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Betelc · 14 July 2013, 11:44 AM

Ok, this has been discussed before but I suppose there's no harm in going through this one more time?

I'm looking at getting a preown sea dweller and can't decide between the DSSD or the SD.

Please give me your views, with accompanying pics if you will.

Thanks much

HL65 · 14 July 2013, 11:48 AM

For me easy a 1665 SD but I am a vintage guy. For you get the one you like better. Clearly one of them will sing out to you more than the other. Go try a DSSD on and see if you like the look and feel. Happy hunting...Cheers,

kilyung · 14 July 2013, 11:50 AM

What size is your wrist?

luvsub · 14 July 2013, 12:02 PM

SD, 40mm is the perfect size.

Thebiglagu · 14 July 2013, 12:17 PM

I'd say 16600 or older for me. Simply because I prefer the pre ceramic rolexes! But that's just my opinion. As they say "to each his own".

Armyguy03 · 14 July 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

For me easy a 1665 SD but I am a vintage guy. For you get the one you like better. Clearly one of them will sing out to you more than the other. Go try a DSSD on and see if you like the look and feel. Happy hunting...Cheers,

PlusOne

Hkspwrsche · 14 July 2013, 12:20 PM

SD. I really want to buy a DssD but everytime I try it on it feels way to lopsided. Have you tried it? My buddy had one and sold it for that reason. Try it first to know.

Betelc · 14 July 2013, 12:36 PM

Just below 6.5". I have 44mm Pams and they wear well. Can't say the same for the BP where the crown bites into the flesh (hence it's gone).

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Originally Posted by kilyung

What size is your wrist?

kilyung · 14 July 2013, 01:03 PM

SD would definitely fit but the DSSD will be about 1/3 the thickness of your wrist!

Chainring · 14 July 2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Betelc

Just below 6.5". I have 44mm Pams and they wear well. Can't say the same for the BP where the crown bites into the flesh (hence it's gone).

The Pams wear smaller than a Rolex. Our wrists are about the same size and 42mm Explorer II looked too big on me but a Pam 44mm looks OK. I think the DSSD would be too big. Find a nice SD instead.

Billywiz · 14 July 2013, 01:35 PM

Sd...

Galion · 14 July 2013, 01:42 PM

SD for your wrist size, being the DSSD my favorite Rolex

z32turbo · 14 July 2013, 01:43 PM

I prefer the DSSD.

improviz · 14 July 2013, 01:48 PM

Sd.

Roselló · 14 July 2013, 02:19 PM

SD 16600 or anything before... Pre ceramic.

TSW · 14 July 2013, 02:19 PM

SD for me

Limey- · 14 July 2013, 03:02 PM

SD unless you have a Sub or GMT already then DSSD.

Samma · 14 July 2013, 03:18 PM

I personally prefer ds or 1660

Samma · 14 July 2013, 03:22 PM

This is how it wears on my 6.5 inch wrist

GregoryZ · 14 July 2013, 03:24 PM

I would go for the DSSD. The SD is a great watch, but I really believe DSSD has become the ultimate tool watch. I almost bought one and wish I did. In fact, it is on my short list.

Chewbacca · 14 July 2013, 03:43 PM

while the models share some historical traits, they're completely different watches. you'll need to wear them both but the safer no-look no-wear purchase is the older sd as its more practical and user friendly in every aspect. if you want something more attention getting and modern, get the dssd. good luck

PunkJr · 14 July 2013, 03:48 PM

A DSSD on a 6.5" wrist....no way. More like a 36mm Datejust.

DJWong · 14 July 2013, 04:01 PM

If you only can go for one then the SD get's my vote. But I shouldn't say that. Really breaks my heart :-(

jojosnr · 14 July 2013, 08:39 PM

forget it. DSSD too big for you. unless you are a lady. oversized watches only looks good on ladies.

