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The ROO's are way above my budget too.
And furthermore, i can't see myself wearing an ROO when i'm 50+yrs old. If i'm paying 35+k for a watch, it better look good on my wrist even when i turn 80.
Referring more to the RO's in my post just now. Besides, the 15300 and 15400 have a solid inhouse calibre."Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
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DSSD just make more watertight, use the same gas escape valve as in the sea-dweller. Glidelock bracelet is cool, but not a technical marvel either. And practically speaking, the watch will be used probably more for desk diving and submersion in the bathtub.
I would rather pay premium for a movement made from scratch, rather than improvements to the waterproofing and wrist-fit.
anyway, i got both the DSSD and AP. So no hard feelings."Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
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If its not an engineering marvel, then why arent other brands able to achieve the same or even better 3900m water rating for their automatic sports models?
Originally posted by dark.magnet View PostDSSD just make more watertight, use the same gas escape valve as in the sea-dweller. Glidelock bracelet is cool, but not a technical marvel either. And practically speaking, the watch will be used probably more for desk diving and submersion in the bathtub.
I would rather pay premium for a movement made from scratch, rather than improvements to the waterproofing and wrist-fit.
anyway, i got both the DSSD and AP. So no hard feelings.
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Originally posted by skydweller_sg View PostIf its not an engineering marvel, then why arent other brands able to achieve the same or even better 3900m water rating for their automatic sports models?
Rolex just wants to trump all other brands for depth rating in a mechanical watch... it's their grail - as history has showed, they've always tried to be at the top of the diving watch world, the Breitling Sea Wolf Avenger at 3000m shook that up big time..... as did the IWC Aquatimer at 2000m.
Hence DSSD at 3900m... but is tested to about 4500m and survives !!ROLEX.
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Originally posted by skydweller_sg View PostLets see who is the next to breach the 3900m mark for automatic watchesROLEX.
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Originally posted by Dfive View PostAt the BaselWorld watch and jewellery show 2009, the CX Swiss Military Watch 20'000 FEET diving watch with an official depth rating of 6,000 m (20,000 ft) was introduced. This watch represented in its launch year, 2009, the most water resistant (mechanical) watch in production. For obtaining this official depth rating the water resistance is tested to a depth of 7,500 m (24,600 ft) To offer the 25% safety reserve required by the ISO 6425 divers' watches standard.ROLEX.
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no one can deny that the DSSD has fantastic depth rating. Dfive's diligent research has made known to us another lesser known watch with even greater depth rating.
I'd rather my watch tell great time at sea level than be able to dive deep and smile back at me underwater where it's too dark even to see the watchface. The submariner is already a proven workhorse, enough for the deepest of recreational diving. DSSD's dive abilities to some, may be a littlle redundant. It's a nice big cool thing to don on the wrist, but i really don't think brands should be in too much of a hurry to compete for the title of "most watertight watch ever", where the practical usage is limited. It's like splitting hairs.
Who is a professional diver here? Please raise your hand or stand up.
It's just like how various countries wanna build the tallest structure in the world. Petronas twin towers, taiwan tower, dubai tower blah blah blah...at the cost of additional billions."Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
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Originally posted by dark.magnet View Postno one can deny that the DSSD has fantastic depth rating. Dfive's diligent research has made known to us another lesser known watch with even greater depth rating.
I'd rather my watch tell great time at sea level than be able to dive deep and smile back at me underwater where it's too dark even to see the watchface. The submariner is already a proven workhorse, enough for the deepest of recreational diving. DSSD's dive abilities to some, may be a littlle redundant. It's a nice big cool thing to don on the wrist, but i really don't think brands should be in too much of a hurry to compete for the title of "most watertight watch ever", where the practical usage is limited. It's like splitting hairs.
Who is a professional diver here? Please raise your hand or stand up.
It's just like how various countries wanna build the tallest structure in the world. Petronas twin towers, taiwan tower, dubai tower blah blah blah...at the cost of additional billions.
[ what did I use? Two at the same time actually = A Citizen Pro Divers 300m watch, and a Sunnto Spyder Divers Watch ( computer ) plus my gauges. ]
So agree on the tall building thing, perhaps we should establish a "tall building syndrome" Like companies wanting the most expensive watch, fastest car, etc....ROLEX.
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Originally posted by Storm trooper View PostYes there may be many more watches which can go deeper in the ocean bed but STILL only one legendary Deepsea, get the point?
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