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acosspr · 30 October 2009, 05:39 AM

I currently own an Omega PO and I am ready to sell it (9 months old) and pull the plug on the Rolex Deep Sea...I have one question I could not find an answer searching so sorry if this has been adressed..

I notice alot of members refer to the size of the DSSD as 43mm while the specs say 44mm...are there 2 different models?
If so, how do I make sure I get the 44mm..
Thanks!

1000ftSub · 30 October 2009, 05:40 AM

I thought all models were the 44mm

moby33 · 30 October 2009, 06:11 AM

The watch has not changed...just the printed text. Depending on where you officially measure from (and round up), the watch could be 44mm. My belief is it's nothing more than Rolex marketing. There are a ton of watches out now measured at 44mm and above (Omega w/ their PO line is one of them) and I think Rolex decided that 43mm seemed a little off, so they 'updated' their marketing material as I'm sure one of the reasons they developed the DSSD was to compete w/ all the 44mm+ guys.

BTW...I had a PO Chrono & Breitling Skyland Avenger Blacksteel prior to buying my DSSD. While I really liked both of those watches, they are now long gone and I'm extremely happy w/ my DSSD and know I wouldn't be wearing either one of them w/ the DSSD on my wrist. Good luck...you'll love the watch I'm sure.

nektar · 30 October 2009, 06:14 AM

i thought it was 43mm... I am confused!

Zgar · 30 October 2009, 06:34 AM

Originally it was 43 mm now they are saying it's 44 mm either way it's the same watch only one model, Go ahead pull the trigger sounds like you really want to... You won't regret it. The DSSD Club is a good club to be in

moby33 · 30 October 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nektarios

i thought it was 43mm... I am confused!

Really? I don't see how I could be any more clear in my post (the one right before yours).

moby33 · 30 October 2009, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acosspr

Ready to pull the plug on a DSSD (currently an Omega PO owner), one question...

LOL. I just read your title more closely. I hope you mean, "Pull the trigger"...if not, I guess you've decided to kill the DSSD instead. Is it really on life-support?

acosspr · 30 October 2009, 06:45 AM

thank you all for the info!...
I just got a call from the buyer for my PO and he backed out!..ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I was ready to go to the store and get the DSSD!

esm · 30 October 2009, 06:54 AM

one of the advertisements I have says below:
17mm deep.
43mm case.
904L steel incorporating rolexs revolutionary ringlock system.
5mm thick dome shaped sapphire crystal.
grade 5 titanium alloy seals the case back shut.
waterproof to 3900m (12800ft), almost 13 times deeper than any man has dived before.
glidelock clasp will expand the bracelet by 18mm in precise 1.8mm increments while the fliplock extension link can extend the bracelet by an extra 26mm.

All these numbers are good for pub quiz!!!!!

SeamasterGMT · 30 October 2009, 07:12 AM

First, I'd like to say I agree 100% with Moby33 in his explanation of what is happening here. I have an original press pack on the DEEPSEA complete with DVD. This is from June 2008 before the watch hit the shops here in the UK. Everything in this literature says 43mm. The watch hasn't changed but they are now saying 44mm.
I think when it was first launched, Rolex were new to the larger watch arena and decided to err on the side of caution in saying that the watch was 43mm. (43mm is a big move for Rolex and many of the old guard still are not comfortable with it.) Now, almost two years on, and with the market and Rolex fans used to the size increase, Rolex have increased the size of the DEEPSEA (but only in the marketing literature). When you buy your DEEPSEA it will be 44mm........and 43mm. You measure it and you decide what it is. I've never measured mine and I don't think I'll bother as the size will not change whatever the tape says.

SDDS · 30 October 2009, 07:17 AM

i know its 43mm

Omega_Precision · 30 October 2009, 07:18 AM

I think he meant to say pull the trigger.

If he pulls the plug then I believe he has decided not to buy.

acosspr · 30 October 2009, 07:58 AM

yeah yeah yeah>>>>pull the trigger!....sorry
now pulling the plug as my po buyer backed out!

moby33 · 30 October 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

I've never measured mine and I don't think I'll bother as the size will not change whatever the tape says.

