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Puffy · 4 July 2011, 04:15 AM

Evening all

Some of you already know I've been warming up to the DSSD so today I went to Time2 to try it on again to make sure

Now this time Time2 also had a SubC so I thought why not

To be fair the DSSD is an amazing watch - but what do you reckon of the look/feel of it on my wrist? Too big? Just right?

What about the Sub C?

When the Sub C is on your wrist you almost want to ask "So, when is your watchmaker going to finish cutting down the width of the lugs?"

mjm800 · 4 July 2011, 04:19 AM

I like the Sub on your wrist better than the DS.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 4 July 2011, 04:22 AM

There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC:

1. The fat lugs.
2. The fat crown shoulders.
3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much.
4. The longer length of the clasp assembly.

paverman · 4 July 2011, 04:25 AM

I like the look of the Sub C on your wrist better. It looks more in proportion with your wrist, IMO.

jhupp · 4 July 2011, 04:25 AM

I like the GMT the best!!

CharlieSF · 4 July 2011, 04:28 AM

Personally, I like the DSSD on you. I bet the Sub would be a much more natural daily wearer overall though. Who knows though, I've read quite a few posts from DSSD owners who wear them everyday in comfort. Go with your gut :)

TurboWatch · 4 July 2011, 04:31 AM

nt

sleddog · 4 July 2011, 04:32 AM

Both look good on your wrist.....

I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!

Minutehand · 4 July 2011, 04:35 AM

Both looks good.

The Sub could be easier to wear more regularly, but then you also have enough on the bench in case the DSSD needs a rest.

Either way, you cannot go wrong....

mjclark32 · 4 July 2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Both look good on your wrist.....

I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!

Agreed.

hoops10 · 4 July 2011, 04:39 AM

While i think you can pull them all off well, I prefer the Sub and the GMT on your wrist. They just seem to be more proportionate to the size of your wrist. Wish I had such a problem.

Dob · 4 July 2011, 04:43 AM

I prefer the Sub C. I find the Deepsea much too thick to be comfortable for me. Sub C is more versatile, IMO.

bgbg13 · 4 July 2011, 04:51 AM

is it just me or does the dssd look funny from the side because the watch is such a beast then you see the taper of the bracelet and it looks like it doesn't belong? it should have a thick bracelet all the way around

Joey_V · 4 July 2011, 04:56 AM

Dude... the DSSD looks GREAT on you. I would go with the DSSD and not the run-o-the-mill SubC. No offense Sub owners.

I am one of them.

STEELINOX · 4 July 2011, 05:06 AM

DSSD vote here...

The lugs taper uniformly.

MikeJaye · 4 July 2011, 05:13 AM

They both look great on you. Diameter wise there aren't any issues with the DSSD on you, so if you can get over the height of the thing then go for it!

MB7000 · 4 July 2011, 05:15 AM

I think the Deepsea looks perfect on your wrist.

HL65 · 4 July 2011, 05:17 AM

They both look fine on you - go with one you like better or better yet both!!

Dr. Robert · 4 July 2011, 05:32 AM

bah humbug.......go old school....get a 16600.....best of both worlds.....regular lugs...& a beefy case.

AJMarcus · 4 July 2011, 05:35 AM

Sub C.. You cant go wrong. Embrace all the improvements with gusto!

Cru Jones · 4 July 2011, 05:38 AM

DSSD looks good on you, anders, no worries there. you pull it off. man, it's one tall watch, though....

you're going to have to think long and hard before going subc, as you've been pretty anti-ridiculously fat lugs for some time.

acce1999 · 4 July 2011, 05:57 AM

The DSSD is too big for me, but it seems that you can pull it off, so go get one and enjoy it for me too! And make sure to give us a good report on how you like it!

The 116610 looks good to, and would be my personal choice.

Best,

A

wiswrist · 4 July 2011, 06:24 AM

I'd rock the DSSD ... it looks good on you and it feels a little more special IMO ...

HPY · 4 July 2011, 06:26 AM

Get the deepsea !

david.m · 4 July 2011, 06:30 AM

DSSD. You're wrist looks about the same as mine. I found that after a couple of days the thickness wasn't an issue (unlike when you first try it on), now I actually like the watch's bulk, and with the glidelock you always have a perfect fit so the weight doesn't become a problem. As with other owners I never really notice the writing on the ring lock, IMO in real life it is a better looking watch than the sub.

