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T-Rip · 2 July 2011, 01:56 AM

I have had my DSSD for a couple of months now and a member of TRF for just as long. Time after time I read posts about "how big the DSSD is" and that "its WAY to big for a daily wearing" or that Rolex "screwed up on this one" HOW

Also the other argument that I hear is "that its too heavy" For who???

I dont get it. We are all entitled to his/her own opinion but sometimes it gets a bit rude what people say..

That being said, is a Rolex supposed to be inconspicuous? Why not show it off?? I dont mean bragging about it and being a jerk but purchasing any Rolex is a big accomplishment.. Be proud...

I know Im ranting here a bit and I probably take things a bit to personal but It just doesnt make sense to me....IMO

dddrees · 2 July 2011, 02:01 AM

Opinions will vary in regards to almost anything to include just about every model of watch Rolex makes. I get the same kind of comments about the Yacht Master with the exception of the too big too wear.

But hey thats what makes their watches so great. They have a couple of different types, if you don't like one type try another. If you can't find one you like go somewhere else.

To each his own.

T-Rip · 2 July 2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Opinions will vary in regards to almost anything to include just about every model of watch Rolex makes. I get the same kind of comments about the Yacht Master with the exception of the too big too wear.

But hey thats what makes their watches so great. They have a couple of different types, if you don't like one type try another. If you can't find one you like go somewhere else.

To each his own.

I agree 100%

capote · 2 July 2011, 02:06 AM

I don't like it at all, too big, don't like the text on the rehaut, all together over engineered . I think it was a big mistake that Rolex discontinued the classic seadweller. But hey, that is just me, to each his own.

vigna · 2 July 2011, 02:10 AM

Fashion icon footballer David Beckham wears DSSD on his slim wrists!!!

SSD · 2 July 2011, 02:14 AM

The DSSD is no larger than the Tudor big-block chrono.

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Dweller of the Sea · 2 July 2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydendillon

purchasing any Rolex is a big accomplishment.. Be proud...

I never understood why buying a Rolex is an accomplishment???

Anybody can go in and buy a Rolex, all you need is the money.
There are plenty of ways to get money, not all legit, and there is plenty of "old money".

Life is all about priorities. Most can afford a Rolex if they really desire one, but many won´t pay that much for a watch. They rather have a 7k guitar, vacation, car etc.
I´d rather have a 5k watch and a 2k holiday this summer.

jimchan · 2 July 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I never understood why buying a Rolex is an accomplishment???

Anybody can go in and buy a Rolex, all you need is the money.
There are plenty of ways to get money, not all legit, and there is plenty of "old money".

Life is all about priorities. Most can afford a Rolex if they really desire one, but many won´t pay that much for a watch. They rather have a 7k guitar, vacation, car etc.
I´d rather have a 5k watch and a 2k holiday this summer.

It is considered an achievement. An achievement to save up enough money to own such a fine timepiece. An achievement that can last for many years to come if taken care of properly.

steubi1 · 2 July 2011, 02:25 AM

Everybody should wear what he likes!

A friend of mine has the Deep Sea, and he is very proud of it and wears it on a daily basis.
He has shown me the watch, and I must say: This is a substantial piece of watch engineering! Extremely well done.

There is one issue I personally do not like at all, a deal breaker to me, and that's the engraving on the ring lock system.

And the fact that Beckham is wearing it (as one person mentioned before) is another deal breaker to me....

So don't worry what others say, it is your watch, and you should simply enjoy wearing it!

Tom

Gerardus · 2 July 2011, 02:26 AM

I like in in the pictures, but after felt it "alive" not my cup of tea, sorry.

T-Rip · 2 July 2011, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I never understood why buying a Rolex is an accomplishment???

Anybody can go in and buy a Rolex, all you need is the money.
There are plenty of ways to get money, not all legit, and there is plenty of "old money".

Life is all about priorities. Most can afford a Rolex if they really desire one, but many won´t pay that much for a watch. They rather have a 7k guitar, vacation, car etc.
I´d rather have a 5k watch and a 2k holiday this summer.

