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morgman · 8 April 2016, 03:12 PM

Arrgh! Just picked up a Hulk last week, and now there is a D-Blue in stock.

They said it was only their 4th one that they've received. (Should I believe that?)

I already have a standard DSSD (Mk-I dial). Is also having the D-Blue too redundant? I loved the dial!! Reminded me of all the Prada stuff my wife was into a year or two ago. Seemed quite unique.

I was thinking my next watch would be the AP Diver (white dial) but now I'm not sure. :-/

Current stable:
DSSD, Hulk, GMT-C, SS Daytona white.
Panerai 305, 243 subs, 000 Logo.
BP Fifty Fathoms black.

Tempted to trade in the 243, but that will be ~$5k (maybe it's worth keeping that one? Although I do wear the 305 way more.)

Is the D-Blue that hard to find? Should I just wait it out a few months?

eonflux · 8 April 2016, 03:47 PM

They don't seem to be easy to find at ADs.
But as time goes by, that should improve.

When I got my D-Blue at an AD in the Bay Area last year, I called more than a dozen ADs in and near the Bay Area.
Only one AD had a Blue in stock, on which someone else had paid a deposit. I just simply wanted to see one, so drove an hour to do so. The AD ended up selling it to me.

The other ADs said they only have received a few and had several people on wait lists.
I've not seen a D-Blue at another Bay Area AD.

I had a black DSSD before, and missed it.
Love the Blue much more.
They do look quite different, so I guess both could be in a collection.

Chary · 8 April 2016, 03:59 PM

is there still a high demand for the D-Blue?

speedmaster73 · 9 April 2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chary

is there still a high demand for the D-Blue?

nope....like the BLNR it has died down..the new SS daytona is the flavour of the month now.....

DSSD-Blues are just another DSSD with a different dial......

Ruud Van Driver · 9 April 2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

nope....like the BLNR it has died down..the new SS daytona is the flavour of the month now.....

DSSD-Blues are just another DSSD with a different dial......

You try and buy one from an AD and see how long it takes you. Then come back and say that demand has died down

eonflux · 10 April 2016, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

nope....like the BLNR it has died down..the new SS daytona is the flavour of the month now.....

DSSD-Blues are just another DSSD with a different dial......

And a red Sub is just a Sub with a different dial
And a Paul Newman Daytona is just a Daytona with a different dial

Cru Jones · 8 April 2016, 04:07 PM

Would be overkill for me, YMMV. I'd much rather have your collection swapping the DSSD for D-Blue and adding the black dial Diver.

watchwatcher · 9 April 2016, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Would be overkill for me, YMMV. I'd much rather have your collection swapping the DSSD for D-Blue and adding the black dial Diver.

My thoughts exactly.

RichM · 9 April 2016, 04:10 AM

I would definitely pick up the D-Blue but would probably flip the black dial. I picked up a BLNR and flipped the LN. I also picked up a WG Sub and flipped my TT Sub.
One would be enough for me.
Go for it!

Ckci · 9 April 2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Would be overkill for me, YMMV. I'd much rather have your collection swapping the DSSD for D-Blue and adding the black dial Diver.

Definitely this.

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Or SD with DSSD-blue

liuk3 · 8 April 2016, 04:33 PM

It's only overkill if you can't afford both. ;-)

Robbie68 · 8 April 2016, 04:38 PM

I visited 15+ ADs UK and US and nobody had one, Rolex boutique at Heathrow T5 said they'd never had one! I'd get it and sell your black dial.

japenney · 8 April 2016, 04:41 PM

I would get it and sell your black dial privately

dazzpowder · 8 April 2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie68

I visited 15+ ADs UK and US and nobody had one, Rolex boutique at Heathrow T5 said they'd never had one! I'd get it and sell your black dial.

