Deep Sea

[dark.magnet]

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.

[skydweller_sg]

I guess apart from size , 39mm to 41mm, nothing changed between the 15300 and 15400
Quite effortless if you asked me, compared to the technical improvements made by rolex to the dssd

[dark.magnet]

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.

[Dfive]

well, AP prices might increase too

The new 44mm AP ROO in S/Steel is some $35K + like it a lot but it's 10-15K more than I'll bother pay on any watch.

[dark.magnet]

You appear biased against rolex models except for those you own

I own a DSSD too! Thankfully before the price hike.

have to agree with you
the moment ss sport rolex exceed 20k, i'd switch to AP anytime

It's already happening....

well, AP prices might increase too

Cannot compare rolex movt with AP movt bro.

[hohoho8885]

well, AP prices might increase too

[skydweller_sg]

have to agree with you
the moment ss sport rolex exceed 20k, i'd switch to AP anytime

anyone here feel that Rolex might end up outpricing itself eventually?
Because, at the rate of it's price increase, many may feel that they might as well go for other high-end brands like AP.
Price of a brand new DSSD is quite prohibitive now.

[skydweller_sg]

You appear biased against rolex models except for those you own

[dark.magnet]

anyone here feel that Rolex might end up outpricing itself eventually?
Because, at the rate of it's price increase, many may feel that they might as well go for other high-end brands like AP.
Price of a brand new DSSD is quite prohibitive now.

[Dfive]

Its abit surprising dssd replaced daytona as the highest priced ss sports

Besides the chronograph function, and the new ceramic bezel ( select range ) the Daytona is outdated..... no real technology in it IMO..... better chronographs can be had at a cheaper or equal $ range...... Daytona fans like the current pre-historic unchanged boring model though.

DSSD is way advanced in case design and specs.

Look out for the new Daytona release in the 2013-14 season.

[skydweller_sg]

Its abit surprising dssd replaced daytona as the highest priced ss sports

[Dfive]

Quite a few in SG AD's right now.... all at the new 15,780.... still can't help to think if I had not bought mine in FEB I'd not own it today.... it's very high.... I bet by late 2014 it's going to hit the 20K mark. ( remember this post ! )

[skydweller_sg]

Agree with dfive
How could an external bezel affect an internal movement sealed within the case?

[Dfive]

Dfive is right.

Another point: Does this have something to do with an anti-tamper mechanism that alerts RSC techs whether bezels have been swapped or replaced illegitimately? I just read about this somewhere on watchsnob. And he says that 6months after this has been done, the movement just grinds to halt.

Anyone out there know something more about this?

Sorry - You referring to the outer bezel ?

No way will it stop the movement..... a divers watch.... even a citizen will still work if bezel is ripped off.

[dark.magnet]

Dfive is right.

Another point: Does this have something to do with an anti-tamper mechanism that alerts RSC techs whether bezels have been swapped or replaced illegitimately? I just read about this somewhere on watchsnob. And he says that 6months after this has been done, the movement just grinds to halt.

Anyone out there know something more about this?