6 Month Check-In with DSSD V3

[paragonrep]

Firstly, thank you to our dealer Josh for an amazing watch and excellent service. Thank you also to all those who have reviewed and provided guides for modding the various DSSD models.

I know this watch has been reviewed and discussed many times over but not often do we get reports after a watch has seen a lot of use. So here is my report:

- I purchased this DSSD V3 21J for $128 from Josh 6 months ago and have worn it nearly every day since.

- Fast shipment: I received it within 5 days of placing my order.

- Arrived and looked identical to V3 review pictures and dealer pictures

- Secured Pearl: My first order of business was to pop off the pearl and re-seat it with loctite super glue.

- I then attempted the V3 to V4 paint upgrade in the following weeks. No other mods were made.

- Accurate time: approx 12-15 seconds fast per week.

- Survived terrible treatment.

This watch has been free-diving to 30 feet, pummeled in the sand, has endured incredible shock at the shooting range, been scraped against a brick wall, and continues to provide reliable time and stunning looks. I've attached pictures taken today to show its condition and luminosity. I'm quite impressed with the lume on this model. It glows legibly all night long in the characteristic blue fashion.

What an incredible value.

My one nit-pick is that a couple of the links in the band started to separate...but only after extreme use, and even then it was an easy fix. So, in conclusion, after 6 months of heavy use, this $128 watch remains one of my favorite time keepers even among my gens.

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[jmb]

That's cool, it's held up well - as little as I wear this V5 it should last forever!

[OmegaPOFL]

wow! thanks for the 6-month review! you neverrr read long-term reviews!! so congrats

im really tempted to get one of these now..

lume looks good! that's the lume i want...an aqua color... not the extreme blue i see on some (even though that may be genlike)

thanks!