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sirjohnbrian · 27 March 2014, 02:06 PM

These are cropped pictures of an individual wearing a Rolex. Can you tell what watch it is? Can you tell how large the individual is? Does the watch look out of place or disproportionate?

The gentleman is 5'6” and 150 lbs (sorry world, I'm too lazy to convert to metric) and relatively slim build. The watch is obviously a Deep Sea. I challenge anyone to say that the watch is too large.

The point is that at greater than 3 paces, the Deep Sea looks like any other watch, the size is virtually indistinguishable from every other sport watch out there. So for everyone knocking the size, that's a self-perception not borne out by reality.

So for me, I don’t really care if they have a “mid size” sea dweller, I don’t care if Rolex discontinues the Deep Sea, my watch works for me. It doesn’t look too big, it doesn’t look too small, but it looks great with short sleeves. I hate that I sometimes bang it against a door frame, but it’s got enough steel that it should last long enough to give to my kids one day. By that time, they’re probably not going to be arguing whether it’s too big or going out of style. It will just be Dad’s watch.

versatile1 · 27 March 2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

These are cropped pictures of an individual wearing a Rolex. Can you tell what watch it is? Can you tell how large the individual is? Does the watch look out of place or disproportionate?

The gentleman is 5'6” and 150 lbs (sorry world, I'm too lazy to convert to metric) and relatively slim build. The watch is obviously a Deep Sea. I challenge anyone to say that the watch is too large.

The point is that at greater than 3 paces, the Deep Sea looks like any other watch, the size is virtually indistinguishable from every other sport watch out there. So for everyone knocking the size, that's a self-perception not borne out by reality.

So for me, I don’t really care if they have a “mid size” sea dweller, I don’t care if Rolex discontinues the Deep Sea, my watch works for me. It doesn’t look too big, it doesn’t look too small, but it looks great with short sleeves. I hate that I sometimes bang it against a door frame, but it’s got enough steel that it should last long enough to give to my kids one day. By that time, they’re probably not going to be arguing whether it’s too big or going out of style. It will just be Dad’s watch.

There is just one flaw in your reasoning
You say that at greater then 3 paces, the Deep Sea looks like any other watch....
That would be fine if my eyes were further then 3 paces away from my watch when I look at the time.

Muzz · 27 March 2014, 02:29 PM

I never thought the watch looked too big when wearing this sort of attire however when I could not fit it under most of my long sleeve dress shirts I made the decision to trade it off. I like to rotate all of my pieces to the office.

jujin · 27 March 2014, 02:33 PM

The size of the person doesn't matter as much as the size of the wrist does. In those pictures he has a wrist big enough to accommodate the size of the DSSD. I have a 6 inch wrist and it looked absolutely ridiculous on me and I don't think anyone would be able to argue otherwise.

woody88 · 27 March 2014, 02:34 PM

As long as you like it, you do not need to explain to us as to why the watch works for you.

MP5 · 27 March 2014, 02:37 PM

As long as you think it looks good.

Presa canary · 27 March 2014, 02:41 PM

There's no way that person is only a buck fiddy... 170, maybe... And I agree, it looks awesome on you! Wear it and love it

busytimmy · 27 March 2014, 02:42 PM

Yeah, not really. Still looks huge imo, and this guy has pretty chunky arms/wrists.

U5512 · 27 March 2014, 03:00 PM

Watch looks great on you.....wear it with pride and in good health!!!

horseco · 27 March 2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

Yeah, not really. Still looks huge imo, and this guy has pretty chunky arms/wrists.

^^^ This

Singslinger · 27 March 2014, 04:55 PM

If you put it on your wrist and it doesn't feel comfortable or if it makes you feel self-conscious, then don't buy it.

If you put it on your wrist and it hits the right buttons and you can't stop looking at it, then buy it.

As they say in the UK, simples.

Token74 · 27 March 2014, 05:01 PM

Agree that it looks ok in these pictures, but also agree with the comments about wrist size.

The other important thing, is that whist the deep sea looks just about ok on me from these kind of angles, it looks totally stupid from other angles; the case diameter is only a small issue for me, it's the case depth that's the problem (which isn't noticeable from the pictures above).

I love the DSSD but it IS way too big for me sadly. So the new SD4000 answers my prayers entirely!

NukeMan · 27 March 2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

The gentleman is 5'6” and 150 lbs (sorry world, I'm too lazy to convert to metric) and relatively slim build. The watch is obviously a Deep Sea. I challenge anyone to say that the watch is too large.

I don't think the watch is too large, I think the gentleman is too small...

OK, sorry about the cheap joke. I truly think it is all in the eye of the beholder. Some people will always come out and disagree and have view on basically anything. To me the watch looks fine, proportion-wise.

Robbyman · 27 March 2014, 08:14 PM

I will be honest, I like your sentiment of dad's watch and bravo to that but it looks like a clock to my trained eye.

