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johnnydeepsea · 7 February 2011, 12:43 PM

I picked up my new DSSD today and I knew from my research that it was a big watch and that is what I wanted. And it does look big, but I am finding that it does not feel as if it wears bigger than my Tags. The watch has good balance and sits on my wrist very well and all the different adjustments in the band make it fit very well. I think that people that are scared of it being big should try it on for a while before they count it out.

sleddog · 7 February 2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydeepsea

I picked up my new DSSD today and I knew from my research that it was a big watch and that is what I wanted. And it does look big, but I am finding that it does not feel as if it wears bigger than my Tags. The watch has good balance and sits on my wrist very well and all the different adjustments in the band make it fit very well. I think that people that are scared of it being big should try it on for a while before they count it out.

I can agree on that Johnny....

It is however to big for some (Ie: smaller wrists and or height) , but to each their own!!

ral · 7 February 2011, 01:18 PM

I think it is just "tall"... not really all that big.

Cigarlvr · 7 February 2011, 01:25 PM

I agree it isnt all that big more tall. I love the watch in sport mode just can be difficult with cuffs

DCgator · 7 February 2011, 01:28 PM

From the first time I saw a picture and the specs I knew I would have one (2008?). It feels just right. I even compared it to my Seawolf Avenger and the Deepsea is noticeably smaller. I love wearing mine with the newest Breitling rubber strap.

dnagwhogas · 7 February 2011, 01:32 PM

It's too tall for me. I bought a brand new one January 4, 2011...got rid of it 3 weeks later. I only wore it for 4-5 days straight and it felt humungous for me. Mr. Rob is right, to each their own. It IS an amazing timepiece though!!!!!

HL65 · 7 February 2011, 01:43 PM

Feels nice on the wrist--does not wear too big--like it a lot!!

hennabav · 7 February 2011, 03:21 PM

It's an engineering marvel!! The first couple times I tried it on, it was quite big but the last time I tried it on, I felt it was pretty comfortable. Very nice piece and you can't miss it!!

SDDS17 · 8 February 2011, 02:05 PM

AGREE 100%

AIKO · 8 February 2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ral

I think it is just "tall"... not really all that big.

+1, wearing the DSSD with dress shirts is tough indeed because of the thickness. But likely not a consideration when designing a monster dive watch.

RolexV3 · 8 February 2011, 02:54 PM

I like mine alot.. I think it's great

jets · 8 February 2011, 02:59 PM

Been over a year with this monster. Wears well and it is my favourite watch. It's a good size; not huge by any means.

Kapture1 · 8 February 2011, 03:12 PM

I sort of had the same thought. Over the weekend I was looking at the Planet Oceans and wanted a 42, until I tried on the 45.5. Not as overwhelming as I thought it would be, like my thoughts on how the DSSD must feel.

EchoBlueUK · 9 February 2011, 05:44 AM

Personally I think it needs a wider bracelet and drop the inner ring then i would be all over it.

bkimball · 9 February 2011, 10:38 AM

I wish it had a wider bracelet too.

bkimball · 9 February 2011, 10:39 AM

...and a thicker bracelet that is more proportional with the size of the watch. I do love the watch itself however.

dddrees · 9 February 2011, 10:41 AM

It's one bad hunk of metal.

It just didn't feel right to me when I tried it on.

esm · 9 February 2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnydeepsea

I picked up my new DSSD today and I knew from my research that it was a big watch and that is what I wanted. And it does look big, but I am finding that it does not feel as if it wears bigger than my Tags. The watch has good balance and sits on my wrist very well and all the different adjustments in the band make it fit very well. I think that people that are scared of it being big should try it on for a while before they count it out.

Care to post a pic or two to illustrate exactly what you are referring to?

How do you like the height of it?

ral · 9 February 2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SDDS17

AGREE 100%

Love the crystal

sea-dweller · 9 February 2011, 01:16 PM

Congrats on the DSSD!

dligg72 · 9 February 2011, 03:32 PM

I don't know what you are talking about. Although it may be comfortable it is a big ass watch. It does not "wear that big" compared to what? I mean congratulations and im glad you are the proud owner of a awesome piece of Rolex engineering but don't fool anybody, Thats one big watch.

johnnydeepsea · 9 February 2011, 03:36 PM

It is a big watch but it is very comfortable to wear I do not notice the large size at all.

aboen · 9 February 2011, 06:38 PM

DSSD is top dog in my book :-)

KirkWilfred · 9 February 2011, 07:52 PM

This watch isnt big either just like the DSSD

The DSSD is incredibly large and wears like a wall clock!

travisb · 9 February 2011, 08:11 PM

Seeing how thick the case is, you would never think so but the DS is super comfortable for a watch this size.
Congrats on your Deepsea! Great watch!!

