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Old 21 March 2018, 09:52 PM   #31
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I hope so
What are your thoughts Brian? Going to switch? Or as you have this already on the SD43 you going to keep both versions?
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Old 21 March 2018, 09:53 PM   #32
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I don't think it's going affect the current value of the D-Blue.
Remenber the D-blue is quite young.
The new version might just make the old version more valuable because of the fact that it wasn't produced for a very long time.
thats what I’m thinking.
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Old 21 March 2018, 09:55 PM   #33
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Now this will be an awesome watch , the bracelets proportions were not good.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:00 PM   #34
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ouch, previous DSSDs are going to sink deeper than ever
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:03 PM   #35
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$$$ deeper in the sea for the old. Ouch.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:03 PM   #36
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Bravo Rolex for fixing the obvious short comings of a magnificent dive watch. The watch now looks well designed and complete.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:06 PM   #37
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Wow, Rolex really listening to TRF!

DSSD with wider bracelet so not so top heavy, and a SS BLRO.

Who says Rolex doesn't listen, they are a Social Media firm like everyone else now. Looks like the low supply won't change so instead Rolex trying to give us what we've asked for.
Well, it seems the sport line was revamped. There are new cases for the Deepseas, the GMTs and the Subs. So possible what was causing all the low stock was that Rolex stopped producing and exhausted is older inventory. So hopefully the flood gates can now flood with all the "new" models.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:07 PM   #38
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I don't think I'll be throwing away my 116660 anytime soon. Nor would I consider selling for a penny less than I would have before this morning's news.

I like the proportions, new and old. Both are good options and people will still get either, depending on what is available to them
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:08 PM   #39
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4 year run on the DSSD JC 1, I'm happy I own one
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:15 PM   #40
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If original DSSD gets cheaper preowned I'll be very happy :)

The tapered bracelet is very comfortable on a thin wrist.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:15 PM   #41
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Interestingly....

The new bracelet is cool, but I didn't/don't find the old one to be THAT egregious that I would flip for the new one.

Have to admit, I do like the idea of a new movement is the better improvement for me.

so the "real world" implications of the new bracelet do-nothing for me, yet the new movement in which I will not impact my day to day wearing of the watch I like more.

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Old 21 March 2018, 10:16 PM   #42
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um...as a former dssd owner how will this not weigh more with a larger bracelet and not be more top heavy or bulky???

I like the improvements but it always was uncomfortably too large for a daily and I have 8 inch wrists.
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:18 PM   #43
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I’ve paid my AD for my Deepsea blue original. Supposed to be collecting it next week.
I’m worried now. Should I ask to transfer the money to wait for the new one
The new one does look good tbh
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:24 PM   #44
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What are your thoughts Brian? Going to switch? Or as you have this already on the SD43 you going to keep both versions?
Well I gotta be honest Neil, I'm feeling a little gutted this morning... I didn't see this one coming.

I have to say this new version of the Dblue is an improvement, I don't know how one couldn't after the success of the SD43. (which I love).

I have no idea what to do

In an ideal world, I'd like to compare the new to the one I have and see just how different they feel.

I've already contacted my AD
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:34 PM   #45
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It's imperfections that get valued later on, the JC1 will go up for sure
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:41 PM   #46
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Does anyone have an side by side compares? HAving a hard time seeing the diffs
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Old 21 March 2018, 10:42 PM   #47
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Just got my name on the list for one of these babies
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:18 PM   #48
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um...as a former dssd owner how will this not weigh more with a larger bracelet and not be more top heavy or bulky???

I like the improvements but it always was uncomfortably too large for a daily and I have 8 inch wrists.
This is the million dollar question. I have owned two Deepsea and never had an issue with the bracelet. I actually liked it. But you don't know what you need until someone shows you something and all the sudden it's wow. The added weight and a thicker bracelet may be a concern.

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Does anyone have an side by side compares? HAving a hard time seeing the diffs
We won't see any until summer I would assume when the new ones roll in. I'm really curious to at least know the width.