The average person would never spend 10K+ on a watch.. There are 10,000 other ways to spend their money. You talk like eveyone has the money just laying around...Thats not the case at all...to say that its not an accomplishment is not valid..IMO.. You/I people on TRF are fortunate enough to be able to have one..not anyone "can go in and buy a Rolex," sorry but thats not realistic...

T-Rip · 2 July 2011, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I like in in the pictures, but after felt it "alive" not my cup of tea, sorry.

Nothing wrong with that...

paddy_crow · 2 July 2011, 02:31 AM

I don't like big, obtrusive watches. I wore a 5513 sub for 34 years, I would rate it as being about the upper size limit of what I will wear. My current watch is a 16570 Exp II, sizewise it's about equal to the old sub except the crown is smaller, which I like. If it were 2-3mm thinner, I'd like it even more.

Specifically about the DSSD, I tend to think it's grossly overdesigned for daily use. Even the Submariner could be placed in that category, and the DSSD is an order of magnitude further.

If you like big thick watches, you will probably think differently than me. To each his own. I wouldn't take it personally when you read negative comments about your watch. Opinions will vary.

Annan · 2 July 2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I like in in the pictures, but after felt it "alive" not my cup of tea, sorry.

Agree with this approach.....I think any Rolex looks great from afar but no matter what model you want it's best to try it on first. I can't imagine how awful it might feel to buy a DSSD or whatever and then not like it.

T-Rip · 2 July 2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddy_crow

I don't like big, obtrusive watches. I wore a 5513 sub for 34 years, I would rate it as being about the upper size limit of what I will wear. My current watch is a 16570 Exp II, sizewise it's about equal to the old sub except the crown is smaller, which I like. If it were 2-3mm thinner, I'd like it even more.

Specifically about the DSSD, I tend to think it's grossly overdesigned for daily use. Even the Submariner could be placed in that category, and the DSSD is an order of magnitude further.

If you like big thick watches, you will probably think differently than me. To each his own. I wouldn't take it personally when you read negative comments about your watch. Opinions will vary.

Well said

cdnwatchguy · 2 July 2011, 02:43 AM

but you didn't buy it to satisfy people on a watch forum, you bought it because you like it and that's what matters. Wear it, enjoy it.

SkyKing31 · 2 July 2011, 03:06 AM

My thought on the DSSD .. If you like it and can afford it, why not?
I have a DSSD and I dont like it as much as the others .. It's just personal opinion .. I dont consider the DSSD an expensive mistake because I intend to give it as a graduation gift

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 July 2011, 03:19 AM

I think the rehaut engraving on the DSSD is too much.

That is me.

If you like the DS good for you!

That is why Rolex makes different models. Different models for different people.

Megalobyte · 2 July 2011, 03:36 AM

Personally I feel the Sub C offers everything the DS does in a far more versatile and wearable form, granted, the Sub can only go down 1000 ft, actually 1250 as divers are tested to 25% over their rating, but, it's sort of an academic and theoretical distinction. And the C is also $2500 less. I could easily wear a DS, I'm huge, size 17 feet and hands to match, and I had the money for either, but I find the Sub to wear fairly large, almost looks like a DeepSea without the height/thickness, I suppose I dont want the extra height and top heaviness of the DS just to get a depth rating that is honestly just for kicks with no real world application.

If there wasn't a Sub C, I'd happily wear a DeepSea, I think the Sub works better as an all around watch without really sacrificing anything. We all pay for the right to wear whatever we want to. :)

I own a few larger watches, 44mm, and like them too, so I get the appeal of an overengineered chunky watch, there's something about things that are overengineered that I always appreciated, maybe I'm getting older, maybe wiser, debatable, but this time I chose the less hard core watch, and I'm really glad I did.

I will say I wish the sub had the same DeepSea version of the glidelock clasp. :) Nothing wrong with the Sub's but the DS version seems nicer. :)

RolexV3 · 2 July 2011, 03:45 AM

I wear my DSSD on a daily basis or until I decided to switch to another from my collection..

