DSSD black dial or d-blue

[can-am]

Get the blue, if not, get another watch.

The real DSSD is BLUE.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Driver8

Same here. I thought the D-Blue was nothing more than a gimmick, plus I used to own a black 116660, which I always thought was the “purist choice”.

But after having having seen a few in the flesh, and trying them on, I’ve really warmed to the D-Blue. If I was in the market for another DSSD it’d be the D-Blue I’d go for hands down.

Funny thing.
When it was first released I was looking at the promo pics just like everybody else.
There was much criticism of the watch with gimmicky being the main descriptor which resonated with me and one person labelling it the Deepseaweed because of the green text. If I recall correctly I may have used that name here and there as well

Things turned for me when people started posting great pics on the forums and I went to my local to arrange a hands on with one when the next one came in.

After eyeballing it the rest is history and it's a salutary lesson to everybody that we probably ought to keep an open mind and try not to be too quick to judge.

[LSU-MOOSE]

I fell in love with the JC when I saw it in person. Got this photo in the Indianapolis airport. The local AD had an add up.

[TT-TIGER]

Picked up the JC 2 months ago, love the dial!!


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[tifosi]

Ugh, all these pics are killing me.

[slus]

Black was what I wanted, basically the King of Subs was what I was after, and the classic Rolex diver to me is black.

Not to say I don't like the D-Blue, I've contemplated having both

[B2 Stealth]

JC DSSD was too busy for me. Sold it. Would consider the black dial.

[Cigars&Watches]

I love the classic black dial look. Having said that if I had other black dial pieces I would lean towards the JC

[RCC watches]

I like black. Looks good on a 22mm Oysterflex

[amphr1]

James Cameron for sure. If my wrist was big enough I'd buy one, the blue

[Kiddodoc]

Have owned both and since many of my watches have black dials sold my black dial and added the JC. I LOVE IT! Unique and looks great.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by rom33

There are many black dials.
The blue is unique.
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100%

[jojosnr]

Classic black will withstand the test of time. Today blue tomorrow ? Nautilus gone green, Ooak gone purple.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by ridetime

Black! Blue is gimmicky with the big lime green DEEPSEA in garishly large font.

Yes, I agree.

[kentheevil]

Another vote for the D-blue. And my first rolex watch was the 116660 black recently reacquired the 13 series and love the balance + the blue dial is much more subtle than all of these pics including mine


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[PBJ1925]

Can't go wrong with either. I wear the black more, but JC's dial is indeed special.

[www777]

Originally Posted by www777

I’m going back and forth on the dial choice. Leaning towards the black dial as it seems more classic. Thoughts?

I ended up getting the black which I’m very happy about. The matte dial looks great. But as all have said can’t go wrong with either one.

[MJZRolex]

The D-Blue is one of my favorites and I would have one if I had a larger wrist. It is a great looking watch.

[slus]

Originally Posted by RCC watches

I like black. Looks good on a 22mm Oysterflex

That does look great on oysterflex

[Watchmanaz]

I own both! Go with the Blue!!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by tifosi

I fear it will suffer the same fate as my AP ROO Diver when I had it. I found it had such a limited use as far as wearability that I couldn't justify keeping it. It was basically a short sleeve shirt only watch and that just doesn't work for me. I don't get enough ROI and I always end up selling in those cases. Was just talking about this in another thread. I think with the thickness of the DSSD the scenario would end up the same as the AP for me.

I currently have 4 watches that I can wear anytime, any place and I like that. I'd rather that than have 4 watches and only 3 of them I can pick up and wear on any given day.

I wear mine anytime, any place without hesitation. I think I probably wear this one more than any of the others. Wearability, 10 out of 10…


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[911991]

Go Blue!!!

[kl2244]

I love both watches but I’m leaning towards the D-blue.

[Brian Page]

I'm in the minority I have black and love it.

[jkim1201]

D-Blue gets my vote.

[CanPam]

Black is the new green... ;)

[HL65]

D-Blue for sure for me!

[Daytonaman799]

Must go D blue. It sets things apart.

[travisb]

The best looking diver there is in my opinion.



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[mailman]

I love the blue dial.