james cameron or 43mm sea dweller

[garyk]

Originally Posted by wilsonpepper

Sorry to correct you, but the James Cameron is not the only time in Rolex history that they created a commemorative watch for a specific person or event. Rolex history is laced with these watch types.



One Single Example:



My DLC Submariner tribute watch (#18 of only 86 made),for Jacques Piccard, is exceeding rare.



P.S. and FYI: Last week I sold my two year old James Cameron DeepSea to an AD in Shanghai for $14,900 usd, full set. Included Everest blue strap.

Sorry to correct you back but as I said “one of if not the only time”, as I was pretty sure I had read about another time but I did not know specifics so thank you! However, rare just the same and I appreciate it being connected With someone famous



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[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by wilsonpepper

Sorry to correct you, but the James Cameron is not the only time in Rolex history that they created a commemorative watch for a specific person or event. Rolex history is laced with these watch types.



One Single Example:



My DLC Submariner tribute watch (#18 of only 86 made),for Jacques Piccard, is exceeding rare.



P.S. and FYI: Last week I sold my two year old James Cameron DeepSea to an AD in Shanghai for $14,900 usd, full set. Included Everest blue strap.

Wait a second. Rolex did not create your “Jacques Piccard”. That was an aftermarket project and was NOT created by Rolex. The blue dial Deepsea was created by Rolex in commemoration. 2 very different things!
Anyone can buy a watch, modify it, add a limited number to it. I’m not knocking your watch, but only clarifying the major difference.


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[crazycarlitos]

SD43

the DSSD is nice if u like the thickness.. and don't mind the "ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE / RING LOCK SYSTEM" text.
Neither works for me. (The domed sapphire is nice, tho)

not my pic:

[antbkny]

Big dog!

[makatiboy]

Great points once again. Ive owned a dssd 116660 in the past so i Know how thick and heavy it is. Im thinking maybe the 43 is just a slightly smaller and easier watch to wear but love the blue dial and history on the dssd. I own a batgirl now so i need something chunky! Lol.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by makatiboy

Great points once again. Ive owned a dssd 116660 in the past so i Know how thick and heavy it is. Im thinking maybe the 43 is just a slightly smaller and easier watch to wear but love the blue dial and history on the dssd. I own a batgirl now so i need something chunky! Lol.

Maybe get a Tudor Pelagos while you decide!


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[garyk]

Tudors are awesome...

The fun part of this exercise is most of us would probably not mind having either one. However, I truly love the James Cameron DSSD. I also love the story about the dive, the sub and especially the fact that Rolex themselves endorsed James Cameron and his dive to the ocean depths. But to those here that find fault with him, the size of this watch, the story about James Cameron, etc., and prefer other models, more power to you all for being here and sharing in all things Rolex...

[GVAZQUEZ]

JC deep sea is the ultimate diver... I'd have a regular black sub c than a SD43..

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Maybe get a Tudor Pelagos while you decide!


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Good point! My Pelagos LHD gets more wrist time than any of my divers. Basically because it’s features make it more useful than any of them.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Good point! My Pelagos LHD gets more wrist time than any of my divers. Basically because it’s features makes it more useful than any of them.

That is such a pure military looking watch, really cool!

[chriswang0130]

Dblue!

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by garyk

That is such a pure military looking watch, really cool!

Thanks.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Good point! My Pelagos LHD gets more wrist time than any of my divers. Basically because it’s features make it more useful than any of them.

On the NATO too...I like your style!


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[moshets]

I just bought the DSSD JC three weeks ago. I love that watch. I have wanted that watch for a long time. I adore the dial color and print on it with the green DEEP SEA, the domed glass, the size and the whole watch. I don't think you can go wrong with either one, (I wish I had them both). But we all like different things and have different taste. The most important is that you need to buy what your eye like to see, what you like.
The deep see is a little heavy for some people, I am use to bigger watches and like the size, but you definitely know that you have the watch on your wrist.

[Recaro18]

Jc dssd!

Seadwellers should not have a cyclops!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by recaro18

jc dssd!

Seadwellers should not have a cyclops!

+1

[danwang0520]

I’d get SD43

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by recaro18

Jc dssd!

Seadwellers should not have a cyclops!

+2

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[Hotrod297]

Had the original JC, beautiful watch, just to uncomfortable. Traded it for the SD43, no regrets, better balance. Wasn't a fan of the cyclops at first, but gotten used to it. A lot of non-watch people say the Cyclops gives it the Rolex DNA.

Recently tried on the new JC, better balance than the original. but It's a beast, a lot of weight. If you get this one, hit the gym...LOL!

[Singslinger]

I own the SD43 and the black DSSD and if forced to choose, I'd go for the SD43. More comfortable and better proportioned.

[scheneider]

Take a side view wrist picture on the DSSD. And u ll end up with the 43

[BlueRoyaloak]

Sd43

[ttman333]

SD43. DSSD just too big IMHO.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by scheneider

Take a side view wrist picture on the DSSD. And u ll end up with the 43

This may be the case(no pun intended).
However, after a while it becomes a normal appearance and other watches look a feel a bit on the thin side.
I personally always felt like the other Rolex designs looked a bit flat proportionally and when the DSSD came along it was a small blessing. Then again, I have reasonably large wrists that are on the flat end of the spectrum and even bigger hands so it all sort of evens out.

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by recaro18

jc dssd!

Seadwellers should not have a cyclops!

+ 3

[Naples09]

DSSD without a doubt. It does not wear as big as many make it out to be - it’s a great watch and the dial is amazing. Much better than simple red text on the dial.

[Weinboyz]

I was in the same situation and just could get past 3 things. Not that I’m going down 3900m but it is the ultimate diver. Two, the dial is incredible. Depending on lighting, it’s constantly changing. Three the way it sits on my wrist was more comfortable than the SD43. So basically this



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[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by Rori

Put one on each wrist and listen to you heart carefully. :-)

Totally - the Deepsea feels a lot bigger on the wrist.

[makatiboy]

Originally Posted by Hotrod297

Had the original JC, beautiful watch, just to uncomfortable. Traded it for the SD43, no regrets, better balance. Wasn't a fan of the cyclops at first, but gotten used to it. A lot of non-watch people say the Cyclops gives it the Rolex DNA.

Recently tried on the new JC, better balance than the original. but It's a beast, a lot of weight. If you get this one, hit the gym...LOL!

I do..lol



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[djtheot]

DSSD JC for me, I am bias as I have one. You have to try before you buy however. Its so subjective. People make a lot about the size of the DSSD, yes its a big watch but its not OTT. ROO, Panerais are all big watches and plenty of folks where those as dailies.