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Copey · 4 November 2013, 03:30 AM

Hi guys. Here is my Rolex Explorer purchased this week in Newcastle, UK.
Absolutely love it, so classy yet simple, it truly is a watch for life.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

I also tried the DSSD when I was there, absolutely love the design and engineering of the piece. After agreeing with my GF, the plan was to pick this watch up this time next year and the 2 would be all I would purchase for a lifetime.

But, after the way I have fell for the Explorer, I'm now wondering if I need 2 watches. Any thoughts?

Pic of the DSSD I tried in store. Interestingly, the store was the first ever to retail Rolex in the UK.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

Cc1966 · 4 November 2013, 03:32 AM

"....all I would purchase for a lifetime."

Famous last words

Good luck with that!

zeroshiki · 4 November 2013, 03:33 AM

having two watches solves when one has to be sent for servicing.. :)

Copey · 4 November 2013, 03:34 AM

Sorry here is the DSSD. Bloody smartphone!

http://flic.kr/p/h6eskK

kilyung · 4 November 2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Copey

I'm now wondering if I need 2 watches. Any thoughts?

No... You need 7 minimum.

brettpaul · 4 November 2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

No... You need 7 minimum.

7 actually seems on the low side.....unless you only mean Rolexes.....non-vintage Rolexes.....uh-oh!

HL65 · 4 November 2013, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

No... You need 7 minimum.

That covers one week.

AK797 · 4 November 2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

That covers one week.

Yeah but there are 2 weeks in a fortnight...

stevedssd · 4 November 2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copey

Hi guys. Here is my Rolex Explorer purchased this week in Newcastle, UK.
Absolutely love it, so classy yet simple, it truly is a watch for life.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

I also tried the DSSD when I was there, absolutely love the design and engineering of the piece. After agreeing with my GF, the plan was to pick this watch up this time next year and the 2 would be all I would purchase for a lifetime.

But, after the way I have fell for the Explorer, I'm now wondering if I need 2 watches. Any thoughts?

Pic of the DSSD I tried in store. Interestingly, the store was the first ever to retail Rolex in the UK.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

Unfortunately this is a plan that has failed miserably for most on here............... welcome to the world of madness

Karbo · 4 November 2013, 07:12 AM

Two is fine but dssd way too big imo

Oryx · 4 November 2013, 07:13 AM

get the DSSD - but as others have posted this will only further fuel your interests.

Racerdj · 4 November 2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copey

After agreeing with my GF, the plan was to pick this watch up this time next year and the 2 would be all I would purchase for a lifetime.

I wish you luck with this! Is your GF on track to become your MRS.? Replace 'lifetime' with 'this year' while you have some negotiating power!

mailman · 4 November 2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

No... You need 7 minimum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

That covers one week.

Two major enablers here

I love it

Chainring · 4 November 2013, 07:49 AM

Congrats on the Explorer. Classic nice piece. And yes, get the DSSD, also. But my advice to you, and I want you to listen closely, is to LEAVE this forum and NEVER come back. Otherwise, good luck in thinking you'll only need two watches for your lifetime.

Bangel · 4 November 2013, 07:52 AM

You can always do with another watch!

Anyway, if you stick to your plan you still have another 365 days to think it over.

subtona · 4 November 2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Two major enablers here

I love it

Well said

JGX · 4 November 2013, 07:57 AM

Truthfully, it looks way too big on your wrist.

SixPak · 4 November 2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copey

Hi guys. Here is my Rolex Explorer purchased this week in Newcastle, UK.
Absolutely love it, so classy yet simple, it truly is a watch for life.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

I also tried the DSSD when I was there, absolutely love the design and engineering of the piece. After agreeing with my GF, the plan was to pick this watch up this time next year and the 2 would be all I would purchase for a lifetime.

But, after the way I have fell for the Explorer, I'm now wondering if I need 2 watches. Any thoughts?

Pic of the DSSD I tried in store. Interestingly, the store was the first ever to retail Rolex in the UK.
http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

Next year this time is an eternity away so why fret about it?? Just enjoy your newly purchased Explorer and worry about another piece when the time comes.

DCgator · 4 November 2013, 11:46 AM

Best of luck with two Rolex watches. The Explorer is good as a daily wearer and dressy occasions, the DSSD as weekender, casual wear. Then you'll need a..... for....

Keith1 · 4 November 2013, 11:54 AM

I buy my wife a new Rolex for each two that I buy for myself. She now loves when I start looking at another one. Problem solved!

Rolexitis · 4 November 2013, 12:02 PM

If I knew I could just have 2 watches, one would have to be YG.

Rolexitis · 4 November 2013, 12:04 PM

Also the DSSD does NOT look too big on you. Pics always look larger and I've seen some that still look like Olive Oil's arm. Yours looks fine.

Old Expat Beast · 4 November 2013, 12:05 PM

In my experience, by 'this time next year' you will have forgotten you ever wanted a DSSD, and several other watches in between, and will have moved on to wanting something entirely different in the Rolex range. Don't sweat it.

viper9669 · 4 November 2013, 02:02 PM

The more the merrier when it comes to watches.