Puffy · 4 July 2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC:

1. The fat lugs.
2. The fat crown shoulders.
3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much.
4. The longer length of the clasp assembly.

same here, just not keen on those lugs... they kill it for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhupp

I like the GMT the best!!

that's a keeper, i just love that thing!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Both look good on your wrist.....

I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with!

that's right Rob - i want something different, i don't think the SubC will be different enough as i already have a 16610... i really love the look/feel of the DSSD but i wonder if it's disproportionate to my wrist...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgbg13

is it just me or does the dssd look funny from the side because the watch is such a beast then you see the taper of the bracelet and it looks like it doesn't belong? it should have a thick bracelet all the way around

it is as if the bracelet gets really thin towards the clasp.. don't think you'd risk the bracelet breaking..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Dude... the DSSD looks GREAT on you. I would go with the DSSD and not the run-o-the-mill SubC. No offense Sub owners.

I am one of them.

yeah it'd be a nice complement to the rest of my collection for sure. the SubC is too similar to my 16610 and also those lugs....

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

DSSD vote here...

The lugs taper uniformly.

yeah i love how the lugs almost continue and joins the bracelet. case and bracelet work really well together

HongNinja · 4 July 2011, 07:02 AM

I'd you can pull off DeepSea, which I think you can without a doubt, I say go for DS!

I love the more modern Rolex pieces as well as the vintage, but I'm sold on the DS.

That being said, can never go wrong with a Submariner either. I wear my Sea-Dweller every day with a smile on my face. ; )

sleddog · 4 July 2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

that's right Rob - i want something different, i don't think the SubC will be different enough as i already have a 16610... i really love the look/feel of the DSSD but i wonder if it's disproportionate to my wrist...

You have the wrist for it.......

Once it's sized correctly, the issue of height disappears, trust me!

Puffy · 4 July 2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJaye

They both look great on you. Diameter wise there aren't any issues with the DSSD on you, so if you can get over the height of the thing then go for it!

that's what i'm starting to think too

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB7000

I think the Deepsea looks perfect on your wrist.

thanks mate

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

They both look fine on you - go with one you like better or better yet both!!

just one mate, well, ONE of these two!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

bah humbug.......go old school....get a 16600.....best of both worlds.....regular lugs...& a beefy case.

don't forget doc, i still have a lot of discontinued goods in my collection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

DSSD looks good on you, anders, no worries there. you pull it off. man, it's one tall watch, though....

you're going to have to think long and hard before going subc, as you've been pretty anti-ridiculously fat lugs for some time.

mate i bloody hate those fat lugs. they just look weird!! friday afternoon solution but it's less offensive when on the wrist.. i still want to get an angle grinder out though and trim them...

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

The DSSD is too big for me, but it seems that you can pull it off, so go get one and enjoy it for me too! And make sure to give us a good report on how you like it!

The 116610 looks good to, and would be my personal choice.

Best,

A

Thanks Anders

Quote:

Originally Posted by david.m

DSSD. You're wrist looks about the same as mine. I found that after a couple of days the thickness wasn't an issue (unlike when you first try it on), now I actually like the watch's bulk, and with the glidelock you always have a perfect fit so the weight doesn't become a problem. As with other owners I never really notice the writing on the ring lock, IMO in real life it is a better looking watch than the sub.

that's it mate... it needs to be resized properly and really 225 grams isn't that much... like a packet of butter. might strap a block of Lurpak to my wrist tomorrow to see if it's too heavy for me

Puffy · 4 July 2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

You have the wrist for it.......

Once it's sized correctly, the issue of height disappears, trust me!

Exactly Rob - when on the wrist i can easily see both sides of the bracelet so it's a good fit. and yep it does need to be sized....

