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gwalker · 24 April 2016, 02:41 AM

I had a DSSD for my first Rolex. I wore it daily for 4-5 years until I tried on a SubC. I have no idea why I wore something so thick and uncomfortable for so long. I guess I didn't know better. Anyway I have a large wrist (8"+) so size wasn't an issue but after I got the SubC the DSSD just sits in the drawer. I won't sell because it was a gift from my parents but a SubC or GMTIIc BLNR is many times more comfortable. Now my daily watch is a SD4k.

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vladamir15 · 24 April 2016, 03:55 AM

Gmt because it is a better all around watch imho.

alika · 24 April 2016, 04:36 AM

Blnr

mmalek1 · 24 April 2016, 04:43 AM

The Blnr is such a versatile and comfortable watch to wear. It looks great and wears even better. It is day 3 for me. Happy watch searching!

albmich · 24 April 2016, 04:56 AM

I have both and by far prefer the deep blue. Glidelock for the win! I can't get that perfect fit with the GMT and to me it's not as comfortable as my deep blue. I do understand people saying the deep blue is too top heavy and heavier in general and so not as comfortable. But for me this hasn't been an issue and I wear it daily and I sleep in it too.

Pipo6007 · 29 April 2016, 02:20 AM

How much is the Deep Blue? I saw one in the Bahamas that was available for sale but never asked the price. The dial is very nice.

jcbarrientos · 29 April 2016, 02:32 AM

For your first BLNR

Narbeh · 29 April 2016, 02:34 AM

BLNR no doubt.

Ruud Van Driver · 29 April 2016, 02:47 AM

If you prefer larger watches, then go D-Blue. As for a discount, forget it

sensui · 29 April 2016, 02:51 AM

Voting for BLNR for me....a bit biased though lol. Truth be told I don't love huge watches either, since I have a 6.6-6.75" wrist size.

Trurolexer · 29 April 2016, 03:57 AM

Blnr

scombs263 · 29 April 2016, 05:21 AM

Sell some stuff and buy both. Both awesome watches. Go for DEEP SEA BLUE if you can only get one.

Robb · 29 April 2016, 05:33 AM

I have both. The DBlue is a special watch but I would choose BLNR in this situation

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Steve36Efc · 29 April 2016, 05:59 AM

If you plan to wear as a daily then the BLNR would be best. I was lucky enough to try a D blue on a couple of weeks ago and it's so stunning it's unbelievable.

As mentioned earlier in the thread which ever you go with you'll still lust after the other and eventually end up with it too.

Spartacus · 29 April 2016, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mile2424

Trying to decide which one for my first. I generally like larger watches so I gravitated towards the Deep Sea, but I have tried on the BLNR and it's very comfortable as well and I like the polished center links on the bracelet even though I am afraid these will scratch very easily.

Also, I know these are both pretty high in demand pieces, do I have any chance of asking for a discount? I am in the Bay Area, so most dealers don't seem all that friendly with discounts.

If you generally like larger watches, the DSSD is the way to go - adding the issue with the polished links seals the deal. Go with DSSD you will not be disappointed. I suggest trying it on first, it is hefty!

ar.parask13 · 29 April 2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SeikoSam

If you have big wrist... Go for the DSSD!

Agreed! A big wrist would easily pull it off...
The GMT would be my choice. I could use the get function for whenever I travel but I doubt I would ever dive to anything more than 10 meters!

liuk3 · 29 April 2016, 07:21 AM

I have both. If this is your first and only one, I would recommend the BLNR, but you have to take everyone's opinion with a grain of salt. Go to the dealer and try on both yourself, and see which one suits you better.

jbsmith · 29 April 2016, 01:37 PM

Wasn't my first, but I picked the D blue over the blnr.

jeffgo888 · 29 April 2016, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mar1177

Myself and James Cameron are waiting to welcome you to an exclusive club...

as MUCH as I love Mr. Titanic...well, I love HER Much More..

Lee66 · 30 April 2016, 06:31 PM

Take the GMT. More usable everyday.

The Deep Sea is a big heavy chunk of steel.

Racerdj · 30 April 2016, 08:20 PM

I slightly prefer the BNLR but both would make awesome watches.

HarlyFan · 30 April 2016, 11:53 PM

GMT for sure unless you have a large wrist

dabbotjordan · 1 May 2016, 12:02 AM

Neither.

liuk3 · 1 May 2016, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

as MUCH as I love Mr. Titanic...well, I love HER Much More..

