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GFEAR · 25 June 2011, 12:04 PM

i WISH the deepsea was bigger, but its the way i would go

dddrees · 25 June 2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself would get the 16600 SD same basic movement as the DSSD except for the hyped up hairspring and the newer clasp. While you say one is technically more superior but only to a depth rating that I would doubt than even superman would ever use.The SD is the last of the classic line with a lot of history,but try both on, its you that have to decide on the one you like.

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I just find the DSSD way to big for me everytime I try it on.

michaelt · 25 June 2011, 01:03 PM

DSSD. It's a statement! It may not be the right choice for you, but for me it is. All other Subs feel small and light to me. But if that is your comfort level go for it. You can't go wrong with a Sub.
The DSSD is a standout. It is tall, but I like that about it.

TswaneNguni · 25 June 2011, 01:10 PM

DSSD ....just sooooo much more substancial

DCgator · 25 June 2011, 01:49 PM

Go Deep! It's that simple.

balla · 25 June 2011, 02:43 PM

SD no doubt !

Rollie8 · 25 June 2011, 03:38 PM

Another vote for the Deepsea assuming you have tried both on since you are cross-shopping the two. If anything I would think price would factor in since there is a bit of a premium for the DSSD vs. the SD. Both are awesome watches though.

folexhater · 25 June 2011, 03:40 PM

Buy a DSSD....only a handful owns them!

You could never go wrong with either one! Try em both and see which one sings to your heart!

Fearsome Puppy · 25 June 2011, 03:47 PM

I have both, whilst the DSSD is technically way more advanced I wear the SD much more often...

pokpok · 25 June 2011, 04:23 PM

Sea Dweller.

Lusted over a DSSD for a few years..but bought a sea dweller instead.

SD = everyday watch, can't imagine wearing a DSSD daily.

I do love the huge chunk of metal on my wrist, but it's the way it sits that bothers me a little bit that eliminates it from being a daily watch.

tsuie · 25 June 2011, 04:57 PM

Guys, thank you all so much for all your thoughts and input! This is why I love his place and seeing this forum grow so strong everyday! The spirit from everyone is incredible!

Back to the discussion, hv tried both on and love both, it's just hard as I agree SD is perfect for daily wear, but part of me to be honest also possess abut vanity which draws me to the big size DS for fun and statement! Especially in the summertime it looks fantastic with polo shirts and shorts at the pool or beach!

Hence, torn again, but I will keep everyone posted once a decision is made! Also, I am thinking about getting them 2nd handed to reduce the cost factor, an if luck enough, I might be able to afford both! ( yeah right!)

Victis · 25 June 2011, 05:17 PM

SD is my vote. Partly for the fact I think the DSSD is to big and partly because I hate the extra writing "ring lock system" etc around the dial. SD is the true tool watch.

FrankinCA · 25 June 2011, 05:27 PM

I can pull off a DSSD, but I would go back to a 40mm watch. I own a Steelfish XL, but I wear my Subs more often.

Good luck!

oworkman · 25 June 2011, 06:11 PM

I had a SD before selling and trading up to SDDS and could never go back!! The bracelet and other improvements and the size make it an easy choice for me.

ev8296 · 25 June 2011, 09:11 PM

same here sea dweller.

HPY · 25 June 2011, 09:13 PM

DSSD for me, but you wont go wrong with either

Lagunatic · 26 June 2011, 06:51 AM

Dweller of the Sea · 26 June 2011, 07:13 AM

<<<<-------------this one

landroverking · 26 June 2011, 08:07 AM

Some day the DSSD maybe be a classic but right now the SD already is. Go Sea Dweller.

victor · 26 June 2011, 08:46 AM

You should try both of them and go with the one that signs better to you, but if it was me I will go with the Sea Dweller as it is discountinued and it is a smaller than the DS.

Good luck

godowning · 26 June 2011, 09:40 AM

Classic SD is my vote

joleel7 · 26 June 2011, 12:26 PM

DSSD for me can't go anything smaller then 44mm now :-)

ewhite · 26 June 2011, 12:51 PM

I'd go with Sea Dweller 16600, but I have never tried on the DSSD (don't have wrist to pull it off anyway).

Texasjim · 26 June 2011, 01:17 PM

I have owned both the SD and the DSSD. Love both. With all the watches I own, the Deep Sea gets the most wrist time. People talk about iconic watches, I wonder if any of the Rolex owners during the 60s and 70s knew their Sub's were going to be so "iconic". Time will only tell which model will be a classic.

Hkspwrsche · 26 June 2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

I would go for the SD. The DSSD is a great watch, but after wearing one for over a year I finally accepted that it is just too big.

Agree

rkammer · 26 June 2011, 02:28 PM

Go for the classic SD. The DSSD is just too bulky and out of proportion even if you're a big watch person.

SWIMPRUF · 26 June 2011, 05:52 PM

DSSD. But it still depends on your wrist size/weight preferences...

SALTY · 26 June 2011, 09:41 PM

Whichever one you get, you will always mentally debate whether you should have purchased the other. With that said, a NOS SD will not always be available but, as stated, the DSSD will be and ... you'll have a $1700USD running start towards funding the acquisition.

TempoKing · 26 June 2011, 09:47 PM

Buy now the SD as there will not be many available and prices are going up.
The Deep Sea will be around for many years to come...so you can
always buy it when you have more money.

garyfromleeds · 28 June 2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsuie

Friends,

I am considering the next purchase to be the SD model, but I am torn between the 2:

- I have found a NOS "M" series Sea Dweller, HKD 55000 (USD 7000)
- brand new DEEPSEA is around USD8700

these are in HK. one is a discontinued model, one is technically more superior, both looks good to me......can only get one with budget.

advice please!?

thanks guys!
Eddie

i have a last batch " V " serial 16600 its a true iconic watch

. its your choice old or new model enjoy the moment !!!!

