The original Deepsea Sea Dweller thread. DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

[jaydav2306]

Finally purchased a DSSD after wanting one for 4 years, I've come from a PAM00177 Panerai and I don't think I will look back, absolutely love it!

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by eonflux

I'm also back in the DSSD club.
Let a black one go last year. Missed it.
Back with a blue one this time....
Love the dial, crystal, Glidelock, crown, lugs, end pieces, etc. Simply a great watch.
And not for everyone, which is perfectly fine with me.

well done

[armskoteman]

Had it for 3 months and still in love with the dial. My daily beater.



Anyone has it on an isofrane strap?

[Gerry62]

my favorite

[eltonbalch]

I'm happy to join the DSSD thread with mine. I've owned it for about seven years so you can probably guess it's a keeper for me. I also recently picked up an SD 4000 and find they compliment each other nicely!

[Hi-roller]

Anyone has it on an isofrane strap?[/QUOTE]

Recommend the Rubber B, here's mine...

[Hi-roller]

Sorry - here it is

[crash_c]

I decided to test mine the other week

[AL7273]

Okay, so in March I bought a DSSD D-Dial when my local AD let me know he had one in stock. I am in Dubai so no sales tax and i got a 10% discount. So I am into the watch for $11,716. (43,000 AED). I had just bought an explorer II and brought it in for sizing when I saw the D-Dial. I was literally mesmerized by the psychedelic colors and thought I might be able to make a few bucks if I didn't want to keep it because it looked big in the display case. So big that I didn't even try it on!

I put it into the safe and listed it for sale on Dubizzle. Started going to the gym to add some muscle. In the meantime. I had a few offers on it but not enough premium to make it worth selling as the D-Dials really are quite stunning.

I had one offer to trade it for a black DSSD and enough cash to make it interesting but I knew I would not be happy with the black face DSSD and some cash that would so get spent on nothing of merit so I passed. I didn't want to risk trying flip it overseas lest I get scammed trying to pick up a few extra dollars...you guys who sell watches have bigger brass ones than I do!

Finally, after looking at the watch as an object of art since March and realizing that I don't really want to part with it...and I keep thinking just what if Rolex stops taking orders for them and really limits the run....or what if James Cameron dies...and finally, the truth is, I always wanted a big a55 diving watch.

So last week I have had the watch sized, removed the stickers and started wearing it. I then realized it is actually SMALLER than the Suunto Vector that I wear when I go into the Iraqi oil patch. It is heavier of course, but as I have been going to the gym everyday since March I am not bothered.

Also, I realized the best time to wear this watch is in fact when I am in natty shorts and flipflops on the weekend and taking the kids out for icecream or to the swimming pool. Will I take it diving or sailing? No, because I have the Suunto which is the beater.

Lastly, I must say, of all of the Rolexes I have bought, this is the one that has been the most fun to purchase as the whole buying process has taken like 6 months!

Edit: the photo sucks. but the the dial is what sold me on this.

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Ray6Chan8

Thanks guys. Great pics! May I show one more? The laser etching is sure hard to get a glimpse of, but when it does show, it comes in a pair. :) Love the DssD... Great thread!



the reflection of the etching I shown partially, didn't see this effect with the Gmt2c previously. Will try to take better pics in future.

Wow, good pic of the LEC. I can't see the one on mine...

[gktii]

Hello everyone. I'm new here, and just purchased (today) a brand new DSSD D-Blue. It will be a few days before it gets here, but i had a question. I wanted to see if anyone has purchased an aftermarket leather strap for this beast? And what size width is suggested? I currently own a couple of Panerai's, and changing straps is very easy. (not to mention, i really like the look of leather straps) How easy is it to change into a leather strap on the DSSD? and are there any pics of DSSD's on leather straps (not nato straps)? (if there are, i apologize, i haven't found them)...Thanks for all the help! Gerry

[Rogue884]

[westsiderkg]

Originally Posted by eonflux

Wow, good pic of the LEC. I can't see the one on mine...

Get a good jewelers loop and you will see it, just have to be patient and hit the correct angle with the light and it will eventually show.

[imperio]

Managed to capture the LEC on my iPhone camera on the second try - it really shouldn't be too hard to spot.






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[paolo14]

[Suboc]

[imperio]

See what I found while cleaning my bracelet - thought it was a speck of dirt!


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[Gharddog03]

That's pretty cool ^

[RollyFan98012]

Originally Posted by imperio

See what I found while cleaning my bracelet - thought it was a speck of dirt!


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Nice pic.

I've taken my off several time and have never noticed a crown on the bracket. Something to look for next time I put on the Rubber B.😀👍🏽👏🏽


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[RollyFan98012]

Happy Saturday Deepsea family. I just wanted to say hi as its been several days since I wore this bad boy after acquiring a new PAM.




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[blah114]

my wrist is 6.25".. in the AD store, this watch fits fine.. but curious to know thoughts of those with smaller wrists over time.. will this watch be too large.. I guess only I can answer that. I love the watch.

[imperio]

Originally Posted by blah114

my wrist is 6.25".. in the AD store, this watch fits fine.. but curious to know thoughts of those with smaller wrists over time.. will this watch be too large.. I guess only I can answer that. I love the watch.

I was in the same position as you. I see you own a SubC too - so did I before I flipped that for a DSSD. When I first got my SubC I felt it was too small, having come from a 42mm. But I got used to it over time. When I took the plunge from a SubC to a DSSD, I felt it was slightly too big and uncomfortable. But I also got used to it over time.

My point being you usually get used to what you wear.

And if you don't, you can always sell it and go back to a Sub or move on to something else.

That's the good thing about Rolex watches - they hold their value so you can watch-hop and own multiple watches with +/- the same initial outlay. And when the time comes for you to cash out on your watch(es), you probably won't lose much money, if any.

[PinotNoir]

just got this last Saturday

[RollyFan98012]

Congrats and welcome to the DSSD club.👍🏽👏🏽😀


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[liuk3]

Still love this watch after years of ownership. I love it even more since so many seem to hate it, so I don't see it so ubiquitously in the wild.

[steveclocks]

My all original DSSD (so no blue)

[TripleB Boston]

Originally Posted by crash_c

I decided to test mine the other week

All I can think is, FIRE CORAL.....ouch.

Nice pic.

[Jarett]

On the waffle rubber :)

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Jarett

On the waffle rubber :)

I usually think the Deepsea looks horrid in anything but the bracelet and a Rubber B, but must admit this looks pretty good from that angle. Any more pics.

[John DSSD]

My daily beater. I wanted D blue but couldn't find any within 200miles radius so I got the original DSSD.