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robby_jai · 19 January 2016, 10:21 PM

Hi guys.

Newbie here on the rolex forum so be nice. so I'm a bit of a watch collector and have amassed quite a nice collection of watches over the last two years....

Currently I have an interesting array of watches. Some being

Panerai Luminor Flyback
Hublot Aerofusion
IWC Portuguese Yahct Club
Omega Planet Ocean Chrono
Breguet Tradition 7507
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono
Patek Phillipe Complication Annual Calendar 5205
A number of Cartiers, Bulgari and other odds and ends watches.

Am currently on the hunt for a nice JLC, Rolex, AP ALS to add to the collection

I figured no watch collector would be complete without a rolex in their collection.

I had a disastrous foray into the world of buying Rolex and ended up buying a Rolex Datejust II 116334 with no research and very little thought

It looked all lovely and shiny at my favourite watch shop... so i walked out with it and thought i'd be happy with it.

2 weeks later.... i came to the crashing realisation i hated it. I looked like a total wanker and decided it wasnt for me. So I sold it.

Being pretty much a novice in the world of rolex, i took it to a second hand watch shop and they gave me 1/2 of what i paid for it retail. Burnt lessons learnt.

I now want to dip my toes into the rolex world again and after much research have decided on the following two watches

I have no shortlisted down to the Submariner Green Hulk
or DeepSea Sea Dweller (Would love the deep blue james cameron one but they are ridiculously hard to source brand new)

I can however get a Green Hulk or a DSSD pretty easy at the moment as one of the stores i buy all my watches at have a shipment and they have put them both on hold for me.

I like big watches so the DSSD appeals. However I would like to try and buy a piece that is regarded but also quite sought after and treasured amongst the watch fanatics

What should I be getting? Thoughts and why ?

Which would hold value more and why ? what would you buy >

padi56 · 19 January 2016, 10:26 PM

I would buy the watch I wanted to wear its that simple.

Abdullasaif · 19 January 2016, 10:39 PM

The dssd isn't for anyone, try it before you get it

joli160 · 19 January 2016, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullasaif

The dssd isn't for anyone, try it before you get it

X2

robby_jai · 19 January 2016, 10:47 PM

thanks for that feedback. I'm generally very use to oversized watches.

My IWC Yacht Club is 45.5mm
my Panerais are 44mm
my Brietling Avenger Blackbird is 48mm

so I am pretty use to super large watches.

I just dont hear that the DSSD is as in demand or hot as the GMT II or the Daytona or Submariners...

so im curious to hear what people thought

ltmgeller · 19 January 2016, 10:51 PM

The DSSD takes some time to get used to but is one of my favs. Try it on. I have the d-blue and feel if you can find one it will be exactly what you are looking for. Happy hunting.

AK797 · 19 January 2016, 10:53 PM

None of those watches are really "hot", so just go with what you love, we don't have a hierarchy here.

Gasoil4ever · 19 January 2016, 11:00 PM

None of those 2 are "easy" one is very colorful, the other one is a rather big chunk of 904L steel.

Both are nice, so try them both, sleep a night over it and go get the one you liked best the next day would be my advice.

Psmith · 19 January 2016, 11:21 PM

Welcome

The DSSD D-blue sounds like it would fit your criteria.

Chadridv · 20 January 2016, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I would buy the watch I wanted to wear its that simple.

good advice here, but man, I saw the word "subby" then I saw Padi comment right after... surprised you didn't jump on that Peter. I suppose it's not as bad as "rollie".

To OP, i own a 116610LV (Subby Hulk ;), and it's easily my favorite watch. I'd almost say you can't go wrong, except I will have to admit the green colors may not be for everyone. Definitely try to get hands on a few times before purchase.

As for the DSSD, you absolutely must spend a lot of time with this watch before committing. It's definitely a higher risk and more likely candidate to repeat your incident with your DJ. Don't get me wrong, it's an incredible watch that I've admired and truly wanted for a long time, but it is a beast with strange balances and inflated proportions. IMO it's either for you, or not for you. Best of luck!

antbkny · 20 January 2016, 02:33 AM

deepsea for sure!! unless you want a green watch. but try before you buy.

dabbotjordan · 20 January 2016, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I would buy the watch I wanted to wear its that simple.

What the boss said.

robby_jai · 20 January 2016, 07:51 AM

yeh thanks guys... i think i'll lean towards the green hulk based on what i am hearing here thanks :)

Viffer · 20 January 2016, 08:26 AM

Yeah, go for the "Green Subby Hulk" for that deja vous feeling

WatchWeb · 20 January 2016, 08:44 AM

This :-

I wanted the D Blue also. Tried it on in goldsmiths & the dial size was fine but the thickness on the wrist was too big. It was catching on my shirt, jumper & I had to force clothes over it rather than them slip over as I'd like.

Try them both on & the right one will pick you ..

jbenjamin1 · 20 January 2016, 09:40 AM

Green sub. Its a beauty.

dera · 20 January 2016, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robby_jai

Hi guys.