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Originally Posted by Betelc

Just below 6.5". I have 44mm Pams and they wear well. Can't say the same for the BP where the crown bites into the flesh (hence it's gone).

nick c · 14 July 2013, 10:24 PM

Sd

akira23 · 14 July 2013, 10:38 PM

I love my dssd, but get what calls to you!

travisb · 14 July 2013, 10:40 PM

DSSD for me please.

rogerrabbit168 · 14 July 2013, 10:59 PM

luckily i have both, so don't have that dilemma

i prefer SD more

Jack T · 14 July 2013, 11:16 PM

42mm is as large as any watch I would own, my wrists are about 7.0", and even that is pushing it, for me and how I want the watch to look.

landroverking · 14 July 2013, 11:39 PM

Well you don't see either of them coming & going.
I have seen one of each in the wild. I had a SD as a daily wearer for about fives. (Sold it 3 months ago) really miss it, clean lines.

14 July 2013, 11:44 AM	#1
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 311	SD or DSSD Ok, this has been discussed before but I suppose there's no harm in going through this one more time? I'm looking at getting a preown sea dweller and can't decide between the DSSD or the SD. Please give me your views, with accompanying pics if you will. Thanks much

14 July 2013, 11:48 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	For me easy a 1665 SD but I am a vintage guy. For you get the one you like better. Clearly one of them will sing out to you more than the other. Go try a DSSD on and see if you like the look and feel. Happy hunting...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 July 2013, 01:42 PM	#12
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	SD for your wrist size, being the DSSD my favorite Rolex __________________ 126600 126603 116900 116610LV 116610LN 126610LN AP15703 PAM029 Santos de Cartier

14 July 2013, 01:43 PM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I prefer the DSSD. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

14 July 2013, 01:48 PM	#14
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Sd. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

14 July 2013, 11:50 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	What size is your wrist?

14 July 2013, 12:02 PM	#4
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	SD, 40mm is the perfect size.

14 July 2013, 12:17 PM	#5
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	I'd say 16600 or older for me. Simply because I prefer the pre ceramic rolexes! But that's just my opinion. As they say "to each his own".

14 July 2013, 12:20 PM	#7
Hkspwrsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Harold Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 735	SD. I really want to buy a DssD but everytime I try it on it feels way to lopsided. Have you tried it? My buddy had one and sold it for that reason. Try it first to know.

14 July 2013, 01:03 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	SD would definitely fit but the DSSD will be about 1/3 the thickness of your wrist!

14 July 2013, 01:35 PM	#11
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Sd...

14 July 2013, 02:19 PM	#15
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	SD 16600 or anything before... Pre ceramic. __________________ ......... All In.

14 July 2013, 02:19 PM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	SD for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 July 2013, 03:02 PM	#17
Limey- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: WA Watch: Your Six Posts: 476	SD unless you have a Sub or GMT already then DSSD.

14 July 2013, 03:24 PM	#20
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 340	I would go for the DSSD. The SD is a great watch, but I really believe DSSD has become the ultimate tool watch. I almost bought one and wish I did. In fact, it is on my short list.

14 July 2013, 03:43 PM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	while the models share some historical traits, they're completely different watches. you'll need to wear them both but the safer no-look no-wear purchase is the older sd as its more practical and user friendly in every aspect. if you want something more attention getting and modern, get the dssd. good luck

14 July 2013, 03:48 PM	#22
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	A DSSD on a 6.5" wrist....no way. More like a 36mm Datejust.

14 July 2013, 04:01 PM	#23
DJWong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Hongkong Watch: SubC, SD, DSSD Posts: 582	If you only can go for one then the SD get's my vote. But I shouldn't say that. Really breaks my heart :-(

14 July 2013, 10:24 PM	#25
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Sd

14 July 2013, 10:38 PM	#26
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	I love my dssd, but get what calls to you!

14 July 2013, 10:40 PM	#27
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	DSSD for me please.

14 July 2013, 10:59 PM	#28
rogerrabbit168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 410	luckily i have both, so don't have that dilemma i prefer SD more

14 July 2013, 11:16 PM	#29
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	42mm is as large as any watch I would own, my wrists are about 7.0", and even that is pushing it, for me and how I want the watch to look. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 July 2013, 11:39 PM	#30
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Well you don't see either of them coming & going. I have seen one of each in the wild. I had a SD as a daily wearer for about fives. (Sold it 3 months ago) really miss it, clean lines.

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