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FremStar · 30 July 2012, 11:35 AM

Get the Fifty Fathoms and I'll buy DSW's DSSD. We can switch up at the next work function. Problem solved and both basis covered!

superdog · 30 July 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Get the Fifty Fathoms and I'll buy DSW's DSSD. We can switch up at the next work function. Problem solved and both basis covered!

gwozhog · 30 July 2012, 12:21 PM

It's not fair to even compare it to a DSSD. THE Rolex is in a whole other league. I would compare it to a Doxa and I would take the Doxa over it any day of the week.

ttomczak · 30 July 2012, 12:33 PM

Had a DSSD in the past, but the FF is beautiful and a very different level.

My 2 cents.

Marrk · 30 July 2012, 12:37 PM

With the DSSD, you are paying a lot of money for a big fat lump of case engineering. The calibre it contains is a garden variety cal. 3135. The Fifty Fathoms is a whole other deal. I think Blancpain would be a stimulating and exciting choice, if not a keeper.

Good luck with your choice.

versatile1 · 30 July 2012, 12:46 PM

Which forum is this again?

Meng16 · 30 July 2012, 02:59 PM

Easy.........FF (dark knight) gets my vote.

Lagunatic · 30 July 2012, 03:48 PM

Dssd

karmatp · 30 July 2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

It's not fair to even compare it to a DSSD. THE Rolex is in a whole other league. I would compare it to a Doxa and I would take the Doxa over it any day of the week.

Wow, someone has been drinking the Rolex cool aid. Statements like this make me think my 12 year old knows more about watches, brands and their history.

Both great watches but the FF wins that battle, mainly because it has better proportions and is not silly thick.

padi56 · 30 July 2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyond Man

I am currently debating my next dive watch acquisition. I really like the DSSD and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. My only watch at the moment is a Breitling Steelfish with a white dial. So I come to you RF to see what you would think is the better option of the two.

Either way I go, I do not plan on babying this watch. I wear my steelfish all the time and plan on alternating between the SF & the new purchase. I plan on diving with them as well.

So RF, what are the pro's/con's of the DSSD & fifty fathoms. What would you pick?

Well if you are just going to use the watch for normal diving then get the normal sub date or sub non date sub. All Rolex oyster watches will take anything you can with ease.So unless you like the slightly bigger watches like the DSSD both subs will have all the W/R you will ever need for scuba.And for diving today most use a computer and perhaps a watch as a back up so most any dive watch will do for scuba back up even a quartz.

buddy13 · 30 July 2012, 11:23 PM

Blancapain FF for me...

Anti-mag cage, sapphire bezel, 120hr PR movement seal the deal for me

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buddy13 · 30 July 2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

It's not fair to even compare it to a DSSD. THE Rolex is in a whole other league. I would compare it to a Doxa and I would take the Doxa over it any day of the week.

tom2517 · 30 July 2012, 11:31 PM

FF has got horrible resale value though. You really have to like it.

eric23 · 31 July 2012, 12:00 AM

Fifty Fathoms! I have been dreaming about this guy!

esm · 31 July 2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

It's not fair to even compare it to a DSSD. THE Rolex is in a whole other league. I would compare it to a Doxa and I would take the Doxa over it any day of the week.

Why would you want to compare the DSSD to a Doxa?!?

Xenophon · 31 July 2012, 04:06 AM

I've owned both. The FF was a lovely watch but had poor accuracy +11 seconds a day and the Swatch Group customer service was appalling. The DSSD felt big and unbalanced to me eventhough it is around the same size as my Breitling SO M2000 which I wear almost constantly now.

QueueCumber · 31 July 2012, 04:10 AM

Rolex forum is a great place to ask this question if you want to ensure that Rolex wins the vote... ;P

I voted FF DK...

BTW, I banged it on something metal today and a few weeks ago. Not a scratch or mark on it. Got to love the DK...

Howie · 31 July 2012, 08:52 AM

I'm a Rolex fan, but between the DSSD and the FF, I chose the FF.

psv · 31 July 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I've owned both. The FF was a lovely watch but had poor accuracy +11 seconds a day and the Swatch Group customer service was appalling. The DSSD felt big and unbalanced to me eventhough it is around the same size as my Breitling SO M2000 which I wear almost constantly now.

As Nathan points out - owning a Blancpain in the US is a nightmare. Just search the web for their phone number, try to get through the IVR system and get to a human being. If that doesn't make you want to run in the other direction, I don't know what will. Hence, this is a US issues as far as I know, the service levels might be different in other region/countries.

a-new-hope · 31 July 2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Howie

I'm a Rolex fan, but between the DSSD and the FF, I chose the FF.

Gerardus · 31 July 2012, 05:04 PM

DS for me.

Blueinsert · 31 July 2012, 05:21 PM

SDDS, no way the beautiful and expensive FF will be as hard as the DS.
Haters gonna hate the DS forever, but it is a great watch, the best diver in technnical terms, in it's own league, better and harder than the FF. IMHO the FF is a great watch, veeeery beautiful, more advanced movement, etc., etc., but it is not as good as the DS as a diver, I would never use it as a diver.

Nitedeuce · 31 July 2012, 05:38 PM

If you do go FF, get the SS bracelet, especially for diving. Lume is great and the power reserve is exceptional. I had one, but sold it to finance another watch. Between the two? The Blancpain is a great watch, very refined, but for rugged reliability I would likely choose the DSSD.

Paulie 50 · 31 July 2012, 06:43 PM

Just to throw my little spanner in the works: i believe that had the poll been FF v the Sea Dweller, the SD would win hands down.

Raucky · 31 July 2012, 07:54 PM

DSSD for me, if I was picking.

How · 31 July 2012, 08:05 PM

DSSD.

