

"...the Deepsea has none of the subtlety of the reference 16600, it will always look like it – and by association its owner – is trying just a little too hard. Like the rest of Rolex’s current line-up, it was designed for people who want to show off rather than get a job done."

Couldn't agree more....

This guy not only dislikes the Deepsea, he disses the entire Rolex line-up.

Couldn't disagree more.