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Gunbucker · 21 March 2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemieux66

Love the DSSD - so over-engineered!

How does it feel to have one after 10 years of lusting?

Like a little boy on Christmas morning! All these years, I tell myself, "Ah, this over-engineered hunk of steel!", and as I uttered these very words, I find myself wrestling with awe and denial at the same time

Glad I got that one out of the way!

Gunbucker · 21 March 2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Sure do like the Barron & Leeds folks there but I have not yet brought a special souvenir home from them. My wife has a special relationship with them though. Maybe that will help with the Daytona C.

The Daytona C was the next thing I asked, alas, but no. Even the DSSD itself arrived 2 days ago.

But I do give credit to the composure of the staff when I asked "Do you give a discount on the price?". I'm sure they wanted to burst out laughing, probably rolling around on the floor, but instead, politely smiled and told me the darn thing sells by itself and they don't expect this to stick around more than a week! A quick call to one of the Singapore ADs confirmed this, with their "I can put you on a waitlist".

Yes, great dealer. Took me a few walk in and outs to decide to pull the trigger and fight the denial of how much I lusted after the DSSD, that darn over-engineered hunk of steel!

Sarosh · 21 March 2018, 09:11 AM

Congrats!

ejvette · 21 March 2018, 09:21 AM

Gunbucker · 21 March 2018, 12:23 PM

And here’s the DSSD basking in the Big Island...

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antbkny · 21 March 2018, 12:33 PM

Love it

Nocomment · 21 March 2018, 01:00 PM

how big is your wrist may i ask?

seand442 · 21 March 2018, 01:14 PM

Great way to remember Maui.

PPFANBOY · 21 March 2018, 01:15 PM

Nice. Congrats

Jerodp716 · 21 March 2018, 01:18 PM

Congrats! I wish I could pull that off but sadly I can’t. It’s a chunk of Rolex and looks amazing!

Kohola · 21 March 2018, 01:22 PM

Baron and Leeds in Wailua! �� Picked up a BLNR there to celebrate retirement!

atm08 · 21 March 2018, 01:36 PM

Congrats! Eat at Mama’s fish house!

JohnMatrix · 21 March 2018, 04:16 PM

Thats a nice watch

flat6turbo · 21 March 2018, 04:38 PM

I'm in Maui right now and literally saw that DSSD in the case a few days ago. Congrats on the purchase. I've got my SD50 on and that's big enough for me! Barron and Leeds in Wailea is a cool place!

faz · 21 March 2018, 05:21 PM

Beautiful watch, GREAT PICS! more pics please!!! Congrats.

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HiDive · 21 March 2018, 06:10 PM

Nice pickup, now go out and dive it. Molokini is a nice spot near you, to dive it. Or come over to the Big Island and I will take you on a dive.

travisb · 21 March 2018, 06:43 PM

Congrats on a great watch!

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Tombstone · 21 March 2018, 07:11 PM

I bought two watches from Baron and Leeds over the years at their Shops at Wailea location. Nice people but no real deals to be had there. Have to love the south end of Maui great locations like the Grand Wailea, and the US Polo Beach club. If you can, take the drive to the Surfing Goat Dary farm. Outstanding goat cheese (they sell a fair amount to the Wynn casino). The farm is in the upcountry in Kula. Nice Vodka factory (Ocean Vodka) below ithe farm is as well.
Enjoy your time in Maui.

Gunbucker · 21 March 2018, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the awesome recommendations on the islands!

Regarding an earlier question on the wrist size, mine is a 6.75" wrist. The key is to not wear it too snug, and give it some slack. Not too different from wearing 47" Panerais. Having a flat wrist profile, such as mine, definitely helps from the top heavy watch head bobbing about.

1William · 21 March 2018, 08:44 PM

Congratulations.

brandrea · 21 March 2018, 08:47 PM

Congratulations

DaytonaTed · 21 March 2018, 08:56 PM

Great choice!

Gerry62 · 21 March 2018, 08:57 PM

Beautiful !

oldsalt · 22 March 2018, 08:34 PM

Two of my favourite things...DSSD and Maui....love 'em both...

Try "Polli's" in Makawao for great Mexican food - and good margaritas.

cheers

LLPavorsky · 23 March 2018, 12:00 AM

We are twins, did the same thing in summer 2016. Enjoy and congrats!

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Boaters · 23 March 2018, 01:14 AM

Awesome shot and a great piece .. Big congrats!

antbkny · 23 March 2018, 01:15 AM

i gotta get to Maui

Gunbucker · 23 March 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LLPavorsky

We are twins, did the same thing in summer 2016. Enjoy and congrats!

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Nice one!

