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jay_kay · 14 June 2011, 05:14 PM

Thought I would write a quick 2 week review on the DSSD. Bought it on the 31st May, just before the UK increases and have worn it everyday since. It is an amazing piece of kit. I am used to wearing big watches so the size didn't worry me at all, nor did the weight. Alright it does stand quite tal on the wrist but that is all part of it for me.

I have had a few friends who don't care one bit abput watches comment on it as it does have such presence, one friends dad who I gave it to to tray read the depth features etc and commented "Thats useful then!!! 12800ft". Thats when I got into a lenghty discussion with him about things that have been designed that will seldom get used for the purpose. Take for example a Bugatti Veyron capable of over 250 miles per hour, I doubt anyone has managed to reach that, or then more commonly the Range Rovers and 4X4's. Do any of the owners actually take them within a hairs width of anything but tarmac? Very rarely! I know the majority don't. He liked the DSSD but said he had always liked the DJ but never bought one.

Another friend who is into watches wears a Sub non-date asked to try it on so we did a swap for a while. Putting a 14060 on straight after a DSSD is a real shock!!! It weighs next to nothing and the slim case!!! Well I couldn't beleive it. For a watch that looks so similar!?!?! My friend loved the DSSD and couldn't beleive how until chatting after we had swapped back he hadn't even noticed the "Original Gas Escape Valve" or the "Ring Lock System" around the rehaut as on pics this is what had really put him off the watch. He is now looking to tade his 14060 for a 16600 Sea-Dweller as he wants a bit thicker watch now but not quite as thick as Mr. DSSD

Still loving the watch, suits every occasion my love of Panerai has been put on the back burner for a while now but I am sure that will change when my PAM411 Firenze Boutique Edition arrives, that though will be a special occasions watch though.

salem65 · 14 June 2011, 05:26 PM

Nice review. Even nicer watch :)

sea-dweller · 19 June 2011, 12:24 AM

Nice review!

Art 1 · 19 June 2011, 12:57 AM

Well done.

texex91 · 19 June 2011, 01:06 AM

Nice review...let us know ASAP when that PAM411 Firenze Boutique Edition arrives!!

HL65 · 19 June 2011, 01:09 AM

Cool!!

sleddog · 19 June 2011, 02:12 AM

Great to hear you are still enjoying it......
Despite it's proportions, it is a comfortable watch for me and one that I love to wear myself!

KarlFr · 19 June 2011, 04:39 AM

Totally solid watch and review!

14 June 2011, 05:14 PM	#1
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	DSSD 14 days on Wrist. Thought I would write a quick 2 week review on the DSSD. Bought it on the 31st May, just before the UK increases and have worn it everyday since. It is an amazing piece of kit. I am used to wearing big watches so the size didn't worry me at all, nor did the weight. Alright it does stand quite tal on the wrist but that is all part of it for me. I have had a few friends who don't care one bit abput watches comment on it as it does have such presence, one friends dad who I gave it to to tray read the depth features etc and commented "Thats useful then!!! 12800ft". Thats when I got into a lenghty discussion with him about things that have been designed that will seldom get used for the purpose. Take for example a Bugatti Veyron capable of over 250 miles per hour, I doubt anyone has managed to reach that, or then more commonly the Range Rovers and 4X4's. Do any of the owners actually take them within a hairs width of anything but tarmac? Very rarely! I know the majority don't. He liked the DSSD but said he had always liked the DJ but never bought one. Another friend who is into watches wears a Sub non-date asked to try it on so we did a swap for a while. Putting a 14060 on straight after a DSSD is a real shock!!! It weighs next to nothing and the slim case!!! Well I couldn't beleive it. For a watch that looks so similar!?!?! My friend loved the DSSD and couldn't beleive how until chatting after we had swapped back he hadn't even noticed the "Original Gas Escape Valve" or the "Ring Lock System" around the rehaut as on pics this is what had really put him off the watch. He is now looking to tade his 14060 for a 16600 Sea-Dweller as he wants a bit thicker watch now but not quite as thick as Mr. DSSD Still loving the watch, suits every occasion my love of Panerai has been put on the back burner for a while now but I am sure that will change when my PAM411 Firenze Boutique Edition arrives, that though will be a special occasions watch though. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

14 June 2011, 05:26 PM	#2
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,388	Nice review. Even nicer watch :) __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

19 June 2011, 01:09 AM	#6
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	Cool!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 June 2011, 02:12 AM	#7
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Great to hear you are still enjoying it...... Despite it's proportions, it is a comfortable watch for me and one that I love to wear myself! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

19 June 2011, 12:24 AM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice review!

19 June 2011, 12:57 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Well done.

19 June 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Nice review...let us know ASAP when that PAM411 Firenze Boutique Edition arrives!!

19 June 2011, 04:39 AM	#8
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Totally solid watch and review!

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