That's what I did don't miss the black

ABChop · 8 April 2016, 05:06 PM

T5 Rolex store did have a d blue, on the day it opened, but it sold very fast. I was there that day. Rarely ever see the same staff in there, so they wouldn't have know.

joli160 · 8 April 2016, 05:18 PM

Nothing wrong with having both, lot's of people own a green and a black submariner

yannis · 8 April 2016, 05:46 PM

Perhaps DSSD Deep Blue and a 116600 would be a more diverse combo.

mike · 8 April 2016, 06:24 PM

If you like them does it REALLY matter what others think???

fskywalker · 8 April 2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

If you like them does it REALLY matter what others think???

This!

Chadridv · 8 April 2016, 06:31 PM

I personally would never own both of these watches. Just too similar and there's so many amazing watches out there I'd want to try first before owning two of the same reference.

sco · 9 April 2016, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I personally would never own both of these watches. Just too similar and there's so many amazing watches out there I'd want to try first before owning two of the same reference.

This for sure, I'd go one or the other.

1William · 8 April 2016, 08:55 PM

If you can do it why not buy it without selling anything. Wear it in your collection and see if it fits in or if you need to move another piece or two. I would be tempted on adding a Hulk. Less expensive and a unique watch that is not in your collection.

brandrea · 8 April 2016, 08:59 PM

Personally, I think you were on the right track.

I'd go with the AP diver with your collection

ap1 · 8 April 2016, 09:12 PM

Yup, it is. D blue

Ruud Van Driver · 8 April 2016, 09:24 PM

Look how many on here have more than one Sub, more than one Daytona etc. One member has several Sea-Dweller. If you want the DSSD blue and black dials, then knock yourself out.

And yep, the D-Blue is hard to find. My AD here had one last year and my one at home had four, including mine.

If money is not an issue then do it, you won't regret it

RolexguyinSF · 8 April 2016, 10:47 PM

The D Blue adds a little pizazz and color to the model, and I think it's more interesting than the standard DSSD. Sell your black face and get the D Blue!

jrs146 · 8 April 2016, 10:58 PM

I have a feeling if you get the D-Blue you won't wear the other DSSD very often. I'd flip that and buy the AP diver. Best of both worlds!

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travisb · 9 April 2016, 12:09 AM

It would be too much for me.
I'd flip the black DSSD for the D Blue and sell the 243 towards a Diver.

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MickCollins1916 · 9 April 2016, 12:51 AM

I used to aim for diversity in my collection, and found myself buying pieces that ended up going unused. Now, I buy what I know works for me - for example, I have a SD4K, SD16600, Pelagos, and several subs. They all serve arguably the same/similar functions, but I am happy with them.

Plenty of room for the DSSD and D blue if you love and would wear both. If you can, perhaps buy the D blue and sell whichever DSSD spends most of its time on the winder afterwards.

ppalasthira · 9 April 2016, 12:59 AM

You should sell the black DSSD. It will become redundant when you get the DBlue.

8 April 2016, 03:12 PM	#1
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	Having both a DSSD and D-Blue too overkill?? Arrgh! Just picked up a Hulk last week, and now there is a D-Blue in stock. They said it was only their 4th one that they've received. (Should I believe that?) I already have a standard DSSD (Mk-I dial). Is also having the D-Blue too redundant? I loved the dial!! Reminded me of all the Prada stuff my wife was into a year or two ago. Seemed quite unique. I was thinking my next watch would be the AP Diver (white dial) but now I'm not sure. :-/ Current stable: DSSD, Hulk, GMT-C, SS Daytona white. Panerai 305, 243 subs, 000 Logo. BP Fifty Fathoms black. Tempted to trade in the 243, but that will be ~$5k (maybe it's worth keeping that one? Although I do wear the 305 way more.) Is the D-Blue that hard to find? Should I just wait it out a few months?

