Which Rolex next to my Diver?

[Yves91]

Hi

I'm on the edge of selling my PAM292 and buying a Rolex. I have a PAM111 and an AP Diver. Now I keep being attracted to Rolex and I consider the DSSD. Would this be a good addition to my collection or which model would you suggest?

Thanks

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Yves91

Hi

I'm on the edge of selling my PAM292 and buying a Rolex. I have a PAM111 and an AP Diver. Now I keep being attracted to Rolex and I consider the DSSD. Would this be a good addition to my collection or which model would you suggest?

Thanks

DSSD would be my choice!

[Jack T]

You are keeping the AP Diver, so why have two dive watches? Try an Explorer I; it is versatile, durable and discreet. And at 39mm will wear as large as necessary.

[HogwldFLTR]

DSSD is the biggest and baddest. If that is your goal then that will do. There is the non ceramics (both with and without date), non date ceramic, sub date ceramic, and now the ceramic seadweller all of which are smaller and might be more comfortable. Also deciding whether or not you want holes in the lugs will affect your decision. Perhaps saying what you want the watch for will help better define the answer your are given. For me I tend to like the more vintage watches in general because of the ease of modification for my uses.

[MaxCargo]

yes. DSSD

[eightbore]

LOL! I read the title of this thread quickly and thought it said, "Rolex for my driver". All I could think was, "I need to get into the chauffeur business"

:)

[steveclocks]

Yes definitely the DSSD

[DreambreaX]

get blrn or two tone

[mjclark32]

To buck the DSSD trend, maybe a YMII?

[AK797]

DSSD and Diver cover the same ground, how about the DJ2 for a dressier option?

[Nycturbovr6]

Dssd is big body!

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

DSSD would be my choice!

Looks very nice indeed

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

DSSD is the biggest and baddest. If that is your goal then that will do. There is the non ceramics (both with and without date), non date ceramic, sub date ceramic, and now the ceramic seadweller all of which are smaller and might be more comfortable. Also deciding whether or not you want holes in the lugs will affect your decision. Perhaps saying what you want the watch for will help better define the answer your are given. For me I tend to like the more vintage watches in general because of the ease of modification for my uses.

I like the 44mm of the PAM111 but I miss the metal bracelet of a rolex... I'm not into the vintage models, since the ones I like are too expensive.

[mike]

If your putting together a collection of divers the DSSD is a cornerstone.

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by AK797

DSSD and Diver cover the same ground, how about the DJ2 for a dressier option?

Yes, I assume a 44mm Pilot watch would be an option too, but I just feel a need to get a Rolex. To be honest I don't really like the DJ2, not at my age yet. How does the DSSD compare to a 111? I have found several threads regarding the Diver vs DSSD but not vs a PAM111

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by mike

If your putting together a collection of divers the DSSD is a cornerstone.

Where would you place the DSSD as 'cornerstone' in comparison to a sub and a SD?

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

To buck the DSSD trend, maybe a YMII?

Sorry for my ignorance but how does the YMII compare to the DSSD price-wise ? I'm talking second hand prices

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

DSSD is the biggest and baddest. If that is your goal then that will do. There is the non ceramics (both with and without date), non date ceramic, sub date ceramic, and now the ceramic seadweller all of which are smaller and might be more comfortable. Also deciding whether or not you want holes in the lugs will affect your decision. Perhaps saying what you want the watch for will help better define the answer your are given. For me I tend to like the more vintage watches in general because of the ease of modification for my uses.

I would use it as a daily watch, consider it a 'beater'. Since my PAM has leather strap, I can't/ don't dare to use it in summer when swimming, at the beach etc. The Diver is a no-no to as daily; despite how comfortable it really is, I just don't want to mess up the case. So let's say only the new SD, the old SD, Sub date/ no date and DSSD remain. How big is the DSSD compared to the old SD? + Is there a factor to keep in mind the DSSD isn't popular and increase in price like the old daytonas did?

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by eightbore

LOL! I read the title of this thread quickly and thought it said, "Rolex for my driver". All I could think was, "I need to get into the chauffeur business"

:)

haha I would too

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

Dssd is big body!

My wrist is 7,5" and it's rather 'flat' so any comments on how it would fit? I know some people will say go to an AD and try it out, but is 7,5" enough?

[Keith1]

DSSD--Love it even for a daily watch!

[wantonebad]

You need to go try it on!!! No way around this, the DSSD is maybe the most technologically advanced watch Rolex makes and it's stunning but it's also one of the toughest watches to wear daily because of it's size and weight. That is my opinion and in order for you to make an informed decision you need to find out if you agree with me or with the others who curl it every day!!

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by Jack T

You are keeping the AP Diver, so why have two dive watches? Try an Explorer I; it is versatile, durable and discreet. And at 39mm will wear as large as necessary.

I tend to like 'bigger' watches... I even find the Diver too light sometimes when I put it on lol

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Yves91

Sorry for my ignorance but how does the YMII compare to the DSSD price-wise ? I'm talking second hand prices

Maybe I read over it, but I haven't seen anything talking about pricing. I was merely keeping the large watch theme going

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Yves91

Looks very nice indeed

[Yves91]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Maybe I read over it, but I haven't seen anything talking about pricing. I was merely keeping the large watch theme going

My fault, budget is around $10k

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Yves91

I would use it as a daily watch, consider it a 'beater'. Since my PAM has leather strap, I can't/ don't dare to use it in summer when swimming, at the beach etc. The Diver is a no-no to as daily; despite how comfortable it really is, I just don't want to mess up the case. So let's say only the new SD, the old SD, Sub date/ no date and DSSD remain. How big is the DSSD compared to the old SD? + Is there a factor to keep in mind the DSSD isn't popular and increase in price like the old daytonas did?

a Nato strap would solve the dilemma "Panerai on leather"...
and speaking of Daytonas... a white dial would be very complimentary to your diver

[Brandon(phila)]

Originally Posted by Yves91

My wrist is 7,5" and it's rather 'flat' so any comments on how it would fit? I know some people will say go to an AD and try it out, but is 7,5" enough?

Yes...In my opinion 7' is a minimum and 7.5 or larger better.


I am not trying to talk you out of it, b/c it is an awesome watch, here are just a few things to think about.

For an everyday watch.....you will bump it into everything. The 44 or 43mm case is not an issue, at a glace it doesn't look much different than Sub or GMT etc...b/c the dial size is about the same.
BUT the 18mm height is the reason I sold mine. I would love to have another one, but not for everyday. I would wear it on W/E in more of a rotation, but wearing it everyday I bumped it all the time(it never did any damage).
I was just annoyed bumping into everything. On that note....I rarely bump any of my watches in the last 15 years, but that watch really sits high off the wrist.
The only other complaint I had with that watch was that the bezel moves too easily, reaching into your pocket if your arm touches the side of your body it moves that easy.

Other than the height and bezel....I miss that one and if the funds are there to own multiple watches again...I would get another

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by Yves91

Hi

I'm on the edge of selling my PAM292 and buying a Rolex. I have a PAM111 and an AP Diver. Now I keep being attracted to Rolex and I consider the DSSD. Would this be a good addition to my collection or which model would you suggest?

Thanks

Very wise! It's easier to live without a PAM than it is a rolex. IMHO DSSD is not a bad idea.

[mike]

Originally Posted by Yves91

Where would you place the DSSD as 'cornerstone' in comparison to a sub and a SD?

The DSSD represents the ultimate in the Rolex diving relam. Does that mean it's the best for everyday wear? Lots of debate on that, but as a collection of divers it's the most extreme Rolex offers.