dssd flipped and bought a gmt 2c....

[craig66]

bought one of the first dssd to hit the north west of the uk back in mid september. never got to take the plastics off as the watch never really smiled at me...eventually flipped the watch for a reasonable profit even with its resale value falling by the day, should be readily avialable at mrsp come new year in my opinion so if it one your after i'd wait. definitely a marmite watch!!! bought a bnib gmt2c today and definitely a keeper...

[vzmax]

Congrats on your new GMT-IIc, great choice.. I probably would have done the same.

[harvey]

craig im pleased you managed to off load it and pick up something which is more suited...

just out of interest why did you get the gmtIIc and not something else?

[Skippy]

I guess you where just in time selling this baby as I already seen a brand new SDDS go below list. Now if I can only find a Milgauss GV below list then I would be realy tempted to get one(but I do feel this day will also come pretty soon).

Enjoy your new GMTIIc, mutch more versatile watch then the SDDS.

[craig66]

harvey - i'd narrowed my choice down to the gmt2c, milgauss gv and a daytona ss. opted for the gmt2c mainly for having the date feature apart from being a beautiful watch. intend to pick up a milgauss gv as a second watch when they reach mrsp which wont be long in my opinion as they falling fast in the current market conditions. i'll hold out for a daytona until they add the date feature, told this is probably going to be added when the new one comes out... as for the dssd, i'll not be after a new one as it doesn't smile at me, expensive, too bulky even with 7.5"wrist so took the opportunity to make good profit while it was there!!! this watch won't sell over mrsp in a few mths time...

[harvey]

thanks for the explanation... congrats on getting the gmtIIc again... a few months ago i made a few calls to ernest jones for one, for a forum member here... i was quoted anywhere from six to eight month lead time for it...

some times i regret flipping my deepsea but the opportunity to make 25% was too good to miss... since i can get it again at rrp minus 10%, i can wait...

due to the limited number of watches this country gets... i dont really see much discounting going on ss models... there will always be buyers who are more than willing to pay rrp...

[fania123]

would never trade my DSSD for it. Hope you got a good deal on it.

Originally Posted by craig66

harvey - i'd narrowed my choice down to the gmt2c, milgauss gv and a daytona ss. opted for the gmt2c mainly for having the date feature apart from being a beautiful watch. intend to pick up a milgauss gv as a second watch when they reach mrsp which wont be long in my opinion as they falling fast in the current market conditions. i'll hold out for a daytona until they add the date feature, told this is probably going to be added when the new one comes out... as for the dssd, i'll not be after a new one as it doesn't smile at me, expensive, too bulky even with 7.5"wrist so took the opportunity to make good profit while it was there!!! this watch won't sell over mrsp in a few mths time...

[craig66]

seems the ad cases are filling up fast as i've seen 4 gmt2c ss, 3 sub lv's, 1 milgauss white dial and even yesterday a gmt2c tt selling new at old £5340 price tag...the milgauss gv will be next in my opinion with the daytona the only on to hold out but the market condition could even bring that one down too..................

[mike]

Congrats on the GMT. It'a a fantastic watch.

[gone2vegas]

Congrats on the new watch. Sounds like it was the right move.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by craig66

bought one of the first dssd to hit the north west of the uk back in mid september. never got to take the plastics off as the watch never really smiled at me...eventually flipped the watch for a reasonable profit even with its resale value falling by the day, should be readily avialable at mrsp come new year in my opinion so if it one your after i'd wait. definitely a marmite watch!!! bought a bnib gmt2c today and definitely a keeper...

Excellent move, good choice, well done!!

[rolex_addict]

Well done

[marshallr47]

The GMT IIC IMO is a more useful watch. Congrats and enjoy.

[Ivy League]

Good for you. And don't let those DSSD supporters doubt your decisions. You don't owe anybody any answers and You did what you felt was right for YOU!

[Latrodectus]

congrats, would have done the same. Great watch

[DARK_KNIGHT]

super smart move, time will prove you right.

[mickeydainish]

Well done..... :-)

[mdtddd2007]

nicely done. congrats...

[Nigel Tufnel]

Great move and great timing.

[craig66]

dssd prices do seem to be falling daily as i've already said its a marmite watch you either love it or hate it. although its alot of watch and extremely well made with alot of new features the price and thickness of the case are its downfall to me, really wanted to like this watch but it just didnt smile at me.........told lists are shortening by the day as people see it and pass and with any profit for flippers dropping daily it will soon be sitting in the dealers case...imo

[toph]

well done. the right choice IMO. the GMT IIC is just the best

[moby33]

Originally Posted by craig66

i'll hold out for a daytona until they add the date feature, told this is probably going to be added when the new one comes out...

You might be waiting a while if you believe one report (check the "Rolex VIP night in Tampa: RESULTS!" thread). I asked this question about the Daytona as I don't want to purchase one until they offer a date...as you'll see in that thread, there is a credible report that Rolex is never planning on adding a date. Then again, never say never - right? With Rolex, I guess you never really know...Cheers!

[ROLEX MAN]

great choice!

[BigHat]

People can look at watches and disagree about which looks the coolest, but the utility of GMT-IIC over the SDDS is almost indisputable. Congrats and enjoy. You'll spend far more time in another timezone than you will at 3899 meters underwater.

[petespendthrift]

The DSSD is rapidly turning out to be a flop. Hope Rolex learn their lesson by this - stay away from fashion/bling and get back to basics with no nonsense practical, classy watches.

[wristworks]

Originally Posted by petespendthrift

The DSSD is rapidly turning out to be a flop. Hope Rolex learn their lesson by this - stay away from fashion/bling and get back to basics with no nonsense practical, classy watches.

??????????????????????????????????Turning into a flop??????????

My AD has closed his waiting list. Are you from the planet zob?

Edit: now I see why you don't like it...you have the old one.

[petespendthrift]

There was a huge waiting list but as they come in to ADs lots of people are going in, looking and then deciding that they are not that keen after all. The credit crunch is not helping but lots of people wanted an updated SD and that's not what they are, so expectations are not being met.

The proof is there for all to see - rapidly diminishing waiting lists and amongst owners selling them on, a drop in price from way over list to some now actually selling (brand new in box) below list.

There are of course some who are loving theirs but for many they are a bit too extreme in price and size. There are lots of great features - brushed finish and lovely bracelet but its not really an everyday kind of watch.

Also, I actually sold my SD which I regret doing.

[dcvelo]

Nothing wrong with the DSSD, I think it is a great watch. I happen to own both, and it's been two weeks since I got the "beast", and it has not come off my wrist yet, except when I go to sleep. Give the watch its own merits, it is definitely "NOT" a flop. I think people that form an opinion on this new Rolex, are people that either own the old SD (great watch BTW), or have the GMT IIc. And they haven't tried the watch on, or bought another model before this one was introduced, and they are a little upset about it.
Just my 2c..........

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by dcvelo

. And they haven't tried the watch on, or bought another model before this one was introduced, and they are a little upset about it.
Just my 2c..........

Or they think Rolex made a huge error -- adorning a "hockey puck" with graffiti in order to attain a meaningless depth rating.

Glad you like yours though.

[dcvelo]

Love my hockey puck, and just an observation, with a name like that, you should be the proud owner of a DSSD!!!