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Johnathan Sussex · 25 January 2010, 12:23 AM

My jeweler has an obsession for the Rolex Deepsea and pretends that it is allmost undestructible, he claims he could dive at a 3000 meter depth (is that even possible?) and it would still be in perfect shape. He says he could drive on it with his car and there would be no scratches and could hit the watch with a scottish warhammer and it wouldn't even break the glass. Is he nuts or is the watch really that good?

CPTL · 25 January 2010, 12:32 AM

He's nuts. The steel will scratch; the crystal will shatter. (Although you should get him to acknowledge those claims in writing when you purchase, and then you'll have free polishing and crystal replacement for the life of the watch.)

mike · 25 January 2010, 12:32 AM

Rolex watches are certainly robust pieces and are capable of surviving in incredible enviornments. Nothing however is indestructible.

Nicko · 25 January 2010, 12:39 AM

My answer would be NO!

This was posted by another member here (forgot who, sorry) said it was in a motorcycle accident. Ouch!

Do you think these little scratched could be buffed out?

Mosco · 25 January 2010, 12:44 AM

Well, Steve, that ain't a DSSD

Having said that, NOTHING is indestructible. The dive - it would take, no doubt. Running it over with the car - only if it a Prius. It is sturdier than most other watches on the market, but certainly not as bulletproof as your jeweler claims.

Johnathan Sussex · 25 January 2010, 12:51 AM

How about scratches and bumps? Can i use it as a weapon to slam in people's face or will it damage the Deepsea? What would it look like if i threw it down from the top of the Triumph Arc in Paris? That kind of stuff. I am looking for an elegant watch which i can wear all the time considering my extreme lifestyle. (I'm no James Bond mind you, i just tend to get in some fights and travel a lot...)

Nicko · 25 January 2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Well, Steve, that ain't a DSSD

Having said that, NOTHING is indestructible. The dive - it would take, no doubt. Running it over with the car - only if it a Prius. It is sturdier than most other watches on the market, but certainly not as bulletproof as your jeweler claims.

Close enough for me to tell me that a watch with the same basic construction will react the same way with the pavement!

BTW, we need a test watch, got a spare ya wanna test?

Sonny Crockett · 25 January 2010, 01:00 AM

The DSSD is an outstanding watch and one that I will aquire again in the future. it is made incredibly well and can take hits, knocks, but not a hammer that is an exageration on his part. No doubt it is a fine piece to own and still on my favorite list as far as Rolex is concern, The only reason for selling was because I needed something that woiuld be both dressy and sporty since I can only afford one Rolex right now. but for an everyday watch the DSSD is the best IMHO......

The GMT Master · 25 January 2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnathan Sussex

How about scratches and bumps? Can i use it as a weapon to slam in people's face or will it damage the Deepsea? What would it look like if i threw it down from the top of the Triumph Arc in Paris? That kind of stuff. I am looking for an elegant watch which i can wear all the time considering my extreme lifestyle. (I'm no James Bond mind you, i just tend to get in some fights and travel a lot...)

If you want to put a watch through that much punishment, maybe a G-Shock is a better choice than a Rolex

In all seriousness though, as luxury watches go, you won't be able to find a more robust watch at this price point than the Deepsea. Excellently engineered, it might pick up small scratches here and there, but the watch itself will be fine - and that bad boy weighs a fair bit as well (one of the heaviest in the line up), so although I wouldn't recommend using a £6000 watch as a knuckleduster, if you land a hit with it, the other guy is going to hurt in the morning

kyle L · 25 January 2010, 01:07 AM

You mean indestructible? Every watch has it's breaking point.

newmontsg · 25 January 2010, 01:07 AM

i once threw an old gshock over 10 stories n it still works.

accutronman · 25 January 2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Well, Steve, that ain't a DSSD

Having said that, NOTHING is indestructible. The dive - it would take, no doubt. Running it over with the car - only if it a Prius. It is sturdier than most other watches on the market, but certainly not as bulletproof as your jeweler claims.

