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Not that big in fact...
....It should be more thick, but the engineersof Rolex have manages to "reduce" the case so that it has resisted pressure from 3900metres, thanks to the steel ring doped with nitrogen.
Without this ring, it would have been more thick to get at that depth.
(I had seen the diagrams and patent filings on a French forum, but I can not find anymore, sorry)
Mother and daughter(16600+116660)
I enjoy having this SD to compare to the SDDS. (Although some have already done here, and especially better than me) Side by side, I laugh, thinking back to all these comments I have read on the forums for all these years, "the SD is too big" "SD is unbal...
I like both.
Great side by side pictures of two splendid watches. I personally love my SDDS and do not find it is too big, gives my wrist a lot of exercise. Clean up the SD, well I will let the experts give their opinion. It does not look to bad in the pictures. Best ...
I am a big SD fan
Thanks for the comparisons. As far as service as long as the watch is keeping reasonable time I would not service the watch. As far as the cosmetics I would say the same. The watch looks good and it is a tool watch. Maybe one day when you pass it on you c...
Thanks every body
Bill, I think you are right for the serial numer here, I have an another picture for the "big mac" fans...
Everything on the SDDS is supersized... Wow
From this perspective the balance is questionable. Overall it works but this is an interesting take. Bill
Not that big in fact...
....It should be more thick, but the engineersof Rolex have manages to "reduce" the case so that it has resisted pressure from 3900metres, thanks to the steel ring doped with nitrogen. Without this ring, it would have been more thick to get at that depth....
Try to compare it with a Panerai Egiziano, the DSSD will look like a baby.
All this is very relative. Best, Nicolas
I don't have egiziano...
...but side by side with a 112(44mm) it's also a "baby" PS: crazy patina on ypur SD Nicolas !!!...
Strangely, the case of the Panerai looks more harmonious.
But the thing is that the DSSD case, while getting bigger and bigger, lost a bit of its original balance, IMO. Best, Nicolas
The Panerai...
... appears smooth because it's the case "Bettarini"(on the PAM112) which is more elegant than the 1950, or that of Egiziano. For 116660, after, it's a matter of taste ... B.R
More elegant than the 1950, it is your point of view, not mine.
The 1950 case has something really strong and sensual, at he same time, which the Bettarini case ( Pre Vendome ) doesn't have. More square, not the same elegance, IMO. But to each his own. Best, Nicolas
Good comparison
If it weren't for the newer and better bracelet of the DSSD I would have a hard time getting a proper fit. The heft is not as noticeable once it's sized correctly. I cannot get a perfect fit on the SD bracelet but since it's a smaller piece, it's bearable...
Great presentation and comparison between these two references...
... ESE 2A!! Interesting pictures, to visualize the differences among these great watches. I have mixed emotions about the DSSD. For one side, I recognize it is a magnificent example of the capacity of Rolex of producing a extraordinary, super tough watch...
Thanks for your contribution...
...It's a beautiful story, and the SDDS is not lost for every body Lucky son you have!!! Best...
Thank you so much ESE! Yes, you are right...
... it happens with many watch users, and different watch brands. Sometimes seems that a watch is not made for us. I keep enjoying the DSSD on my son´s wrist though. It´s another way of enjoying a great watch! Best cordial regards, Abel.
thank you!!
great comparison and write up!! i think you can really appreciate the size and differences when they are literally put side to side.