Panerai Luminor Flyback
Hublot Aerofusion
IWC Portuguese Yahct Club
Omega Planet Ocean Chrono
Breguet Tradition 7507
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono
Patek Phillipe Complication Annual Calendar 5205
A number of Cartiers, Bulgari and other odds and ends watches.

I had a disastrous foray into the world of buying Rolex and ended up buying a Rolex Datejust II 116334 with no research and very little thought

2 weeks later.... i came to the crashing realisation i hated it. I looked like a total wanker and decided it wasnt for me. So I sold it.

Man, you own Bulgari, 48mm Breitlings... And a DJII made you look like a "total wanker"?

Keep it classy dude.

watchwatcher · 20 January 2016, 11:30 AM

It sounds like your heart is with the D-Blue...and it's the one coming closest to your criteria of being "sought after" and "treasured" that you mention in your post.

Ridiculously hard to source? Maybe...but so worth it.

elkaholic · 20 January 2016, 12:00 PM

Based solely on the facts you stated, particularly that you are accustomed to wearing the larger watches already, I would go for the DSSD if I were in your shoes. Black is more versatile than green in my opinion when it comes to these watches.

GB-man · 20 January 2016, 12:18 PM

LVc LVc lvc!

mike · 20 January 2016, 12:39 PM

As mentioned buy the one that sings to you. That said, if your goal is to add a Rolex that carries the history of exploration I'd echo the post for the D-Blue.

RIDE · 20 January 2016, 02:46 PM

I have owned many Panerais both 44mm and 47mm....an IWC Big Pilot...and an assortment of other nice pieces, and recently set out to buy my first Rolex. For me, it was the DSSD that sung to me most....since I too enjoy larger pieces. BUT...I did try on the DSSD many times...and know people who own one, so I got a lot of great feedback and time with it that really helped me with my decision.

I would suggest you not rush and see which piece ultimately captures your attention more than any other. I personally could not own the Hulk....too much green for my tastes. I would suggest looking at the BLNR GMTII....that is one that I have on my radar.

Good luck!

RIDE

Comacho · 20 January 2016, 04:02 PM

For me its an easy choice... the Sub for sure! take some picks of your collection, I'd really like to see it.

robby_jai · 20 January 2016, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dera

Man, you own Bulgari, 48mm Breitlings... And a DJII made you look like a "total wanker"?

Keep it classy dude.

aw come on :) it aint that bad :) I do like the above mentioned watches. :)

Just the DateJust was a bit to shiny and blingy and the diamonds in on the watch dial just screamed wanker :)

robby_jai · 20 January 2016, 05:35 PM

i've been trying to source a D-Blue... but I just cant find one any where.. I will just keep an eye out for one for now... and just satisfy myself with a Green Sub.

My missus is sourcing a Green Sub for me. Her brother in HK owns a Rolex Boutique. just waiting for it to arrive.

Andad · 20 January 2016, 05:39 PM

Put up a wrist pix of the Avenger and I will give you my opinion on the DSSD.

The other option is too green for me.

Based on the collection you list I don't know why you are asking for our opinions?

robby_jai · 20 January 2016, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comacho

For me its an easy choice... the Sub for sure! take some picks of your collection, I'd really like to see it.

sure. here you go.. heres a few that i have close at hand at the moment i've just stacked up.

Personally for me, the Panerai is my personal favourite

robby_jai · 20 January 2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Put up a wrist pix of the Avenger and I will give you my opinion on the DSSD.

The other option is too green for me.

Based on the collection you list I don't know why you are asking for our opinions?

because i want to avoid the mistake i made with the other DJII and not buy something stupid that i wont like.. so im curious to see what the masses say

Camel · 20 January 2016, 07:16 PM

Try getting a D-Blue, you won't regret it.

Camel · 20 January 2016, 07:21 PM

Second choice.

19 January 2016, 10:21 PM	#1
robby_jai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 63	Newbie - Deep Sea Sea Dweller or Subby Green Hulk Hi guys. Newbie here on the rolex forum so be nice. so I'm a bit of a watch collector and have amassed quite a nice collection of watches over the last two years.... Currently I have an interesting array of watches. Some being Panerai Luminor Flyback Hublot Aerofusion IWC Portuguese Yahct Club Omega Planet Ocean Chrono Breguet Tradition 7507 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono Patek Phillipe Complication Annual Calendar 5205 A number of Cartiers, Bulgari and other odds and ends watches. Am currently on the hunt for a nice JLC, Rolex, AP ALS to add to the collection I figured no watch collector would be complete without a rolex in their collection. I had a disastrous foray into the world of buying Rolex and ended up buying a Rolex Datejust II 116334 with no research and very little thought It looked all lovely and shiny at my favourite watch shop... so i walked out with it and thought i'd be happy with it. 2 weeks later.... i came to the crashing realisation i hated it. I looked like a total wanker and decided it wasnt for me. So I sold it. Being pretty much a novice in the world of rolex, i took it to a second hand watch shop and they gave me 1/2 of what i paid for it retail. Burnt lessons learnt. I now want to dip my toes into the rolex world again and after much research have decided on the following two watches I have no shortlisted down to the Submariner Green Hulk or DeepSea Sea Dweller (Would love the deep blue james cameron one but they are ridiculously hard to source brand new) I can however get a Green Hulk or a DSSD pretty easy at the moment as one of the stores i buy all my watches at have a shipment and they have put them both on hold for me. I like big watches so the DSSD appeals. However I would like to try and buy a piece that is regarded but also quite sought after and treasured amongst the watch fanatics What should I be getting? Thoughts and why ? Which would hold value more and why ? what would you buy >