Atomant · 9 February 2011, 09:23 PM

I still think the dssd is unnecessarily big. But still one of the best engineered watch out there. I wouldn't wear one though.

7 February 2011, 12:43 PM	#1
johnnydeepsea Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 88	DSSD Does Not Wear That Big I picked up my new DSSD today and I knew from my research that it was a big watch and that is what I wanted. And it does look big, but I am finding that it does not feel as if it wears bigger than my Tags. The watch has good balance and sits on my wrist very well and all the different adjustments in the band make it fit very well. I think that people that are scared of it being big should try it on for a while before they count it out.

7 February 2011, 01:32 PM	#6
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	It's too tall for me. I bought a brand new one January 4, 2011...got rid of it 3 weeks later. I only wore it for 4-5 days straight and it felt humungous for me. Mr. Rob is right, to each their own. It IS an amazing timepiece though!!!!! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

7 February 2011, 01:43 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,384	Feels nice on the wrist--does not wear too big--like it a lot!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 February 2011, 02:59 PM	#12
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Been over a year with this monster. Wears well and it is my favourite watch. It's a good size; not huge by any means. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

8 February 2011, 03:12 PM	#13
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I sort of had the same thought. Over the weekend I was looking at the Planet Oceans and wanted a 42, until I tried on the 45.5. Not as overwhelming as I thought it would be, like my thoughts on how the DSSD must feel. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

7 February 2011, 01:18 PM	#3
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I think it is just "tall"... not really all that big.

7 February 2011, 01:25 PM	#4
Cigarlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 81	I agree it isnt all that big more tall. I love the watch in sport mode just can be difficult with cuffs

7 February 2011, 01:28 PM	#5
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	From the first time I saw a picture and the specs I knew I would have one (2008?). It feels just right. I even compared it to my Seawolf Avenger and the Deepsea is noticeably smaller. I love wearing mine with the newest Breitling rubber strap.

7 February 2011, 03:21 PM	#8
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	It's an engineering marvel!! The first couple times I tried it on, it was quite big but the last time I tried it on, I felt it was pretty comfortable. Very nice piece and you can't miss it!!

8 February 2011, 02:05 PM	#9
SDDS17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Watch: EXP2-42, DJ2, SMPO Posts: 347	AGREE 100%

8 February 2011, 02:54 PM	#11
RolexV3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Vince Location: West Virginia Watch: Rolex DSSD & DJ Posts: 902	I like mine alot.. I think it's great

9 February 2011, 05:44 AM	#14
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Personally I think it needs a wider bracelet and drop the inner ring then i would be all over it.

9 February 2011, 10:38 AM	#15
bkimball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 94	I wish it had a wider bracelet too.

9 February 2011, 10:39 AM	#16
bkimball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 94	...and a thicker bracelet that is more proportional with the size of the watch. I do love the watch itself however.

9 February 2011, 10:41 AM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	It's one bad hunk of metal. It just didn't feel right to me when I tried it on. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 February 2011, 01:16 PM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats on the DSSD! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 February 2011, 03:32 PM	#21
dligg72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: california Posts: 138	I don't know what you are talking about. Although it may be comfortable it is a big ass watch. It does not "wear that big" compared to what? I mean congratulations and im glad you are the proud owner of a awesome piece of Rolex engineering but don't fool anybody, Thats one big watch.

9 February 2011, 03:36 PM	#22
johnnydeepsea Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 88	It is a big watch but it is very comfortable to wear I do not notice the large size at all.

9 February 2011, 06:38 PM	#23
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	DSSD is top dog in my book :-)

9 February 2011, 08:11 PM	#25
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,187	I agree Seeing how thick the case is, you would never think so but the DS is super comfortable for a watch this size. Congrats on your Deepsea! Great watch!!

9 February 2011, 09:23 PM	#26
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I still think the dssd is unnecessarily big. But still one of the best engineered watch out there. I wouldn't wear one though. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

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