But then again I'm biased as I love and own one...

Mine is my daily wearer and will continue to be for many years to come. It is simply stylish, sporty but elegant, whilst being indestructible at the same time.

Go DSSD!

wishywatchy · 1 August 2012, 01:23 AM

FF for me, its stunning and a little out of the norm.

AMCK87 · 1 August 2012, 01:27 AM

If I were in your position, I'd look for a like new SeaDweller 4000.

Norwegian Husky · 1 August 2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AMehta87

If I were in your position, I'd look for a like new SeaDweller 4000.

Why??? The OP has narrowed his choices down to two alternatives; a 45mm watch or a 43/44mm watch. Why would he then choose a 39/40mm watch? Just because some of you hate the DSSD due to not having the wrists to carry it off, you feel that no one else should buy the DSSD? One thing is for sure, I've never seen a watch intimidate so many people.

Marrk · 1 August 2012, 01:39 AM

The DSSD seems like the height of vanity, since its only selling point is a depth rating that no one will ever use. In terms of function, it's a stillborn idea, dead on arrival. For that matter, so is a 300m case.

But if it is what you like, go for it.

Its cool that it exists and that we have the option to buy it if we want.

View Poll Results: DSSD or Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
DSSD	154	60.16%
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30 July 2012, 11:35 AM	#31
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Get the Fifty Fathoms and I'll buy DSW's DSSD. We can switch up at the next work function. Problem solved and both basis covered! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

30 July 2012, 12:21 PM	#33
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	It's not fair to even compare it to a DSSD. THE Rolex is in a whole other league. I would compare it to a Doxa and I would take the Doxa over it any day of the week. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

30 July 2012, 12:33 PM	#34
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	Had a DSSD in the past, but the FF is beautiful and a very different level. My 2 cents. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

31 July 2012, 04:06 AM	#46
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	I've owned both. The FF was a lovely watch but had poor accuracy +11 seconds a day and the Swatch Group customer service was appalling. The DSSD felt big and unbalanced to me eventhough it is around the same size as my Breitling SO M2000 which I wear almost constantly now. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

30 July 2012, 12:37 PM	#35
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	With the DSSD, you are paying a lot of money for a big fat lump of case engineering. The calibre it contains is a garden variety cal. 3135. The Fifty Fathoms is a whole other deal. I think Blancpain would be a stimulating and exciting choice, if not a keeper. Good luck with your choice.

30 July 2012, 12:46 PM	#36
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Which forum is this again?

30 July 2012, 02:59 PM	#37
Meng16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Watch: Sea Dweller "V" Posts: 102	Easy.........FF (dark knight) gets my vote.

30 July 2012, 03:48 PM	#38
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Dssd

30 July 2012, 11:23 PM	#41
buddy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Etienne Location: Malta Watch: Orient star 300m Posts: 724	Blancapain FF for me... Anti-mag cage, sapphire bezel, 120hr PR movement seal the deal for me ...

30 July 2012, 11:31 PM	#43
tom2517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Asia & US Posts: 1,551	FF has got horrible resale value though. You really have to like it.

31 July 2012, 12:00 AM	#44
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Fifty Fathoms! I have been dreaming about this guy!

31 July 2012, 04:10 AM	#47
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Rolex forum is a great place to ask this question if you want to ensure that Rolex wins the vote... ;P I voted FF DK... BTW, I banged it on something metal today and a few weeks ago. Not a scratch or mark on it. Got to love the DK...

31 July 2012, 08:52 AM	#48
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	I'm a Rolex fan, but between the DSSD and the FF, I chose the FF.

31 July 2012, 05:04 PM	#51
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	DS for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

31 July 2012, 05:21 PM	#52
Blueinsert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spain Posts: 37	SDDS, no way the beautiful and expensive FF will be as hard as the DS. Haters gonna hate the DS forever, but it is a great watch, the best diver in technnical terms, in it's own league, better and harder than the FF. IMHO the FF is a great watch, veeeery beautiful, more advanced movement, etc., etc., but it is not as good as the DS as a diver, I would never use it as a diver.

31 July 2012, 05:38 PM	#53
Nitedeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC Posts: 452	If you do go FF, get the SS bracelet, especially for diving. Lume is great and the power reserve is exceptional. I had one, but sold it to finance another watch. Between the two? The Blancpain is a great watch, very refined, but for rugged reliability I would likely choose the DSSD. __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway

31 July 2012, 06:43 PM	#54
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 1,000	Just to throw my little spanner in the works: i believe that had the poll been FF v the Sea Dweller, the SD would win hands down.

31 July 2012, 07:54 PM	#55
Raucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Ohio Watch: Milgauss Wht V Posts: 204	DSSD for me, if I was picking. __________________ Milgauss Wht V

31 July 2012, 08:05 PM	#56
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	DSSD. But then again I'm biased as I love and own one... Mine is my daily wearer and will continue to be for many years to come. It is simply stylish, sporty but elegant, whilst being indestructible at the same time. Go DSSD!

1 August 2012, 01:23 AM	#57
wishywatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: James Location: Sheffield,UK Watch: Rolex 168000 Posts: 131	FF for me, its stunning and a little out of the norm. __________________ And the fact that you've got "Replica" written down the side of your watch... And the fact that I've got Rolex Written down the side of mine... Should precipitate your balls into shrinking, along with your presence

1 August 2012, 01:27 AM	#58
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	If I were in your position, I'd look for a like new SeaDweller 4000.

1 August 2012, 01:39 AM	#60
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	The DSSD seems like the height of vanity, since its only selling point is a depth rating that no one will ever use. In terms of function, it's a stillborn idea, dead on arrival. For that matter, so is a 300m case. But if it is what you like, go for it. Its cool that it exists and that we have the option to buy it if we want.

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