Hey, come on. I own a DSSD and a Prius.

Clogger · 25 January 2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnathan Sussex

My jeweler has an obsession for the Rolex Deepsea and pretends that it is allmost undestructible, he claims he could dive at a 3000 meter depth (is that even possible?) and it would still be in perfect shape. He says he could drive on it with his car and there would be no scratches and could hit the watch with a scottish warhammer and it wouldn't even break the glass. Is he nuts or is the watch really that good?

Agree that the DSSD would survive a 3000m dive but he would not, infact he would be dead way before 3000m (Yes it is impossible) and to state that it wouldn't have any scratches after driving over it is quite ridiculas, I won't even comment on the hammer.

Next time you back into the AD please inform the salesperson he is in fact an idiot

No doubt the DSSD is a tough bit of kit though and is probably one of the toughest watches out there.

icnbne · 25 January 2010, 01:54 AM

next time take a hammer with you and prove him wrong

snow_rocks · 25 January 2010, 01:55 AM

Johnathan, ask your jeweler what color the sky is in his world,

as I often dreamt of a world that this jeweler must know.

padi56 · 25 January 2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Rolex watches are certainly robust pieces and are capable of surviving in incredible enviornments. Nothing however is indestructible.

Have to agree with Mike and might I suggest that your jeweller or both are living on fantasy island.

Jason71 · 25 January 2010, 02:01 AM

Your jeweler is an idiot. The DeepSea is made of metal and glass.........It can be destroyed pretty easily

steveseiko · 25 January 2010, 02:16 AM

Why would you even want to attempt treating it so harshly?

JJ Irani · 25 January 2010, 02:24 AM

Says who?

1000ftSub · 25 January 2010, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Says who?

I can fix that

padi56 · 25 January 2010, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Says who?

But thats not even a Rolex JJ ,thats a wongtyme special.

Michaelo · 25 January 2010, 03:14 AM

No watch will ever be undestructable

everose · 25 January 2010, 03:41 AM

Anything which can be constructed can also be destructed...period!!

.......with just one exception....... my wifes Victoria Sponge Cakes

PS....Go and tell your jeweler he is talking out of his "Original Gas Escape Valve"

ParisDakarBmw · 25 January 2010, 04:28 AM

I'd go with the DSSD. Just think about it. If your going to knock someone's jaw loose on a regular basis, The extra weight of the DSSD would come in handy.

If your more of a quick jab guy, and like to duck and move between punches, go with the Pepsi GMT.

If your more of a ground fighter, go with an Invicta.

I'm a back hand type guy. I like the Breitling Superocean chrono for that.

Nicko · 25 January 2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I'd go with the DSSD. Just think about it. If your going to knock someone's jaw loose on a regular basis, The extra weight of the DSSD would come in handy.

If your more of a quick jab guy, and like to duck and move between punches, go with the Pepsi GMT.

If your more of a ground fighter, go with an Invicta.

I'm a back hand type guy. I like the Breitling Superocean chrono for that.

poppydog · 25 January 2010, 05:00 AM

Not sure we should be recommending the use of a watch as a weapon. Too much violence "out there" as it is.

ESKO · 25 January 2010, 05:10 AM

Wow those are some crazy claims of durability! If it withstands all that, Rolex has been selling them for way under what they should be sold for!

HL65 · 25 January 2010, 05:51 AM

JJ--love your pictures! LOL--Only indestructible watches I own are those sitting in my safe not worn or touched!

sturgeon123456 · 25 January 2010, 07:58 AM

I heard that the DSSD isnt actually water resistant, but the Sea is DSSD resistant

If your AD told me that I would

on him while telling him he was

and

then i would leave.

KarlFr · 25 January 2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Says who?

