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Old 22 January 2019, 09:54 AM   #1
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Switching from Sub to Deepsea

I got my submariner from an AD back in May of last year. It’s a very cool watch and I really like all of the details and esthetics. The only problem is that I’m used to big watches 42 and 44 mm , and unless I’m dressed up I feel very weird with 40 mm on the wrist. I literally wore it maybe 3 times since I got it. It’s just mostly sitting in my safe.
I’m thinking maybe it’s time to just let it go and go for a Deepsea . It looks like a good size 44mm with the same kind of details and more , but a bit on the chunky side.
Have any of you made a switch ? How does it feel for everyday wear. To heavy ?
I love the look of submariner, just wish it was a bit bigger.
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Old 22 January 2019, 10:09 AM   #2
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I have both a Deepsea and a Sub. I really like both and have no issue wearing my Deepsea with a suit, or my datejust (36mm) with a pair of jeans and t shirt. I enjoy the differences in size and style.
That said, if I had to get rid of the Sub or Deepsea, I would keep the Deepsea.
It’s the most unique Rolex I own, and I really like it !
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Old 22 January 2019, 10:19 AM   #3
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I have both a Deepsea and a Sub. I really like both and have no issue wearing my Deepsea with a suit, or my datejust (36mm) with a pair of jeans and t shirt. I enjoy the differences in size and style.
That said, if I had to get rid of the Sub or Deepsea, I would keep the Deepsea.
It’s the most unique Rolex I own, and I really like it !
I'm with you here. I wear all 3 sizes at any time and with just about any attire.

My D-Blue is never ever leaving (in fact I just picked up a fully stickered black dial 116660, just don't know that I needed to...right place right time sort of deal).
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Old 22 January 2019, 10:25 AM   #4
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Love the size of the Deep Sea, just not a fan of the writing inside the bezel. Sort of cheapens the look to me. Don’t need to be told about the “Original Gas Escape Valve.”
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Old 22 January 2019, 10:31 AM   #5
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Love the size of the Deep Sea, just not a fan of the writing inside the bezel. Sort of cheapens the look to me. Don’t need to be told about the “Original Gas Escape Valve.”
Thats the best part... separates all the rest of the black looking rolexes with the ULTIMATE black rolex
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Old 22 January 2019, 10:47 AM   #6
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Thats the best part... separates all the rest of the black looking rolexes with the ULTIMATE black rolex
Reminds me too much of a Casio G-Shock. :)

Hey, but send me one for free and change my mind !
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:00 AM   #7
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Reminds me too much of a Casio G-Shock. :)

Hey, but send me one for free and change my mind !
YOUR right... reminds me of a G shock also, how dumb of me to not realize:)
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:01 AM   #8
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Love the size of the Deep Sea, just not a fan of the writing inside the bezel. Sort of cheapens the look to me. Don’t need to be told about the “Original Gas Escape Valve.”
I've heard that feedback a lot from non-owners, but when you wear it I feel like it's really not visible. Hard to explain, but it goes unnoticed by me 99% of the time. What I enjoy about that extra ring and the writing is that it gives another layer of depth to the Deepsea dial compared to other watches.
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:03 AM   #9
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Opinions are like ........... You get the point, buy and wear what you like.
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:05 AM   #10
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Went from a Hulk to a Deepsea and the wrist presence was undeniable. Very comfortable too. Go for it!
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:06 AM   #11
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YOUR right... they look exactly alike, how dumb of me to not realize:)
I said it “reminds me of,” not “it looks like....”

Again, it’s personal preference which is why Rolex makes more than one model.
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:08 AM   #12
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I said it “reminds me of,” not “it looks like....”

Again, it’s personal preference which is why Rolex makes more than one model.
Fixed above
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:12 AM   #13
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Well, I can certainly relate to you wanting to get the larger Rolex. Little over two years ago, I would never go past 40 or 42mm for a watch size. The Rolex OP34 was my favorite watch! After I got my Panerai watches, I am well used to larger watches.

While I'm not going as far as the Deepsea, I am getting the SD43 over the Sub. The Deepsea, however, has always been on my radar. And with the newer style case, wider lugs and bracelet, I think you cannot go wrong.

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Old 22 January 2019, 11:16 AM   #14
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It’s a helluva reference, but IMO it’s not daily. More of a weekend watch for me while I owned it.

I LOVE the thick, domed crystal and of course the Dblue dial. A absolute stunner with as much wrist presences as any Rolex.

I’d add but wouldn’t replace
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:26 AM   #15
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For me, the DSSD is more comfortable on the wrist than the subc. I’ve owned the subc twice so I did give it an honest try, but the case and crown always ended up digging into my hand. Not the case with the deepsea do to the raised caseback. It’s very comfortable on the wrist. DSSD and 5 digit sub are the winners in my book.