SDRider · 23 March 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by emersm

Love Baron and Leeds!

Bought my wife her DateJust 31 from there last summer.

HarlyFan · 23 March 2018, 03:12 AM

What a shot and the watch isn't bad either!

21 March 2018, 09:11 AM	#33
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	Congrats! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

21 March 2018, 09:21 AM	#34
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	__________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

21 March 2018, 01:14 PM	#38
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Great way to remember Maui. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

21 March 2018, 05:21 PM	#45
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Beautiful watch, GREAT PICS! more pics please!!! Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

21 March 2018, 07:11 PM	#48
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I bought two watches from Baron and Leeds over the years at their Shops at Wailea location. Nice people but no real deals to be had there. Have to love the south end of Maui great locations like the Grand Wailea, and the US Polo Beach club. If you can, take the drive to the Surfing Goat Dary farm. Outstanding goat cheese (they sell a fair amount to the Wynn casino). The farm is in the upcountry in Kula. Nice Vodka factory (Ocean Vodka) below ithe farm is as well. Enjoy your time in Maui. __________________ Always working...by choice

21 March 2018, 12:23 PM	#35
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	And here’s the DSSD basking in the Big Island... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2018, 12:33 PM	#36
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Love it

21 March 2018, 01:00 PM	#37
Nocomment "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 110	how big is your wrist may i ask?

21 March 2018, 01:15 PM	#39
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	Nice. Congrats

21 March 2018, 01:18 PM	#40
Jerodp716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 427	Congrats! I wish I could pull that off but sadly I can’t. It’s a chunk of Rolex and looks amazing!

21 March 2018, 01:22 PM	#41
Kohola "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pacific NW Watch: 6105 Posts: 186	Baron and Leeds in Wailua! �� Picked up a BLNR there to celebrate retirement!

21 March 2018, 01:36 PM	#42
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Congrats! Eat at Mama’s fish house!

21 March 2018, 04:16 PM	#43
JohnMatrix Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SilverStrandBeach Posts: 27	Thats a nice watch

21 March 2018, 04:38 PM	#44
flat6turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 27	I'm in Maui right now and literally saw that DSSD in the case a few days ago. Congrats on the purchase. I've got my SD50 on and that's big enough for me! Barron and Leeds in Wailea is a cool place!

21 March 2018, 06:10 PM	#46
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 362	Nice pickup, now go out and dive it. Molokini is a nice spot near you, to dive it. Or come over to the Big Island and I will take you on a dive.

21 March 2018, 06:43 PM	#47
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Congrats on a great watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2018, 07:44 PM	#49
Gunbucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 165	Thanks for the awesome recommendations on the islands! Regarding an earlier question on the wrist size, mine is a 6.75" wrist. The key is to not wear it too snug, and give it some slack. Not too different from wearing 47" Panerais. Having a flat wrist profile, such as mine, definitely helps from the top heavy watch head bobbing about.

21 March 2018, 08:44 PM	#50
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

21 March 2018, 08:47 PM	#51
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	Congratulations

21 March 2018, 08:56 PM	#52
DaytonaTed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ted Location: Northern New York Watch: SS Daytona, D-Blue Posts: 41	Great choice!

21 March 2018, 08:57 PM	#53
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,137	Beautiful ! __________________

22 March 2018, 08:34 PM	#54
oldsalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia. Watch: ????? Posts: 1,015	Two of my favourite things...DSSD and Maui....love 'em both... Try "Polli's" in Makawao for great Mexican food - and good margaritas. cheers __________________ EXP II - DSSD (blue) - PAM 643 - PAM 724 - PAM 424 - PAM 1499 - GRUPPO GAMA - PAM 1305 - Breguet XXI - 116500LN & BLNR....gone

23 March 2018, 12:00 AM	#55
LLPavorsky "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Lee Pavorsky Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: RG SKY-DWELLER Posts: 445	We are twins, did the same thing in summer 2016. Enjoy and congrats! Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk __________________ On the hunt for the next one...... 216570 SS Explorer II Black Dial 116688 Yellow gold YachtMaster II New 326935 Sky-Dweller Rose Gold Choc Dial New BNIB DSSD Deep Blue Scrambled Serial# New YachtMaster Platinum and Stainless F Serial# New My 2004 40th Bday present is my son's college graduation present in 2018! IWJG MEMBER#6219

23 March 2018, 01:14 AM	#56
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Awesome shot and a great piece .. Big congrats!

23 March 2018, 01:15 AM	#57
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	i gotta get to Maui

23 March 2018, 03:12 AM	#60
HarlyFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: South Carolina Watch: Daytona & Sub Posts: 43	What a shot and the watch isn't bad either!

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