DSSD vs. SD

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by miner

Its big and heavy and at the time I thought it was larger than a Panerai. Not so sure now....

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[DSJ]

Great photo comparison. The DS is an absurd chunk of jewelry which I will never want.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by miner

Its big and heavy and at the time I thought it was larger than a Panerai. Not so sure now....






Wish I took the Pam along as well for a side by side.

The Pam plus strap weighs 136g on my kitchen scales vs 145g for the sd. The DSSD weighs in at over 220g so its not so much the size but the weight.

Here's a naked pic of my old Panerai Sub 24 A series. Quite hefty. Couldn't get it under a shirt cuff. I reckon the DSSD is the same thickness.

[Gil F.]

Wow, thank you for posting these pics! That DSSD is massive! The guy wearing it in the pics should have strapped it to his thigh.

I would love to see one in person but not sure how I would like it.

[JJ Irani]

Pretty massive and impressive.....but I guess I could carry it off as I did own a 45.5 mm OMEGA PO once!!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by mike

From another forum. The first side by side I've seen, POST CREDIT MINER

http://watchtalkforums.proboards26.c...ay&thread=7496

Thanks for the link, Mike. I think the bracelet links are thicker too.

JJ

[abrasive]

I am so, so glad I bought the 16600.

Dave

[Letsgodiving]

Thanks for the comparison. I've been waiting for that to show up and it makes me realize I'm not interested in the DSSD. That thing is a beast as far as thickness goes and I can't imagine wearing it on a daily basis. It doesn't look like it would be comfortable at all.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Gil F.

Wow, thank you for posting these pics! That DSSD is massive! The guy wearing it in the pics should have strapped it to his thigh.

I would love to see one in person but not sure how I would like it.

Again, I think it's all relative. Upon closer look at the picture, I notice the gentleman wearing both watches has an EXTREMELY small wrist IMO. The lugs on the SD are overhanging his wrist...to be honest the SD almost looks too big for him, let alone the DS.

For comparison, when I look down at the Sub on my wrist not only do the lugs not come close to the edge of my wrist, but I can see the SEL + 2 1/2 links before it starts folding around out of view.

We're all different, but lets be honest, this watch size will seem more appropriate on some wrists than others...so I believe a blanket response of "It's too big!" doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. You're correct Gil...this guy should probably be sporting it on his thigh as opposed to his wrist! Cheers.

[fireftr]

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio !

[ral]

It looks bigger than I had imagine.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by fireftr

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio !

Really? I wasn't aware that Casio came out w/ the original gas escape valve or had a RLS...where can I find that model?

[Z-Sub]

A watch for the Incredible Hulk!

[Howie]

Thanks for the link. I want to like the DSSD ... but based solely on the pictures, I can't say it's my cup of tea. I'm appreciating my SD more and more.

[JCLZ]

Well, I just signed for the gym so when I try one I can at least lift it to see it.

[frostie]

Originally Posted by fireftr

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio !

[erwin]

I think this is exclusively " For Divers Watch" only! Strictly for "Ocean Use" and nothing else! I don't think I want to be seen in the mall with this monster on! Not for me!

[Phill (UK)]

Originally Posted by fireftr

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio !

... in your humble opinion

Thanks for sharing that

[miner]

Originally Posted by moby33

Again, I think it's all relative. Upon closer look at the picture, I notice the gentleman wearing both watches has an EXTREMELY small wrist IMO. The lugs on the SD are overhanging his wrist...to be honest the SD almost looks too big for him, let alone the DS.

For comparison, when I look down at the Sub on my wrist not only do the lugs not come close to the edge of my wrist, but I can see the SEL + 2 1/2 links before it starts folding around out of view.

We're all different, but lets be honest, this watch size will seem more appropriate on some wrists than others...so I believe a blanket response of "It's too big!" doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. You're correct Gil...this guy should probably be sporting it on his thigh as opposed to his wrist! Cheers.

Moby

The DSSD on my thigh, foot, head whatever will be the same compared to the sd. It's the watches (you know DSSD vs SD.... Rolex Forum... about watches etc etc remember) not the wrist you are supposed to be looking at!