4 July 2011, 04:15 AM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	How do the DSSD and SubC look on me, guys? Evening all Some of you already know I've been warming up to the DSSD so today I went to Time2 to try it on again to make sure Now this time Time2 also had a SubC so I thought why not To be fair the DSSD is an amazing watch - but what do you reckon of the look/feel of it on my wrist? Too big? Just right? What about the Sub C? When the Sub C is on your wrist you almost want to ask "So, when is your watchmaker going to finish cutting down the width of the lugs?" __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 July 2011, 04:19 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I like the Sub on your wrist better than the DS. __________________

4 July 2011, 04:22 AM	#3
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	There are 4 things I do not like about the SubC: 1. The fat lugs. 2. The fat crown shoulders. 3. The bezel pearl sticks up too much. 4. The longer length of the clasp assembly. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

4 July 2011, 04:31 AM	#7
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Deep sea for sure nt

4 July 2011, 04:32 AM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Both look good on your wrist..... I guess it comes down to your opinion and how much cash you're willing to part with! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 July 2011, 04:25 AM	#4
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	I like the look of the Sub C on your wrist better. It looks more in proportion with your wrist, IMO.

4 July 2011, 04:25 AM	#5
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 284	I like the GMT the best!!

4 July 2011, 04:28 AM	#6
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	Personally, I like the DSSD on you. I bet the Sub would be a much more natural daily wearer overall though. Who knows though, I've read quite a few posts from DSSD owners who wear them everyday in comfort. Go with your gut :)

4 July 2011, 04:35 AM	#9
Minutehand "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AE Location: Right here Posts: 294	Both looks good. The Sub could be easier to wear more regularly, but then you also have enough on the bench in case the DSSD needs a rest. Either way, you cannot go wrong.... __________________ Time is a luxury

4 July 2011, 04:39 AM	#11
hoops10 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 325	While i think you can pull them all off well, I prefer the Sub and the GMT on your wrist. They just seem to be more proportionate to the size of your wrist. Wish I had such a problem.

4 July 2011, 04:43 AM	#12
Dob Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 359	I prefer the Sub C. I find the Deepsea much too thick to be comfortable for me. Sub C is more versatile, IMO.

4 July 2011, 04:51 AM	#13
bgbg13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: fl Posts: 383	is it just me or does the dssd look funny from the side because the watch is such a beast then you see the taper of the bracelet and it looks like it doesn't belong? it should have a thick bracelet all the way around

4 July 2011, 04:56 AM	#14
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Dude... the DSSD looks GREAT on you. I would go with the DSSD and not the run-o-the-mill SubC. No offense Sub owners. I am one of them. __________________ 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

4 July 2011, 05:06 AM	#15
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	DSSD vote here... The lugs taper uniformly. __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

4 July 2011, 05:13 AM	#16
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	They both look great on you. Diameter wise there aren't any issues with the DSSD on you, so if you can get over the height of the thing then go for it!

4 July 2011, 05:15 AM	#17
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	I think the Deepsea looks perfect on your wrist.

4 July 2011, 05:17 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	They both look fine on you - go with one you like better or better yet both!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 July 2011, 05:32 AM	#19
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	bah humbug.......go old school....get a 16600.....best of both worlds.....regular lugs...& a beefy case. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 July 2011, 05:35 AM	#20
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Sub C.. You cant go wrong. Embrace all the improvements with gusto!

4 July 2011, 05:38 AM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	DSSD looks good on you, anders, no worries there. you pull it off. man, it's one tall watch, though.... you're going to have to think long and hard before going subc, as you've been pretty anti-ridiculously fat lugs for some time.

4 July 2011, 05:57 AM	#22
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	The DSSD is too big for me, but it seems that you can pull it off, so go get one and enjoy it for me too! And make sure to give us a good report on how you like it! The 116610 looks good to, and would be my personal choice. Best, A

4 July 2011, 06:24 AM	#23
wiswrist 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,086	I'd rock the DSSD ... it looks good on you and it feels a little more special IMO ...

4 July 2011, 06:26 AM	#24
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	Get the deepsea !

4 July 2011, 06:30 AM	#25
david.m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex DSSD, GMTIIc Posts: 43	DSSD. You're wrist looks about the same as mine. I found that after a couple of days the thickness wasn't an issue (unlike when you first try it on), now I actually like the watch's bulk, and with the glidelock you always have a perfect fit so the weight doesn't become a problem. As with other owners I never really notice the writing on the ring lock, IMO in real life it is a better looking watch than the sub.

4 July 2011, 07:02 AM	#27
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	I'd you can pull off DeepSea, which I think you can without a doubt, I say go for DS! I love the more modern Rolex pieces as well as the vintage, but I'm sold on the DS. That being said, can never go wrong with a Submariner either. I wear my Sea-Dweller every day with a smile on my face. ; )

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