Rolex launch on 4th August - DSSD black/blue dial

[Ryuden]

I was wondering ..

Will these new/recent Sea Dwellers, ie the SD4K and blue DSSD, 'kill' the regular DSSD model? Or will ROLEX discontinue the regular DSSD?

With the introduction of the new Dssd D-Blue, I don't think it affect the original Dssd. Its just another dial variant, not a totally new model. As the whole watch is exactly the same watch to the original black with exception of the dial, even if the original black dial drop in sales tremendously, they can just make more of the D-Bue with all the ready parts. And because of that, I don't think they need to discon (though I secretly wish they would ) the original black. Not a problem to Rolex.

Need a real looking diver, get the black dial. Want something to celebrate mankind achievement, get the D-Blue dial. Rolex got both covered.

And in my opinion, if the Dssd have not been popular to some due to its size and thickness, it will never be an option to them even with the newer intriguing dial.

The one that I thought would effect the original Dssd was the introduction of the SdC (Sea Dweller 4000 Ceramic). The "upgrades" and improvements does reflect a "giant killer" attributes, preparing to see many Dssd owners jumping boats, trading off their current Dssd to the SdC, but it isn't so. Both seems to have a strong following for themselves.

And Rolex played it well. Introducing the new D-Blue Dssd. The first time they did such launch out of the norm Basel fair and honoring a great real life achievement by a well known man (though they have a small partnership in it) and get the fans excited with the Dssd again with just a small minor cosmetic change. All these contribute to the hype and excitement.

Just imagine if Rolex announced a launch of a new dial variant for their Datejust, does anyone even bother?

[Ryuden]

dial is not sunburst type?

Nope. Its not.

[Oceanklassik]

I was wondering ..

Will these new/recent Sea Dwellers, ie the SD4K and blue DSSD, 'kill' the regular DSSD model? Or will ROLEX discontinue the regular DSSD?

[nakedtoes]

dial is not sunburst type?

[satch]

Wah the blue so sexy. But i thought they should have at least went with a pepsi dial or something.

U mean pepsi bezel? I feel it's awesome the way it is now. Love the new font size and color on the new dial.

[kenkelvin]

The pro is I cannot carry it off. Must have thick wrist or build to wear it. I can only wear max 40mm watches haha

[visvim]

Wah the blue so sexy. But i thought they should have at least went with a pepsi dial or something.

[Ryuden]

Nice one Marcus.

Worthy of an advert shot.

[Ryuden]

Already in local shop? How much is it?

RSC informed me that its $16,190.

Doubt there will be much discounts from ADs. Maybe...?

[Ryuden]

Haha, waiting for u to get the real thing, Mr Ryuden

I already have the original black, not sure if I can get another one just for the dial variants.

You go ahead Bro, tell me when you got one. We meet up for coffee and compare the unique differences.

Steady Bo?

[Adele]

Already in local shop? How much is it?

[kenkelvin]

Haha, waiting for u to get the real thing, Mr Ryuden

[triton]

it is already here. can refer to this post

the first batch has already arrived and is quickly sold. retail price is 16190.

Anyone knows if it is already at the ADs?

It was only released on 4th Aug. I think will take a while.

[oyster Germany]

[wlover]

It was only released on 4th Aug. I think will take a while.

Anyone knows if it is already at the ADs?