SheriffWho's super DSSD Comparo Review: BK/Noob Vs. BP vs. Franken BK/PB... (PIC HEAVY)

[SheriffWho 0]

What a bloody fantastic review

 

Thanks brother!

 

Im still in love with my DSSD

 

:-)

 

"All in all the BP version of the DSSD is vastly over rated and doesn't live up to all the hype."

 

I'm under the impression the bits are all better (eg lume) but the overall fit and finish falls to spotty QC at times. The BK still looks to be the most "solid" rep but of course not the most accurate.

 

Exactly! :-)

[sergiiko 1]

What about adding to this review the new Noob DSSD, SheriffWho?

[agrimtex 0]

What about adding to this review the new Noob DSSD, SheriffWho?

 

That would be awesome !!

[gixxerjunkie 0]

Excellent review, love the Deepsea-thanks

[colemac 0]

Do you have the link to buy the 350-500 one? Thanks.

[colemac 0]

Which is the best DSSD for price quality etc?

[Escapizm 23]

Awesome review, I've a bk which I'm very very happy with, I'd love to replace with gen dial but I don't have a scooby where I would get one? I've just ordered for a friend the sea blue DSSD which is a BP I believe so looking forward to the comparison myself!

[Waiwaiet 0]

Great review, I just place my order for the BK DSSD

[meenahman 0]

Awesome review

[markn 0]

Thank you for the great review !!! People like you is why this site is the best !!!!

[nunu78 1,743]

I'm very happy with my Plankton moded Noob ult 2014.

 

Pearl is very gen like

Edited December 25, 2014 by nunu78

[chrisbaeker 0]

Great review!

[mrbobdobalina 0]

Just ordered a BK DSSD. Looking forward to checking it out.

[Colingwhufc 0]

You won't be disappointed with bk, had he's DSSD for a few weeks and I'm blown away by the quality of finishing and how smooth the movement is.

[mrbobdobalina 0]

That's good to hear. It's not cheap but the extra $ is worth it for me as I would prefer to have a fully sorted version that has had some extra QC. Did you get an ETA or Sellita movement?

Edited December 28, 2014 by mrbobdobalina

[angel66 0]

I want to put a order in too, but there are a lot of extra costs. Hè doesnt use Paypal, i have to use moneygram ( 35 usd fee). I,m looking at a total of 715 USD .

[mrbobdobalina 0]

Maybe just order the latest Noob, wear it for a while, then send it out to a modder to fix any issues. You'll spend less, especially if you get the ETA clone version. This option would work well if you have a good modder in your region/country. I considered this option but thought I would give BK a try due to all the great feedback on his DSSD.

Edited December 29, 2014 by mrbobdobalina

[angel66 0]

Hmm yes, Well i have no modder around. I,m going in the think tank, not sure what to do next.

[Mbari 2,227]

Noob looks great !

[Steve36 70]

Great review found it interesting, a good few things to consider there when on the hunt for the dssd. Think as a base they are very versatile to adapt to the mods needed to perfect them.

 

Have a noob available if anyone's looking?

[skywalker710 0]

Now that's a review!!

[michaelpotgieter 0]

Holy fuck balls! What a great review!

 

We need more like this!

 

Now the real question.......................................................who has the best sub?

[Zalme 0]

Fantastic survey

Please may you advise me how to contact BK and PB

Thank you

[peteya 0]

Amazing! thanks for the shootout.

[gecko99 0]

This is a huge DSSD comparison between Noob, BP, the Best Mods, and the Best Franken Parts you can get. WARNING! This is a pic heavy post, and may cost you a lot of money when you start going down this crazy rabbit hole. Don't say I didn't prepare you… :-)

 

I have always loved this watch. I have enjoyed a solid BK DSSD (which is a Noob with a gen ETA, BK's Date wheel and careful inspection/QC). I have also been keen on PBDad's awesome mods to the BK DSSD, and have grown more and more fond of BP's latest ultimate DSSD. As many of you know, I went crazy and grabbed a genuine DSSD bezel assembly on eBay. PBDad, who had done a couple other successful install mods of the gen assembly was enlisted and we went all out...

