DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 A friend of mine gave me this watch as a surprise and needless to say, I'm really pleased with it. She didn't know much about the world of watches and I think she got lucky as the more and more I look, the more pleased I am. What do you guys think? Be honest! Does it look good or just run of the mill? I own a gen Submariner, but I'm thinking I may sell it and pick up a gen DSSD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 7, 2012 Welcome Post a directly face-on zoomed-in shot of the dial and bezel and we may be able to identify the version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 7, 2012 welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted June 7, 2012 looks good enough, as long as she didn't over pay for it than it's all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Thanks so far.... here it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 7, 2012 So... you have gen. Sub, going to buy gen. DSSD... Why you're on replicas Forum? Just asking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 7, 2012 welcome to the nuthouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted June 7, 2012 So... you have gen. Sub, going to buy gen. DSSD... Why you're on replicas Forum?Just asking... No he won't Luth! Once he see how good reps are he'll never buy gen again and will probably sell that Sub to buy more reps Welcome by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) I have a gen Submariner, but my issue with them has always been the size. I prefer a larger watch. Then I got given this rep and I love the thing and as such, makes me consider selling my sub and picking up a gen DSSD. Nonetheless, for the time being, this is what I have. And I love it. Pobjednik might be right, I may never go back! The one thing that gets me on this watch, unless you guys point out more problems (lol!) is the bezel. When you turn it, it just doesn't FEEL right. Plus it's got a small amount of play in it that I'm not used to. Admittingly, I have no idea what a gen DSSD would feel like as I don't have one, I'm just assuming it's similar to my Sub. I'm not a watch "snob" so to speak. I just like a well made, nice watch. I don't care who makes it or why. The point is, if it's made out of a good material, has a good movement and looks good, I like it. Edited June 7, 2012 by DSSDRep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 7, 2012 Yeah, had same problem with size... But Rolex custom made one for me, 43mm, so, now I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted June 7, 2012 Yes they even named it after you. The luthmariner. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Hahahah. Very nice. Rolex needs to actually make that watch and it'd be sold. Tomorrow. So, any idea what kind of watch this one is and the quality compared to some of the better rep's you've all seen? I'm obviously new here, you guys have seen it all, that's why I ask. (I posted a better face-up pic) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Btw, who came up with that Luthmariner name?.... I even saw it update in the ''watch glossary'' topic for noobs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Riiiiiiiight. cuz ur speshul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 7, 2012 Hard to say, Rep., need to know what movement inside. It could be $128 watch with 21j, or $300 with Swiss ETA. Cases/dials are good on both now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Maybe movement shot would be better option? So we can tell if it's 21j or some ETA clone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Maybe movement shot would be better option? So we can tell if it's 21j or some ETA clone... It's a genuine ETA 2836. Supposedly. I've had it a week or a little more and when set with my other watches it seems to vary between -2/+2 every 48-72 hours if that makes sense. Any glaring problems with the case / bezel / face that you guys can see? Edited June 7, 2012 by DSSDRep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted June 7, 2012 Subs and DSSDs are some of the most repped watches so they've got most kinks worked out by now. I don't see any glaring errors. Certainly others may comment as well. The pearl does look a teensy weensy bitsy translucent. If you are not a "snob", like a well made, nice watch, and it has the ETA as you mentionned, this fits the bill, and only you could decide that spending thousands and thousands more is worth getting a functional gas escape valve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Subs and DSSDs are some of the most repped watches so they've got most kinks worked out by now. I don't see any glaring errors. Certainly others may comment as well. The pearl does look a teensy weensy bitsy translucent. If you are not a "snob", like a well made, nice watch, and it has the ETA as you mentionned, this fits the bill, and only you could decide that spending thousands and thousands more is worth getting a functional gas escape valve. It's funny you say that last sentence. The more and more I wear this, the less I wear my gen sub and the less I seem to want to spend the $10800 (or $8700 used) for a gen DSSD. In the end I'll probably cave in though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 7, 2012 Seems you're on the right way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 73 Posted June 7, 2012 Subs and DSSDs are some of the most repped watches so they've got most kinks worked out by now. I don't see any glaring errors. Certainly others may comment as well. The pearl does look a teensy weensy bitsy translucent. If you are not a "snob", like a well made, nice watch, and it has the ETA as you mentionned, this fits the bill, and only you could decide that spending thousands and thousands more is worth getting a functional gas escape valve. It's funny you say that last sentence. The more and more I wear this, the less I wear my gen sub and the less I seem to want to spend the $10800 (or $8700 used) for a gen DSSD. In the end I'll probably cave in though. I told you that's what will happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted June 7, 2012 Subs and DSSDs are some of the most repped watches so they've got most kinks worked out by now. I don't see any glaring errors. Certainly others may comment as well. The pearl does look a teensy weensy bitsy translucent. If you are not a "snob", like a well made, nice watch, and it has the ETA as you mentionned, this fits the bill, and only you could decide that spending thousands and thousands more is worth getting a functional gas escape valve. It's funny you say that last sentence. The more and more I wear this, the less I wear my gen sub and the less I seem to want to spend the $10800 (or $8700 used) for a gen DSSD. In the end I'll probably cave in though. I hear you. Sometimes, you just got to satisfy the gen urge. Good thing about the rep is that the pain is less if you get a scratch on it. I have several gens and since I've found this site, The pain I get is the regret from trying to justify spending what I did on gens. At the very least, I was able to help the CEOs of a couple marques get closer to their next yacht or jet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSSDRep 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Does anyone do a modification to the bezel to make it rotate smoother / quieter? That's the glaring issue I see with this watch compared to my sub. As I said above, I've not turned the bezel on a gen DSSD so I can't be sure it's not similar, but it certainly seems louder / clickier than a gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
