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Rolex Quest 2011 · 20 November 2011, 04:23 AM

Tried it. Took a pic. Doesn't work. Beautiful watch. But half the skill in choosing a watch is to get one that suits you.

On an iPhone - not sure how to paste the pic. But it's just not right! Pity.

Dob · 20 November 2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Quest 2011

Tried it. Took a pic. Doesn't work. Beautiful watch. But half the skill in choosing a watch is to get one that suits you.

On an iPhone - not sure how to paste the pic. But it's just not right! Pity.

It was disappointing when I owned one. So many things I liked about it - it was just way too thick to be something I could wear for everyday use.

Hydrographer · 20 November 2011, 04:37 AM

Thats a shame, it is a stunning watch, hope you manage to work out how to post the pic. Whats your wrist size by the way?
I have a 6.75" wrist and still not sure if I can pull it off, keep trying it on, and cant make a decision.

michaelt · 20 November 2011, 04:43 AM

It's a watch not a bracelet. There is a mental commitment involved with wearing such a piece. I think wrist size is only part of it. You have to be able to handle it on every level. It is not for everyone. For me I love it, and almost wish it was a little larger.

capote · 20 November 2011, 04:49 AM

There are not alot of people that can pull off the DSSD gracefully.

rodgerforeman · 20 November 2011, 04:49 AM

I've been thinking the same about mine. I received as a gift... not a great look on me. Thinking its about time to get rid of it. Never been my style really. Thinking of trying something a bit more classy and less sporty & big.

Dilemma · 20 November 2011, 04:51 AM

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the skill in choosing a watch

Skill? I thought the skill was paying for it?!?!?!

Zed Homme · 20 November 2011, 05:06 AM

Try a subc, feels a lot like a DSSD but smaller.

azguy · 20 November 2011, 06:10 AM

I agree with OP; big, thick, heavy but great looking. Plus, no cyclops

I could never see owning one though.

Jeffa32 · 20 November 2011, 06:46 AM

I really like the 44mm size but the thickness of the side wall of the case was a major turnoff. Just a big ugly slab of metal.

yannis · 20 November 2011, 06:48 AM

It does not suit anyone but i will always say that sizing it to fit the wrist properly is half the job in getting it to look right.

Good luck in choosing the one that's for you buddy.

handsfull · 20 November 2011, 06:58 AM

If your wrist size is greater than 7.75, your off to a good start with the DSSD.

MortgageGuy · 20 November 2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Try a subc, feels a lot like a DSSD but smaller.

X2

Love the DeepSea, have owned a couple of them and flipped them, Will most likely pick one up again however it is on the large side for my 6.7 wrist too

CoachRolexRyan · 20 November 2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelt

It's a watch not a bracelet. There is a mental commitment involved with wearing such a piece. I think wrist size is only part of it. You have to be able to handle it on every level. It is not for everyone. For me I love it, and almost wish it was a little larger.

X2

ktmd · 20 November 2011, 07:57 AM

Yet another thread about the DSSD. It seems like every two or three days somebody starts a thread about this watch. Half the time it is the greatest watch ever, the other half it is just an unwieldy chunk of metal. So really, which is it?

RolexDiver · 20 November 2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Quest 2011

Tried it. Took a pic. Doesn't work. Beautiful watch. But half the skill in choosing a watch is to get one that suits you.

On an iPhone - not sure how to paste the pic. But it's just not right! Pity.

Shame you didn't feel right with the size. I felt the same at first, but soon it felt natural. Plus once I switched with a mate who had an early sea dweller, just to see the difference. His felt like a ladies watch, felt so right once I put my DSSD back on. It's a bit like going from a standard sized car, to a 4x4. Seems massive at first, but doesn't take long to feel so right.lol

Lagunatic · 20 November 2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffa32

I really like the 44mm size but the thickness of the side wall of the case was a major turnoff. Just a big ugly slab of metal.

especially if you put a dent in it.

sandybax · 20 November 2011, 08:12 AM

Tried it after a submariner and hated it, tried it one year later after a 44mm Panerai, and loved it :) Not an everyday watch though...

nGage7962 · 20 November 2011, 08:18 AM

Wear mine almost every day. Love it but its not for everyone

paddy_crow · 21 November 2011, 01:46 AM

It's a big, thick, heavy watch. It's not surprising that there are people who just don't like wearing it.

Solomander · 21 November 2011, 02:06 AM

It's a cool watch. It makes a statement (of what, I'm not sure). It's a conspicuous watch. I tried one on and liked it, but didn't think that I would wear it enough to justify owning one. If I somehow wound up with one, I wouldn't be sad.

humvee · 21 November 2011, 02:21 AM

How much time did you spend with the DSSD? Sometimes it take a little while to be comfortable with it. Give it time -- visit more ADs and try it on more for longer periods, maybe you will be more comfortable with it???

Don't consider this an everyday watch -- buy it for special occassions!!!

SigPig94 · 21 November 2011, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by paddy_crow

It's a big, thick, heavy watch. It's not surprising that there are people who just don't like wearing it.

Just like it's not surprising that there are people who do like wearing it!

SigPig94 · 21 November 2011, 02:53 AM

..........and on and on we go.

Xenophon · 21 November 2011, 02:54 AM

I agree. I tried one on on Friday. I really wanted to like it but it was too heavy and too thick

yannis · 21 November 2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I agree. I tried one on on Friday. I really wanted to like it but it was too heavy and too thick

It's good for the θάλαττα though Xeno!

DCgator · 21 November 2011, 03:52 AM

Love mine. Part of a rotation, I wear it at work and on weekends when it suits me.