Ha, ha...that's the best line. So true...while I will admit I was drawn to the DSSD due to the case increase, I still didn't make a final determination if I was going to buy until after I tried one on. Stats are one thing, yet they don't tell the whole story. I like bigger watches, but there have been numerous watches 44-46mm that I passed on buying because they just didn't look right on my wrist for one reason or another.

chopperboy · 30 October 2009, 08:09 AM

Mine Is 45mm

MortgageGuy · 30 October 2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopperboy

Mine Is 45mm

Just measured mine and it is 52mm

sleddog · 30 October 2009, 10:18 AM

Welcome to TRF acosspr!!!!

The DSSD is a great choice...Hope it comes your way soon...Post some pics when it does and enjoy this fine site!!!!!!!

Nick1959 · 30 October 2009, 10:25 AM

and the bigger question is does that 1 mm really matter?

Mike O · 30 October 2009, 07:15 PM

Acosspr, I bought my 45mm Planet Ocean about a year before I saw the Deepsea. I love the Omega, but once you try on the Deepsea it really is feels so much better in quality and feels more substantial than the Planet Ocean. (in my opinion)

They are both great watches. I would keep the Planet Ocean and get the Deepsea. The Omega is great, but it already lost alot of trade in value, almost better to keep it. I got the rubber strap for the PO and wear it as my work watch, but the Deepsea is really hard to take off your wrist once you start wearing it everyday.

The GMT Kid · 30 October 2009, 07:46 PM

The case is slightly tapered. Mine measures 43.01mm at the bezel and 43.59mm at the base, so 44mm would be correct.

acosspr · 30 October 2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike O

Acosspr, I bought my 45mm Planet Ocean about a year before I saw the Deepsea. I love the Omega, but once you try on the Deepsea it really is feels so much better in quality and feels more substantial than the Planet Ocean. (in my opinion)

They are both great watches. I would keep the Planet Ocean and get the Deepsea. The Omega is great, but it already lost alot of trade in value, almost better to keep it. I got the rubber strap for the PO and wear it as my work watch, but the Deepsea is really hard to take off your wrist once you start wearing it everyday.

Thanks...I bought the 45mm PO as well about 9 months ago but after seeing and trying on the DSSD, I fell in love with it. If I am not able to sell it, I might do the same (by the rubber strap) but I know it wil be hard wearing the PO as an everyday watch while seeing the DSSD sitting on the shelf asking me to wear it..

moby33 · 31 October 2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acosspr

What things should I look for when and if I visit the local AD today?

How about the exit door. Seriously...in this economy, I wouldn't dream of buying via an AD that refuses to discount considerably. They might cut you a little deal on the price, but with tax it will still cost you close to $10K to walk out the door.

Or....you could find a BNIB DSSD from one of many reputable dealers on TRF (or other watch forums) that are selling and probably take one home for around the mid $7K to low $8K's. With a $2K-$3K swing in money out of my pocket, there is no debate on where I would buy today. Good luck.

30 October 2009, 05:39 AM	#1
acosspr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US-MST Posts: 91	Ready to pull the plug on a DSSD (currently an Omega PO owner), one question... I currently own an Omega PO and I am ready to sell it (9 months old) and pull the plug on the Rolex Deep Sea...I have one question I could not find an answer searching so sorry if this has been adressed.. I notice alot of members refer to the size of the DSSD as 43mm while the specs say 44mm...are there 2 different models? If so, how do I make sure I get the 44mm.. Thanks!