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Old 22 January 2019, 11:34 AM   #16
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I have both DSSD and SubC LV. Both have their roles, and are comfy. If you wear long sleeve shirts, the DSSD will have trouble sliding under cuffs. I really like the heft of the big boy.
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Old 22 January 2019, 11:38 AM   #17
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I would really like to try one on. I own the SD43 and it is perfect but the Deep Sea might be a little too big but so many posts on how well it fits balance-wise, and the dial is a thing of beauty that has to be seen in person. I hope sometime soon that happens.
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Old 22 January 2019, 12:05 PM   #18
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Love the wrist presence and the weight of the DSSD. Go for it!!

It is the ULTIMATE diver!!!!!


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Old 22 January 2019, 12:30 PM   #19
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Subs aren’t that special. The DSSD Deep Blue is truly unique.
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Old 22 January 2019, 03:03 PM   #20
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I had 40 mm Sub, and then added 42 mm Explorer. Never wore the Sub it just felt too small. Started expressing interest in Panerai and treated myself to a 231 in 44 mm. Really liked the look of the DSSD but thought it sat too high on the wrist. Local AD got a new James Cameron DSSD and after trying it on I traded both Sub & Explorer in and now juggle the two 44 mm watches. Absolutely love the DSSD as most owners say it just fits perfectly.
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Old 22 January 2019, 04:46 PM   #21
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I got my submariner from an AD back in May of last year. It’s a very cool watch and I really like all of the details and esthetics. The only problem is that I’m used to big watches 42 and 44 mm , and unless I’m dressed up I feel very weird with 40 mm on the wrist. I literally wore it maybe 3 times since I got it. It’s just mostly sitting in my safe.
I’m thinking maybe it’s time to just let it go and go for a Deepsea . It looks like a good size 44mm with the same kind of details and more , but a bit on the chunky side.
Have any of you made a switch ? How does it feel for everyday wear. To heavy ?
I love the look of submariner, just wish it was a bit bigger.

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Old 22 January 2019, 07:38 PM   #22
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Op, The Deepsea is quite special. I love mine but I have bought three separate times and I always sold it because it felt big. This third time it called again because it is very special. It just has so many unique qualities no other Rolex has.
This one isn't going anywhere. However, there are days where it does let it's presence show but overall I love the wrist presence and it's alpha Rolex appearance.

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Reminds me too much of a Casio G-Shock. :)

Hey, but send me one for free and change my mind !
So you've never owned one? If so I take it you assumed the writing is an issue from photos or from walking into an AD with a perceived notion to look for exactly that. Any Deepsea owner will tell you that when the watch is on your wrist and you wear it, for which you will look at it about an arms length away, the writing fades away, a non issue. Your eyes focus on the dial, the hands not the perimeter of the case. Only forum surfers complain about this, just like the rehaut writing which is invisible on the wrist.
No one looks at the time through a macro lens, that's not an opinion, it's fact.

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I've heard that feedback a lot from non-owners, but when you wear it I feel like it's really not visible. Hard to explain, but it goes unnoticed by me 99% of the time. What I enjoy about that extra ring and the writing is that it gives another layer of depth to the Deepsea dial compared to other watches.
Exactly.
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Old 22 January 2019, 08:01 PM   #23
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Love mine. Judging from what you said in the first post, I would honestly ask you to look at the SD43. A beautiful watch that slots in between the Submariner and the Deepsea.
If it were all black dialed watches up for chosing, I'd choose the SD43 easily, but when you throw in the D-Blue, there's no comparing. Impossible to resist that dial.

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Old 22 January 2019, 11:04 PM   #24
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Lots of threads on this topic. Sounds like the Deepsea would suit you well but that's for you to decide.
I absolutely love my 126660 D-Blue. No issues with comfort, weight or daily wear.
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Old 23 January 2019, 01:46 AM   #25
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Love the size of the Deep Sea, just not a fan of the writing inside the bezel. Sort of cheapens the look to me. Don’t need to be told about the “Original Gas Escape Valve.”
I hate the writing too!
And I’ve already got my own gas escape valve
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Old 23 January 2019, 01:52 AM   #26
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I've owned Subs and Deepseas; a few have come and gone but the Deepsea remains.
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Old 23 January 2019, 04:07 AM   #27
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If you're not wearing it, trade it for something you will wear! Good LUck!
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Old 23 January 2019, 04:14 AM   #28
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For me, the DSSD is more comfortable on the wrist than the subc. I’ve owned the subc twice so I did give it an honest try, but the case and crown always ended up digging into my hand. Not the case with the deepsea do to the raised caseback. It’s very comfortable on the wrist. DSSD and 5 digit sub are the winners in my book.



That's an interesting observation Anthony.

I always found the caseback of my DBlue to be "flatter" than that of my Submariner and SD43.

Perhaps you're referring to how it wears more so than the actual profile.

More proof that people need to try them on if at all possible
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Old 23 January 2019, 04:17 AM   #29
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I personally prefer the deep sea to the sub by far, I’m speaking based on personal choice .
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I prefer my 116600 to both given a relatively small wrist size. The other both feel too large.
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