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Old 6 April 2017, 12:39 AM   #1
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SD4k and D-Blue DSSD

I currently own a Rolex SD4k (116600) and found a Deep Blue DSSD at my local AD.

Question for the forum...do you think these 2 watches are redundant? I also have a BLNR.

Thanks!
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:40 AM   #2
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No. There is no such thing as a redundant Rolex, they all matter.
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:42 AM   #3
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not even close, completely different feels, the d-blue is a much bigger and thicker piece, in a good way.
I love both of mine, and its always a tough decision as to which to where for the day.
Will be even tougher when I get my hands on the new SD50th
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:52 AM   #4
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No they are not that would make a great pair
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:53 AM   #5
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:56 AM   #6
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I currently own a Rolex SD4k (116600) and found a Deep Blue DSSD at my local AD.

Question for the forum...do you think these 2 watches are redundant? I also have a BLNR.

Thanks!
Its funny..to me they are redundant. I own the DSSD black dial...it seems to complete what ever the other styles are trying to do....Classic is always best in my opinion.
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Old 6 April 2017, 01:07 AM   #7
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Get both, and then get the SD43!
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Old 6 April 2017, 01:35 AM   #8
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No. There is no such thing as a redundant Rolex, they all matter.
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Old 6 April 2017, 01:40 AM   #9
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As long as your happy that's all that matters. SD4K DBlue and BLNR would make me extremely happy. Some people may think there is not enough diversity but not me.
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Old 6 April 2017, 02:24 AM   #10
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No! Their sizes are very significant. If possible, wait to see the new sd43.
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Old 6 April 2017, 03:14 AM   #11
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The blue/black dial makes the D-Blue completely different from any other Rolex diver, including the black DSSD, which I had previously
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Old 6 April 2017, 03:52 AM   #12
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To me, the SD43 is the one to have in the diving watch category. I had a DSSD and didn't like the height/face size ratio. I want to pick up a SD43 soon as I fear the red writing will disappear with the next update. It feels to me like that feature will only be for the 50th Anniversary model.


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Old 6 April 2017, 05:39 AM   #13
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The answers are gong to be very interesting indeed.

I too have the SD4K and have today been offered the Deep Sea blue.......

Unfortunately I am unable to get to the AD to try it for 5 weeks
Gotta make a decision tomorrow to be fair to the AD and others waiting.
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Old 6 April 2017, 06:17 AM   #14
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Not redundant at all if you like the watch they may look similar to the uneducated eye but they both wear very differently on the wrist and of course you will know the difference thats all that matters and the big plus is that your wife will think its the same watch and have no idea you bought a new one
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Old 6 April 2017, 06:29 AM   #15
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SD4k and D-Blue DSSD

I've found one too and may have to partake.
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Old 6 April 2017, 06:30 AM   #16
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SD4k and D-Blue DSSD

The old sd and dssd aren't redundant but I'm not sure the same couldn't be argued for the new sd since both are far more capable than anything we will ever use and the size is the samish.
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Old 6 April 2017, 10:08 AM   #17
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Get both completely different feel and look
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Old 6 April 2017, 11:09 AM   #18
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Sounds like a Daytona might be in your future. Land, sea and air never gets old. The d-blue is a great piece and I always imagine one in my collection.
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Old 8 April 2017, 11:39 AM   #19
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I had the pleasure of trying it in today and yup, I do feel that it is different from the SD4K.
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Old 8 April 2017, 11:57 AM   #20
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To be honest, I think having two of just about any metal bracelet Rolex watches is a bit redundant, unless you happen to be someone who both scuba dives and times race cars, or something like that.
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Old 8 April 2017, 11:59 AM   #21
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The D-Blue is an acquired taste. Either you love the dial or you don't (I'm in the later camp). Don't worry about what other people think - focus on if you LOVE the watch and you can/would wear it (it is a Deepsea, ergo top heavy and thick). If it checks all the boxes - then get it.
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Old 8 April 2017, 01:30 PM   #22
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Nothing like the Blue Deepsea. I had the black version and it was not even close to the blue. I never thought a dial would make such a difference.
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Old 8 April 2017, 01:32 PM   #23
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If you like it, get it. Not redundant and totally different... Only case of if you like the size /aesthetics.
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Old 9 April 2017, 04:30 AM   #24
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I am really leaning towards getting the James Cameron DSSD. :)
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Old 9 April 2017, 04:32 AM   #25
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But how hard is it to get a James Cameron DSSD at an AD? I haven't been looking that hard and I found one.
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Old 9 April 2017, 04:42 AM   #26
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Old 9 April 2017, 04:56 AM   #27
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D-blue dial is just special... Nothing like it! Go for it!
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Old 9 April 2017, 04:58 AM   #28
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Old 9 April 2017, 05:05 AM   #29
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I don't think they're redundant at all, just different types of awesome
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Old 9 April 2017, 07:17 AM   #30
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Did it really take starting two threads to answer this?
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