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fakebreakr · 17 January 2012, 11:07 PM

I recently picked up a Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea (V-series) last week. I've always had a "bigger is better" mentality when it comes to watches (Rolex Sub always looked small on my wrist, but massive on others - could never understand that) which manifested itself in the following purchase/trading cycle (Panerai 005->024->005->Breitling SOH Chrono).

I finally reached a point where I wanted one watch that I could wear all the time (casual on the weekends, but dressed up enough to pass underneath a suit), didn't have a blingy mesh bracelet, and didn't require a second mortgage to build a strap collection (I wore the rubber diver strap for my Panerai's 95% of the time). I eventually made my way to the Rolex line of fine watches and the DSSD, and I am excited that I did.

The DSSD is a massive hunk o' steel on the wrist that wears very comfortably. I was weary of the tapered bracelet concerns many on the forum have mentioned, but alas I never noticed it (or failed to notice due to the current honeymoon period). Build quality, from the glidelock clasp, the ceramic bezel, and the finish on the case/bracelet are all top notch. In all honesty, it's the most solid watch I feel I've ever put on my wrist.

In any case, on to the pictures (please excuse the grainy, poorly lit Iphone4 pics).....

We all know this box

What's in the box......

There she is

Wrist shot

And some lume shots - one in a black light room at a Children's Museum, and another after "charging" it with my night stand light

Long time lurker, first time poster. Definitely excited about joining this active community and learning more from the knowledgable folks on the board.

kymwatchlog · 26 January 2012, 04:06 PM

Nice pics! What is your wrist size if i may ask? thanks.

liuk3 · 26 January 2012, 04:20 PM

Congrats! I love my DSSD.

h999r · 26 January 2012, 04:34 PM

Its a beautiful watch, I keep on buying and traded it for another watch. Now I want to buy it again . But its not comfortable for daily watch for me.

fakebreakr · 31 January 2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kymwatchlog

Nice pics! What is your wrist size if i may ask? thanks.

Wrist is 6.75". The watch fits well (atleast I think it does).

sea-dweller · 4 February 2012, 03:17 AM

Congrats!

Fai17 · 4 February 2012, 11:09 AM

Love it!

Harryo · 4 February 2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fai17

Love it!

x2, looks the business! Congrats on your purchase

dinan545bmw · 4 February 2012, 05:07 PM

A BIG congrats to you!

That's one ruggedly handsome, ubered engineered and iconic timepiece you have there if I say so myself.

ENJOY and cherish it. I personally do every day and it's been over a year now.

BEST REGARDS

Psmith · 4 February 2012, 05:41 PM

Congrats

dddrees · 5 February 2012, 11:23 AM

Very Nice, Congrats.

HL65 · 5 February 2012, 12:51 PM

Congrats -- very nice!

david_ord · 6 February 2012, 01:32 PM

I just got mine from Alan Furman last week for $9800. Question: why is the sticker on the back partially peeled back and folded?

david_ord · 7 February 2012, 08:08 AM

I've had mine for a week or so. I finally took the last of the stickers off last night. I even took the sticker on the caseback off. The watch is so much shinier now.

The one thing I don't like about this watch is the curved crystal, which distorts the view of the dial & other parts underneath. The "rolex rolex rolex..." that's printed sideways around the dial is very clear on other rolexes, creating a 3D impression. On the DSSD, the dial looks very shallow, despite the fact that it is probably deeper underneath the crystal than the dial on the submariner.

psv · 7 February 2012, 08:16 AM

It is a beast!!! Many congrats!

myjianrong · 7 February 2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakebreakr

Wrist is 6.75". The watch fits well (atleast I think it does).

me too 6.75" it is standing out wherever i go!

captiva · 19 February 2012, 12:35 PM

I have a small wrist 4.78... But I still wear dssd.

bayerische · 19 February 2012, 09:33 PM

The DSSD is a beauty I miss mine!

dalip · 19 February 2012, 10:06 PM

The DSSD looks great on you....

You're right about it being very comfortable and the tapered bracelet works so well in this regard.

Congrats

rolex_gal · 20 February 2012, 03:51 AM

That's one serious hunk of metal! ENJOY IT!!!!

