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How · 6 July 2012, 12:17 AM

I love my DSSD dearly, to say the least. There are a squillion things I love about it. BUT, inevitably there are pros and cons to everything in life....

I love the ring lock ring around the dial of my DSSD. It's an engineering marvel that is an important structural part of of its waterproof system. It serves a very important purpose and I love it how Rolex has shown it off by exposing it around the dial.

But to a degree I also dislike the ring, as I also prefer a bigger dial that stretches out to the bezel instead of having a ring.

I love its maxi dial.

But I dislike its matte finish, as I prefer a glossy dial (like on my SubC) instead.

What are some of the things you like and dislike about your Rolex?

mrloneranger · 6 July 2012, 12:20 AM

I'm not too fond of the hollow centre links on my GMT II. They sometime rattle when I'm driving.
What I love about the GMT is the interchangeable bezels. You can't beat 3 watches in one. I'm sporting an all black insert on my GMT at the moment.

Dan2010 · 6 July 2012, 12:23 AM

I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

How · 6 July 2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

NICE!!!!!

azguy · 6 July 2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

Congratulations

RRGHOST1 · 6 July 2012, 12:31 AM

My TT Blue SubC is everthing i want,there is nothing i dislike about it. The only watch i might,and thats a big might,change it for would be a GMTc Pepsi,if they ever made one.

GradyPhilpott · 6 July 2012, 02:26 AM

There are no cons to any of my watches from my perspective.

I bought them after considerable thought with a bit of love at first sight.

I think that my Sub is more versatile for everyday wear, but the Explorer and the DJ are also great for daily wear and especially those times when I don't want to wear a large watch.

I'm pleased was punch with mine.

kilyung · 6 July 2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

That's it... the world is ending now!

JJL · 6 July 2012, 02:30 AM

The only complaint I have about my Yacht-Master is how high maintenance the bezel is. It is a little vulnerable to scratches and dings (compared to the other sports models), and VERY expensive to replace or service.

With that being said, IMO the bezel is a large part of what sets the YM apart from all the other sports models, and there is not another SS Rolex model I'd rather wear

kcmo · 6 July 2012, 02:36 AM

Love everything about both my Daytona and DJ! Wouldn't change a thing.

sierra11b · 6 July 2012, 02:41 AM

The 216570 is everything I ever wanted in a modern Rolex and I sure flipped a lot to get to this point. I don't hate much about the older stuff either. My hate relationship with Rolex isn't about the watch but the fact my watch isn't so rare and that RSCs can get away with trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

roger0770 · 6 July 2012, 02:47 AM

i hate it says "rolex" on the dial. can't really share my passion of horology with strangers, they'd just look at me and be like "why are you showing off your rolex?"

Z-Sub · 6 July 2012, 03:05 AM

I'd say the cost, otherwise they are simply joy to own

Dan2010 · 6 July 2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

That's it... the world is ending now!

But we already knew the world was ending................The Mayans already said it was ending this year......

JohnBoy · 6 July 2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

But we already knew the world was ending................The Mayans already said it was ending this year......

Oh. So many Rolexes, so little time.....but at what time did you say, exactly?

rmfnla · 6 July 2012, 03:54 AM

The TT DJ in my avatar is my grail.

If I didn't love it I'd get something else!

Dan2010 · 6 July 2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBoy

Oh. So many Rolexes, so little time.....but at what time did you say, exactly?

How would I know? Do I look Mayan to you??

dmb4lfe · 6 July 2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

My TT Blue SubC is everthing i want,there is nothing i dislike about it. The only watch i might,and thats a big might,change it for would be a GMTc Pepsi,if they ever made one.

Pepsi GMTc would be my Grail!

