DeepSea Blue vs DeepSea Black

[Bobby T]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Another vote for the classic black. The green accents and blue/black dial are not for me.

It just seems kind of gimmicky to me......very un-Rolex like. Green, blue, black...I don't get it!! Stay with the classic......

[Z1ppster]

I know its each to there own, but i prefer the black one myself, in April I was fortunate enough to choose between the black and blue and I choose black for its classic look with any atire ..

I found previously with red / blue watches I tend not to wear them with everything and they spend more time in the safe than on my wrist.. the classic black DSSD I wear with anything including manky old t-shirts..

but its a personal choice.. I do however also have a new Tudor GMT thats very colourful and thats getting worn with EVERYTHING right now :)

[john wilsong]

My A.D. had both in . A great opportunity to compare both. I bought the black...LOVE IT!!!!!!

[BMWatch]

Go Blue.




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[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by antbkny

i love both, but to my eyes the black is more handsome and suited for daily wear, its classic. i will pick up a d-blue as well though to complete the set. regardless, you should see them both in person first.

This!!!

[Sublovin]

I like the black...it is the classic. Wouldn’t mind having a blue also, but black is first choice

[RobearH]

I like to be different when I can. With nothing else like it in the Rolex catalogue I would go Deep Blue!

[Quamby]

The blue looks amazing in person. I do agree the black is classic.

I have the black and I'm looking to add a Deepsea blue and a SD43 to my collection this year.

[Dayhvac]

Picked it up yesterday. Preferred the black.

[fel2718]

The gradient dial is what drew me to the watch. The black looks great too, but for me there is no chance I would trade my Deep Blue for a black dial. Rolex has so many other watches with black dials, the Deep Blue is unique.

[Hibbyx]

After getting my Bluesy that I've wanted for 15 years and owning it for 2 years, then buying a 2005 SeaDweller I now know the black is for me, it's just so classic

[madgpol]

True story. I've had the black from initial release. When the blue was released I happened to be in Dubai at the time and they had one available. Dealer offered me 10% discount making it around 7k at the time. Had it on my wrist and just thought it looked cheap. Didn't like the deep-sea in green.
Have to say it has grown on me a little but I'm still happy with the original black.

[omx5o]

Black looks good.

[vivicorsi]

My heart goes to the D-blue

[VicLeChic]

I'd go for black cause it looks better to me and I'd save myself 3 grand.

Originally Posted by La Jolla

I am contemplating the purchase of a DeepSea. What do you think of the DeepSea Blue vs DeepSea Black? The Blue is ~$3000 more for same watch but with a Blue face. Is it "worth" it?

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by vivicorsi

wonderful PIC BRAVO

Both are winners ........ but ....... the blue is amazing

[whatsthetime?]

Curious where the difference between the 2 dials are $3000.00? In the US the difference is only $300.00.

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[jbsmith]

D blue for sure, but im biased. Amazing dial to commemorate J Cameron's dive. Got the hardbound Rolex book and blu ray as well. JC1 is a keeper for sure.

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[jbsmith]

Ha. Just noticed how old the original post was. Someone revived it.

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[dyong28]

Just came across this thread from another DSSD one. Here is a side by side comparison. I got the D-Blue first and was deeply loving it. But there was still an unexplained itch without the Black. So ended up getting both to complete the collection......Here is one comparison picture...

[TswaneNguni]

I would have preferred the lettering not in green.

Black > JC

[Quamby]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would have preferred the lettering not in green.

Black > JC

The green colour makes the word DEEPSEA stand out.

I have the black and am aching to get the double blue.

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by Quamby

The green colour makes the word DEEPSEA stand out.

I have the black and am aching to get the "double blue."

I have the black as well, but I'm waiting for my AD to receive the D Blue so I can compare them side by side, then make a choice which I prefer.
I was wondering what the "D" in D Blue actually stood for, and seeing you mentioning "double" leads me to ask if this is a fact? I would've thought it stood for Deep Blue? I'm not calling you out in any way, just very curious as to what it in fact does stand for.

Thanks

[winston]

The D blue has nothing to do with the James Cameron dive as he actually wore the black dial on his wrist.... the D Blue is a lovely dial but I prefer the original Black dial... resale value is of no interest to me.....

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would have preferred the lettering not in green.

Black > JC

It's not so much of an issue in reality.
When the watch was first released I was sceptical of the green text but always acknowledged the concept behind it being representative of the submersible. I also considered it to be a bit gimmicky.
When I eventually got to see the watch in real life it became apparent that it was sort of fun, bright and cheery in contrast to the basic black which I already had.
Both watches are really nice to have for a bit of variety in the collection.
Besides, the Kawasaki green adds just a special little bit of pop

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by winston

The D blue has nothing to do with the James Cameron dive as he actually wore the black dial on his wrist.... the D Blue is a lovely dial but I prefer the original Black dial... resale value is of no interest to me.....

Indeed he may well have been wearing the black version.
But I think you miss the point of the whole exercise in that the variant was created to bring attention to the DSSD as a distinct model and boost sales based on the concept around it being created to commemorate the event.
Rolex also built a scaled up version to go to the bottom outside the submersible as proof of concept behind the case architecture.
Anyway, one looks at it the whole exercise worked brilliantly because the flagging sales of the DSSD were reversed and the D-blue was, and for the most part is still the subject of waiting lists.
And this thread's existence is proof positive.

[horse4642]

Blue stands out IMO.