After much anticipation my DSSD arrived today.
Unpacked the jiffy envelope (for such a weighty watch, I would have thought more substantial packaging would be used to protect the watch) and.... the second hand has come off and has bent... :black_eye:
PM'd & emailed Helina and await her reply - so far communications has been good on this transaction, so fingers crossed.
I thought I would provide a mini-review of based on my first impression (sorry no pics at the moment as camera has been left at a friends!). Please note that I have not removed the protective plastics (apart from on the crystal) as I expect it will get returned:
Case:
All parts seem to align properly. SELS sit neatly
Crystal:
Not had such a domed crystal before - now I understand the issues with getting a true face-on picture without getting any distortion.
Bezel:
Movement is not as solid as on my SSD, but very acceptable. Markings look good to me - no under/over paint.
Watch Face:
Where the second has has come off, it looks like its scratch the text on 'DEEPSEA' and 'Perpetual' but the text looks to be straight. As are the hour markings.
DW sits true in the window
Looks like I've got an example the off-set ring lock text - 'E' is to the left of 12 hour marker, with the 'C' of lock sitting under the 6.
The pearl is perfect
Lume - is the best I've had on a rep (there is some!).
Strap:
From what I can see/feel - the glide-lock seems to work well. Clasp is slightly misaligned. I would not think this is noticeable when wearing the watch. Obviously a good clean and lube works wonders, but nothing looks to be wrong with this strap and clasp.
In summary then, major disappointment with the damaged second hand (and the scratch on the face). Pleased with the overall look and feel of this beast....
Regarding the ring lock text - can anyone confirm if this is an easy fix or not?
Looks like I won't be wearing a new watch when Santa visits, but hopefully Helina and the team can sort me out.
Regards,
Beano