0142247 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 First off may i congratulate everyone involved in the site on a job well done in creating a great community online. Am always surprised by the excellent replies and time afforded to people maybe not in the know as other.Kudos. I made the leap over a yr ago into the rep world after researching for a few mnths on this site. I went with a black Breitling SOSF Swiss ETA,AR coating,Correct engravings etc (Bit of a classic by all accounts), with the added bonus of water testing from a very trusted member on here. I bought 2nd hand and was i happy? You bloody bet i was!! The watch is magnificent, simply stunning. I dont wear often as have a lovely STORM watch to use day to day but when i put on the Breitling.....WOW. It just seems to have a great presence on the wrist.The weight and size just feel superb. So now to the problem: I am being drawn to the Rolex DSSD Supreme 116660 that PT and others have. Problem being im a broke ass student so the SOSF may have to go to help fund this. This will be very reluctantly i must say if it comes to it. So basically im just looking for some thoughts/feedback along the lines of: Q. Does the DSSD have that presence the SOSF has on the wrist? Sizes are similar but does it have that WOW factor i believe the SOSF has? Q Are the DSSD reasonably priced generally on boards? 2nd hand is probably my preferred option but wont discount buying new? Q My SOSF may be a few yrs old but surely could garner me a decent price towards a DSSD? Q Is this even a change of watch i should be considering? I bloody love my Breit as it is! If anyone can be of help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading everyone.Regards,RR
FxrAndy Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I would say stIck with what you have they are hard to get now
Ronin Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 The DSSD has a similar presence if not more because it is shiny and says Rolex on the dial. I would ask yourself this. Would a broke student be wearing a $9000 DSSD? Your Brietling SOSF, has much more plausibility. Finally, and this is just a personal pet peeve / opinion, but be ready for the "Gas Escape Valve" Jokes. (Why did Rolex have to put that on the FRONT of the DSSD? )
plaifender Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Stick with your Steelfish. The steelfish is no longer produced.. and hard to come by. You can get the Ultimate "V6" DSSD from Lay for $88.00 with 21j. It's a steal, and has the same case and crystal as the more expensive version. If you decide you really like it. pop for the ETA version for about $250 from trevor and you're set. In any case.. I wouldn't get rid of your first and only Steelfish rep to get a DSSD. I have both and LOVE both equally. In fact, I wear the DSSD considerably more lately, but both are EXCELLENT watches. @Ronin: Someone has joked to you about the "Gas Escape Valve" on your DSSD? I get the joke, but just can't see any serious person cracking a joke at something so contrived... I mean honestly.. this person must crack up everytime someone says I need to fill up my Tank with Gas. Or a Gas Powered Furnace... I mean seriously??
subbiesrock Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 The DSSD has a similar presence if not more because it is shiny and says Rolex on the dial. I would ask yourself this. Would a broke student be wearing a $9000 DSSD? Your Brietling SOSF, has much more plausibility. Finally, and this is just a personal pet peeve / opinion, but be ready for the "Gas Escape Valve" Jokes. (Why did Rolex have to put that on the FRONT of the DSSD? ) Keep the Breitling mate plaifender's suggestion of the $88 21J is ideal to try it out, you might love it, or you might hate it, not worth the risk to sacrifice the SOSF. Keep us posted
maxman Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I would keep the Breitling. I have a DSSD and It's nice, but I prefer my Breitlings.
TeeJay Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I tried on a gen SOSF, wasn't at all impressed, so never bought the rep (which I do now somewhat regret). I guess what I'm saying, is as you have one of these, I would hang on to it, as it's now a rare watch (in the rep world) and as above, a shiny DSSD might will look out of place on a 'broke student'. If you really want to go with an 'R Word' watch, stick to the more vintage pieces, as they'll attract much less negative attention than the modern pieces At the end of the day, it's your watch, so wear what you're happy and comfortable with, but I wouldn't get a DSSD just for the sake of having one, and certainly not at the expense of the SOSF
plaifender Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I tried on a gen SOSF, wasn't at all impressed, so never bought the rep (which I do now somewhat regret). I guess what I'm saying, is as you have one of these, I would hang on to it, as it's now a rare watch (in the rep world) and as above, a shiny DSSD might will look out of place on a 'broke student'. If you really want to go with an 'R Word' watch, stick to the more vintage pieces, as they'll attract much less negative attention than the modern pieces At the end of the day, it's your watch, so wear what you're happy and comfortable with, but I wouldn't get a DSSD just for the sake of having one, and certainly not at the expense of the SOSF Screw the vintage... out with the old.. in with the new. hahaha I agree that you shouldn't get rid of the SOSF, but a DSSD is just so substantial on the wrist. it's hard for me to say a vintage Rollie would be a necessarily "better" choice!!!
TeeJay Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Screw the vintage... out with the old.. in with the new. hahaha Love it I agree that you shouldn't get rid of the SOSF, but a DSSD is just so substantial on the wrist. it's hard for me to say a vintage Rollie would be a necessarily "better" choice!!! I was just thinking which would attract less negative attention on a student's wrist, and vintage is certainly one way of flying beneath the radar
cornerstone Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 You can get the Ultimate "V6" DSSD from Lay for $88.00 with 21j. It's a steal, and has the same case and crystal as the more expensive version. Does that one not have a mineral crystal and the other ones a sapphire? (I haven't been keeping pace on DSSD versions so don't have a clue - I hear they offer a PhD in it now )
plaifender Posted February 18, 2011 Report Posted February 18, 2011 Does that one not have a mineral crystal and the other ones a sapphire? (I haven't been keeping pace on DSSD versions so don't have a clue - I hear they offer a PhD in it now ) No DSSD's that I know of are offered with Mineral Crystal. But don't hold me to that. To my undrestand the only difference in the $88 version is that it possesses the 21j movement.
El Fenix Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 I have a strong anti R word bias, and own a rep Breit myself. Keep the SOSF.
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