Sky-Dweller · 3 March 2012, 08:34 AM

Congratulations!

david_ord · 7 March 2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captiva

I have a small wrist 4.78... But I still wear dssd.

Wow, that's small. Do you mind if I ask your gender and age?

myjianrong · 9 March 2012, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david_ord

Wow, that's small. Do you mind if I ask your gender and age?

i will not suprise is sexy lady

....

17 January 2012, 11:07 PM	#1
fakebreakr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 3	Rolex DSSD - first thoughts I recently picked up a Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea (V-series) last week. I've always had a "bigger is better" mentality when it comes to watches (Rolex Sub always looked small on my wrist, but massive on others - could never understand that) which manifested itself in the following purchase/trading cycle (Panerai 005->024->005->Breitling SOH Chrono). I finally reached a point where I wanted one watch that I could wear all the time (casual on the weekends, but dressed up enough to pass underneath a suit), didn't have a blingy mesh bracelet, and didn't require a second mortgage to build a strap collection (I wore the rubber diver strap for my Panerai's 95% of the time). I eventually made my way to the Rolex line of fine watches and the DSSD, and I am excited that I did. The DSSD is a massive hunk o' steel on the wrist that wears very comfortably. I was weary of the tapered bracelet concerns many on the forum have mentioned, but alas I never noticed it (or failed to notice due to the current honeymoon period). Build quality, from the glidelock clasp, the ceramic bezel, and the finish on the case/bracelet are all top notch. In all honesty, it's the most solid watch I feel I've ever put on my wrist. In any case, on to the pictures (please excuse the grainy, poorly lit Iphone4 pics)..... We all know this box What's in the box...... There she is Wrist shot And some lume shots - one in a black light room at a Children's Museum, and another after "charging" it with my night stand light Long time lurker, first time poster. Definitely excited about joining this active community and learning more from the knowledgable folks on the board.

26 January 2012, 04:20 PM	#3
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Congrats! I love my DSSD. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

4 February 2012, 05:41 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

5 February 2012, 11:23 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Very Nice, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 February 2012, 12:51 PM	#12
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	Congrats -- very nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 January 2012, 04:06 PM	#2
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Nice pics! What is your wrist size if i may ask? thanks.

26 January 2012, 04:34 PM	#4
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Its a beautiful watch, I keep on buying and traded it for another watch. Now I want to buy it again . But its not comfortable for daily watch for me.

4 February 2012, 03:17 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

4 February 2012, 11:09 AM	#7
Fai17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paisley Posts: 42	Love it!

4 February 2012, 05:07 PM	#9
dinan545bmw Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 365	A BIG congrats to you! That's one ruggedly handsome, ubered engineered and iconic timepiece you have there if I say so myself. ENJOY and cherish it. I personally do every day and it's been over a year now. BEST REGARDS

6 February 2012, 01:32 PM	#13
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	I just got mine from Alan Furman last week for $9800. Question: why is the sticker on the back partially peeled back and folded?

7 February 2012, 08:08 AM	#14
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	I've had mine for a week or so. I finally took the last of the stickers off last night. I even took the sticker on the caseback off. The watch is so much shinier now. The one thing I don't like about this watch is the curved crystal, which distorts the view of the dial & other parts underneath. The "rolex rolex rolex..." that's printed sideways around the dial is very clear on other rolexes, creating a 3D impression. On the DSSD, the dial looks very shallow, despite the fact that it is probably deeper underneath the crystal than the dial on the submariner.

7 February 2012, 08:16 AM	#15
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	It is a beast!!! Many congrats!

19 February 2012, 12:35 PM	#17
captiva Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: US Posts: 138	I have a small wrist 4.78... But I still wear dssd.

19 February 2012, 09:33 PM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The DSSD is a beauty I miss mine! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 February 2012, 10:06 PM	#19
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	The DSSD looks great on you.... You're right about it being very comfortable and the tapered bracelet works so well in this regard. Congrats __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

20 February 2012, 03:51 AM	#20
rolex_gal "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Amy Location: Boston Watch: None Yet! Posts: 10	That's one serious hunk of metal! ENJOY IT!!!!

3 March 2012, 08:34 AM	#21
Sky-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Alin Location: Italy Posts: 604	Congratulations!

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