jmb Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I sat out in the garage waiting for the mail carrier so I could intercept this treasure. All I can say is, wow! This is without a doubt the nicest watch (bar none, rep or gen) I've ever owned. Chris and company have outdone themselves in both service and product. I have never seen a "real" DSSD but I can't imagine it could look much better. I am not a DSSD expert but even if it was 100% incorrect I would have to say that at USD $148 (DG2813 version) this has got to be considered one of the best buys (if not the best) on the rep market, in my newbie opinion. This might not the largest watch out there but it truly is massive weighing in at 216 gm. The fit and finish is superb, the band exudes quality, and the glide-lock clasp operates as smooth as butter. Although it's broad daylight I ducked into a dark corner and the lume is a perfect pure blue. Enough of my rambling, on to the pix! OK, time for my cold shower and back to buying cheap Subs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Congrats .. do we know that the .2 upgrade is yet? I haven't noticed a detailed explanation. FYI .. take an appropriate screwdriver and gently test the tightness of all the band screws, as with ANY rep you first receive! Saves a lot of tears next week when you notice 2 are missing. (did not happen to me w/ DSSD .. was a B&R piece) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Jkay, yeah, I know what you mean I think every watch I've gotten has had loose screws AND finger tightened case back. But, thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 fit and finish looks amazing. Can't believe the end links fit to the case. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I completely agree on the SEL fit to the lugs. It's immaculate on mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Looks like it would benefit from some refinishing around the clasp parts, but all reps do. A Dremel or similar and some rubber grinding and polishing wheels do a great job of this. Otherwise an awesome rep. Can't see a link to the DG movement version on ET site.. anyone point me in the right direction quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Logan sez: "Looks like it would benefit from some refinishing around the clasp parts" That is very harsh window light, in macro .. the clasp and bracelet are immaculate to the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'm so happy for you! Congrats! Now go back to making Frankens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hike, yeah, after this splurge I'll only be able to afford $30 Subs for a while as I also ordered a DRSD last night... Somebody please knock some sense into me! Now that I've had my cold shower I have looked at this with a bit more objective eye and about the only real cosmetic flaw I can find is the bezel insert. It sits a bit above flush and it's about 1/2 click off from being centered. One other thing I think there has been a lot of conjecture about is whether the He valve is now fixed - this one can still be depressed from the outside so I guess not. Jkay, As far as the harsh lighting goes, these pix were taken outdoors. Maybe if some clouds float over tomorrow I'll take some different pix with more diffused light... Logan, I think you have to e-mail for the DG options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Nice watch. Consider yourself officially out of the 'Cheap Ba$tard$ Club'. Pity. TJ will be disappointed. I'm merely crest fallen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 No, No, No... Remember, I said that I was now going to have to start buying $30 Subs - I used to buy $40 Subs to experiment on! Puhleeeeeeze don't throw me outa da club! I did get in a $50 Silix Turn-O-Graph today as well, will that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Congrats JMB.. btw.. these DSSD wear well on Zulu straps.. very comfortable Live Strong and Wear it Well AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tolis Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 ceramic bezel?saphire glass?tell us something!the weight i read its 216gr.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 As we've discussed, it's not a watch I'm hugely impressed with (in terms of what it is) but you've got yourself a fine example of it, there, bro, wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 JMB - My HE valve depresses as well but Zig told me it was epoxied when I sent it to him to service and re-lume. Your mileage may vary tho .. don't trust me on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Jkay, thanks for the info, so eurotimez epoxies the He valves? I thought I had read somewhere that the gen valve did not depress from the outside, really doesn't make any sense to depress from the outside... I'll open mine up to make sure before I get it wet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 That's right, the valve should pop OUT when it activates .. being able to press it in is totally wrong .. but apparently it can still be blocked with epoxy and be mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 It's amazing that as good as most of the detail is on this watch that they still can't grasp the proper function of this valve! I guess it's out with the epoxy this morning... I want to make one observation about the lume. It is a beautiful "true blue", I could not see any greenish tint at all. It seems to be very uniform between the pearl, markers, and hands and I charged it for 15-20 seconds with an LED flashlight last night around midnight and I could still read the time at 06:30 this morning WITHOUT my specs on! Best out-of-the-box lume I have on anything. Oh, Jkay, you were absolutely correct about the screws. Every rep I've bought have had several of the band screws loose and this was no exception - only one of the seven screws were what I considered "snug" enough! I've e-mailed ETZ a note about maybe including this on their QC list. It's a quick and simple thing to check and would go a long way toward further enhancing the "perception of quality" aspect regarding their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Yes I had the same exact experience in July when I first got mine. I charged the watch under a desk lamp before bed, and then 6 hours later I woke up before dawn and could still read it clearly in the dark. Very good out of the box lume. I still had it Luminova'd by Zig, tho As an aside, the hands on my POrikaa are fabulously lumed TOO ... strong and green and bright ... but the dial marker lume is barely worth mentioning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I dug out my tripod and took a lume shot. Be gently, I'd never taken a time-lapse with my new K2000 before... First is pretty much "life-sized": Second is slightly magnified: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 That looks pretty good if I may say so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks, I can charge it for about 15 seconds with an LED flashlight prior to hitting the sack and still be able to read it, sans specs, at 6:00 in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hello, I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 You'll need to e-mail them about the 2813 version and this one has no coronet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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