30 October 2009, 07:17 AM	#11
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	i know its 43mm __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

30 October 2009, 08:09 AM	#15
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Mine Is 45mm __________________

30 October 2009, 10:18 AM	#17
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF acosspr!!!! The DSSD is a great choice...Hope it comes your way soon...Post some pics when it does and enjoy this fine site!!!!!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

30 October 2009, 10:25 AM	#18
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	and the bigger question is does that 1 mm really matter? __________________ Regards, Nick Rolex Oyster Perpetual, DSSD,TT GMT IIC Daytona SS Breitling Chronomat CX 20000 Swiss Military,Longine Grande

30 October 2009, 05:40 AM	#2
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I thought all models were the 44mm

30 October 2009, 06:11 AM	#3
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	The watch has not changed...just the printed text. Depending on where you officially measure from (and round up), the watch could be 44mm. My belief is it's nothing more than Rolex marketing. There are a ton of watches out now measured at 44mm and above (Omega w/ their PO line is one of them) and I think Rolex decided that 43mm seemed a little off, so they 'updated' their marketing material as I'm sure one of the reasons they developed the DSSD was to compete w/ all the 44mm+ guys. BTW...I had a PO Chrono & Breitling Skyland Avenger Blacksteel prior to buying my DSSD. While I really liked both of those watches, they are now long gone and I'm extremely happy w/ my DSSD and know I wouldn't be wearing either one of them w/ the DSSD on my wrist. Good luck...you'll love the watch I'm sure.

30 October 2009, 06:14 AM	#4
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	i thought it was 43mm... I am confused!

30 October 2009, 06:34 AM	#5
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	Originally it was 43 mm now they are saying it's 44 mm either way it's the same watch only one model, Go ahead pull the trigger sounds like you really want to... You won't regret it. The DSSD Club is a good club to be in

30 October 2009, 06:45 AM	#8
acosspr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US-MST Posts: 91	thank you all for the info!... I just got a call from the buyer for my PO and he backed out!..ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! I was ready to go to the store and get the DSSD!

30 October 2009, 06:54 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	one of the advertisements I have says below: 17mm deep. 43mm case. 904L steel incorporating rolexs revolutionary ringlock system. 5mm thick dome shaped sapphire crystal. grade 5 titanium alloy seals the case back shut. waterproof to 3900m (12800ft), almost 13 times deeper than any man has dived before. glidelock clasp will expand the bracelet by 18mm in precise 1.8mm increments while the fliplock extension link can extend the bracelet by an extra 26mm. All these numbers are good for pub quiz!!!!!

30 October 2009, 07:12 AM	#10
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	First, I'd like to say I agree 100% with Moby33 in his explanation of what is happening here. I have an original press pack on the DEEPSEA complete with DVD. This is from June 2008 before the watch hit the shops here in the UK. Everything in this literature says 43mm. The watch hasn't changed but they are now saying 44mm. I think when it was first launched, Rolex were new to the larger watch arena and decided to err on the side of caution in saying that the watch was 43mm. (43mm is a big move for Rolex and many of the old guard still are not comfortable with it.) Now, almost two years on, and with the market and Rolex fans used to the size increase, Rolex have increased the size of the DEEPSEA (but only in the marketing literature). When you buy your DEEPSEA it will be 44mm........and 43mm. You measure it and you decide what it is. I've never measured mine and I don't think I'll bother as the size will not change whatever the tape says.

30 October 2009, 07:18 AM	#12
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I think he meant to say pull the trigger. If he pulls the plug then I believe he has decided not to buy.

30 October 2009, 07:58 AM	#13
acosspr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US-MST Posts: 91	yeah yeah yeah>>>>pull the trigger!....sorry now pulling the plug as my po buyer backed out!

30 October 2009, 07:15 PM	#19
Mike O Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Acosspr, I bought my 45mm Planet Ocean about a year before I saw the Deepsea. I love the Omega, but once you try on the Deepsea it really is feels so much better in quality and feels more substantial than the Planet Ocean. (in my opinion) They are both great watches. I would keep the Planet Ocean and get the Deepsea. The Omega is great, but it already lost alot of trade in value, almost better to keep it. I got the rubber strap for the PO and wear it as my work watch, but the Deepsea is really hard to take off your wrist once you start wearing it everyday.

30 October 2009, 07:46 PM	#20
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	The case is slightly tapered. Mine measures 43.01mm at the bezel and 43.59mm at the base, so 44mm would be correct.

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