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I’ve paid my AD for my Deepsea blue original. Supposed to be collecting it next week.
I’m worried now. Should I ask to transfer the money to wait for the new one
The new one does look good tbh
Me too, I paid half down one one that they said would arrive in two months. For the movement I prefer the new one, but the thicker bracelet is a concern. I may just collect the old one if it turns up. Not a huge deal breaker considering I would have been happy if this release was next year for example.
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:28 PM   #49
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I’ll be keeping my original D-Blue. I actually like the tapered bracelet and never saw an issue with the lugs.
The main complaint for most is the case thickness which remains the same.
Yes agree
Not that bothered about new model,,,,love mine and will never sell so who's cares if discontinue
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:31 PM   #50
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Well I gotta be honest Neil, I'm feeling a little gutted this morning... I didn't see this one coming.

I have to say this new version of the Dblue is an improvement, I don't know how one couldn't after the success of the SD43. (which I love).

I have no idea what to do

In an ideal world, I'd like to compare the new to the one I have and see just how different they feel.

I've already contacted my AD
I felt the same way when the DD40 came out, and I sold my DD2 and then... moved to Patek... so that could be a great omen for you too, one of the best moves I've ever made.
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:34 PM   #51
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Well, it seems the sport line was revamped. There are new cases for the Deepseas, the GMTs and the Subs. So possible what was causing all the low stock was that Rolex stopped producing and exhausted is older inventory. So hopefully the flood gates can now flood with all the "new" models.
Not sure as I think these changes are very minor. The real issue is demand has spiked but Rolex have indicated supply will remain low this year when they could have said exactly what you have, just to calm the markets down and signal a return to equilibrium, but instead they've put further fuel on the fire and no price rise either.
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:41 PM   #52
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ouch, previous DSSDs are going to sink deeper than ever
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$$$ deeper in the sea for the old. Ouch.
Wouldn’t count on that...Just look at Rolex history.
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:45 PM   #53
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If original DSSD gets cheaper preowned I'll be very happy :)

The tapered bracelet is very comfortable on a thin wrist.
I wouldn't count on that

History tells that discontinued models (and versions) rise. Especially sought after models like the D-Blue.

EDIT: + the old one is the original model
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Old 21 March 2018, 11:50 PM   #54
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It's nice that they updated it, but I found nothing wrong with the original bracelet. I will be hanging onto mine regardless of what may happen with the value. The new movement is nice, but it doesn't offer me anything more really than the old. I don't care about an extra day of power reserve. Also, you know RSC will charge an arm and a leg to service the new one.

I was thinking, what was the production time on the JC? 3.5 years? Not that I am into this watch thing for future values, but this may make things interesting for the 3135 JCs.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:03 AM   #55
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All this speculation about the values is rather premature.
If supply is stiil tight then only a very few WIS people who are after a new one will be concerned as the new one will be all that's available anyway.

The second hand market is where the issue will arrise when there is two of them sitting in the window(old and new) side by side.
In that case(all things being equal in terms of condition) the new model will easily fetch a higher price because of the movement and bracelet.

I'm personally not all that fussed about the new movement and the Rotor bearing design, nor am i sure about the new end links even though i do think the wider bracelet is a little better proportioned.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:05 AM   #56
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The 1st gen D-Blue will do fine over time. I wouldn't be surprised to see a temporary dip as some people flip and demand shifts to the new one - the premiums in North America were almost non-existent on this one like the UK. Then it will gradually go up in value overtime as people want the original and true commemorative.

It's not the overnight spike I was hoping to see if it was outright discontinued, but longer term it'll do just fine I think.
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Old 22 March 2018, 02:10 AM   #57
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The 1st gen D-Blue will do fine over time. I wouldn't be surprised to see a temporary dip as some people flip and demand shifts to the new one - the premiums in North America were almost non-existent on this one like the UK. Then it will gradually go up in value overtime as people want the original and true commemorative.

It's not the overnight spike I was hoping to see if it was outright discontinued, but longer term it'll do just fine I think.
I think this is bang on. The dssd-1 is going to drop in value for a while. Down the road it might become worth more but I’d be surprised.
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Old 22 March 2018, 02:25 AM   #58
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Is anyone else stunned that they redid the DSSD and even kept the D blue dial?

I’m also wondering if the new clasp will be smaller in size but retain the glide lock of the current model.
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Old 22 March 2018, 02:27 AM   #59
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Is anyone else stunned that they redid the DSSD and even kept the D blue dial?
Change is good, long live the deepsea! the dblue dial on the new version will always be secondary to the original.
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Old 22 March 2018, 02:28 AM   #60
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My favorite release from Rolex this year, would love see the Sub, SD43 and DSSD side by side.
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