25 June 2011, 03:47 PM	#69
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I have both, whilst the DSSD is technically way more advanced I wear the SD much more often... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

25 June 2011, 04:23 PM	#70
pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	Sea Dweller. Lusted over a DSSD for a few years..but bought a sea dweller instead. SD = everyday watch, can't imagine wearing a DSSD daily. I do love the huge chunk of metal on my wrist, but it's the way it sits that bothers me a little bit that eliminates it from being a daily watch. __________________

25 June 2011, 04:57 PM	#71
tsuie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Hong Kong Watch: all of them! Posts: 81	Guys, thank you all so much for all your thoughts and input! This is why I love his place and seeing this forum grow so strong everyday! The spirit from everyone is incredible! Back to the discussion, hv tried both on and love both, it's just hard as I agree SD is perfect for daily wear, but part of me to be honest also possess abut vanity which draws me to the big size DS for fun and statement! Especially in the summertime it looks fantastic with polo shirts and shorts at the pool or beach! Hence, torn again, but I will keep everyone posted once a decision is made! Also, I am thinking about getting them 2nd handed to reduce the cost factor, an if luck enough, I might be able to afford both! ( yeah right!) __________________ SS Subdate 16610 D series Sea Dweller 4000 116600

25 June 2011, 05:27 PM	#73
FrankinCA Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Ventura County Watch: Omega SeMP Chrono Posts: 141	Sea Dweller for me>>>> I can pull off a DSSD, but I would go back to a 40mm watch. I own a Steelfish XL, but I wear my Subs more often. Good luck!

25 June 2011, 06:11 PM	#74
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	I had a SD before selling and trading up to SDDS and could never go back!! The bracelet and other improvements and the size make it an easy choice for me. __________________ Difficulties break some men but make others. Nelson Mandela

25 June 2011, 12:04 PM	#61
GFEAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 263	i WISH the deepsea was bigger, but its the way i would go

25 June 2011, 01:03 PM	#63
michaelt Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Watch: DSSD Posts: 109	DSSD. It's a statement! It may not be the right choice for you, but for me it is. All other Subs feel small and light to me. But if that is your comfort level go for it. You can't go wrong with a Sub. The DSSD is a standout. It is tall, but I like that about it.

25 June 2011, 01:10 PM	#64
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	DSSD ....just sooooo much more substancial

25 June 2011, 01:49 PM	#65
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Go Deep! It's that simple.

25 June 2011, 02:43 PM	#66
balla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 46	SD no doubt !

25 June 2011, 03:38 PM	#67
Rollie8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York, NY Watch: CHNR, BLRO, Sub-C Posts: 164	Another vote for the Deepsea assuming you have tried both on since you are cross-shopping the two. If anything I would think price would factor in since there is a bit of a premium for the DSSD vs. the SD. Both are awesome watches though.

25 June 2011, 03:40 PM	#68
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Buy a DSSD....only a handful owns them! You could never go wrong with either one! Try em both and see which one sings to your heart!

25 June 2011, 05:17 PM	#72
Victis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver Watch: 16600 Posts: 29	SD is my vote. Partly for the fact I think the DSSD is to big and partly because I hate the extra writing "ring lock system" etc around the dial. SD is the true tool watch.

25 June 2011, 09:11 PM	#75
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	same here sea dweller.

25 June 2011, 09:13 PM	#76
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	DSSD for me, but you wont go wrong with either

26 June 2011, 06:51 AM	#77
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724

26 June 2011, 07:13 AM	#78
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	<<<<-------------this one

26 June 2011, 08:07 AM	#79
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Some day the DSSD maybe be a classic but right now the SD already is. Go Sea Dweller.

26 June 2011, 08:46 AM	#80
victor Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Victor Location: Canada Watch: Rolex GMTc Posts: 77	You should try both of them and go with the one that signs better to you, but if it was me I will go with the Sea Dweller as it is discountinued and it is a smaller than the DS. Good luck

26 June 2011, 09:40 AM	#81
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	Classic SD is my vote

26 June 2011, 12:26 PM	#82
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	DSSD for me can't go anything smaller then 44mm now :-)

26 June 2011, 12:51 PM	#83
ewhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	I'd go with Sea Dweller 16600, but I have never tried on the DSSD (don't have wrist to pull it off anyway).

26 June 2011, 01:17 PM	#84
Texasjim 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Lone Star State Watch: ...this! Posts: 217	I have owned both the SD and the DSSD. Love both. With all the watches I own, the Deep Sea gets the most wrist time. People talk about iconic watches, I wonder if any of the Rolex owners during the 60s and 70s knew their Sub's were going to be so "iconic". Time will only tell which model will be a classic. __________________ 114060, 116010lv, 126710BLRO, 126610, 116600, 4x5513, 4x1675, 2x16610, 2x1680, 16610LV, 16710, 116500, 124300, 16803, 5512, 114300, 126618, 2x6536/1, 6205, 18038, 16570, 1665, 126333, 126603

26 June 2011, 02:28 PM	#86
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	Go for the classic SD. The DSSD is just too bulky and out of proportion even if you're a big watch person. __________________ Regards, Ray K.

26 June 2011, 05:52 PM	#87
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	DSSD. But it still depends on your wrist size/weight preferences... __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

26 June 2011, 09:41 PM	#88
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Whichever one you get, you will always mentally debate whether you should have purchased the other. With that said, a NOS SD will not always be available but, as stated, the DSSD will be and ... you'll have a $1700USD running start towards funding the acquisition.

26 June 2011, 09:47 PM	#89
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Buy now the SD as there will not be many available and prices are going up. The Deep Sea will be around for many years to come...so you can always buy it when you have more money.

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