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Old 25 May 2017, 02:19 AM   #31
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Prefer the DSSD Blue ... the blue only comes into play under strong/direct lighting ... All black, all the time seems a little boring!
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Old 11 September 2017, 05:06 AM   #32
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I had the same thoughts. I really wanted a deepsea blue. Saw one at an AD (on hold for someone else). It is great. No doubts. To me, just my opinion, is that the blue looks more casual while the black stands out as a diver's tool watch. Ideally - I'd have both!


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Old 11 September 2017, 12:00 PM   #33
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I had the same thoughts. I really wanted a deepsea blue. Saw one at an AD (on hold for someone else). It is great. No doubts. To me, just my opinion, is that the blue looks more casual while the black stands out as a diver's tool watch. Ideally - I'd have both!


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I do have both.
The D-blue dial doesn't look so vibrant in low light conditions with the only colour that stands out a little being the green text.

As we know, under shop lights or out in the daylight the blue part of the dial really pops. The D-blue has multiple personalities in that regard
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Old 11 September 2017, 12:08 PM   #34
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Love the D- blue. Miss mine.
I see the value in both
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Old 11 September 2017, 03:22 PM   #35
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Makes sense to me to re-add the black DSSD. It was high on my list until I got the call for an SD43. Fully understand your view of the blue and black being quite different watches.
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Old 11 September 2017, 03:35 PM   #36
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About six months ago I decided I wanted a Deep Blue Dweller. Saw a few in person, liked it.

Already owned a regular Deep Sea, first year. I'm 6"3', 8 inch wrist. That watch was made for me. I loved it, wore it all the time in a rotation. I'm also not a size snob. Equally love my 36 explorer, SubC, Dwellers ( my favorites), DD40, etc..

So I contacted my AD, i'm a good customer and he said sure, i'll get you one. So I moved my old DeepSea not thinking anything of it. Thought I wouldn't miss it with the new one coming.

Have now worn the Deepblue on and off for 6 months, and i'll be damned if I don't miss that all black dial. I like the blue dial, but it really is very different without being all THAT different physically.

The best way I can describe it is, the all black seemed to be far more all business. This one is more jovial.

I don't normally sell my watches, i'm kind of a Rolex black hole. When I have, i've never looked backwards because I was certain I was done with it.

As dumb and redundant as it sounds, I think i'm going to re-add an all black Deep Sea. ( I'll keep the deep blue).

The two are really very different to me. Not better or worse, just different.


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If I were in that position, I'd think about adding the SD43 which would give you the black dial back but in a different watch. Bigger than a Sub but not quite the size of the Beast.
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Old 11 September 2017, 06:51 PM   #37
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It sounds like you've thought it out. Go for it
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Old 11 September 2017, 08:44 PM   #38
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...don't feel like the price premium is justified on the Cameron, so leaning towards the black.
Agree that used, the Black is great value

But if buying new, the Blue is better value if just buying one DSSD





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Old 11 September 2017, 09:24 PM   #39
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I have both.
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Old 11 September 2017, 10:02 PM   #40
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If I were in that position, I'd think about adding the SD43 which would give you the black dial back but in a different watch. Bigger than a Sub but not quite the size of the Beast.
Exactly my thoughts too and exactly what I did
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Old 12 September 2017, 11:23 AM   #41
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As long as you're happy with it is all that matters. I have a black Rolex 5513 and a blue Tudor 79090. They are both subs, but like you said they have very different personalities.
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Old 12 September 2017, 01:11 PM   #42
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I chose the black dssd the green writing turned me off on the dblue. In a perfect world I'd have all three (new sea dweller ) so if your in the position to get both or all three lol and you want to....do it for sure. And I while I like the new sea dweller I would still take the dssd black over the new seadweller.
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Old 12 September 2017, 03:34 PM   #43
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Black dial looks more bad a$$.

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Old 29 September 2017, 04:23 PM   #44
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Old 29 September 2017, 04:49 PM   #45
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About six months ago I decided I wanted a Deep Blue Dweller. Saw a few in person, liked it.

Already owned a regular Deep Sea, first year. I'm 6"3', 8 inch wrist. That watch was made for me. I loved it, wore it all the time in a rotation. I'm also not a size snob. Equally love my 36 explorer, SubC, Dwellers ( my favorites), DD40, etc..

So I contacted my AD, i'm a good customer and he said sure, i'll get you one. So I moved my old DeepSea not thinking anything of it. Thought I wouldn't miss it with the new one coming.

Have now worn the Deepblue on and off for 6 months, and i'll be damned if I don't miss that all black dial. I like the blue dial, but it really is very different without being all THAT different physically.

The best way I can describe it is, the all black seemed to be far more all business. This one is more jovial.

I don't normally sell my watches, i'm kind of a Rolex black hole. When I have, i've never looked backwards because I was certain I was done with it.

As dumb and redundant as it sounds, I think i'm going to re-add an all black Deep Sea. ( I'll keep the deep blue).

The two are really very different to me. Not better or worse, just different.


Gratuitous today pictures.





Post the two when you get yours in!!!
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Old 30 September 2017, 02:47 AM   #46
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Both are best. I have the blue dial but the black looks great too. Good thing to hear that you are keeping both.
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:31 PM   #47
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They are both beautiful with the contrasting colors but I would have played it safe as well with the all black.
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Old 17 October 2017, 01:28 PM   #48
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I have both.
and which do you prefer?
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Old 17 October 2017, 02:20 PM   #49
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Beautiful pair!

Can't go wrong with the D-blue, it's a special piece.
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Old 17 October 2017, 09:24 PM   #50
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and which do you prefer?
D-Blue
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Old 17 October 2017, 11:26 PM   #51
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Keep it! It looks great on you!
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