Del 4,459 Posted February 7, 2011 Following on from all the recent threads about the "best" DSSD to buy I thought I'd write a short review of the one I've just received from PrestigeWatchCo. For the record, I'm absolutely delighted with this watch . The Listing Rolex "Deep Sea" Sea Dweller Stainless steel 43mm Asian 21J premium grade automatic New bezel with the perfect "10" Upgraded lume Bevelled date window Sapphire crystal Glide lock clasp $149 + shipping The Order Ordered on 31st January Paid for by bank transfer on 31st January Shipped on 1st February Received on 8th Feburary (was sent to my work so may have arrived on 6th February) The Package Padded envelope Watch was wrapped in several turns of bubble wrap Watch was contained within two clear plastic bags Virtually all of the watch and bracelet was covered in protective plastic wrap The Watch No visable marks or flaws Face, hands and markers all look perfect Movement had started running when removed from packaging Crown unscrewed easily and short hand wind was smooth Crown pulled out positively to both first and second positions Time and date set with no issues (initial time check a few hours later indicated good timekeeping) Rotor spins freely and is not overly noisy Crystal is very clear although very slightly higher at 6 than at 12 Etched Rolex crown on crystal at 6 Rehaut engraving good and Rolex crown perfectly lined up at 12 Bezel clicks round smoothly and positively Bezel engraving is excellent and oozes quality Bracelet is well finished and clasp works easily One sharp edge/corner on the end of the clasp Screws and links came out easily during sizing Lume is excellent although longevity not tested yet The Pictures And, for a size comparison to my 43mm SOSF:- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted February 7, 2011 WOW...really great review and photos. This watch looks superb. This review and feedback will no doubt draw alot of attention. Again, Congratulations. the Lume Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Great review del Beautiful watches ! Great Picts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks Aren and Pentax . Very pleased you like the lume shot Aren . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted February 8, 2011 great great great !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 8, 2011 great great great !!!! Thanks Kenny, it sure is . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,488 Posted February 8, 2011 SWEET! Enjoy it often Del! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 8, 2011 SWEET! Enjoy it often Del! Thanks GC :(. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d1isthe1 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Nice wristie ... The lume looks awesome.... Neat piece... Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted February 8, 2011 looks great for 149!!!!!!!!! hows the weight? and dam, you got photo skils!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 8, 2011 Nice wristie ... The lume looks awesome.... Neat piece... Enjoy Thanks d1 . That's the best lume shot I've ever taken :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vax 0 Posted February 15, 2011 Del, Like your Breitling too. I am a Rolie guy but find myself falling for the B watches. Question, what model Breitling do you think has the best rep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterWorcester 0 Posted February 15, 2011 Del, Awesome, looks absolutely beautiful. I know you'll be happy with it. I have one too, absolutely fantastic. Hey one question, where did you get your Breitling from and what model is it ? Cheers and enjoy, Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinkBachs 1 Posted February 15, 2011 Great price for a great watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted February 15, 2011 Nice and clear review Del. Keep up the good work and enjoy your watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 0 Posted February 15, 2011 Nice review, Del. On the crystal being higher at 6 than 12 .. my (Replicamake) DSSD replica had exactly the same issue; it seems it's common for them to leave the factory without the crystal properly seated. I don't know if you have access to a clamp of some sort, but if you don't you might try this .. Well, I came across the following advice on another forum here: http://goo.gl/25tyS 3. Try this... I know it is a half assed, red neck remedy... But it will work. Take the bracelet off the watch. Put the watch on the floor on a semi hard surface. Linoleum works perfectly! Use your bare foot (or with sock on) and center the watch in the middle of the ball of your foot and press. You may need to rock back and forth a little... Then after doing this for a few seconds, do the same thing only using the heel of your foot. DO NOT use as much force when using the heel of your foot. And to my delight, I felt the crystal snap into place with a satisfying deep 'clunk!' under my heel. The crystal is properly seated and perfectly level now. Still very pleased with this watch, even more so now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 15, 2011 Del, Like your Breitling too. I am a Rolie guy but find myself falling for the B watches. Question, what model Breitling do you think has the best rep? One of the most highly regarded is the SOH v2 - there are many threads on this watch so if you do a search you'll find them . Del, Awesome, looks absolutely beautiful. I know you'll be happy with it. I have one too, absolutely fantastic. Hey one question, where did you get your Breitling from and what model is it ? Cheers and enjoy, Peter Thanks Peter . I got the Superocean Steelfish from Mary - it's also a 21j (photos in the WatchInternational feedback section here). Great price for a great watch. Thanks mate . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted February 16, 2011 Nice review, Del. On the crystal being higher at 6 than 12 .. my (Replicamake) DSSD replica had exactly the same issue; it seems it's common for them to leave the factory without the crystal properly seated. I don't know if you have access to a clamp of some sort, but if you don't you might try this .. Well, I came across the following advice on another forum here: http://goo.gl/25tyS 3. Try this... I know it is a half assed, red neck remedy... But it will work. Take the bracelet off the watch. Put the watch on the floor on a semi hard surface. Linoleum works perfectly! Use your bare foot (or with sock on) and center the watch in the middle of the ball of your foot and press. You may need to rock back and forth a little... Then after doing this for a few seconds, do the same thing only using the heel of your foot. DO NOT use as much force when using the heel of your foot. And to my delight, I felt the crystal snap into place with a satisfying deep 'clunk!' under my heel. The crystal is properly seated and perfectly level now. Still very pleased with this watch, even more so now Brave! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted February 24, 2011 Nice and clear review Del. Keep up the good work and enjoy your watch! Thanks mate Nice review, Del. On the crystal being higher at 6 than 12 .. my (Replicamake) DSSD replica had exactly the same issue; it seems it's common for them to leave the factory without the crystal properly seated. I don't know if you have access to a clamp of some sort, but if you don't you might try this .. Well, I came across the following advice on another forum here: http://goo.gl/25tyS 3. Try this... I know it is a half assed, red neck remedy... But it will work. Take the bracelet off the watch. Put the watch on the floor on a semi hard surface. Linoleum works perfectly! Use your bare foot (or with sock on) and center the watch in the middle of the ball of your foot and press. You may need to rock back and forth a little... Then after doing this for a few seconds, do the same thing only using the heel of your foot. DO NOT use as much force when using the heel of your foot. And to my delight, I felt the crystal snap into place with a satisfying deep 'clunk!' under my heel. The crystal is properly seated and perfectly level now. Still very pleased with this watch, even more so now Didn't realise you had posted this earlier Slim - thanks for that . I actually tried the "step on it" method () but it didn't work. I'm not too bothered but if I can find or obtain a suitable press or clamp then I will give that a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaraA 5 Posted March 2, 2011 Did you take EMS shipping? How much was the shipping? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