Tony-GB · 21 November 2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Quest 2011

Tried it. Took a pic. Doesn't work. Beautiful watch. But half the skill in choosing a watch is to get one that suits you.

On an iPhone - not sure how to paste the pic. But it's just not right! Pity.

Why/how didn't it work? Did you try it with he divers extensiion removed? That is supposed to make the watch sit better.

michaelt · 21 November 2011, 09:10 AM

I really don't get it it is pretty simple. The DSSD is a Sub on steroids. It is like there are two versions of the Sub. There are many other Rolex watches that wear like a bracelet. Not that a bracelet is bad. I personally like a chunk of Rolex on my wrist that shouts out a little. There are so many other brands that are larger. Hubolt, Breitling, U Boat, for example. This is the biggest baddest watch, that Rolex makes. OK the YM II is big, but not bad.
So you have the DSSD and...... every other Rolex. Either/Or you can't go wrong. Just saying.

Bullion Boss · 21 November 2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

there are not alot of people that can pull off the dssd gracefully.

x2

20 November 2011, 04:23 AM	#1
Rolex Quest 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 13	Deep Sea too big (for me) - end of story Tried it. Took a pic. Doesn't work. Beautiful watch. But half the skill in choosing a watch is to get one that suits you. On an iPhone - not sure how to paste the pic. But it's just not right! Pity.

20 November 2011, 06:46 AM	#10
Jeffa32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Singapore Watch: Datejust II Posts: 426	I really like the 44mm size but the thickness of the side wall of the case was a major turnoff. Just a big ugly slab of metal. __________________ Omega Speedmaster, Breitling Steelfish, Datejust II, IWC Portofino Chronograph, Planet Ocean Liquidmetal XL, BLNR, IWC Portuguese 7 day

20 November 2011, 06:48 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	It does not suit anyone but i will always say that sizing it to fit the wrist properly is half the job in getting it to look right. Good luck in choosing the one that's for you buddy. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

21 November 2011, 02:06 AM	#21
Solomander "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joel Location: New York Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 100	It's a cool watch. It makes a statement (of what, I'm not sure). It's a conspicuous watch. I tried one on and liked it, but didn't think that I would wear it enough to justify owning one. If I somehow wound up with one, I wouldn't be sad. Last edited by Solomander; 21 November 2011 at 02:36 AM.. Reason: awkward phrasing!

21 November 2011, 02:54 AM	#25
Xenophon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,694	I agree. I tried one on on Friday. I really wanted to like it but it was too heavy and too thick __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

20 November 2011, 04:37 AM	#3
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	Thats a shame, it is a stunning watch, hope you manage to work out how to post the pic. Whats your wrist size by the way? I have a 6.75" wrist and still not sure if I can pull it off, keep trying it on, and cant make a decision.

20 November 2011, 04:43 AM	#4
michaelt Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Watch: DSSD Posts: 109	It's a watch not a bracelet. There is a mental commitment involved with wearing such a piece. I think wrist size is only part of it. You have to be able to handle it on every level. It is not for everyone. For me I love it, and almost wish it was a little larger.

20 November 2011, 04:49 AM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	There are not alot of people that can pull off the DSSD gracefully.

20 November 2011, 04:49 AM	#6
rodgerforeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 4	I've been thinking the same about mine. I received as a gift... not a great look on me. Thinking its about time to get rid of it. Never been my style really. Thinking of trying something a bit more classy and less sporty & big.

20 November 2011, 05:06 AM	#8
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Try a subc, feels a lot like a DSSD but smaller.

20 November 2011, 06:10 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I agree with OP; big, thick, heavy but great looking. Plus, no cyclops I could never see owning one though.

20 November 2011, 06:58 AM	#12
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	If your wrist size is greater than 7.75, your off to a good start with the DSSD.

20 November 2011, 07:57 AM	#15
ktmd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Yet another thread about the DSSD. It seems like every two or three days somebody starts a thread about this watch. Half the time it is the greatest watch ever, the other half it is just an unwieldy chunk of metal. So really, which is it?

20 November 2011, 08:12 AM	#18
sandybax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Florida Watch: No-date Sub Posts: 289	Tried it after a submariner and hated it, tried it one year later after a 44mm Panerai, and loved it :) Not an everyday watch though...

20 November 2011, 08:18 AM	#19
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 510	Wear mine almost every day. Love it but its not for everyone

21 November 2011, 01:46 AM	#20
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	It's a big, thick, heavy watch. It's not surprising that there are people who just don't like wearing it.

21 November 2011, 02:21 AM	#22
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	How much time did you spend with the DSSD? Sometimes it take a little while to be comfortable with it. Give it time -- visit more ADs and try it on more for longer periods, maybe you will be more comfortable with it??? Don't consider this an everyday watch -- buy it for special occassions!!!

21 November 2011, 02:53 AM	#24
SigPig94 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Boston Watch: DSSD Posts: 63	..........and on and on we go.

21 November 2011, 03:52 AM	#27
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Love mine. Part of a rotation, I wear it at work and on weekends when it suits me.

21 November 2011, 09:10 AM	#29
michaelt Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Watch: DSSD Posts: 109	I really don't get it it is pretty simple. The DSSD is a Sub on steroids. It is like there are two versions of the Sub. There are many other Rolex watches that wear like a bracelet. Not that a bracelet is bad. I personally like a chunk of Rolex on my wrist that shouts out a little. There are so many other brands that are larger. Hubolt, Breitling, U Boat, for example. This is the biggest baddest watch, that Rolex makes. OK the YM II is big, but not bad. So you have the DSSD and...... every other Rolex. Either/Or you can't go wrong. Just saying.

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