HongNinja · 2 July 2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

I never understood why buying a Rolex is an accomplishment???

Anybody can go in and buy a Rolex, all you need is the money.
There are plenty of ways to get money, not all legit, and there is plenty of "old money".

Life is all about priorities. Most can afford a Rolex if they really desire one, but many won´t pay that much for a watch. They rather have a 7k guitar, vacation, car etc.
I´d rather have a 5k watch and a 2k holiday this summer.

I love this. It's exactly how I feel. However, in the same regard, buying a guitar, car, vacation, etc. etc. is an accomplishment of sorts if it was bought and paid for with your own hard earned money. Acquiring anything on the top end of what you're passionate about it an "accomplishment" in my eyes.

PS: I am a SeaDweller, and the DeepSea will be an "accomplishment" for me someday, cause I REALLY want that watch, and 42mm is perfect size mate!

Joey_V · 2 July 2011, 04:01 AM

It's the height that poses a problem for me..

Dweller of the Sea · 2 July 2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydendillon

The average person would never spend 10K+ on a watch.. There are 10,000 other ways to spend their money. You talk like eveyone has the money just laying around...Thats not the case at all...to say that its not an accomplishment is not valid..IMO.. You/I people on TRF are fortunate enough to be able to have one..not anyone "can go in and buy a Rolex," sorry but thats not realistic...

Most people do have the money to buy a Rolex, but chooses to buy something else expensive, that makes sense to them.

Offcourse not all can buy a Rolex, but for a large part of the middleclass, its more a question of personel priorities, than money.

Because many would never spend a lot on a watch, doesn´t mean they can´t afford it. They just wanted something else for their money.

Dweller of the Sea · 2 July 2011, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HongNinja

I love this. It's exactly how I feel. However, in the same regard, buying a guitar, car, vacation, etc. etc. is an accomplishment of sorts if it was bought and paid for with your own hard earned money. Acquiring anything on the top end of what you're passionate about it an "accomplishment" in my eyes.

Guess buying anything for your hard earned money is an accomplishment.
My wife will certainly agree, that spending money is an accomplishment

psv · 2 July 2011, 04:15 AM

First of all, I think the DSSD get almost nothing but love and it is a bit of a cult favorite here on TRF, but also on TZ as well as being the first and only Rolex many other brand aficionados own and wear (think Paneristis, Breitling or IWC fans etc).

Having said that, buying a Rolex is not really an accomplishment. Sure, it feels that way when you are young and saved up for your first watch. And you should be proud about that, but in reality tons of people can save up money and buy a Rolex if they wanted to. And tons of people do as they make 700,000 watches per year, hardly unique.

Regarding dissing your choice of watch - get used to it. If you chose to partake in a public online forum which is largely anonymous with people from all walks of life, from many different cultures and countries, people will have opinions about your choice of watch. If you didn't want to hear other people's opinions, why post/share at all? Especially if you decide to buy the biggest production Rolex ever made from a brand that is known for being very conservative, with a large base of conservative loyalists, then expect to hear some rumbling.

It terms of the Deepsea. I have a love/hate relationship to that watch. I wish they would have used less steroids, less depth-rating which would have removed the need for the ring-lock system, which would have made the dial a bit larger, less text on the interface, less thickness to the case. Having said that, it is truly superlative engineering, the matte dial is gorgeous, the domed crystal sans cyclops is perfection etc.

I did ran into this quote the other night which I found amusing:

"Often one sees the Sea-Dweller being described as being “over engineered”. I dispute that. The Sea-Dweller was an elegant and sufficient solution to a problem, while the neurotically over engineered DeepSea appears to be an answer to a question no one asked."

From this article http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-576376/s-0/

Net/net: you buy and wear a watch for your own enjoyment. Why care so much about what other people think? If you are proud to be able to buy a Rolex - be proud! If you like the heftiness of the DSSD - like it a lot! Enjoy! :-)

herdinoh · 2 July 2011, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigna

Fashion icon footballer David Beckham wears DSSD on his slim wrists!!!

