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4 July 2013, 07:43 PM | #181 |
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5 July 2013, 07:30 AM | #182 |
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Really? Its something I never notice any more, same with the HEV on my Omega PO, I just don't think about it at all, there is literally so much else that catches my eye with this watch.
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6 July 2013, 01:17 AM | #183 | |
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6 July 2013, 02:29 AM | #184 |
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Lol, I love this thread. So much passion for justifying purchases. There'll be a counter for every post of either watch. Obviously everyone has buying priorities that lead you to one over the other. I wouldn't mind owning both......
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6 July 2013, 02:48 AM | #185 |
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With out that passion, we'd all be wearing Casio F-91s right now.
And yes, I want my DSSD back, as it was and is a truly brilliant piece of engineering. Overkill? Of course, but then that's sort of the point and a big part of why I loved it so much. Regards, Adam |
16 July 2013, 02:05 PM | #186 |
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Didn't remember I had the login... but anyway... was thinking of having another diver and came across this thread..
I have the DSSD by the way, and it is on Rubber B... and i wear it almost daily (except for weekends... I wear g-shock for mountain biking) it's really comfortable on rubber |
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16 July 2013, 10:32 PM | #188 |
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Having owned both, I'd say that the DSSD is more suitable for hard use (not because the AP couldn't take it but because of the more delicate finishing that would take a beating). If you are a sat diver, it is a no brainer ...
That said, the AP wears a lot more comfortable and balanced and it is a joy to stare at (for me that is). You have to like the AP design language of course. As a side note, I find the internal bezel a non issue and have no problems operating it (though I never tried underwater and I would probably not like opening the crown). I also LOVE the look of the 10 o'clock crown.
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17 July 2013, 10:13 AM | #189 |
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As much as I like AP Diver but definitely the Deepsea in this regard - in comparison the AP is more beauty than brawns
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30 July 2013, 10:02 PM | #191 | |
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Ultimately, once I purchased the Omega PO Chrono 9300 to fill my "big watch" desire, the DSSD was sold. I now routinely go between my 9300 & SubC. While the SubC is still a tad smaller than I would like (I still wish Rolex would make a 42mm Sub), the Maxi-case definitely helps make it wear larger than 40mm. But in the end, there's just no denying how comfortable the SubC is when compared to the DSSD. Oh yeah...and how could I forget in this thread. Death to all AP owners...that watch just can't hang w/ a DSSD (j/k...settle down...it was a joke). To each his/her own. Wear what you love, love what you wear. |
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2 August 2013, 10:57 AM | #192 |
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I am NOT a fan of the DSSD, Rolex is now making Panerai sized watches...
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4 August 2013, 11:46 AM | #193 |
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What a great thread great passion indeed. About six months after I posted this thread I got this one
I really liked the diver but didn't LOVE it so off it went But I do love this one What I learned is that they are both awesome watches and you cannot lose either way. However I think the DSSD takes a lot of crap on the forums which I Find is a bit over the top. I find it sets the bar extremely high. |
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Depends what you want in a watch. If you want a luxury sporty diving watch then the diver but if you want a true bad ass diver and do anything tool watch then the DSSD is the one.
I looked at the DSSD for years it wasn't actually until I had a chance to try one for one week before I decided to pick it up. Haven't looked back since. Amazing durable piece if engineering. |
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The fc Diver is a different story, but a little bit above what I'm willing to pay for a watch at the moment. |
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16 September 2013, 01:08 AM | #196 |
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I just wish the Diver had better lume. Don't quite understand how Seiko, Omega and others can master lume and AP neglects this aspect. Ultimately, I love both watches but the bad lume is a turn off for me .... which wouldn't prevent me from getting it as it such a work of art (I owned both, more than once).
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AP Diver!
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16 September 2013, 03:35 AM | #198 |
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both!
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16 September 2013, 03:41 AM | #199 |
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^^ Always the best answer!
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16 September 2013, 03:50 AM | #200 |
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I've owned both, loved the APD and really liked the DSSD, but the reason the DSSD gets stick is because it is out of proportion, just too thick and top heavy and compounded by the madness of not having a thicker bracelet to stop the flopping and pulling of the head. It looks like Rolex, being used to only the 40mm divers, and worrying only about the diving capacity, didn't think through how the rest of the watch should wear and look.
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16 September 2013, 03:55 AM | #201 |
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My experience with the DSSD was different ... I loved the bracelet and found it very comfortable when properly sized. I guess wrist shape plays a part as well, mine being very flat.
Diver on rubber strap takes the edge comfort and fit wise though.
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This is my first post here, but I've been around other forums for a while (TZ, DWC, P.com) - after getting hot on AP recently, I started hanging around here (mainly drooling in the "daily AP" thread) - I currently own a DSSD that I mainly wear on the RubberB strap as its wonderfully balanced for a large watch - much more so than the bracelet. I had the DSSD and a sub C together for a while but the DSSD won out.
I was going to move the DSSD recently for a Diver and I just couldn't justify spending that much for a watch on a rubber strap when I already have what I think is the perfect watch on a rubber strap. I opted instead for a new silvered dial 15400 for some diversity that I'll get next Tuesday. I think it'll be a nice contrast between my other (most black dial) watches. Don't get me wrong, I still love the diver, but I don't think it can beat out the DSSD in my modest collection. BZ |
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Love my Deepsea though, it's that fc Diver I need to stay away from as it will hypnotize me into selling my watches for it. That thing is sick. |
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16 September 2013, 04:42 PM | #205 |
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I had to have it pretty tight to stop any head movement which I don't like to do altho the fantastic glidelock made this easy to adjust, but still it was irritating. I don't have this issue on my subc, which I sold it for, and rarely have to adjust the glidelock as I can wear this a little loose. But also aesthetically the bracelet tapering down to just 16/17mm didn't look right esp on a thick 43mm watch. The APDs thicker bracelets/straps look so much better balanced and my 44mm Breitling's bracelets tapering to 20mm were more comfortable too. But Im certainly not anti DSSD at all, I thought it was a great watch overall just not right for me.
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16 September 2013, 10:35 PM | #206 |
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Just out of curiosity Neil, did you remove the Diver's Extension on the DSSD? It makes a massive difference on the DSSD's fit. Anyway, it is a tough watch to get used to ... I was never able to keep it for whatever reason. When I see the pictures, I want it again, immediately!
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+1 for Diver extension removal, as Serg says it transforms the comfort factor with the DSSD. Love both watches!
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Mercedes AMG vs Entry Ferrari???... exactly AP all day, by the way I've owned both in the past...
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