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Tony-GB · 28 April 2008, 12:33 AM

I know that the Panerai Arktos & GMT North Pole have domed backs & get mixed reviews. I remember reading that someone lasted a week wearing an Arktos & sold it because it too uncomfortable.

cmcm3 · 28 April 2008, 06:10 AM

I am looking forward to trying one on to see how they have developed the concept.

Incurable · 28 April 2008, 06:54 AM

For actual diving, it's probably a non-issue... now as for desk divers

docnagel · 28 April 2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

222 grams sounds heavy indeed but... there are Omega's that match that weight. By all measures, the new DeepSea is a TANK. I mean that in a good way. Now if Rolex would quit drinking their own bathwater and stop engraving stuff on every available space...

GMT II C YG my AD wears weighs in at around 217 gms.

topcat30093 · 28 April 2008, 09:25 AM

I can't wait to see one.

Incurable · 28 April 2008, 02:47 PM

This much I do know... creating an 800 lb. gorilla watch may be an amazing technical feat but I will never own one.

Somehow this reminds me of VW allocating all the resources it did to buy and develop the Bugatti Veyron while US sales are slumping and they are being outsold by virtually every Japanese auto maker even including the Korean Hyundai.

Though intriguing, I'm not sure this watch is very practical.

cmcm3 · 28 April 2008, 07:01 PM

Thats why I like it though. The total over-engineering. Bugatti made a loss on every Veyron made, so despite its $1m price tag you were actually getting a bit of a bargain. Doubt Rolex will be making a loss on each SDDS, but you are probably getting more for your money than paying the current price for a watch that to a greater or lesser extent hasn't changed for 25(?) years.

28 April 2008, 12:33 AM	#31
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28 April 2008, 06:54 AM	#33
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	For actual diving, it's probably a non-issue... now as for desk divers __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

28 April 2008, 09:25 AM	#35
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	I can't wait to see one. __________________

28 April 2008, 02:47 PM	#36
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	This much I do know... creating an 800 lb. gorilla watch may be an amazing technical feat but I will never own one. Somehow this reminds me of VW allocating all the resources it did to buy and develop the Bugatti Veyron while US sales are slumping and they are being outsold by virtually every Japanese auto maker even including the Korean Hyundai. Though intriguing, I'm not sure this watch is very practical. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

28 April 2008, 06:10 AM	#32
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	I am looking forward to trying one on to see how they have developed the concept.

28 April 2008, 07:01 PM	#37
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Thats why I like it though. The total over-engineering. Bugatti made a loss on every Veyron made, so despite its $1m price tag you were actually getting a bit of a bargain. Doubt Rolex will be making a loss on each SDDS, but you are probably getting more for your money than paying the current price for a watch that to a greater or lesser extent hasn't changed for 25(?) years.

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