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bottom of the ninth · 17 April 2012, 10:00 AM

Ok guys short and sweet A DeepSea-Dweller or the new 42mm Explorer II
My one and only concern is the bracelet on the DeepSea being too narrow at the lug end. If anyone would have both and had photos I would love to see the comparison shots.

Thank you guys!

77T · 17 April 2012, 10:13 AM

So Trent - Just how DEEP are the rivers in Iowa?

Seriously, I definitely lean towards the Explorer II. When are you buying?

A.J.R. · 17 April 2012, 10:15 AM

My thoughts go to the Expy II

horseco · 17 April 2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

So Trent - Just how DEEP are the rivers in Iowa?

Seriously, I definitely lean towards the Explorer II. When are you buying?

Hahahaha!!! I agree Expl all the way...

drockadam · 17 April 2012, 10:18 AM

EXP II all the way! Black or white dial?

mjclark32 · 17 April 2012, 10:21 AM

Just caught a scene from unknown with Liam neeson and the deep sea reallly caught my eye, I'm voting deep sea.

SaddleSC · 17 April 2012, 10:46 AM

The DSSD is my favorite watch, but I think it is best when part of a collection, because it is probably not as versatile as the Exp II. I would choose the DSSD, but it sounds like you should be leaning toward the Exp II...

Monte Cristo · 17 April 2012, 10:48 AM

42mm Explorer II black

dddrees · 17 April 2012, 10:54 AM

There are those that swear by either, but you can't really make a mistake as long as you are happy with the watch.

FremStar · 17 April 2012, 11:05 AM

I Love both references, however, my heart is with the 216570

dalip · 17 April 2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

The DSSD is my favorite watch, but I think it is best when part of a collection, because it is probably not as versatile as the Exp II. I would choose the DSSD, but it sounds like you should be leaning toward the Exp II...

Great to see you're loving that DSSD Charles

I'd go DSSD over the expII......well that's what I have done....but when I have an expII in the house I'll be able to make a more accurate comparison

sleddog · 17 April 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Great to see you're loving that DSSD Charles

I'd go DSSD over the expII......well that's what I have done....but when I have an expII in the house I'll be able to make a more accurate comparison

Is this the next one Dalip..?

I tend to agree, although I am bias. The DSSD is the choice I'd make!

toph · 17 April 2012, 11:13 AM

deep sea, everytime for me

Rollie2011 · 17 April 2012, 11:20 AM

Explorer 2.

Thats easy!

The DSSD is too much for me

floater156 · 17 April 2012, 11:34 AM

I recently tried on both at an AD, my vote is for ExpII white dial. Very classy.

gwalker · 17 April 2012, 11:45 AM

I have a DSSD and not the biggest ExpII fan but after 3+ years daily wear from my DSSD it stopped doing it for me. If I had to choose between those I think the Exp is a much better daily wearer. I've tried it on a few times and while it never really sung to me it's a big improvement over the 40mm version. Feels much more balanced on the wrist. Its starting to grow on me a bit over the last year plus.

Personally I don't think either is a great (or even good) single watch choice. Both are great peices but belong in a multi watch collection.

tkerrmd · 17 April 2012, 11:50 AM

Well I would go DSSD. Love the watch and engineering. Also better bracelet and bezel.
My two cents but you asked.

mlotus95 · 17 April 2012, 11:52 AM

Dssd

SaddleSC · 17 April 2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Great to see you're loving that DSSD Charles

I'd go DSSD over the expII......well that's what I have done....but when I have an expII in the house I'll be able to make a more accurate comparison

Thanks Dalip...I am really loving it. I truly appreciate all of your advice that got me to finally take the leap. The DSSD is a very special watch.

SPOILER ALERT: With regards to the ExpII 42 (Black Dial) I may have more to say about comparing the two watches after the FedEx truck leaves my house tomorrow morning!!!

BTW: Dalip...I LOVE that YG Daytona on you. It looks absolutely amazing.
You definitely made the right choice swapping WG for YG.

z32turbo · 17 April 2012, 12:22 PM

Tough choice. Good luck!!!

snowpea · 17 April 2012, 12:44 PM

I'm no help, I have the DSSD and looking for the Exp 42 love both.

TSW · 17 April 2012, 02:38 PM

DSSD for me.

Htab · 17 April 2012, 02:44 PM

Dssd

MortgageGuy · 17 April 2012, 02:48 PM

DSSD here too

It actually wears quite well aside from the fact everything else in the collection (40mm and smaller) feels like a ladies model after wearing the DSSD for a week

FeelingTheBlues · 17 April 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

I Love both references, however, my heart is with the 216570

I agree with the above, Oprah has my vote!

SaddleSC · 17 April 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

It actually wears quite well aside from the fact everything else in the collection (40mm and smaller) feels like a ladies model after wearing the DSSD for a week

I have noticed that too! My LVC looked like a PP Calatrava this morning for the first hour or so on the wrist.

dalip · 17 April 2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Thanks Dalip...I am really loving it. I truly appreciate all of your advice that got me to finally take the leap. The DSSD is a very special watch.