Betelc · 4 November 2013, 03:27 PM

Get both if you can afford them. Both wear and look very differently. The Explorer flies under the radar. The DSSD is an instrument. For all the internet chatter about its tapered bracelet, weighs heavy, depth rating, etc., you got to wear it to appreciate that Rolex really got this one right (imo).

HACKNSACK44 · 4 November 2013, 03:43 PM

Congrats!!

travisb · 4 November 2013, 08:15 PM

Enjoy the Exp! Such a classic.

Survivor · 5 November 2013, 01:57 AM

You should have passed on the Expy and gone big.......enjoy!!!!

SLS · 5 November 2013, 02:04 AM

Don't sweat the small stuff, enjoy the Exp while you save up for your next watch. Once watch number 2 comes along, whatever it is, you will be ecstatic about it for a while, then you will put the Exp back on and be ecstatic about it...then you will start thinking about another watch, and this is how it starts!
Scott

Micha · 5 November 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

Congrats on the Explorer. Classic nice piece. And yes, get the DSSD, also. But my advice to you, and I want you to listen closely, is to LEAVE this forum and NEVER come back. Otherwise, good luck in thinking you'll only need two watches for your lifetime.

4 November 2013, 03:30 AM	#1
Copey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: England Posts: 7	Incoming....& now to DSSD or not? Hi guys. Here is my Rolex Explorer purchased this week in Newcastle, UK. Absolutely love it, so classy yet simple, it truly is a watch for life. http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd I also tried the DSSD when I was there, absolutely love the design and engineering of the piece. After agreeing with my GF, the plan was to pick this watch up this time next year and the 2 would be all I would purchase for a lifetime. But, after the way I have fell for the Explorer, I'm now wondering if I need 2 watches. Any thoughts? Pic of the DSSD I tried in store. Interestingly, the store was the first ever to retail Rolex in the UK. http://flic.kr/p/h6diEd

4 November 2013, 03:32 AM	#2
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	"....all I would purchase for a lifetime." Famous last words Good luck with that! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 November 2013, 12:02 PM	#21
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	If I knew I could just have 2 watches, one would have to be YG. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2013, 12:04 PM	#22
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Also the DSSD does NOT look too big on you. Pics always look larger and I've seen some that still look like Olive Oil's arm. Yours looks fine. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2013, 12:05 PM	#23
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	In my experience, by 'this time next year' you will have forgotten you ever wanted a DSSD, and several other watches in between, and will have moved on to wanting something entirely different in the Rolex range. Don't sweat it. __________________ _______________________

4 November 2013, 03:33 AM	#3
zeroshiki "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: paul Location: surabaya Posts: 321	having two watches solves when one has to be sent for servicing.. :)

4 November 2013, 03:34 AM	#4
Copey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: England Posts: 7	Sorry here is the DSSD. Bloody smartphone! http://flic.kr/p/h6eskK

4 November 2013, 07:12 AM	#10
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Two is fine but dssd way too big imo

4 November 2013, 07:13 AM	#11
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,894	get the DSSD - but as others have posted this will only further fuel your interests.

4 November 2013, 07:49 AM	#14
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Congrats on the Explorer. Classic nice piece. And yes, get the DSSD, also. But my advice to you, and I want you to listen closely, is to LEAVE this forum and NEVER come back. Otherwise, good luck in thinking you'll only need two watches for your lifetime.

4 November 2013, 07:52 AM	#15
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	You can always do with another watch! Anyway, if you stick to your plan you still have another 365 days to think it over.

4 November 2013, 07:57 AM	#17
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	Truthfully, it looks way too big on your wrist.

4 November 2013, 11:46 AM	#19
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Best of luck with two Rolex watches. The Explorer is good as a daily wearer and dressy occasions, the DSSD as weekender, casual wear. Then you'll need a..... for....

4 November 2013, 11:54 AM	#20
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	I buy my wife a new Rolex for each two that I buy for myself. She now loves when I start looking at another one. Problem solved!

4 November 2013, 02:02 PM	#24
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	The more the merrier when it comes to watches.

4 November 2013, 03:27 PM	#25
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 314	Get both if you can afford them. Both wear and look very differently. The Explorer flies under the radar. The DSSD is an instrument. For all the internet chatter about its tapered bracelet, weighs heavy, depth rating, etc., you got to wear it to appreciate that Rolex really got this one right (imo).

4 November 2013, 03:43 PM	#26
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

4 November 2013, 08:15 PM	#27
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Enjoy the Exp! Such a classic.

5 November 2013, 01:57 AM	#28
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	You should have passed on the Expy and gone big.......enjoy!!!!

5 November 2013, 02:04 AM	#29
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Don't sweat the small stuff, enjoy the Exp while you save up for your next watch. Once watch number 2 comes along, whatever it is, you will be ecstatic about it for a while, then you will put the Exp back on and be ecstatic about it...then you will start thinking about another watch, and this is how it starts! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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