[beamon]

Excuse the typo on my post above. Should have read "Exp II M/3186" and not "Exp II M/3386". Noticed it too late to edit it.

[docnagel]

Originally Posted by fireftr

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio !

You buy a Casio, I'll wear the DSSD. I have seen the press release kit given to AD's here in canada, and IMHO nothing on this watch is ugly or cheap looking. The technology behind this watch is amazing, and I'm fairly confident that once the DSSD becomes available, they will become as scarce and desirable as the SS Daytona. I'm sorry you don't appreciate the DSSD.

[miner]

[QUOTE=docnagel;676292]

Originally Posted by fireftr

DSSD....one ugly cheap looking watch, If you want " original gas escape valve" and "ring lock system" staring you in your face buy a Casio ![/QUOTE
You buy a Casio, I'll wear the DSSD. I have seen the press release kit given to AD's here in canada, and IMHO nothing on this watch is ugly or cheap looking. The technology behind this watch is amazing, and I'm fairly confident that once the DSSD becomes available, they will become as scarce and desirable as the SS Daytona. I'm sorry you don't appreciate the DSSD.

I have to admit that from the photos the "gas valve etc" engraving stands out BUT when you see the watch it actually is quite discrete, it sort of fits with the rest of the watch. It is probably the last thing you notice then there's the ROLEX ROLEX too.....

And wait there's more while they haven't arrived yet the new subs will be amazing, solid links and a bracelet adjustment system that will knock you out, ceramic bezel.....
Why pay +$10K for the DSSD (12 month waiting list) when you could wait for the new sub after Basel 2009, 9 month waiting list?????

[B-ling88]

Saw this few days ago on that forum and sorry those shots just don't do justice. The size of the head looks unporpotional especially the bezel looks too big for the dial, also with the small lug width of 21mm...The dial in those pics look like crap. Side view is alright though.

[Atlanta]

Checked in with an AD today - she called her distributor and was told late November/December for the first to arrive. This is just one person checking... I read other threads speculating maybe August. Anyway, just passing along an update because I think the watch is great and hope to get one.

[PhilM]

Great pics of the DS, but for me it's going to be an easy choice I'm going to stay with my SD

[nko51]

Way to big, and highly unnecessary, unless you are going to drive rivets with it.

[Solar]

Originally Posted by DeepSeaWatches

Size wise, I don't think it looks too big -- I just wish that they had left the excessive ring lock labeling off! Hopefully it doesn't stand out in the flesh as much as it does in photos...

I agree. The rehaut "RING LOCK SYSTEM" lettering is jsut a deal breaker for me.........

[Gil F.]

Originally Posted by moby33

Again, I think it's all relative. Upon closer look at the picture, I notice the gentleman wearing both watches has an EXTREMELY small wrist IMO. The lugs on the SD are overhanging his wrist...to be honest the SD almost looks too big for him, let alone the DS.

For comparison, when I look down at the Sub on my wrist not only do the lugs not come close to the edge of my wrist, but I can see the SEL + 2 1/2 links before it starts folding around out of view.

We're all different, but lets be honest, this watch size will seem more appropriate on some wrists than others...so I believe a blanket response of "It's too big!" doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. You're correct Gil...this guy should probably be sporting it on his thigh as opposed to his wrist! Cheers.

Good point, bro. I'd love to see one in person, and my wrist would probably support a bigger watch than my SD. For my taste, the writing on the front and the super-sized case makes me feel like it could be a bit gaudy for my taste ... sort of like driving a yellow Humvee, if you know what I mean. I DO, however, absolutely love the new lume and the other improvements to the watch ... makes me a bit jealous!

[airhkg]

Big is ok but still it's too busy.. Sorry to say but, this is a looser for me. Not a real tool but pure marketing B.S.. I really don't think guys who dive at those depths rely on wristwatches.. They rely on the guy in life support control. Should have upgraded the bracelet on the SD and Sub and left it alone. I do not think COMEX's current record come close to the depth rating of this watch.

[rpryan55]

I'm late to this thread, but if the dial size is the same between the SD and the DS, then this watch is a true disappointment. I don't know why, but that fact makes me think less of the DSSD.