SPOILER ALERT: With regards to the ExpII 42 (Black Dial) I may have more to say about comparing the two watches after the FedEx truck leaves my house tomorrow morning!!!

BTW: Dalip...I LOVE that YG Daytona on you. It looks absolutely amazing.
You definitely made the right choice swapping WG for YG.

Was great to see you move on the watch Charles - and that you're enjoying it

Excellent news about the exp 42....will be interested to hear your opinions. Congrats in advance

Thanks for the compliments on the 116528 -

stankeyleg · 17 April 2012, 03:44 PM

Sell your soul and buy both!

maybe
I vote exp 2

Fresh_1 · 17 April 2012, 04:01 PM

DSSD all the way. Last few visits to the AD kinda blocked mentally Milgauss & Explorer II I feel they lack some spunk but would be ok for an everyday low key watch. Though as you know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, that being said the salesman at Rolex Boutique NYC was sporting a DSSD the other day. Good Luck with your decision and make sure you see and try on both and get the one that smiles at you even if it takes a few visits.

Regards

HL65 · 17 April 2012, 07:48 PM

DSSD for me although can't lose wither way.

17 April 2012, 10:00 AM	#1
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	Oh no it's another "what would you buy" thread Ok guys short and sweet A DeepSea-Dweller or the new 42mm Explorer II My one and only concern is the bracelet on the DeepSea being too narrow at the lug end. If anyone would have both and had photos I would love to see the comparison shots. Thank you guys!

17 April 2012, 10:13 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	So Trent - Just how DEEP are the rivers in Iowa? Seriously, I definitely lean towards the Explorer II. When are you buying? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 April 2012, 10:15 AM	#3
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	My thoughts go to the Expy II __________________

17 April 2012, 10:21 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Just caught a scene from unknown with Liam neeson and the deep sea reallly caught my eye, I'm voting deep sea. __________________

17 April 2012, 10:46 AM	#7
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	The DSSD is my favorite watch, but I think it is best when part of a collection, because it is probably not as versatile as the Exp II. I would choose the DSSD, but it sounds like you should be leaning toward the Exp II... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

17 April 2012, 10:18 AM	#5
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	EXP II all the way! Black or white dial?

17 April 2012, 10:48 AM	#8
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	42mm Explorer II black

17 April 2012, 10:54 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	There are those that swear by either, but you can't really make a mistake as long as you are happy with the watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 April 2012, 11:05 AM	#10
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I Love both references, however, my heart is with the 216570 Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

17 April 2012, 11:13 AM	#13
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	deep sea, everytime for me __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

17 April 2012, 11:20 AM	#14
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Explorer 2. Thats easy! The DSSD is too much for me __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

17 April 2012, 11:34 AM	#15
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I recently tried on both at an AD, my vote is for ExpII white dial. Very classy. __________________ Lead by example through production.

17 April 2012, 11:45 AM	#16
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I have a DSSD and not the biggest ExpII fan but after 3+ years daily wear from my DSSD it stopped doing it for me. If I had to choose between those I think the Exp is a much better daily wearer. I've tried it on a few times and while it never really sung to me it's a big improvement over the 40mm version. Feels much more balanced on the wrist. Its starting to grow on me a bit over the last year plus. Personally I don't think either is a great (or even good) single watch choice. Both are great peices but belong in a multi watch collection.

17 April 2012, 11:50 AM	#17
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Well I would go DSSD. Love the watch and engineering. Also better bracelet and bezel. My two cents but you asked.

17 April 2012, 11:52 AM	#18
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	Dssd

17 April 2012, 12:22 PM	#20
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Tough choice. Good luck!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

17 April 2012, 12:44 PM	#21
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	I'm no help, I have the DSSD and looking for the Exp 42 love both. __________________

17 April 2012, 02:38 PM	#22
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	DSSD for me. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

17 April 2012, 02:44 PM	#23
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Dssd

17 April 2012, 02:48 PM	#24
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	DSSD here too It actually wears quite well aside from the fact everything else in the collection (40mm and smaller) feels like a ladies model after wearing the DSSD for a week __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

17 April 2012, 03:44 PM	#28
stankeyleg Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Josh Location: montreal Posts: 200	Sell your soul and buy both! maybe I vote exp 2

17 April 2012, 04:01 PM	#29
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	DSSD all the way. Last few visits to the AD kinda blocked mentally Milgauss & Explorer II I feel they lack some spunk but would be ok for an everyday low key watch. Though as you know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, that being said the salesman at Rolex Boutique NYC was sporting a DSSD the other day. Good Luck with your decision and make sure you see and try on both and get the one that smiles at you even if it takes a few visits. Regards

17 April 2012, 07:48 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	DSSD for me although can't lose wither way. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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