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Old 15 April 2014, 10:49 AM   #1
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Calling all DSSD owners, part 2

Calling all DSSD owners! After much back and forth, and after the love/hate feeling I got after Baselworld (love the SD4K, HATE the ridiculous price), I have decided to get a DSSD. Let me first say that the DSSD was a far cry from what I was planning to buy. I originally wanted either a SubC, Hulk, or the rumored Sub II (which was thought to be a 42mm version Sub/SD).

I even remember that I specifically made a joke in a Basel rumor thread that if the DSSD were to be discontinued, "I would go out tomorrow to an AD to buy one". Well, after the SD4K was announced, and I realized that I could nearly buy a DSSD for the same price, I decided to give the DSSD another shot. I also had not realized how big my wrists were; typically 7.5 to 7.75 inches, and closer to 8.0 inches in the humid summer. I took a pic below of my current Sub 16610, my current PO 46mm as reference for work attire, and the DSSD I tried at an AD.

The AD I am working with is offering BNIB, shipped and tax for $10,500. Does that seem reasonable, or is there much more room to neogitate for closer to a 15% discount? I have looked into the "trusted sellers", and I seem to be getting a price around $10K.

Also, for BNIB, can someone tell me what exactly is the typical complete set beyond plastic stickers, bezel protector, hang tags, inner/outer box, warranty card?

Most importantly, what about the total amount of links that come with the DSSD bracelet?
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Old 15 April 2014, 10:57 AM   #2
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Nice dssd!
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Old 15 April 2014, 11:14 AM   #3
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Nice dssd!
Thanks...that's the one I wore at the AD. Hoping it will be on my wrist later this week.
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Old 15 April 2014, 11:24 AM   #4
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From the pictures, your wrist seems more than big enough for the DSSD. In my opinion, it is much more a matter of style than wrist size: you either like the way big watches look or you don't. There is no right or wrong.

I think it looks great.
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Old 15 April 2014, 11:26 AM   #5
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The DSSD looks best on that big paw. As to price, $10,500 including shipping and tax seems to be a pretty good deal. Tax alone is probably somewhere between $800 and $1K. So, at the estimated high end, you're getting the watch for somewhere in the $9,500 range before tax. That's a pre-tax discount of around 20% for a BNIB from an AD. Not bad, IMHO.
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:14 PM   #6
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From the pictures, your wrist seems more than big enough for the DSSD. In my opinion, it is much more a matter of style than wrist size: you either like the way big watches look or you don't. There is no right or wrong.

I think it looks great.
Thanks for the compliment. You know, I had not worn anything beyond my 16610 for a number of years. The PO at 46mm was my daily wearer for a long time, then when the Sub entered the picture I was immediately happy with its comfortability, and started to despise larger watches. I would like to mention that the PO has a fabulous build quality, nearly identical to Rolex in fact.

It was only last month that I started to wear the PO and took some photos, that I started to look closer at how much smaller the 40mm Sub was starting to look. After a month of wearing the PO, and putting the Sub back on, I actually started to somewhat miss the heft of the PO. The DSSD felt right at home when I tried it on the AD.
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:16 PM   #7
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The DSSD looks best on that big paw. As to price, $10,500 including shipping and tax seems to be a pretty good deal. Tax alone is probably somewhere between $800 and $1K. So, at the estimated high end, you're getting the watch for somewhere in the $9,500 range before tax. That's a pre-tax discount of around 20% for a BNIB from an AD. Not bad, IMHO.
Thanks! You know you make a good point that I completely forgot; the pre-tax price is definitely below the actual purchase price. Combined that they will include an appraisal, I guess that really is a decent deal.
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:39 PM   #8
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You will also really appreciate the new clasp. In warm weather, you may adjust the clasp several times through out the day & night.

There are 11 links, plus the divers extension link.

You listed everything for a complete set except the booklets.

Congratulations in advance!!
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:42 PM   #9
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Great decision congrats!!
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:44 PM   #10
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That DSSD is right at home on your wrist! I heard it calling your name, too ha ha. I still love mine after four years.
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Old 15 April 2014, 12:53 PM   #11
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The DSSD felt right at home when I tried it on the AD.

This is all you need to know, imo.
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Old 15 April 2014, 01:21 PM   #12
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You will also really appreciate the new clasp. In warm weather, you may adjust the clasp several times through out the day & night.
You know what, I first tried on the SubC and DSSD a few years ago and instantly knew in the back of my mind that I wanted one alone for the new bracelet. In my opinion, the biggest advantage Omega always had were the bracelet/clasp build quality. My PO's bracelet always seemed to "feel" better made than the original Sub.

Well, that advantage is gone today. I actually can't even wear the PO in the summer because the bracelet was originally sized in the winter, so the watch fits super tight in the summer (wrist probably around 0.5 inches bigger at that point). Omega's biggest disadvantage is the lack of micro-adjustment. My AD shut down, and I'm too cheap to go to the boutique to get it resized.
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Old 15 April 2014, 01:27 PM   #13
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That DSSD is right at home on your wrist! I heard it calling your name, too ha ha. I still love mine after four years.
I was originally thinking that my Sub would be for suit/tie kind of attire, or when I didn't want to have so much wrist presence. Most people never notice the Sub at all, but when I wear the PO I always get people looking at it.

What kind of wrist time does yours get? When going from a DSSD to your BLNR or DJ2, does it feel weird? When I tried the SubC in the store, it quite honestly didn't feel much heavier or larger than my Sub 16610. Now the DSSD feels very nice, just about similar in size and weight to the PO.
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Old 15 April 2014, 01:33 PM   #14
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Not an owner yet either, but might as well post this here as well - like me seems to be calling you -
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Old 15 April 2014, 01:35 PM   #15
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Not an owner yet either, but might as well post this here as well - like me seems to be calling you -
Nice! I'll take one of each, the babe and the watch!
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DSSD looks perfect on you. One of my favorite watches!
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Old 15 April 2014, 02:38 PM   #17
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If size of the DSSD is what you are worried about don't be! It looks fantastic on your wrists, I just wish my wrists could grow some more so I could support one of those!


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Looks right at home sitting on your wrist
Now buy it and post some pics
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Looks good on you! Better than the Sub.
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Calling all DSSD owners, part 2

Looks great on your wrist!
10.5k from an AD is a superb deal IMHO .


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Old 16 April 2014, 09:38 AM   #21
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Thanks all for your support, and enablement...what a disease this hobby is!


By the way, for a 7.5 inch wrist would only 1 link need to be taken out? When I tried it on, it felt like only one would need to be removed. I'm not sure if the bracelet is the same length as the 16610, but I currently have 1 link removed there as well. Is there a sizing guide somewhere perhaps?
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Old 16 April 2014, 09:56 AM   #22
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Best thing to do is have the AD size it on your wrist when you purchase the watch. Try having one link removed, and, if it's too big, have a second link removed. The AD should get it right for you.
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Thanks all for your support, and enablement...what a disease this hobby is!


By the way, for a 7.5 inch wrist would only 1 link need to be taken out? When I tried it on, it felt like only one would need to be removed. I'm not sure if the bracelet is the same length as the 16610, but I currently have 1 link removed there as well. Is there a sizing guide somewhere perhaps?
I removed the divers extension link and that seemed to work perfect for me, but your wrist is a little larger then mine.
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