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18 June 2012, 06:57 AM | #1 |
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Rolex DSSD vs Omega PO 9300
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Had a rather spontaneous purchase the other day, ended up trading my Omega Seamaster PO Chrono for the updated 9300 model: The idea being that the DSSD would be a more formal watch to wear to work, and the PO would be a casual wearer hence the orange colour. It's more 'fun' than having all dark coloured watches. This new PO 9300 model is often compared with the Rolex DSSD, which I am also fortunate to have in my hands. What the comparisons don't often show are side by side photos, and as I have the opportunity to do so it would be rude not to. As you can already see, they are both stupidly large watches, not just in diameter but in depth too. I wouldn't advise anyone to have either of these watches as your only watch, but in a collection they both have their place. I'll start with the boxes: The Omega box doesn't seem to be any different from my last PO model, however the Rolex DSSD box is much bigger than the Submariner's. At this price point I'd expect something pretty special as Omega did with some of their limited edition Speedmasters or Oris and Panerai have with their boxes. But all you get is a boring box and a cardboard outer dust cover. The PO 9300 has been completely redesigned from the original. The most noticeable feature is the dial with the two sub dials instead of the traditional three. I wasn't keen on this design at first but it's growing on me. The DSSD takes its design from the traditional Rolex sports watches but then gives it a dose of steroids. The case is much thicker and the bezel is ceramic. This particular DSSD has the version 2 dial which has more rounded 'S' letters amongst other small changes. As far as I'm aware there is now also a version 3 dial too. [ Using some ancient kitchen scales (not sure how accurate these are), the PO weighs in at around 250g and the DSSD comes in at a surprisingly lighter 220g. Both watches have been sized for my tiny wrists (~6.75) and these weights will increase or decrease depending on how many links you need in the bracelet. Some side-by-side photos: A common issue with the DSSD is the amount that the bracelet tapers from the watch to the clasp. As you can see the PO bracelet doesn't taper in anywhere near as much. The new PO has screws in the bracelet now and the clasp and divers extention have both been changed. The clasp is slightly smaller than the previos PO and the divers extention is easier to remove and push back in. However the DSSD has it's party piece, the Glidelock mechanism. I can't stress how amazing this design is and being able to adjust the bracelet length in 2mm increments during the day so easily really does make the watch much more comfortable to wear. The PO has no micro adjustments and only a half link helps to get the correct size. The DSSD clasp isn't just one piece either, the end is actually on a sprung mechanism. The caseback of the DSSD is a two piece design, with the centre being made of titanium. The PO has something that the last PO was missing, a display back. In my opinion this really does make the watch, as it allows you to view some of the in house movement when your bored. As mentioned earlier, both watches are huge! The DSSD was already renowned to be stupidly thick, however the PO is slightly larger again: The crowns and pushers have been updated on the PO and are much easier to grip, but the crown on the DSSD looks much better with its crown guards: Both watches also feature a helium escape valve, however the PO is operated manually whereas the DSSD requires no intervention at all: The only issue I have with the DSSD is the lack of an AR coating. There is always a reflection in the crystal, no matters what angle your looking at it from. The PO has a double sided AR coating and this makes the dial much easier to read in bright light: The lume on both watches is pretty good too. Not overly bright but the colours are much nicer than the traditional green. In person the lume doesn't look as 'blue' as in the photos. The PO actually uses two different colours of lume. There's plenty of tehcnical information online on both watches and their dimensions and movements, but I thought some side-by-side photos would be of interest to people. |
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Very nice comparison write up!!...
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great job!
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Very useful info. Thanks for posting and also resizing the images.
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Wow. I very much enjoyed this review. After reading your original DSSD, Sub and older PO I had hoped to find a comparison between the DSSD and the new PO 9300. Looks like you did too, but instead you went out and picked one up! This writeup just moved the PO 9300 to the top of my list. Thanks Irf!
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Thank you for the splendid write-up!!
I have an appointment to see a PO at the AD on Friday. Not sure if I'll go chrono or not. The non-chrono is only about 1 mm thinner IIRC. And there's a hefty price diff. I DO want the 45.5 version however. I looked at the DSSD when it first came out but as I have a 16600 I was quite happy with that. Thanks again. |
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Ok, where is the drool smiley?
Gorgeous, both of them. Wear in good health. |
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great review...
I like the change to the two sub-dial version of the PO, i especially like the new hands on the subdials! just not sure i understand the redundancy of the timing bezel along with the chronograph? excellent pics
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Great pictures and comparison. I have a Seamaster 300M Diver Chronometer Titanium that I really like. I wear it when I think the watch may be in harms way.
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This comparo is perfect. You addressed everything and it has great photos. Nice job!
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Great write up. Although I think the POC 9300 is even bigger in person, and sits higher on the wrist, than what appears in this excellent review. Thanks!
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I agree, both watches are HUGE. If either are going to be an only watch then I wouldn't recommend it. But in a collection they both have their place. |
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Very nice write up The Omega is a beast! I tried it on once but couldn't pull it off, not even close.
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Wow!! I am new here.
Thanks for an amazing review. |
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What a wonderful review; not to mention great photos too! Thanks, I really enjoyed that review. As a fellow PO 9300 + DSSD owner, welcome to the club!
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Well done! Thanks for a very nice comparison with great shots!
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Thank you for the comments everyone :)
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Nice review and photos!
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Both are winners. Thanks Irf.
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Thanks for taking the time to write up this review. I had not imagined how thick the 9300 was! Both look to be beautiful watches. And I actually like the look of the 2-subdial layout more than the 3-subdial layout because it looks cleaner. Also appears to be easier to read since you can read off a single subdial. Love the plounger hand accent too.
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Excellent review.
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Really enjoyed reading your write-up. Thanks for taking the time to put together and share.
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Awesome pics and write-up.
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The omega is a nice watch but why does choosing one over a rolex feel like youve sold a rolls for an Audi ?
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Very nice job.
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Good job. Interesting to hear that there now exists a third variant of the Deepsea. Does anyone have some info on this?
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good thread and pics... the dssd just seems to be an overall better designed watch...
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Question: why does anyone want to buy a dssd if they are not going to dive deeper than the submariner can handle.
I find the watch - both Rolex and omega too bulky without a practical purpose. Thoughts are welcome - and don't just say "it's good to know it can go 1 mile deep" |
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Thanks for the amazing review!!
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