What watch do you wear?

Soundood · 28 Apr 2014 at 10:27

panthro said:
Over the weekend I've read a lot of reviews about the MC Diver vs the DSSD and spoken to several owners of both; I like the MC Diver but the DSSD is winning it.

DSSD's are IMHO non starters, now about to be discontinued, people or off loading them rapidly in favour of the new Sea-Dweller 4000, that was revealed at Basel,

this is the watch I would go for, first edition versions of this watch will be going for good money in ten years time, and has returned to the classic Rolex design.

link:http://www.rolex.com/watches/baselworld-2014/new-rolex-sea-dweller-4000.html

wozzizname · 28 Apr 2014 at 10:27

New daily wearer for me - Steinhart Nav B-Uhr

Malt_Vinegar · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:10

I really like those, but always get put off by the terrible shaped crowns! I know why they are that shape, but its really not needed for a day to day watch

I think the next one I build will be a rep of that with a smaller flat crown

Samueltastic · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:13

Brother got me this for my engagement, love it.

mrk · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:20

Just walked past a jeweller and noticed they have a new display up of Superdry watches. They're all at it now!

Skidder · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:23

Super Dry.... because you're a forty something Surrey bell end trying to stay down with the kids.

xs2man · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:35

Skidder said:
Super Dry.... because you're a bell end .

Edited to reflect my experience.

panthro · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:36

soundood said:
DSSD's are IMHO non starters, now about to be discontinued,

That rumour is complete speculation. There's no reason for Rolex to discontinue the DSSD. In terms of functionality it's a better watch than the DSSD in every way.

ironman · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:55

panthro said:
Over the weekend I've read a lot of reviews about the MC Diver vs the DSSD and spoken to several owners of both; I like the MC Diver but the DSSD is winning it.

I really do like the DSSD, it is a watch I'd consider adding to my collection but being able to own a JLC is special, the other watch is just a Rolex at the end of the day.

Cyrus · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:58

not a DSSD fan, the thickness is off the charts and the bracelet looks too small for the head imo, much prefer the sub c or the new sea dweller.

panthro · 28 Apr 2014 at 12:28

Well, I've got my name down for a new Seadweller, but the dealer doesn't take deposits and it's first come first serve with 2 people in front of me. If it wears bigger than a Sub then I'm keen as the Sub is too small for my wrists.

Cleisthenes · 28 Apr 2014 at 12:39

panthro said:
Well, I've got my name down for a new Seadweller, but the dealer doesn't take deposits and it's first come first serve with 2 people in front of me. If it wears bigger than a Sub then I'm keen as the Sub is too small for my wrists.

Got any pics?

panthro · 28 Apr 2014 at 12:41

Cleisthenes said:
Got any pics?

Of what?

Cleisthenes · 28 Apr 2014 at 12:42

panthro said:
Of what?

OOPS. Shows how much of a noob I am; I thought it was a Sead Weller xD hahaa

I'm ashamed

panthro · 28 Apr 2014 at 12:47

gurdas said:
I really do like the DSSD, it is a watch I'd consider adding to my collection but being able to own a JLC is special, the other watch is just a Rolex at the end of the day.

IMO Rolex are pretty special in their own right, even if they do churn out a lot of watches per year, they are very special to own and they have excellent customer service.

Rotty · 28 Apr 2014 at 22:46

panthro said:
Spoke to and met up with a couple of people over the weekend who own both and they said pretty much the opposite regarding movement quality and finish of the watch. I'm not in a position to comment about the JLC as they are a rarer piece, but everyone praises the build quality, finish and accuracy of the DSSD. .

and were these unbiased folks, Rolex are not in the same league as JLC

panthro · 28 Apr 2014 at 22:53

Rotty said:
and were these unbiased folks, Rolex are not in the same league as JLC

Well they own both so I wouldn't say there were.

Why aren't they? What do JLC do so differently to Rolex? They are certainly more exclusive, but currently Rolex quality control is excellent and the DSSD is so well made it's hard to fault it in that respect. I'm still drawn more to the JLC diver because it tugs at the heartstrings more, but 46mm is pretty big.

mikeh501 · 29 Apr 2014 at 07:42

To be fair I don't like either the dssd or the jlc mc. The dssd is just too big for the bracelet. Its all out of proportion if they keep it in the lineup they should sort the bracelet and make a ti version to keep the weight down. Pipe dream. The jlc for me doesn't look like a jlc if that makes sense. I love some jlc models but not the diver tbh.

I'd definitely wait to see a new sea dweller in the flesh before choosing.

panthro · 29 Apr 2014 at 09:04

mikeh501 said:
To be fair I don't like either the dssd or the jlc mc. The dssd is just too big for the bracelet. Its all out of proportion if they keep it in the lineup they should sort the bracelet and make a ti version to keep the weight down. Pipe dream. The jlc for me doesn't look like a jlc if that makes sense. I love some jlc models but not the diver tbh.

I'd definitely wait to see a new sea dweller in the flesh before choosing.

Got any alternative recommendations?

Cyrus · 29 Apr 2014 at 09:19

Blancpain 50 fathoms if its a dive watch with a bit of heritage you are after

What watch do you wear?

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