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G'ed · 23 May 2017, 08:16 PM

Gents,

As some of you might know, I was seduced to the dark side, selling off my SD4K and go with the ladies watch, the AP Diver. Yes, it's beautiful (highly subjective) but my wrist awareness goes off the chart. Not sure if it's the cost or the delicate steel bezel?
Or delicate crisp lines between polish and brushed surfaces?
Or that slow beating 6hz movement (more jerky/jumpy than my $400 6R15

)?
Or that min hand shift when setting time?
Or that useless internal bezel?
Or maybe non existing lume?
Or the sound from ceramic bearing rotor?
OR MAYBE ALL??!

After several sleepless night, I decided. I repent. Sold it off after 1 week and back to the Rolex catalogue again. I owned SubC Date (16+ months, 2014) and SD4K (12 months, 2016). There's only 3 Rolex divers in the catalogue previously. With two owned, there's only one option. To go deeper. With my puny 6.75" wrist, I'm always doubtful I can pull off the DSSD. It's called the beast for some valid reason.

So I got the DSSD preowned at very good price and condition and oh boy, it fit well and not as bad as fora portray it. Once sized, with fliplock and single link removed, it fit wonder on my wrist. Weight and fit non issue. Mind you, my wrist is not huge or beefy by any meant.

It's glad to be back, boys. I love Rolex. Hope this honeymoon last long.
(there's a voice in my head saying "red text red text red text". Wonder what is it about...)

My old lover...

wytrader · 23 May 2017, 08:18 PM

Welcome back ;)

brandrea · 23 May 2017, 08:22 PM

Looks good on you, congratulations

Psmith · 23 May 2017, 08:33 PM

Congrats

Shaky · 23 May 2017, 08:37 PM

Looks good on you and imo looks better than the AP anyway.

Congratulations.

Wait until you try on the SD43 lol. I will wait for the "I repent and bought an SD43" thread in a few months.

travisb · 23 May 2017, 08:40 PM

Great choice! Looks good on you!

rmlovett1 · 23 May 2017, 08:45 PM

Looks great! Congrats!

1William · 23 May 2017, 08:47 PM

Looks great. I understand the pull of Rolex. Glad you were able to see that the AP did not work and moved on. Many would agonize for months and in the end be right back.

traf · 23 May 2017, 09:31 PM

Looks great! Love the DSSD black

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Ryuden · 23 May 2017, 09:55 PM

Congrats from your fellow countrymen...I am loving mine as well and coming to its 5th year of ownership.

Welcome back.

kilyung · 23 May 2017, 10:25 PM

I would have done the same

encarter13 · 23 May 2017, 10:31 PM

Looks pretty good! Enjoy it.

eonflux · 23 May 2017, 10:31 PM

Congrats!!
The Diver was the first AP I considered, until I tried using the bezel

DramaTurtle · 23 May 2017, 10:31 PM

One week?! How much of a hit did you take on the AP diver if you don't mind me asking?

I like both, honestly.

KDS777 · 23 May 2017, 10:32 PM

Congrats !!!

I absolutely love mine.

RichM · 23 May 2017, 10:34 PM

Huge Congrats

AK797 · 23 May 2017, 10:41 PM

Better to have loved and lost than to have just lost.

DSSD looks good on you.

Kippers · 23 May 2017, 10:47 PM

Great watch. Just make sure you swim with a buoncy aid or it will drag you under.....

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Limestonedan · 23 May 2017, 10:49 PM

Hope you enjoy it!

SemperFi · 23 May 2017, 11:01 PM

Congratulations!

G'ed · 23 May 2017, 11:07 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome back hahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

One week?! How much of a hit did you take on the AP diver if you don't mind me asking?

I like both, honestly.

I got the AP in LNIB condition at very good price and sold for few hundred bucks loss. But overall, still profit as it's compensated by sale of my prior SD4K.

joli160 · 23 May 2017, 11:07 PM

Good decision, it's easy to add some red

G'ed · 23 May 2017, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kippers

Great watch. Just make sure you swim with a buoncy aid or it will drag you under.....

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I won't mind, this beast could survive the sink!

G'ed · 23 May 2017, 11:10 PM

I'm looking at Rubber B strap for this. Anyone recommended it? Read few reviews and mostly stick back with the awesome stock Oyster strap.

G'ed · 23 May 2017, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Good decision, it's easy to add some red

Sweet! But too much red for me. Love the red color date.

ras47 · 23 May 2017, 11:35 PM

Great move imho. I've never liked AP watches at all. But it's YOUR opinion that counts, not mine. All the Rolex divers are awesome.

