To DSSD or not...

[TonyD]

I'm very biased since I own one... but I do love it. I like "big" watches also.

I think honestly if you have been wearing 36mm dress watches for all of your life and then try on even a 40mm sports Rolex then you might find it large. Then of course the DSSD will seem huge.

Many will call the big watch phase a fad that will die out and they may be right. I do however enjoy larger watches such as Panerai and U-Boat. If you can wear a watch that is 44mm every day then the DSSD will be a fun addition.

Don't listen to people who make jokes about it being a massive toy. It has a wrist feel that is solid and not at all intrusive. I wouldn't go jogging with it, but then again I wouldn't go jogging with a 40mm Sub either.

Good luck in your search!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by MP5

Am I confused? Did you say you had the AP carbon and sold the subc 3 times orwere you quoting Dalip? Anyway, it's a spectacular watch. I don't own it but have tried it on and wore one for an afternoon. For me I felt it was a tad too thick and I hit my SD 4 K around on too much stuff. Haha. I will say this, if it was a few mm thinner or I was a bigger framed guy. No question it's a spectacular watch.

Yes own AP Carbon and Sub LN & LV. Was just saying I have flipped Sub many times (like a lot of us) because I get bored with it. Finally decided to stop that and hold it

Originally Posted by Puffy

loved mine when i first got it but the cluttered dial finally made me sell it. it's like a huge ad "ring lock system", "original gas escape".

I can certainly understand that--and agree

[MP5]

Wow, looks like you pretty much have the bases covered man. A new Rolexof any kind would be nice but you are building upa bit of overlap if you get the dssd

[texex91]

Originally Posted by MP5

Wow, looks like you pretty much have the bases covered man. A new Rolexof any kind would be nice but you are building upa bit of overlap if you get the dssd

I see it more as a compliment to the larger watches I own.

I think Sub serves it purpose and the DSSD would do the same.

Decisions, decisions

[Daniel Tan]

Satisfaction Guarantee! Go go go!

[Silvio Mosiello]

Originally Posted by liuk3

You really have to go and try it on for yourself likely more than a couple of times to see how you feel about it. Only you can tell if it is right for you. Don't let either the lovers or haters of the watch influence you too much. I also did not have to remove any of the links nor did I remove the diver's extension on the bracelet to fit me out of the box. My wrist size is 7.5". There are those people with the same (and different) wrist size that felt the need to remove links or the diver's extension. There are those with smaller wrist size than mine that love it, and there are those with much larger wrist size than mine who hate it. You basically have to figure it out for yourself since the appetite for this watch (or conversely lack thereof) seems very personal.

I love my watch, but I also fully understand that its size is not everyone's cup of tea. Only after I visited my AD's multiple times and tried on the watch multiple times did I finally realize that the DSSD suited me on so many different levels. Good luck, and have fun shopping!

Well said!

[EchoBlueUK]

Sub is miles better than the DSSD for everyday use..and if you want a big watch go Panerai or AP ROO - vastly better proportion wise!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Sub is miles better than the DSSD for everyday use..and if you want a big watch go Panerai or AP ROO - vastly better proportion wise!

Already have those...trying to add to the collection

[floater156]

I recently tried on the DSSD and GMTIIc at an AD. I prefered the look of the DSSD. Something about that watch really gets my juices flowing.

[texex91]

Well I have decided...stay tuned

[TSW]

I wasn't all in love with it at first, But after a proper bracelet adjustment it wears pretty much great.
And after seeing Patrick PSV's pics on Zulu..I love it!

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by texex91

Well I have decided...stay tuned

Congratulations!

[smellychips]

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Sub is miles better than the DSSD for everyday use..and if you want a big watch go Panerai or AP ROO - vastly better proportion wise!

the DSSD all the way ...

better built
better quality


then again! ... buy something else' i'd love to keep the DEAPSEA exclusive

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by smellychips

the DSSD all the way ...

better built
better quality


then again! ... buy something else' i'd love to keep the DEAPSEA exclusive

Truth be told, that's kind of my feelings towards all those haters of the DSSD. Don't buy it to keep it more exclusive. Those that love it can share in the adoration.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by texex91

Well I have decided...stay tuned

Looking forward to the unveiling Paul

[RJC]

Absolutely love mine!!

[Roselló]

Not a DSSD owner here but ... just TOO big for my taste.

[Check]

The DSSD is a beautiful diver when looking down on its dial. I might even get used to the extra writing around the ring, but the deal killer for me is how disproportionately thick the case is to everything else about the watch. It totally ruins the watch for me and I can't even imagine wearing that height and weight on my wrist because it would be a massive door magnet.

Ultimately, it's your call. If you like it go for it. However, it's not my cup of tea.

Cheers!

[Check]

To all those that knock the Sub and say that the DSSD has better build, better quality and tougher, etc.

Keep in mind that the only functional difference between the Sub and the DSSD, is the depth rating. Period. Since the vast majority of people can't and don't dive anywhere near the depth rating of the DSSD, the purported toughness is a moot point. So to me, at least, the Sub is better because it is more versatile while being tool capable if need be.

Drop a DSSD or a Sub onto a tile floor and you will get the same result... a broken watch that is in need of repair. So the depth rating is not meaningful when it comes to knocks or banging only depth. Both the DSSD and Sub have the same 3135 movement.

If you like the DSSD, that's fine, but don't knock the Sub. The Sub is a tough tool capable watch that can pretty much take anything you can throw at it except for the extreme depth ratings that no one can go to anyway.

All that being said, the DSSD will always get the 'badass' award any day over the Sub for its over the top looks and ratings.

[DCgator]

Go for it Paul, you won't regret it. During the summer I have my DS on Isofrane and in winter on a Ted Su black hornback strap. Don't care much for the steel bracelet.

Go Deep!

[Kayaker52]

A lot of money for a dive watch!But then again to each his own,granted it is a stand out watch to ant Rolex freak,honestly an nice older no date sub would suffice.