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greenfuji · 8 February 2016, 05:50 PM

How to decide when you have only seen a watch online?

I am very close to purchasing a DSSD, it will be my first Rolex. I first saw online the D-Blue special edition and though how awesome it looked. I've since tried on the black dial. This confirmed I like the size and weight and it was the watch for me. I've been researching a lot about the watch and have seen endless pictures of both dials. In this time I feel I have grown to prefer the black dial. I'm not sure if I'm accepting the black dial given the difficulty in finding the D-Blue at an AD or not.

Pro's for me for the black dial:
Classy look, looks good with a range of rubber straps, timeless style,

Pro's for the D-Blue:
Unique, talking point, rarer

Pro/Con: Dial can be modified for a D-Blue look (this is also a concern in buying a watch privately)

I have read a lot that the D-Blue is stunning in person. I'd love to have both in front of me so I can make a call, but if that's not an option, or a very unlikely option, what do you do? Keen to hear toher peoples experiences and opinions.

PS. In before people say buy both.

RolexguyinSF · 8 February 2016, 07:06 PM

I've handled the Deep Blue at an AD, and my initial impression was the blue dial and green writing were very understated. From a foot away hard to tell the difference between the two. Since you like the size and weight of the watch, that's most of the battle right there. Another con of the D Blue is the price- you can easily find used black faced dssds around 8k USD, but d blue is still around 12k. That's a big difference.

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Carrera911 · 8 February 2016, 07:18 PM

Go with D-Blue, I did, can't say I regret it for a second.

Just to think that I have a watch people could be waiting in line for months to get. That makes me feel special :)

fskywalker · 8 February 2016, 07:19 PM

I think in your case would buy the black one if the price difference is so big as stated above. ($4k to me means a second Rolex watch)

brettpaul · 8 February 2016, 07:27 PM

If you're buying it as your only Rolex I'd go for the Deep Blue. I've owned 3 DSSD's since they were introduced in 2008 and will be keeping the Deep Blue for the reasons you've stated.

In the secondary market you can get a black dial for about $4k less than the DB as there are fewer to be had and it's, IMHO, a special watch - price is about the same for brand new.

As for the dial being modified to DB from black, I've only seen 1 dial for sale on the forum and the asking price was around $4k....try to find both for a side by side comparison, but go Deep Blue mate as you won't regret it at all!!

Good luck in your search!

doozyj · 8 February 2016, 07:35 PM

I went with the black as imo it has a classy original look to it and although the blue is rarer it doesn't matter as I'm not planning on selling it ever. Regardless of which one you get it is really one of the best Rolex ever designed.

1William · 8 February 2016, 09:17 PM

I have owned the DSSD and it is a great watch. I have handled the DSSD Blue at an AD and it was OK but not my favorite. The price difference is significant and does not justify a dial difference. Get the black, save $4,000.00, start your fund for your next watch.

Racerdj · 8 February 2016, 10:10 PM

I would buy your first choice. After time passes, the price difference will fade. I really prefer the Blue dial version.

brandrea · 8 February 2016, 10:14 PM

Aesthetically only you can decide. I'd definately try on the DSSD before buying though, it's not for everyone due to the size and case height.

Good luck and let us know.

beshannon · 8 February 2016, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenfuji

How to decide when you have only seen a watch online?

I don't.

997.2 · 8 February 2016, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I have owned the DSSD and it is a great watch. I have handled the DSSD Blue at an AD and it was OK but not my favorite. The price difference is significant and does not justify a dial difference. Get the black, save $4,000.00, start your fund for your next watch.

I agree. I think the black is a bit classier.

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1st amg · 8 February 2016, 10:26 PM

I have the DSSD black and love that watch. I have tried on the DSSD blue and the only reason I would make a move for that is the rarity of it. Not that I like it anymore, the colors are hard to notice from any distance and to justify the price difference is tough. I want to love the Dblue but the premium is something that I cant justify, the only reason I would do this is to have something of a collectors item. Good luck!

greenfuji · 9 February 2016, 01:16 PM

Thank you all for your responses. Some good points to consider in the subtlety of the blue and the potential saving of the black.

touchdowntodd · 9 February 2016, 01:18 PM

Love the dssd.. if I had blue dial id get sick of it. Go used black imo. .