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The Libertine · 23 May 2017, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ras47

Great move imho. I've never liked AP watches at all. But it's YOUR opinion that counts, not mine. All the Rolex divers are awesome.

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+1 - totally agree. Not a fan of either AP watches either.

ttomczak · 24 May 2017, 12:02 AM

Mine in its intended usage, the three foot area of the pool

Danny83 · 24 May 2017, 12:03 AM

Congrats

Shaky · 24 May 2017, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Mine in its intended usage, the three foot area of the pool

You want to be careful there, I don't think it's rated for water of any type unless you are at 12800ft. Any less and the water pressure won't put enough pressure on the seals to make it waterproof !!

23 May 2017, 08:16 PM	#1
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	I repent and I pulled it off! The BEAST! Gents, As some of you might know, I was seduced to the dark side, selling off my SD4K and go with the ladies watch, the AP Diver. Yes, it's beautiful (highly subjective) but my wrist awareness goes off the chart. Not sure if it's the cost or the delicate steel bezel? Or delicate crisp lines between polish and brushed surfaces? Or that slow beating 6hz movement (more jerky/jumpy than my $400 6R15 )? Or that min hand shift when setting time? Or that useless internal bezel? Or maybe non existing lume? Or the sound from ceramic bearing rotor? OR MAYBE ALL??! After several sleepless night, I decided. I repent. Sold it off after 1 week and back to the Rolex catalogue again. I owned SubC Date (16+ months, 2014) and SD4K (12 months, 2016). There's only 3 Rolex divers in the catalogue previously. With two owned, there's only one option. To go deeper. With my puny 6.75" wrist, I'm always doubtful I can pull off the DSSD. It's called the beast for some valid reason. So I got the DSSD preowned at very good price and condition and oh boy, it fit well and not as bad as fora portray it. Once sized, with fliplock and single link removed, it fit wonder on my wrist. Weight and fit non issue. Mind you, my wrist is not huge or beefy by any meant. It's glad to be back, boys. I love Rolex. Hope this honeymoon last long. (there's a voice in my head saying "red text red text red text". Wonder what is it about...) My old lover...

23 May 2017, 08:18 PM	#2
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Welcome back ;) __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

23 May 2017, 08:33 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

23 May 2017, 10:31 PM	#12
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Looks pretty good! Enjoy it. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

23 May 2017, 10:34 PM	#16
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,200	Huge Congrats __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

23 May 2017, 08:22 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,685	Looks good on you, congratulations

23 May 2017, 08:37 PM	#5
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Looks good on you and imo looks better than the AP anyway. Congratulations. Wait until you try on the SD43 lol. I will wait for the "I repent and bought an SD43" thread in a few months.

23 May 2017, 08:40 PM	#6
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Great choice! Looks good on you!

23 May 2017, 08:45 PM	#7
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,505	Looks great! Congrats!

23 May 2017, 08:47 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,741	Looks great. I understand the pull of Rolex. Glad you were able to see that the AP did not work and moved on. Many would agonize for months and in the end be right back.

23 May 2017, 09:31 PM	#9
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Looks great! Love the DSSD black Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

23 May 2017, 09:55 PM	#10
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Congrats from your fellow countrymen...I am loving mine as well and coming to its 5th year of ownership. Welcome back.

23 May 2017, 10:25 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I would have done the same

23 May 2017, 10:31 PM	#13
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Congrats!! The Diver was the first AP I considered, until I tried using the bezel

23 May 2017, 10:32 PM	#15
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	Congrats !!! I absolutely love mine.

23 May 2017, 10:41 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,230	Better to have loved and lost than to have just lost. DSSD looks good on you.

23 May 2017, 10:47 PM	#18
Kippers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Alex K Location: England Watch: SD4K, BLNR, Hulk Posts: 397	Great watch. Just make sure you swim with a buoncy aid or it will drag you under..... Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

23 May 2017, 10:49 PM	#19
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Hope you enjoy it!

23 May 2017, 11:01 PM	#20
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 May 2017, 11:10 PM	#24
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	I'm looking at Rubber B strap for this. Anyone recommended it? Read few reviews and mostly stick back with the awesome stock Oyster strap.

23 May 2017, 11:35 PM	#26
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	Great move imho. I've never liked AP watches at all. But it's YOUR opinion that counts, not mine. All the Rolex divers are awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

24 May 2017, 12:02 AM	#28
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,407	Mine in its intended usage, the three foot area of the pool __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

24 May 2017, 12:03 AM	#29
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Congrats

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