 

This comparo will reveal some insights on going for the best and most gen like DSSD you can get. Again, you have been warned…

 

Use Date to determine model…

"1" = "Gen" DSSD; "30" = "Super Rep BK" DSSD; "28" = BP ULTIMATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

On to The Lineup

 

1) "Gen" DSSD (With "1" in Date Window)

- BK DSSD (Noob with ETA)

- PBDad Superlume

- Satin Dial

- OGEV/RLS Text Mod

- HEV Sealed

- Brushed Bracelet

- Gen DSSD Bezel (full assembly)

 

 

 

 

 

2) "Super Rep" BK/PB DSSD (With "30" in Date Window)

- BK DSSD (Noob with ETA)

- PBDad Superlume

- Satin Dial

- OGEV/RLS Text Mod

- HEV Sealed

- Brushed Bracelet

- Aftermarket WSO DSSD Bezel Insert with "DIY" Plat Paint Mod

 

 

 

 

 

3) "Ultimate BP" DSSD

- Latest BP DSSD

- Genuine ETA

- Out of The Box (Unmodded)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOWDOWN

TRIPLE "F" (Fit, Finish, Feel)

- Noob just "feels" the most solid

- BP wins in construction (more gen like)

- BP, however just feels less solid, but not by much

 

BEZEL (Noob vs. BP vs. WSO/Aftermarket)

- BP Pearl is AWESOME

- Noob Pearl SUCKS!

- Noob Triangle Sucks! (Rounded top)

- BP Triangle is great

- WSO Pearl is better than Noob but not as good as BP

- WSO Triangle - tied with BP

- WSO with BP Pearl is best combo of Rep Inserts

- Black Ceramic - Noob, BP, WSO - Draw

- Insert Engravings - WSO wins! Deeper Engravings

- Color of Engravings - Draw. They could all use Plat Mod

- CLICKS… BP out of box is tighter (on mine anyway) than Noob

- Noob uses click spring wire and BP uses more gen like Bearing Springs

 

CRYSTAL (NOOB vs. BP)

- Noob Wins Hands Down

- BP is a lot cloudier

- Either Way… AR is STRONGLY Advised, so it doesn't really matter…

- Height - Draw. Both very gen like.

 

CASESET

- Noob Dial/Hands are slightly better (mainly because of slightly better index surrounds)

- BP Case is slightly nicer than Noob (only because of better gen like construction)

- "K" from "Ring Lock" Lined up great on Both Noob and BP

- Datewheel is centered on BP (And on Noob because of BK DWO)

- Rehaut Lined up centered on Noob and BP

 

BRACELET (NOOB vs. BP)

- Noob HANDS DOWN!!!

- BP Bracelet has clasp issues. Otherwise good.

 

OUT OF BOX LUME

- BP Wins without a doubt! Color and Charge are awesome!

- Noob Lume color is off and sucks!

- Either way, adding lume is advised, but can live without on BP

 

BEST DSSD?

 

$350-500… can get you 92% there…

1) Get a Noob

2) Get a BP Insert ($30)

3) Platinum Paint Mod

4) Relume

5) Done… But budget for AR Later :-)

 

$600-800 Budget… can get you 95% there

1)Get a BP Ultimate with Gen ETA

2) Get it Superlumed

3) Get a Plat Paint Mod on Bezel Insert

4) Get AR (single or double) on Crystal

5) Swap Bracelet for Noob

6) Get HEV Sealed for Max WR

7) Enjoy! :-)

 

Money's (Almost) No Object… can get you 98% there

1) Take A BK (Noob)

2) Source a Gen Bezel (or WSO Insert with Plat Mod and BP Pearl)

3) Get it worked up with Re-Lume

4) AR the Crystal

5) Get Bracelet Brushed

6) Seal up HEV - WR

7) OGEV/RLS Text Mod (Satin Dial Mod Optional)

8) Enjoy! And If you found a gen dial great, but you will still be 98% there! ;-)

 

FINAL SUMMARY

- BP overall does not get as much credit as it truly deserves. While I do think Noob is (very slightly) better, it requires more mods out of the box.

 

- Why any love for Noob. It is hard to pinpoint but when you wear both, the noob just "feels" more gen like.

 

- BP is still AWESOME! If you want to get a great DSSD with minimal modding, get the BP and enjoy!

 

- If you intend on going crazy, get a good modder you trust and stay on top of it.

 

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I hope this has been useful and thanks for stopping by! :-)