Alvaro · 6 July 2012, 04:13 AM

I hate I can't have all the Rolex that I want

capote · 6 July 2012, 04:29 AM

I'm very happy with my 16570. I don't know what I would change.

psv · 6 July 2012, 04:44 AM

Oh, I have lots of input. I have yet to find my ideal watch but I can easily describe it to you: SubC with a matter style of ceramic bezel (or even old style metal bezel insert), a domed crystal without cyclops and matte dial, perhaps slightly thinner lugs. There you have it. Perfection.

There is lots to love about the DSSD, the matte dial being one of my favorite things but it has way too much text and they could have certainly made it less chunky design-wise.

A SD 16600 with a maxi dial/hands and a new style bracelet would certainly be a very nice watch.

floater156 · 6 July 2012, 04:53 AM

I wish my DJII had a bracelet adjustment similar to the glidelock.

DCgator · 6 July 2012, 04:54 AM

Minor stuff. Love my DSSD except that it does have too many writings on the dial. Rolex did not need to include "Sea Dweller". The ring didn't have to have the GEV or RLS info; in fact that ring was not a 100% necessity so that the dial could've been bigger and different than the maxi dial used in the SubLV, SubC, etc. My opinion only.

PHBouche · 6 July 2012, 05:16 AM

I love them all and took a lot of thinking before buying. If there is something I don't love about the watch then I don't buy it because I don't really plan to sell it in the future. I would have to live with it forever. For example the old yacht mater, I like the way it looks but didn't like the clasp. But with the new yacht master with improved clasp it's back on the top of the list.

Ed Rooney · 6 July 2012, 05:17 AM

It could be a little bigger.

elevensheep · 6 July 2012, 05:18 AM

love my 16600, but wish it would have the new bracelt as found on the Sub-c

Ed Rooney · 6 July 2012, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0770

i hate it says "rolex" on the dial. can't really share my passion of horology with strangers, they'd just look at me and be like "why are you showing off your rolex?"

There's actually a famous post about this on TZ. The gist of it is, "I want a Rolex, but I don't want it to be a Rolex".

JohnFM · 6 July 2012, 06:41 AM

I love almost everything about my 16610 and 16600, except for:

... the cyclops on the 16610. I'm near-sighted so I don't need the magnification and the cyclops distorts and clutters the dial to my old eyes.

... the dial size to thickness ratio of the 16600. Great watch but it's a little chunky for the smallish dial.

John

A.J.R. · 6 July 2012, 06:45 AM

I hate that I dont own more of them.

datejust24 · 6 July 2012, 06:45 AM

My only gripe about my 14060M is the the clasp...other then that...I am absolutely in love with it...thats right, im in love with my watch.

6 July 2012, 12:17 AM	#1
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Love/Hate relationships. What do you like and dislike about your Rolex? I love my DSSD dearly, to say the least. There are a squillion things I love about it. BUT, inevitably there are pros and cons to everything in life.... I love the ring lock ring around the dial of my DSSD. It's an engineering marvel that is an important structural part of of its waterproof system. It serves a very important purpose and I love it how Rolex has shown it off by exposing it around the dial. But to a degree I also dislike the ring, as I also prefer a bigger dial that stretches out to the bezel instead of having a ring. I love its maxi dial. But I dislike its matte finish, as I prefer a glossy dial (like on my SubC) instead. What are some of the things you like and dislike about your Rolex?

6 July 2012, 12:20 AM	#2
mrloneranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 252	I'm not too fond of the hollow centre links on my GMT II. They sometime rattle when I'm driving. What I love about the GMT is the interchangeable bezels. You can't beat 3 watches in one. I'm sporting an all black insert on my GMT at the moment. __________________ Ex. 2014 GMT II BLNR 116710 Ex. 2014 Daytona 116520 Black Ex. 2004 GMT II "Coke", "Pepsi", "Black" 16710 Ex. 2006 Platinum Yacht-Master 16622 Ex. Breitling Emergency Coral E76321

6 July 2012, 02:26 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	There are no cons to any of my watches from my perspective. I bought them after considerable thought with a bit of love at first sight. I think that my Sub is more versatile for everyday wear, but the Explorer and the DJ are also great for daily wear and especially those times when I don't want to wear a large watch. I'm pleased was punch with mine. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 July 2012, 03:05 AM	#13
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I'd say the cost, otherwise they are simply joy to own __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 July 2012, 03:54 AM	#16
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	The TT DJ in my avatar is my grail. If I didn't love it I'd get something else! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

6 July 2012, 12:23 AM	#3
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

6 July 2012, 12:31 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	My TT Blue SubC is everthing i want,there is nothing i dislike about it. The only watch i might,and thats a big might,change it for would be a GMTc Pepsi,if they ever made one.