9 April 2016, 04:10 AM	#9
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,758	I would definitely pick up the D-Blue but would probably flip the black dial. I picked up a BLNR and flipped the LN. I also picked up a WG Sub and flipped my TT Sub. One would be enough for me. Go for it! __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

8 April 2016, 04:33 PM	#11
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	It's only overkill if you can't afford both. ;-) __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

8 April 2016, 05:06 PM	#15
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	T5 Rolex store did have a d blue, on the day it opened, but it sold very fast. I was there that day. Rarely ever see the same staff in there, so they wouldn't have know. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

8 April 2016, 05:18 PM	#16
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Nothing wrong with having both, lot's of people own a green and a black submariner __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 April 2016, 03:47 PM	#2
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	They don't seem to be easy to find at ADs. But as time goes by, that should improve. When I got my D-Blue at an AD in the Bay Area last year, I called more than a dozen ADs in and near the Bay Area. Only one AD had a Blue in stock, on which someone else had paid a deposit. I just simply wanted to see one, so drove an hour to do so. The AD ended up selling it to me. The other ADs said they only have received a few and had several people on wait lists. I've not seen a D-Blue at another Bay Area AD. I had a black DSSD before, and missed it. Love the Blue much more. They do look quite different, so I guess both could be in a collection.

8 April 2016, 03:59 PM	#3
Chary Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 963	is there still a high demand for the D-Blue?

8 April 2016, 04:07 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Would be overkill for me, YMMV. I'd much rather have your collection swapping the DSSD for D-Blue and adding the black dial Diver.

8 April 2016, 04:38 PM	#12
Robbie68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NH Watch: SD4K Posts: 492	I visited 15+ ADs UK and US and nobody had one, Rolex boutique at Heathrow T5 said they'd never had one! I'd get it and sell your black dial.

8 April 2016, 04:41 PM	#13
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I would get it and sell your black dial privately

8 April 2016, 05:46 PM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Perhaps DSSD Deep Blue and a 116600 would be a more diverse combo. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

8 April 2016, 06:24 PM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	If you like them does it REALLY matter what others think???

8 April 2016, 06:31 PM	#20
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I personally would never own both of these watches. Just too similar and there's so many amazing watches out there I'd want to try first before owning two of the same reference.

8 April 2016, 08:55 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	If you can do it why not buy it without selling anything. Wear it in your collection and see if it fits in or if you need to move another piece or two. I would be tempted on adding a Hulk. Less expensive and a unique watch that is not in your collection.

8 April 2016, 08:59 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Personally, I think you were on the right track. I'd go with the AP diver with your collection

8 April 2016, 09:12 PM	#24
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Yup, it is. D blue

8 April 2016, 09:24 PM	#25
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Look how many on here have more than one Sub, more than one Daytona etc. One member has several Sea-Dweller. If you want the DSSD blue and black dials, then knock yourself out. And yep, the D-Blue is hard to find. My AD here had one last year and my one at home had four, including mine. If money is not an issue then do it, you won't regret it __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 April 2016, 10:47 PM	#26
RolexguyinSF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Watch: SD43 Posts: 300	Get the D Blue! The D Blue adds a little pizazz and color to the model, and I think it's more interesting than the standard DSSD. Sell your black face and get the D Blue!

8 April 2016, 10:58 PM	#27
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I have a feeling if you get the D-Blue you won't wear the other DSSD very often. I'd flip that and buy the AP diver. Best of both worlds! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 April 2016, 12:09 AM	#28
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	It would be too much for me. I'd flip the black DSSD for the D Blue and sell the 243 towards a Diver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2016, 12:51 AM	#29
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,283	I used to aim for diversity in my collection, and found myself buying pieces that ended up going unused. Now, I buy what I know works for me - for example, I have a SD4K, SD16600, Pelagos, and several subs. They all serve arguably the same/similar functions, but I am happy with them. Plenty of room for the DSSD and D blue if you love and would wear both. If you can, perhaps buy the D blue and sell whichever DSSD spends most of its time on the winder afterwards.

9 April 2016, 12:59 AM	#30
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	You should sell the black DSSD. It will become redundant when you get the DBlue.

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