Rolex

Hi -

So, I'm thinking of adding one of these but I'm not so sure about the watches thickness. 

The case diameter doesnt bother me at all - what i'm concerned about is the thickness - is it truly a weekend warrior? How you those that own them enjoy them?  Do you love it, like it, or ???? it?

Thanks,

asg

I own the watch and I wear it a lot when I am diving.

The only reason why I wear the watch on my dives is that it is too thich and too heavy to wear in everyday life. However, I am also every now and then wearing on my dives Rolex Submariner, Blancpain FF, GP Sea Hawk... All these watches feel really good and light under the surface compared to SDDS.

Furthermore, in my opinion the depth rating of the Sea Dweller Deep Sea is nothing but stupidity. All in all, I regret very much buying this watch.

Subjective, but I hope this helps.

Regards,

Kari

Long time no talk, my friend.

Hope all is well!

From what you said, I guess that this Deep Sea is a perfect tool watch for what it is made.

As to wear it on an everyday basis, I agree with you, it is not that easy.

But it has a lot of character, on aother side.

Best,

Nicolas

I'm not so sure, Nico.

From what Karl wrote, and I don't want to put words in his mouth, it's bulky, even underwater. So not a great tool.

In any case, apart from a (frankly, ridiculous) increased depth rating what does this watch offer over the Sea Dweller?  Now, That is a saturation diver's watch.

Historically speaking, you had several bulky watches which were real tool watches.

Just one brand: Panerai, with its 47 mm to 60 mm watches, while this Rolex has a small 43 mm...

Weren't they tool watches?

Weren't they bulky?



Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Nicolas,

The problem with SDDS in my opinion is that it is too THICK; not the diameter. Due to the thickness I have scratched the watch big time to the corals, wrecks, etc. And my SDDS has only some 100 dives behind.

At the same time I find my Submariner, BP FF, GP SH much frendlier watches for diving. I will get soon JlC NSA and I look forward taking that under the surface and if I would have one extra Polaris, I would try that too.

Rolex SDDS is a fine watch and it is really well made. But as said, I have a problem with that. It is too thich for casual use and for me, it is too thich for diving purposes.

Best,

Kari

 

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But as you say, those were historical models.

 

The main issue I have is that the Deep Sea, as a 'Tool' offers nothing over the SeaDweller, except bulk. 

 

As for bulky, wait until you see my vintage Decompression meter...THAT is bulky!

 

(As an aside, where did this 'tool' watch term originate? If I have a torch that goes to 200m, is that a tool torch? , do Speedies count as tool-watches? Maybe another post for another day....)

 

 

 

Hi Nicolas,

I'm dreaming about some new watches in Mexico City at the moment... And it is 05:20 am lt here. I must be crazy.

Yes, the Sea Dweller Deep Sea is a tool watch. But if a similar brarelet and bezel is added to a Submariner (300 m), that is in my opinion even a better tool watch.

Sure, it is fine that Rolex is illustrating that their watch can dive to "Titanic". However, no man can dive to depths where a Submariner would start to leak.

I think that the SDDS is a bit heavy and thick even for scuba diving but sure, that's a matter of taste.

Regards,

Kari

PS. All my daughters (15 y, 13 y. and 10 y.) are now certified divers. I will come with them in mid April to Paris to look for ideal diving watches for ladies. I hope Rolex will surprise us all with a Lady Submariner but if not, we could perhaps meet in a small Boutique from where I got my -65 Tribute... 

 

 

Give me a call when you're in Paris!

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

That's a sure honest opinion!

Thanks! 

I was really thinking about this watch as a great weekend beater - great for summer in and out of the pool with the kids etc. 

Points taken - well noted -

Are there comments on the other side of the coin? Anyone feel they can't live without this watch?

Thanks,

asg

At first I thought the watch was going to be too big for me to comfortably wear on a daily basis. I had originally thought it would be a weekend piece, but I wear it all the time, once I put it on, I loved it, It get's the most wrist time of all my Rolex's... it's my favorite Rolex! I love the matte dial, the shape of the crystal It just has a little bit of magic to it... and the bracelet / clasp is just outstanding. For me the depth rating is irrelevant , but I think the technology in the piece is very cool. My advise is to try one on if you can and check it out on your wrist, my wrist is 7 inch wrist.

I do not find the DSSD too thick, I actually find myself forgetting that I am wearing it and I had to get used to its small 43 mm diameter.
The only exceptions is when I have to work on one of my cars but in those cases it is not allowed to wear any watch, belt buckle, rings or any metal objects.
The only drawback is that you get constantly asked about your Rolex, something which does not happen with a Panerai, Jaeger, Breitling or whatever.
Cheers
Luc