6 July 2012, 02:30 AM	#9
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	The only complaint I have about my Yacht-Master is how high maintenance the bezel is. It is a little vulnerable to scratches and dings (compared to the other sports models), and VERY expensive to replace or service. With that being said, IMO the bezel is a large part of what sets the YM apart from all the other sports models, and there is not another SS Rolex model I'd rather wear

6 July 2012, 02:36 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Love everything about both my Daytona and DJ! Wouldn't change a thing.

6 July 2012, 02:41 AM	#11
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	The 216570 is everything I ever wanted in a modern Rolex and I sure flipped a lot to get to this point. I don't hate much about the older stuff either. My hate relationship with Rolex isn't about the watch but the fact my watch isn't so rare and that RSCs can get away with trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

6 July 2012, 02:47 AM	#12
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i hate it says "rolex" on the dial. can't really share my passion of horology with strangers, they'd just look at me and be like "why are you showing off your rolex?"

6 July 2012, 04:13 AM	#19
Alvaro "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Madrid Posts: 55	I hate I can't have all the Rolex that I want

6 July 2012, 04:29 AM	#20
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I'm very happy with my 16570. I don't know what I would change.

6 July 2012, 04:44 AM	#21
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Oh, I have lots of input. I have yet to find my ideal watch but I can easily describe it to you: SubC with a matter style of ceramic bezel (or even old style metal bezel insert), a domed crystal without cyclops and matte dial, perhaps slightly thinner lugs. There you have it. Perfection. There is lots to love about the DSSD, the matte dial being one of my favorite things but it has way too much text and they could have certainly made it less chunky design-wise. A SD 16600 with a maxi dial/hands and a new style bracelet would certainly be a very nice watch.

6 July 2012, 04:53 AM	#22
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I wish my DJII had a bracelet adjustment similar to the glidelock. __________________ Lead by example through production.

6 July 2012, 04:54 AM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Minor stuff. Love my DSSD except that it does have too many writings on the dial. Rolex did not need to include "Sea Dweller". The ring didn't have to have the GEV or RLS info; in fact that ring was not a 100% necessity so that the dial could've been bigger and different than the maxi dial used in the SubLV, SubC, etc. My opinion only.

6 July 2012, 05:16 AM	#24
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	I love them all and took a lot of thinking before buying. If there is something I don't love about the watch then I don't buy it because I don't really plan to sell it in the future. I would have to live with it forever. For example the old yacht mater, I like the way it looks but didn't like the clasp. But with the new yacht master with improved clasp it's back on the top of the list.

6 July 2012, 05:17 AM	#25
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	It could be a little bigger.

6 July 2012, 05:18 AM	#26
elevensheep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 321	love my 16600, but wish it would have the new bracelt as found on the Sub-c

6 July 2012, 06:41 AM	#28
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	I love almost everything about my 16610 and 16600, except for: ... the cyclops on the 16610. I'm near-sighted so I don't need the magnification and the cyclops distorts and clutters the dial to my old eyes. ... the dial size to thickness ratio of the 16600. Great watch but it's a little chunky for the smallish dial. John

6 July 2012, 06:45 AM	#29
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I hate that I dont own more of them. __________________

6 July 2012, 06:45 AM	#30
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	My only gripe about my 14060M is the the clasp...other then that...I am absolutely in love with it...thats right, im in love with my watch.

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