To Flip or not - 16710 for DSSD Deep Blue

[HL65]

Originally Posted by sdgadave

Funds would allow for both, just grew up frugal and it's hard to kick that even though things are different now lol. The wife says she would take over the GMT so I could get the DSSD. Chewbacca posted about trying the all black DSSD first then going for the D-Blue. Would you be frugal or dive right in?


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If you want a DSSD Blue don't waste your time or money on black dial. I had it and it did nothing for me so flipped quickly and later got the Blue. The gradient blue black dial makes the watch what it is. Without that dial I would never consider it. So keep your GMT and add the Blue and call it a day!

[Psmith]

Much prefer the DSSD, but if you can afford to keep the GMT then probably best to do so.

[travisb]

Keep and save is the best bet but I understand the frugal mentality. Many times when I buy a new watch I contemplate flipping one of my others despite knowing it won't hurt me financially. I've learned to hold on to what I've got and am still reacquiring some that I've let go. Good luck!!

[ar.parask13]

No chance in hell I would consider this. I going the Pepsi gets with the previous case the most attractive Rolex model ever!


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[rolehex]

Don't do it...I think you would regret flipping the 16710.

[Punchthefatkid]

The fact that you've had your GMT from new and for so many years now I just think it would be a real shame if you had to let it go.

If it were me in your position and any watches needed to go to fund the DSSD I would trade one of the watches you'd purchased recently as I'm sure you wont have as much emotional attachment to them.

If you did trade one of your more recent purchases and later regretted it, you could always find another quite easily.

The GMT however you will never replace. Yes you can find another GMT - but it wouldn't be YOUR GMT - it wouldn't feel the same.

[Reinhard in SA]

Please don't flip the GMT. Rather save.

[1William]

It all depends on how you feel about the GMT. If it is truly a special watch to you and you would only flip to make the money work then I would not do it. If that special feeling is not there then by all means move on and don't look back. I have owned several DSSD's and I think that they are great watches. I only moved away based on trade value and at the time I needed the cash on another watch that I wanted. Both times. I am somewhat back in the hunt, at least looking. I like the DSSD Blue but find it hard to pay a 3-4K premium just for the dial. I know the psychology behind getting what you want and being satisfied but that much money on a dial does not work for me right now. Look at a pre-owned with the black face, a nice example can be had for around 8K as opposed to 11K pre-owned on the DSSD Blue.

[mattedialdoc]

Don't do it!


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[Toivonen]

go on what you like the most ;)

[red1108nyc]

Keep Pepsi or you will regret.

[sirish19]

I agree with most others, I would definitely keep the GMT as it has sentimental value. I bought my 16710 in 2002, my son's birth year, and will never sell that watch. I am considering swapping the black for the Pepsi bezel too.

I would keep the GMT and save up to add the DSSD later.

[ABChop]

Find a way to have them both.
My "A" serial 16700 is my daily work watch.
But when i'm not at work, all i wear us my D-Blue.
Love them both!!

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

keep the gmt2 and get a dssd for 1/4 to 1/3 less --- maybe even more. then if you like the dssd, upgrade to the cameron.

this for sure!

[watchwatcher]

Add...certainly. But flip...no.

[jrwilkes81]

I flipped my Coke Friday for the Dblue. Couldn't be happier with my decision

[adawil2002]

Keep that 16710!

[THC]

Will an expert please look at six marker on OP's pic? It simply says "Swiss" ... I have never seen this on any GMT dial

But I am far from any expert

[sdgadave]

This is a tough one. I see both sides, though most say keep and add. To anyone who flipped their first and then reacquired, was your feelings toward the new watch the same as before or was it gone because it was not 'your' watch?


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by jrwilkes81

I flipped my Coke Friday for the Dblue. Couldn't be happier with my decision

Nice, it's a lot of watch for the dosh congs!

[Ryuden]

Originally Posted by THC

Will an expert please look at six marker on OP's pic? It simply says "Swiss" ... I have never seen this on any GMT dial

But I am far from any expert

It's either an A or U serial where the dial is a transitional dial from Tritium to Super Luminova.

Mine is the same Swiss only dial and it's an A serial.

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Ryuden

It's either an A or U serial where the dial is a transitional dial from Tritium to Super Luminova.

Mine is the same Swiss only dial and it's an A serial.

Spot on ........mines a U

[stevedssd]

........and keep the 16710....save for the Deepsea

[Mar1177]

Originally Posted by jrwilkes81

I flipped my Coke Friday for the Dblue. Couldn't be happier with my decision

Congratulations!

[Angry-Gardener]

Originally Posted by HL65

If you want a DSSD Blue don't waste your time or money on black dial. I had it and it did nothing for me so flipped quickly and later got the Blue. The gradient blue black dial makes the watch what it is. Without that dial I would never consider it. So keep your GMT and add the Blue and call it a day!

Yup. This is the best advice.

Black and SS is a classic Rolex diver look. The DSSD is simply not a classic Rolex diver. The extreme size, thick crystal and blue dial are all part of its "cult" appeal. Buy the blue. Sure, if you love big watches but hate blue or hate the hype the DSSD Black might be "the one" for you, but the SS SD and the SS Sub will always be the real classic divers

Rolex only makes one blue to black gradient dial. Ta-Da! This dial is now the signature of the DSSD. If this is your one true "next 20 years" watch you will pay the premium and immediately forget about it. The DSSD Blue is that good.




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[jeffgo888]

No, i would keep the GMT...and save for the black DSSD.
To me , classier and classic..:)\
although the Blue DSSD is very nice, I like the Cameron DSSD black one better

[sdgadave]

Originally Posted by Ryuden

It's either an A or U serial where the dial is a transitional dial from Tritium to Super Luminova.



Mine is the same Swiss only dial and it's an A serial.

Very good Ryuden!! It is an A serial number.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by HL65

I'd keep the 16710 and I also happen to love the DSSD Blue. I would not part with my 16710 for one let alone one I bought new from AD.

X2.

[Alexwwjd]

Never flip a 16710, ever.


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[Ryuden]

Originally Posted by stevedssd

Spot on ........mines a U

...love the Swiss only dial (personal preference)...

Originally Posted by sdgadave

Very good Ryuden!! It is an A serial number.


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Awesome...so is mine...and its dated Dec 1999 as well...!

Keep it and add the Dssd...I have both.