GB-man · 9 February 2016, 01:38 PM

I like the black better for the money.

bdex75 · 9 February 2016, 01:58 PM

Black was the one for me. I flipped it a while back but the classic is the one for me.

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8 February 2016, 05:50 PM	#1
greenfuji "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 28	How to decide How to decide when you have only seen a watch online? I am very close to purchasing a DSSD, it will be my first Rolex. I first saw online the D-Blue special edition and though how awesome it looked. I've since tried on the black dial. This confirmed I like the size and weight and it was the watch for me. I've been researching a lot about the watch and have seen endless pictures of both dials. In this time I feel I have grown to prefer the black dial. I'm not sure if I'm accepting the black dial given the difficulty in finding the D-Blue at an AD or not. Pro's for me for the black dial: Classy look, looks good with a range of rubber straps, timeless style, Pro's for the D-Blue: Unique, talking point, rarer Pro/Con: Dial can be modified for a D-Blue look (this is also a concern in buying a watch privately) I have read a lot that the D-Blue is stunning in person. I'd love to have both in front of me so I can make a call, but if that's not an option, or a very unlikely option, what do you do? Keen to hear toher peoples experiences and opinions. PS. In before people say buy both.

8 February 2016, 07:19 PM	#4
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	I think in your case would buy the black one if the price difference is so big as stated above. ($4k to me means a second Rolex watch) __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

8 February 2016, 07:27 PM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	If you're buying it as your only Rolex I'd go for the Deep Blue. I've owned 3 DSSD's since they were introduced in 2008 and will be keeping the Deep Blue for the reasons you've stated. In the secondary market you can get a black dial for about $4k less than the DB as there are fewer to be had and it's, IMHO, a special watch - price is about the same for brand new. As for the dial being modified to DB from black, I've only seen 1 dial for sale on the forum and the asking price was around $4k....try to find both for a side by side comparison, but go Deep Blue mate as you won't regret it at all!! Good luck in your search! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

8 February 2016, 10:10 PM	#8
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I would buy your first choice. After time passes, the price difference will fade. I really prefer the Blue dial version. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 February 2016, 01:18 PM	#14
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	Love the dssd.. if I had blue dial id get sick of it. Go used black imo. . __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

8 February 2016, 07:06 PM	#2
RolexguyinSF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Watch: SD43 Posts: 300	I've handled the Deep Blue at an AD, and my initial impression was the blue dial and green writing were very understated. From a foot away hard to tell the difference between the two. Since you like the size and weight of the watch, that's most of the battle right there. Another con of the D Blue is the price- you can easily find used black faced dssds around 8k USD, but d blue is still around 12k. That's a big difference. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 February 2016, 07:18 PM	#3
Carrera911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Odessa, FL Watch: Bluesy (126613LB) Posts: 570	Go with D-Blue, I did, can't say I regret it for a second. Just to think that I have a watch people could be waiting in line for months to get. That makes me feel special :)

8 February 2016, 07:35 PM	#6
doozyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 205	I went with the black as imo it has a classy original look to it and although the blue is rarer it doesn't matter as I'm not planning on selling it ever. Regardless of which one you get it is really one of the best Rolex ever designed.

8 February 2016, 09:17 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I have owned the DSSD and it is a great watch. I have handled the DSSD Blue at an AD and it was OK but not my favorite. The price difference is significant and does not justify a dial difference. Get the black, save $4,000.00, start your fund for your next watch.

8 February 2016, 10:14 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Aesthetically only you can decide. I'd definately try on the DSSD before buying though, it's not for everyone due to the size and case height. Good luck and let us know.

8 February 2016, 10:26 PM	#12
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	I have the DSSD black and love that watch. I have tried on the DSSD blue and the only reason I would make a move for that is the rarity of it. Not that I like it anymore, the colors are hard to notice from any distance and to justify the price difference is tough. I want to love the Dblue but the premium is something that I cant justify, the only reason I would do this is to have something of a collectors item. Good luck!

9 February 2016, 01:16 PM	#13
greenfuji "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 28	Thank you all for your responses. Some good points to consider in the subtlety of the blue and the potential saving of the black.

9 February 2016, 01:38 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I like the black better for the money.

9 February 2016, 01:58 PM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Black was the one for me. I flipped it a while back but the classic is the one for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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