I just want to say David has a big wrist.

mjclark32 · 2 July 2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Opinions will vary in regards to almost anything to include just about every model of watch Rolex makes. I get the same kind of comments about the Yacht Master with the exception of the too big too wear.

But hey thats what makes their watches so great. They have a couple of different types, if you don't like one type try another. If you can't find one you like go somewhere else.

To each his own.

Well said

Roxas · 2 July 2011, 04:21 AM

I don't think spending money is an accomplishment, earning money on the other hand is.

SSD · 2 July 2011, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxas

I don't think spending money is an accomplishment, earning money on the other hand is.

Exactly. A watch, whatever kind, should express your taste and style rather than serve as a mere status symbol. Too many people wear Rolex in order to present some type of phoney spin or image that isn't real: and others pick up on it too easily. Makes 'em look silly at the end of the day. The DSSD should be a matter of preference, like any other watch. Folks also see when you're genuine!

So if you like them, wear them. If not, don't. Don't worry about what others think!

psv · 2 July 2011, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxas

I don't think spending money is an accomplishment, earning money on the other hand is.

Hear, hear.

2 July 2011, 01:56 AM	#1
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	No Love for the DSSD... I have had my DSSD for a couple of months now and a member of TRF for just as long. Time after time I read posts about "how big the DSSD is" and that "its WAY to big for a daily wearing" or that Rolex "screwed up on this one" HOW Also the other argument that I hear is "that its too heavy" For who??? I dont get it. We are all entitled to his/her own opinion but sometimes it gets a bit rude what people say.. That being said, is a Rolex supposed to be inconspicuous? Why not show it off?? I dont mean bragging about it and being a jerk but purchasing any Rolex is a big accomplishment.. Be proud... I know Im ranting here a bit and I probably take things a bit to personal but It just doesnt make sense to me....IMO __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

2 July 2011, 02:01 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Opinions will vary in regards to almost anything to include just about every model of watch Rolex makes. I get the same kind of comments about the Yacht Master with the exception of the too big too wear. But hey thats what makes their watches so great. They have a couple of different types, if you don't like one type try another. If you can't find one you like go somewhere else. To each his own. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 July 2011, 02:14 AM	#6
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	The DSSD is no larger than the Tudor big-block chrono. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

2 July 2011, 02:26 AM	#10
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	I like in in the pictures, but after felt it "alive" not my cup of tea, sorry. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

2 July 2011, 02:43 AM	#16
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Not my favorite at all but you didn't buy it to satisfy people on a watch forum, you bought it because you like it and that's what matters. Wear it, enjoy it. __________________ Keith

2 July 2011, 02:06 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I don't like it at all, too big, don't like the text on the rehaut, all together over engineered . I think it was a big mistake that Rolex discontinued the classic seadweller. But hey, that is just me, to each his own.

2 July 2011, 02:10 AM	#5
vigna Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: uk Watch: YG yachtmaster ll Posts: 20	Fashion icon footballer David Beckham wears DSSD on his slim wrists!!!

2 July 2011, 02:25 AM	#9
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Everybody should wear what he likes! A friend of mine has the Deep Sea, and he is very proud of it and wears it on a daily basis. He has shown me the watch, and I must say: This is a substantial piece of watch engineering! Extremely well done. There is one issue I personally do not like at all, a deal breaker to me, and that's the engraving on the ring lock system. And the fact that Beckham is wearing it (as one person mentioned before) is another deal breaker to me.... So don't worry what others say, it is your watch, and you should simply enjoy wearing it! Tom

2 July 2011, 02:31 AM	#13
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	I don't like big, obtrusive watches. I wore a 5513 sub for 34 years, I would rate it as being about the upper size limit of what I will wear. My current watch is a 16570 Exp II, sizewise it's about equal to the old sub except the crown is smaller, which I like. If it were 2-3mm thinner, I'd like it even more. Specifically about the DSSD, I tend to think it's grossly overdesigned for daily use. Even the Submariner could be placed in that category, and the DSSD is an order of magnitude further. If you like big thick watches, you will probably think differently than me. To each his own. I wouldn't take it personally when you read negative comments about your watch. Opinions will vary.