First Aluminium fake I've ever seen

25 January 2010, 12:23 AM	#1
Johnathan Sussex Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 21	Is there really an undestructible Rolex? My jeweler has an obsession for the Rolex Deepsea and pretends that it is allmost undestructible, he claims he could dive at a 3000 meter depth (is that even possible?) and it would still be in perfect shape. He says he could drive on it with his car and there would be no scratches and could hit the watch with a scottish warhammer and it wouldn't even break the glass. Is he nuts or is the watch really that good? Last edited by Johnathan Sussex; 25 January 2010 at 12:23 AM.. Reason: PS: Sorry i didn't see that i was posting this in the vintage category, sorry about that...

25 January 2010, 12:32 AM	#2
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	He's nuts. The steel will scratch; the crystal will shatter. (Although you should get him to acknowledge those claims in writing when you purchase, and then you'll have free polishing and crystal replacement for the life of the watch.) __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

25 January 2010, 12:44 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Well, Steve, that ain't a DSSD Having said that, NOTHING is indestructible. The dive - it would take, no doubt. Running it over with the car - only if it a Prius. It is sturdier than most other watches on the market, but certainly not as bulletproof as your jeweler claims. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

25 January 2010, 01:54 AM	#14
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25 January 2010, 02:01 AM	#17
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Your jeweler is an idiot. The DeepSea is made of metal and glass.........It can be destroyed pretty easily __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

25 January 2010, 12:32 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Rolex watches are certainly robust pieces and are capable of surviving in incredible enviornments. Nothing however is indestructible.

25 January 2010, 12:39 AM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	My answer would be NO! This was posted by another member here (forgot who, sorry) said it was in a motorcycle accident. Ouch! Do you think these little scratched could be buffed out?

25 January 2010, 12:51 AM	#6
Johnathan Sussex Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 21	How about scratches and bumps? Can i use it as a weapon to slam in people's face or will it damage the Deepsea? What would it look like if i threw it down from the top of the Triumph Arc in Paris? That kind of stuff. I am looking for an elegant watch which i can wear all the time considering my extreme lifestyle. (I'm no James Bond mind you, i just tend to get in some fights and travel a lot...)

25 January 2010, 01:00 AM	#8
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	The DSSD is an outstanding watch and one that I will aquire again in the future. it is made incredibly well and can take hits, knocks, but not a hammer that is an exageration on his part. No doubt it is a fine piece to own and still on my favorite list as far as Rolex is concern, The only reason for selling was because I needed something that woiuld be both dressy and sporty since I can only afford one Rolex right now. but for an everyday watch the DSSD is the best IMHO......

25 January 2010, 01:07 AM	#10
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You mean indestructible? Every watch has it's breaking point.

25 January 2010, 01:07 AM	#11
newmontsg Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 22	i once threw an old gshock over 10 stories n it still works.

25 January 2010, 01:55 AM	#15
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Johnathan, ask your jeweler what color the sky is in his world, as I often dreamt of a world that this jeweler must know.

25 January 2010, 02:16 AM	#18
steveseiko Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: ON,Canada Watch: DSSD & PO 45.5 Posts: 189	Why would you even want to attempt treating it so harshly?

25 January 2010, 02:24 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Says who? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 January 2010, 03:14 AM	#22
Michaelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: N/A Watch: 23661ST Posts: 17	No watch will ever be undestructable

25 January 2010, 03:41 AM	#23
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Anything which can be constructed can also be destructed...period!! .......with just one exception....... my wifes Victoria Sponge Cakes PS....Go and tell your jeweler he is talking out of his "Original Gas Escape Valve" Last edited by everose; 25 January 2010 at 04:53 AM.. Reason: ,

25 January 2010, 05:00 AM	#26
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Not sure we should be recommending the use of a watch as a weapon. Too much violence "out there" as it is.

25 January 2010, 05:10 AM	#27
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	Wow those are some crazy claims of durability! If it withstands all that, Rolex has been selling them for way under what they should be sold for!

25 January 2010, 05:51 AM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,484	JJ--love your pictures! LOL--Only indestructible watches I own are those sitting in my safe not worn or touched! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 January 2010, 07:58 AM	#29
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I heard that the DSSD isnt actually water resistant, but the Sea is DSSD resistant If your AD told me that I would on him while telling him he was and then i would leave.

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