19 January 2016, 10:26 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	I would buy the watch I wanted to wear its that simple. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 January 2016, 11:00 PM	#8
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	None of those 2 are "easy" one is very colorful, the other one is a rather big chunk of 904L steel. Both are nice, so try them both, sleep a night over it and go get the one you liked best the next day would be my advice. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

19 January 2016, 11:21 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome The DSSD D-blue sounds like it would fit your criteria. __________________

20 January 2016, 08:44 AM	#15
WatchWeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: GMT2C, Sub LVC Posts: 798	Newbie - Deep Sea Sea Dweller or Subby Green Hulk This :- I wanted the D Blue also. Tried it on in goldsmiths & the dial size was fine but the thickness on the wrist was too big. It was catching on my shirt, jumper & I had to force clothes over it rather than them slip over as I'd like. Try them both on & the right one will pick you .. __________________ GMT2 Ceramic 2012. 2015 ”Hulk” Submariner. 2015 white dial 116520.

19 January 2016, 10:39 PM	#3
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	The dssd isn't for anyone, try it before you get it

19 January 2016, 10:47 PM	#5
robby_jai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 63	thanks for that feedback. I'm generally very use to oversized watches. My IWC Yacht Club is 45.5mm my Panerais are 44mm my Brietling Avenger Blackbird is 48mm so I am pretty use to super large watches. I just dont hear that the DSSD is as in demand or hot as the GMT II or the Daytona or Submariners... so im curious to hear what people thought

19 January 2016, 10:51 PM	#6
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	The DSSD takes some time to get used to but is one of my favs. Try it on. I have the d-blue and feel if you can find one it will be exactly what you are looking for. Happy hunting.

19 January 2016, 10:53 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	None of those watches are really "hot", so just go with what you love, we don't have a hierarchy here.

20 January 2016, 02:33 AM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	deepsea for sure!! unless you want a green watch. but try before you buy.

20 January 2016, 07:51 AM	#13
robby_jai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 63	yeh thanks guys... i think i'll lean towards the green hulk based on what i am hearing here thanks :)

20 January 2016, 08:26 AM	#14
Viffer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mid. Glam Watch: 14060,351050,79190 Posts: 219	Yeah, go for the "Green Subby Hulk" for that deja vous feeling

20 January 2016, 09:40 AM	#16
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Green sub. Its a beauty.

20 January 2016, 11:30 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It sounds like your heart is with the D-Blue...and it's the one coming closest to your criteria of being "sought after" and "treasured" that you mention in your post. Ridiculously hard to source? Maybe...but so worth it.

20 January 2016, 12:00 PM	#19
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	Based solely on the facts you stated, particularly that you are accustomed to wearing the larger watches already, I would go for the DSSD if I were in your shoes. Black is more versatile than green in my opinion when it comes to these watches. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

20 January 2016, 12:18 PM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	LVc LVc lvc!

20 January 2016, 12:39 PM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As mentioned buy the one that sings to you. That said, if your goal is to add a Rolex that carries the history of exploration I'd echo the post for the D-Blue.

20 January 2016, 02:46 PM	#22
RIDE "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 33	I have owned many Panerais both 44mm and 47mm....an IWC Big Pilot...and an assortment of other nice pieces, and recently set out to buy my first Rolex. For me, it was the DSSD that sung to me most....since I too enjoy larger pieces. BUT...I did try on the DSSD many times...and know people who own one, so I got a lot of great feedback and time with it that really helped me with my decision. I would suggest you not rush and see which piece ultimately captures your attention more than any other. I personally could not own the Hulk....too much green for my tastes. I would suggest looking at the BLNR GMTII....that is one that I have on my radar. Good luck! RIDE

20 January 2016, 04:02 PM	#23
Comacho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: texas Watch: Submariner 168000 Posts: 265	For me its an easy choice... the Sub for sure! take some picks of your collection, I'd really like to see it.

20 January 2016, 05:35 PM	#25
robby_jai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 63	i've been trying to source a D-Blue... but I just cant find one any where.. I will just keep an eye out for one for now... and just satisfy myself with a Green Sub. My missus is sourcing a Green Sub for me. Her brother in HK owns a Rolex Boutique. just waiting for it to arrive.

20 January 2016, 05:39 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Put up a wrist pix of the Avenger and I will give you my opinion on the DSSD. The other option is too green for me. Based on the collection you list I don't know why you are asking for our opinions? __________________ E

20 January 2016, 07:16 PM	#29
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Try getting a D-Blue, you won't regret it. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

20 January 2016, 07:21 PM	#30
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Second choice. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

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