2 July 2011, 03:06 AM	#17
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	My thought on the DSSD .. If you like it and can afford it, why not? I have a DSSD and I dont like it as much as the others .. It's just personal opinion .. I dont consider the DSSD an expensive mistake because I intend to give it as a graduation gift

2 July 2011, 03:19 AM	#18
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I think the rehaut engraving on the DSSD is too much. That is me. If you like the DS good for you! That is why Rolex makes different models. Different models for different people. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

2 July 2011, 03:36 AM	#19
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Personally I feel the Sub C offers everything the DS does in a far more versatile and wearable form, granted, the Sub can only go down 1000 ft, actually 1250 as divers are tested to 25% over their rating, but, it's sort of an academic and theoretical distinction. And the C is also $2500 less. I could easily wear a DS, I'm huge, size 17 feet and hands to match, and I had the money for either, but I find the Sub to wear fairly large, almost looks like a DeepSea without the height/thickness, I suppose I dont want the extra height and top heaviness of the DS just to get a depth rating that is honestly just for kicks with no real world application. If there wasn't a Sub C, I'd happily wear a DeepSea, I think the Sub works better as an all around watch without really sacrificing anything. We all pay for the right to wear whatever we want to. :) I own a few larger watches, 44mm, and like them too, so I get the appeal of an overengineered chunky watch, there's something about things that are overengineered that I always appreciated, maybe I'm getting older, maybe wiser, debatable, but this time I chose the less hard core watch, and I'm really glad I did. I will say I wish the sub had the same DeepSea version of the glidelock clasp. :) Nothing wrong with the Sub's but the DS version seems nicer. :)

2 July 2011, 03:45 AM	#20
RolexV3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Vince Location: West Virginia Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJ Posts: 902	I wear my DSSD on a daily basis or until I decided to switch to another from my collection..

2 July 2011, 04:01 AM	#22
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	It's the height that poses a problem for me.. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 July 2011, 04:15 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	First of all, I think the DSSD get almost nothing but love and it is a bit of a cult favorite here on TRF, but also on TZ as well as being the first and only Rolex many other brand aficionados own and wear (think Paneristis, Breitling or IWC fans etc). Having said that, buying a Rolex is not really an accomplishment. Sure, it feels that way when you are young and saved up for your first watch. And you should be proud about that, but in reality tons of people can save up money and buy a Rolex if they wanted to. And tons of people do as they make 700,000 watches per year, hardly unique. Regarding dissing your choice of watch - get used to it. If you chose to partake in a public online forum which is largely anonymous with people from all walks of life, from many different cultures and countries, people will have opinions about your choice of watch. If you didn't want to hear other people's opinions, why post/share at all? Especially if you decide to buy the biggest production Rolex ever made from a brand that is known for being very conservative, with a large base of conservative loyalists, then expect to hear some rumbling. It terms of the Deepsea. I have a love/hate relationship to that watch. I wish they would have used less steroids, less depth-rating which would have removed the need for the ring-lock system, which would have made the dial a bit larger, less text on the interface, less thickness to the case. Having said that, it is truly superlative engineering, the matte dial is gorgeous, the domed crystal sans cyclops is perfection etc. I did ran into this quote the other night which I found amusing: "Often one sees the Sea-Dweller being described as being “over engineered”. I dispute that. The Sea-Dweller was an elegant and sufficient solution to a problem, while the neurotically over engineered DeepSea appears to be an answer to a question no one asked." From this article http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-576376/s-0/ Net/net: you buy and wear a watch for your own enjoyment. Why care so much about what other people think? If you are proud to be able to buy a Rolex - be proud! If you like the heftiness of the DSSD - like it a lot! Enjoy! :-)

2 July 2011, 04:21 AM	#28
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	I don't think spending money is an accomplishment, earning money on the other hand is.

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