That pic never gets old! 😀

ABChop · 1 May 2016, 12:31 AM

As much as I'm loving my new d blue, seems how this is your first and only u might want to go for the GMT first.....then save up and get a DSSD......although if u have your heart set on a d blue DSSD, u might want to go for one now as there is no guarantee they will still being produced a year or two from now.
On the other hand you'll be able to get a blnr at most anytime.
So I guess it comes down to what your priorities are.

Aquaman7 · 1 May 2016, 11:52 AM

Hi! This is my first post as a new member. I am considering getting a used DSSD Deep Sea Challenge with the gorgeous blue dial fading to black. What are your thoughts as a first Rolex and where to buy?

24 April 2016, 02:41 AM	#61
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	First Rolex....Deep Sea Blue or GMT II BLNR I had a DSSD for my first Rolex. I wore it daily for 4-5 years until I tried on a SubC. I have no idea why I wore something so thick and uncomfortable for so long. I guess I didn't know better. Anyway I have a large wrist (8"+) so size wasn't an issue but after I got the SubC the DSSD just sits in the drawer. I won't sell because it was a gift from my parents but a SubC or GMTIIc BLNR is many times more comfortable. Now my daily watch is a SD4k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 April 2016, 04:56 AM	#65
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I have both and by far prefer the deep blue. Glidelock for the win! I can't get that perfect fit with the GMT and to me it's not as comfortable as my deep blue. I do understand people saying the deep blue is too top heavy and heavier in general and so not as comfortable. But for me this hasn't been an issue and I wear it daily and I sleep in it too. __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

29 April 2016, 02:47 AM	#69
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	If you prefer larger watches, then go D-Blue. As for a discount, forget it __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 April 2016, 07:21 AM	#77
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	I have both. If this is your first and only one, I would recommend the BLNR, but you have to take everyone's opinion with a grain of salt. Go to the dealer and try on both yourself, and see which one suits you better. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

30 April 2016, 06:31 PM	#80
Lee66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 88	Take the GMT. More usable everyday. The Deep Sea is a big heavy chunk of steel. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II (Coke) 116610LN Sub-C 116710 BLNR Batman

24 April 2016, 03:55 AM	#62
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Gmt because it is a better all around watch imho.

24 April 2016, 04:36 AM	#63
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 672	Blnr

24 April 2016, 04:43 AM	#64
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,753	The Blnr is such a versatile and comfortable watch to wear. It looks great and wears even better. It is day 3 for me. Happy watch searching!

29 April 2016, 02:20 AM	#66
Pipo6007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 4	How much is the Deep Blue? I saw one in the Bahamas that was available for sale but never asked the price. The dial is very nice.

29 April 2016, 02:32 AM	#67
jcbarrientos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Watch: AP,Rolex,UN,Pam Posts: 595	For your first BLNR

29 April 2016, 02:34 AM	#68
Narbeh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: AP Posts: 557	BLNR no doubt.

29 April 2016, 02:51 AM	#70
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Voting for BLNR for me....a bit biased though lol. Truth be told I don't love huge watches either, since I have a 6.6-6.75" wrist size.

29 April 2016, 03:57 AM	#71
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Blnr

29 April 2016, 05:21 AM	#72
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Sell some stuff and buy both. Both awesome watches. Go for DEEP SEA BLUE if you can only get one.

29 April 2016, 05:33 AM	#73
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	I have both. The DBlue is a special watch but I would choose BLNR in this situation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2016, 05:59 AM	#74
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	If you plan to wear as a daily then the BLNR would be best. I was lucky enough to try a D blue on a couple of weeks ago and it's so stunning it's unbelievable. As mentioned earlier in the thread which ever you go with you'll still lust after the other and eventually end up with it too.

29 April 2016, 01:37 PM	#78
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,804	Wasn't my first, but I picked the D blue over the blnr.

30 April 2016, 08:20 PM	#81
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I slightly prefer the BNLR but both would make awesome watches. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

30 April 2016, 11:53 PM	#82
HarlyFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: South Carolina Watch: Daytona & Sub Posts: 43	GMT for sure unless you have a large wrist

1 May 2016, 12:02 AM	#83
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Neither.

1 May 2016, 12:31 AM	#85
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	As much as I'm loving my new d blue, seems how this is your first and only u might want to go for the GMT first.....then save up and get a DSSD......although if u have your heart set on a d blue DSSD, u might want to go for one now as there is no guarantee they will still being produced a year or two from now. On the other hand you'll be able to get a blnr at most anytime. So I guess it comes down to what your priorities are. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

1 May 2016, 11:52 AM	#86
Aquaman7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Craig Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: Tissot T-Touch Posts: 5	Hi! This is my first post as a new member. I am considering getting a used DSSD Deep Sea Challenge with the gorgeous blue dial fading to black. What are your thoughts as a first Rolex and where to buy?

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