DVR · 27 March 2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

(sorry world, I'm too lazy to convert to metric)

No prob at all, you are from the USA so we 'world' people understand

Vishy26 · 27 March 2014, 09:20 PM

Watch looks great in those pictures..

SUBversive · 27 March 2014, 10:04 PM

Size looks good but it's subjective in terms of the comfort.

mjclark32 · 27 March 2014, 10:08 PM

Watch looks fine IMO, wear whatever is comfortable

Bangel · 27 March 2014, 10:28 PM

When I tried on a DSSD, I felt it was too thick for my comfort.

My subjective assessment of it's suitability for me, of course, has no bearing on anyone else's enjoyment of it on their wrist.

If it works for you (and it does look fine on the gentleman in the photos!), then that's all that matters.

joe100 · 27 March 2014, 10:40 PM

Not sure why you're so worried about it

dsturner83 · 27 March 2014, 10:43 PM

The DSSD is the truth....end of story

joleel7 · 27 March 2014, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody88

As long as you like it, you do not need to explain to us as to why the watch works for you.

MrSteed · 27 March 2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Not sure why you're so worried about it

+1. Be confident about yourself.

27 March 2014, 02:06 PM	#1
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Myth of the Deep Sea These are cropped pictures of an individual wearing a Rolex. Can you tell what watch it is? Can you tell how large the individual is? Does the watch look out of place or disproportionate? The gentleman is 5'6” and 150 lbs (sorry world, I'm too lazy to convert to metric) and relatively slim build. The watch is obviously a Deep Sea. I challenge anyone to say that the watch is too large. The point is that at greater than 3 paces, the Deep Sea looks like any other watch, the size is virtually indistinguishable from every other sport watch out there. So for everyone knocking the size, that's a self-perception not borne out by reality. So for me, I don’t really care if they have a “mid size” sea dweller, I don’t care if Rolex discontinues the Deep Sea, my watch works for me. It doesn’t look too big, it doesn’t look too small, but it looks great with short sleeves. I hate that I sometimes bang it against a door frame, but it’s got enough steel that it should last long enough to give to my kids one day. By that time, they’re probably not going to be arguing whether it’s too big or going out of style. It will just be Dad’s watch. Attached Images __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

27 March 2014, 05:01 PM	#12
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Agree that it looks ok in these pictures, but also agree with the comments about wrist size. The other important thing, is that whist the deep sea looks just about ok on me from these kind of angles, it looks totally stupid from other angles; the case diameter is only a small issue for me, it's the case depth that's the problem (which isn't noticeable from the pictures above). I love the DSSD but it IS way too big for me sadly. So the new SD4000 answers my prayers entirely! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

27 March 2014, 10:08 PM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Watch looks fine IMO, wear whatever is comfortable __________________

27 March 2014, 10:40 PM	#20
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Not sure why you're so worried about it __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 March 2014, 02:29 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I never thought the watch looked too big when wearing this sort of attire however when I could not fit it under most of my long sleeve dress shirts I made the decision to trade it off. I like to rotate all of my pieces to the office.

27 March 2014, 02:33 PM	#4
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	The size of the person doesn't matter as much as the size of the wrist does. In those pictures he has a wrist big enough to accommodate the size of the DSSD. I have a 6 inch wrist and it looked absolutely ridiculous on me and I don't think anyone would be able to argue otherwise.

27 March 2014, 02:34 PM	#5
woody88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 62	As long as you like it, you do not need to explain to us as to why the watch works for you.

27 March 2014, 02:37 PM	#6
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	As long as you think it looks good.

27 March 2014, 02:41 PM	#7
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	There's no way that person is only a buck fiddy... 170, maybe... And I agree, it looks awesome on you! Wear it and love it

27 March 2014, 02:42 PM	#8
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Yeah, not really. Still looks huge imo, and this guy has pretty chunky arms/wrists.

27 March 2014, 04:55 PM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	If you put it on your wrist and it doesn't feel comfortable or if it makes you feel self-conscious, then don't buy it. If you put it on your wrist and it hits the right buttons and you can't stop looking at it, then buy it. As they say in the UK, simples.

27 March 2014, 08:14 PM	#14
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	I will be honest, I like your sentiment of dad's watch and bravo to that but it looks like a clock to my trained eye.

27 March 2014, 09:20 PM	#16
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Watch looks great in those pictures..

27 March 2014, 10:04 PM	#17
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Size looks good but it's subjective in terms of the comfort.

27 March 2014, 10:28 PM	#19
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	When I tried on a DSSD, I felt it was too thick for my comfort. My subjective assessment of it's suitability for me, of course, has no bearing on anyone else's enjoyment of it on their wrist. If it works for you (and it does look fine on the gentleman in the photos!), then that's all that matters.

27 March 2014, 10:43 PM	#21
dsturner83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 55	The DSSD is the truth....end of story

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