Deepsea doing what it should be doing.

[htc8p]

that is so much fun. with or without rolex

[springbar]

Originally Posted by BMAN8

Nice to see you're enjoying your watch while diving but what's with bashing the Sub owners?

I don't know why you should read that as "bashing the Sub owners." (And not that it matters, but I'm a Sub owner.) It was pointed out that the Deepsea is total overkill, and he pointed out that the Submariner is, too. Fair enough.

I did smile at the OP's original argumentum ad consequentiam: the Submariner no longer for diving because the Deepsea is such a terrible dress watch.

[sea-dweller]

Nice photos !

[Zed Homme]

Great pics, thanks for sharing. I'm always happy to see people diving with their dive watches just as I am dismayed at those (although you wont find them on TRF) who claim that they should never go into the ocean...

[SDDS]

great pics thanx for sharing

[Rolexsd4000]

Carlos

Fantastic shots ...The only way to go!!!!

Mike

[ArcticMoose]

Mine does what it was designed for several times a week.



As far as I'm concerned, the size of the DSSD is a serious disadvantage, making it more likely to get caught, scraped or otherwise damaged.

This, on the other hand, is a watch that was really built for the job:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....9&postcount=16

Anyhow, I have never tried a DSSD on because I would never buy one. It may have one advantage though, it does have a different bracelet extension, compared to the new Subs, doesn't it? The reason I ask is that it is getting a little chillier, and I thought I'd use the extension to slip it over my wetsuit instead of rolling up my sleeve like I normally do, in order to keep the suit sealed against the glove.

No go. I have the bracelet adjusted so that I can wear it at its shortest. Even with it fully extended, there was no way to get it comfortably over a 7mm suit. Not a great design, in my opinion. Does the DSSD bracelet extend further?

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

The reason I ask is that it is getting a little chillier, and I thought I'd use the extension to slip it over my wetsuit instead of rolling up my sleeve like I normally do, in order to keep the suit sealed against the glove.

No go. I have the bracelet adjusted so that I can wear it at its shortest. Even with it fully extended, there was no way to get it comfortably over a 7mm suit. Not a great design, in my opinion. Does the DSSD bracelet extend further?

I've never used the extensions on my subs. I tend to dive with either an exposure suit or a 3mm. Both are too little for the extension, thus causing the watch to be loose. Idk if the DSSD addresses this, but my solution is to go with a NATO strap. An added benefit is the extra redundancy should one of the springs fail, the watch stays on my wrist...

[Rolesor]

Awesome pictures!! Looks really fun!

[Subfiend]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

I've never used the extensions on my subs. I tend to dive with either an exposure suit or a 3mm. Both are too little for the extension, thus causing the watch to be loose. Idk if the DSSD addresses this, but my solution is to go with a NATO strap. An added benefit is the extra redundancy should one of the springs fail, the watch stays on my wrist...

I have used the extension to fit over a 5 mm suit or gloves, but never a 7 mm.

[1000ftSub]

Looks cool underwater

[chris russell]

How do you mean the Sub is being 'tamed'? It seems to me that it has gotten larger, (at least in the lugs and crown guards!), is now using SS supposedly more suited to marine environments, is still rated for 1000', and though it uses the ceramic bezel, so does the DS.

[GerardoG]

Great pics, congrats!!!

[Singslinger]

Thanks for the pix. Sounds like you had a great vacation!

[Clogger]

Nice photo, thanks for sharing, always nice to see a Rolie Diver under the water

I can't believe that some on here though have decided to take offence, some members seriously need to wise up.

[BMAN8]

Originally Posted by springbar

I don't know why you should read that as "bashing the Sub owners." (And not that it matters, but I'm a Sub owner.) It was pointed out that the Deepsea is total overkill, and he pointed out that the Submariner is, too. Fair enough.

I did smile at the OP's original argumentum ad consequentiam: the Submariner no longer for diving because the Deepsea is such a terrible dress watch.

I just found it interesting that a recreational dive by the OP suddenly constitutes the Deepsea as the only divers watch in Rolex’ arsenal.

Certainly just because the DSSD can be submerged to ridiculous depths, never to be seen by any human wearing the watch, should not mean the Sub is no longer a diver’s watch.

Apologies to those I bothered with my comment.

All the best.

[Zed Homme]

I have a sea dweller, but that doesn't mean that I don't dive with my subs anymore. I think the sentiment is towards those who wear subs (or other rolex sport watches) with suits. More and more sub owners are doing it hense some claiming that the watch is being "tamed.". I don't believe that is a reference to the watch but how it is used. Rolex sport watches and suits seems to be a somewhat taboo subject amongst WIS, although we all have strong opinions on the matter. The dssd in a way answers that question as it is too bulky to be worn under a shirt cuff. I'll keep my strong opinion to myself, but am delighted to see a watch being used for what it was designed for, even if it isn't near it's limits. However, you don't need to be an avid diver to enjoy rolex's ocean going models.

[Aitken-Smith]

Dear Gentlemen,
Very good photographs, but is this watch waterproof enough to be underwater to the extent that it seems to be? The question is does one subject a watch of this quality to such stress.

[springbar]

Originally Posted by Aitken-Smith

Dear Gentlemen,
Very good photographs, but is this watch waterproof enough to be underwater to the extent that it seems to be? The question is does one subject a watch of this quality to such stress.

Huh?

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

The dssd in a way answers that question as it is too bulky to be worn under a shirt cuff.

That hasn't kept quite a few from trying though, from what I've seen.

[craniotes]

Thank you for sharing a wee bit of your vacation with us. Yes, the DSSD is an utterly ridiculous, thoroughly pointless lump of metal, but damn if doesn't do ridiculous and pointless well. Yes, it's overbuilt, and yes, it's over-engineered, but nevertheless I find it reassuring on some level to see that Rolex is continuing to push the boundaries with their divers, rather than merely being content to rest on their admittedly well-deserved laurels.

Anyway, I always get a kick out of folks using their toys the way they were meant to be used, and this instance is no exception.

Regards,
Adam

PS - The furthest underwater my DSSD has gone is approximately six inches while giving my son a bath, whereas my 16800 matte-dial has been down to 30 meters.

[PhilM]

Good shots

[Chipmunk]

WOW! That's what you call quality time with the the wifey.

[alexxelor]

in its natural place, a true passion. compliments

[Esexx]

I though an AD said the DSSD was not supposed to get wet, let along submerged in salt water?? Forgot which thread, but an AD in Florida I believe.







Nice pics and it looks like you had fun!

[Aitken-Smith]

Springbar and Esexx have got it right. Yes the word is 'huh' and Rolex SA Geneve does not recommend that the deapsea is submerged in water. We must wear these watches in a delicate way, regards & flysley blomshall Stephen

[arniman2001]

good stuff... doesn't look that deep though ;-)

[Rolesor]

Awesome looks fun!!

[acce1999]

It's been a couple of days since you posted the thread, but I enjoy it today! Thanks!

Best,

A