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Rolex ALTERNATIVES! are there any?
I am looking for a good everyday watch to be worn with casual / smart casual wear. I've looked at the AP Royal Oak, the VC Overseas Dual Time, the Glashutte Panolunar XL, yet I keep finding myself drawn to the Rolex DSSD. Has anyone found another watch they liked nearly as much as the DSSD or could you recommend another watch for me to consider before I make my purchase? I'd really appreciate any thoughts on this
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Rolex ALTERNATIVES! are there any?
I am looking for a good everyday watch to be worn with casual / smart casual wear. I've looked at the AP Royal Oak, the VC Overseas Dual Time, the Glashutte Panolunar XL, yet I keep finding myself drawn to the Rolex DSSD. Has anyone found another watch th...
Agree with Omega (with this caveat)
Omega IMHO does not deliver the 'je ne sais quoi' of Rolex... There is something about a Rolex both mental and actual... that is solely theirs... (or yours if you own one.) Omega, I love the Seamaster chrono with 'pedestrian' 7750 inside... a GREAT rugged...
For what is is...
nothing comes close to the DSSD.You have made a brilliant choice and still came back to it after comparing with others. You have your answer there.Personally, I think the DSSD will be an iconic piece and it actually wears and feels great on the wrist.
In full agreement
I couldn't agree more, I love mine and it is just and ream to wear. Best regards, George
If you love the DSSD ...
That may mean that you appreciate thck and big diving monsters. In this case, you may have an eye on the JLC Navy SEALs Alarm, or a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or the new Audemars Piguet ROO Diver, or the GP Sea Hawk. Buy the one which will sing loud to you!...
Nicolas has a point
The four watches he mentions are all great watches, which is why I have 2 out of the S'(!lancpain FF and GP Sea Hawk Pro II). Iw ould ad the other twon but I don't think that you can get the JLC Navy Sel Alarm. My AD said that it was all sold out. I will ...
I agree completely.
The Deepsea would probably be my first choice - it has it all (quality, bad-assness, pedigree), however, it is a bit heavy (215 gr) and thick (~18mm) for some people so it is not an obvious choice. My take is once you start using it, all other watches out...
Update!
Thanks everyone for the input. I've narrowed my selection down to the following: Rolex Deepsea Seadweller (http://rolex.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=732&pi=2883761&ti=481716&msid=&s=) Vacheron Constantin overseas dual time (http://www.prestigetime....
Not versatile, the JLC NSA?
It is James Bond XXIth Century watch! You can wear it on a suit, or casual, no problems at all. Best, Nicolas
No JB or Special Ops...
...person would ever be caught wearing a watch with a military insignia on it. I love the results that JLC came up with by cooperating with Navy Seals, however, I would much have preferred that they left the logo and name out of there. It is not "grey man...
Right, but...
...a true operator would never use that anyhow. Imagine traveling incognito with a cover - who is going to go around with a special forces logo on a watch when you have to go through border control etc. Then again, I doubt a real operator would use anythi...
Yep, but this is not the aim of this watch.
The NSA is not in dotation for the Navy SEALs, but tested by them. No more, no less. Best, Nicolas
Perhaps,
...the JLC NSA is therefore the perfect double-bluff for these mysterious operators....
I find the...
...the VC overseas a bit too much bling, and the dial is a bit too small for the case. Just go look at it in person for yourself. On top of that, you could get BOTH the Deepsea and Navy Seals Alarm for the price of the VC. At the end of the day, the only ...
VC price
from what i've seen, the VC can be had for <$10k (which is pretty close to what the DSSD and JLC go for).
rolex brand name watered down?
last question on the Rolex. My only hangup on getting the DSSD is I feel I may look like a poser for the brand "rolex" given how diluted it has become in the NYC area. Do any of you feel the same way, or am I just overly sensitive to the name "rolex"?
I think you must be refering to Panerai... ;-)
Sure, a bunch of people own a Rolex but in a grander scheme of things, it a very small part of the population and the Deepsea is far from a common model. I've met two other owners in a year of ownership. One was a guy from New York (!) at a conference in ...
1972 ...
"At the time, the only top-end stainless steel watch was Rolex. The driver of the car wore a stainless steel Rolex, and his boss in back wore the same model in gold. They needed other options. ... "
SDDS
is a bit heavy and thick and you will be easily hitting it to rvery door frame. The new Rolex Submariner with ceramic bezel is an easier and cheaper option. However, I think that out of the "marine inspired" sport watches the best value is offered by Omeg...
opinion of the VC
Hi Kari, thanks for your input. Why do you think VC is a good value in particular? I am new to this watch so am trying to understand it. I have not seen many people mention it before. Thanks
VC Overseas
Hi, For about six years I have been wearing side-by-side a PP Nautilus, AP Royal Oak and VC Overseas. In many ways I would put these three watches to the very same cathegory. They are all very well made, very accurate and everything in these watches is ve...
dual time?
are you referencing the VC overseas or the VC overseas dual time? I tend to prefer the look of the latter...
I am refering the normal model.
I have another VC Dual Time but don't find it very readable. I will compare it with some other traveller's watches in near future. Best, Kari
NO--not VC
I love VC, but no--there is no comparison b/t a Rolex sport-watch and a VC sport-watch--the VC is an adventure in beautiful design, and fine detail... aliving up to VC's legend... but it still has the vaguely delicate 'feel' appropriate to VC as well.... ...
Or maybe
Another Rolex, if you want something smart , GMT master 2 would be great choice, or Sub LV although I haven't seen in flesh. But, IMO, DSSD would be iconic watch as still worlds first deepest diving watch, despite it's size, Other reccomendation can't be ...