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Ken Cox · 11 September 2008, 02:56 AM

The DSSD looks better to me in this comparison than it has in the past.

I didn't notice the ring text as much as I have in other photos.

The band looks appropriately-sized to me, considering not the bulk of the watch but, that, in the end, the band has to work on a human wrist.

As for the thickness and bulk of the watch, it seems in keeping with the concept of the watch, and I think the bulk itself (in terms of mass) serves to protect the movement from accumulated impact and shock stresses, as much as it protects the movement from the pressures of depth.

As for the extreme depth rating, which, at first thought, seems unusable for human beings, I note that by practical convention, one cannot trust a rating at a depth unless that rating exceeds the depth by an order of magnitude.

In other words, no doubt can exist that this watch will resist the intrusion of water at any depth survivable by a human being, utilizing whatever technology (including technologies available only to the military and research scientists).

Finally, the depth-rating represents a King-of-the-Hill, or, rather, King-of-the-Depths flag.
Although, it seems to me another watch-maker offers this depth-rating.

In this comparison, I like this watch much better than I have in the past.

Thanks.

CoopJr · 11 September 2008, 04:00 AM

Great pics Cary...it dwarfs all of them by a mile.

JJ Irani · 11 September 2008, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the pics, Carey. What an awesome collection you have there, buddy!!!

Dubai · 11 September 2008, 05:25 AM

That thing is hug !! thanks for sharing ")

scottjal · 11 September 2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Somehow I still like "the other watches" in your photos better than the DSSD

X2

Thanks for posting Carey, excellent comparison shots!

clbcpa · 11 September 2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Just PERFECT!!!

You have A PERFECT COLLECTION!!!

Thanks very much!

f16570 · 11 September 2008, 06:37 AM

The watch is huge. Nice to see the difference between the various models.

clbcpa · 13 September 2008, 12:04 AM

Well.. I have been wearing the Deep Sea for a couple of days now and I have to admit it is not "feeling" as large as I thought it would. However, it does still look very large on my wrist to me. My wife says it does not. So.. the test goes on..

ayecarumba · 3 October 2008, 03:27 AM

My friend and fellow watch addict just got his DSSD and I must say that it looks MUCH better in person than in any pictures I had seen. The "Escape Valve & Ring Lock" logos are much more subtle and less visible in person than they appear in photos which was a concern I had. It is a beefy watch, perhaps too big for me and my tastes, but suits my friend as he prefers larger cases/watches.

Ivy League · 3 October 2008, 03:33 AM

That's a nice GMT IIc !!!

Atlanta · 3 October 2008, 04:25 AM

What a great collection - thanks for posting some great pix!

zak98 · 3 October 2008, 04:28 AM

thanks for pics.. pretty "thick" on the wrist. .but i am liking it the more i see it.

Dalton · 3 October 2008, 04:43 AM

thanks for that comparo! I can see some folks rocking that beast.

ratae1950 · 3 October 2008, 05:55 AM

Nice pictures.

Watch Fan · 3 October 2008, 06:18 AM

Thanks for the pics. I just bought a Deepsea 3 days ago and had reservations prior to seeing it for myself. In real life, I personally like it and have no problem wearing it as a daily watch. Very unique and striking watch in my opinion. Have received several comments on it and other like it as well.

mickeydainish · 3 October 2008, 06:56 AM

Tx... great perspective...... :-)

richz1 · 3 October 2008, 10:39 AM

Just makes me want to get one even more. Now that Rolex just raised the price it seems even farther away.

11 September 2008, 04:16 AM	#33
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the pics, Carey. What an awesome collection you have there, buddy!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 September 2008, 05:25 AM	#34
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	That thing is hug !! thanks for sharing ") __________________ Milgauss GV V-Serial SS Daytona Black-Dial M-Serial

11 September 2008, 06:37 AM	#37
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	The watch is huge. Nice to see the difference between the various models. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

13 September 2008, 12:04 AM	#38
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 758	Well.. I have been wearing the Deep Sea for a couple of days now and I have to admit it is not "feeling" as large as I thought it would. However, it does still look very large on my wrist to me. My wife says it does not. So.. the test goes on.. __________________

3 October 2008, 03:27 AM	#39
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	My friend and fellow watch addict just got his DSSD and I must say that it looks MUCH better in person than in any pictures I had seen. The "Escape Valve & Ring Lock" logos are much more subtle and less visible in person than they appear in photos which was a concern I had. It is a beefy watch, perhaps too big for me and my tastes, but suits my friend as he prefers larger cases/watches. __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

11 September 2008, 02:56 AM	#31
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	The DSSD looks better to me in this comparison than it has in the past. I didn't notice the ring text as much as I have in other photos. The band looks appropriately-sized to me, considering not the bulk of the watch but, that, in the end, the band has to work on a human wrist. As for the thickness and bulk of the watch, it seems in keeping with the concept of the watch, and I think the bulk itself (in terms of mass) serves to protect the movement from accumulated impact and shock stresses, as much as it protects the movement from the pressures of depth. As for the extreme depth rating, which, at first thought, seems unusable for human beings, I note that by practical convention, one cannot trust a rating at a depth unless that rating exceeds the depth by an order of magnitude. In other words, no doubt can exist that this watch will resist the intrusion of water at any depth survivable by a human being, utilizing whatever technology (including technologies available only to the military and research scientists). Finally, the depth-rating represents a King-of-the-Hill, or, rather, King-of-the-Depths flag. Although, it seems to me another watch-maker offers this depth-rating. In this comparison, I like this watch much better than I have in the past. Thanks.

11 September 2008, 04:00 AM	#32
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Great pics Cary...it dwarfs all of them by a mile.

3 October 2008, 03:33 AM	#40
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	That's a nice GMT IIc !!!

3 October 2008, 04:25 AM	#41
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	What a great collection - thanks for posting some great pix! __________________ Member# 14554

3 October 2008, 04:28 AM	#42
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	thanks for pics.. pretty "thick" on the wrist. .but i am liking it the more i see it. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

3 October 2008, 04:43 AM	#43
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	thanks for that comparo! I can see some folks rocking that beast.

3 October 2008, 05:55 AM	#44
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Nice pictures. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

3 October 2008, 06:18 AM	#45
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	Thanks for the pics. I just bought a Deepsea 3 days ago and had reservations prior to seeing it for myself. In real life, I personally like it and have no problem wearing it as a daily watch. Very unique and striking watch in my opinion. Have received several comments on it and other like it as well.

3 October 2008, 06:56 AM	#46
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Tx... great perspective...... :-)

3 October 2008, 10:39 AM	#47
richz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 97	Great Shots Just makes me want to get one even more. Now that Rolex just raised the price it seems even farther away.

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