Seadweller/Deepsea versus Submariner
Discussion
I imagine this has been debated before but would like to know your opinions.
I have a 16610 Submariner which I've owned from new however recently I've begin to feel it wears a bit small on my wrist, I have a Steinhart Ocean GMT 42mm and a Steinhart Ocean 44 DLC which being honest I actually prefer wearing.
If I was sensible then I'd sell the Sub and pay off my credit card but I'm so reluctant to part with what every one keeps saying is a surefire investment.
My question is would the Seadweller/Deepsea be as future proof value wise as the Sub? The extra size will suit me better and I'll still have a Rolex, I'd probably cash in the Steinharts as well.
I have a 16610 Submariner which I've owned from new however recently I've begin to feel it wears a bit small on my wrist, I have a Steinhart Ocean GMT 42mm and a Steinhart Ocean 44 DLC which being honest I actually prefer wearing.
If I was sensible then I'd sell the Sub and pay off my credit card but I'm so reluctant to part with what every one keeps saying is a surefire investment.
My question is would the Seadweller/Deepsea be as future proof value wise as the Sub? The extra size will suit me better and I'll still have a Rolex, I'd probably cash in the Steinharts as well.
Value wise, I don't see them going in any other direction but the same as a Sub (which is upwards generally and so long as Rolex keep upping the prices). I used to have the 16610 Sub and changed to a Deepsea recently, even with my small wrists the Sub didn't really sit well on top of the wrist. Though the bracelet is well engineered on the Deepsea, it tapers thin quite a bit so I prefer on NATO/Rhino straps which is what my Sub was on most of the time too.
The DSSD tends to depreciate from new initially, but in the long term..................
Provided you buy well the SD should just gain in value, but by how much is anyone's guess. I'm certainly glad I bought my SD a few years ago and not just because it's just about doubled in value. I've really enjoyed it.
Provided you buy well the SD should just gain in value, but by how much is anyone's guess. I'm certainly glad I bought my SD a few years ago and not just because it's just about doubled in value. I've really enjoyed it.
best bet is go to an AD and try them on.Have now realised that the original sea dweller is no bigger than the Sub, it's the DSSD that I crave but must admit the bracelet width to case ratio is a bit odd. If I wasn't such as Rolex junkie I'd consider the Omega Seamaster 45mm (or is it bigger?) or the Breitling Superocean but I need to have the investment thing on my side.
kman said:
Value wise, I don't see them going in any other direction but the same as a Sub (which is upwards generally and so long as Rolex keep upping the prices). I used to have the 16610 Sub and changed to a Deepsea recently, even with my small wrists the Sub didn't really sit well on top of the wrist. Though the bracelet is well engineered on the Deepsea, it tapers thin quite a bit so I prefer on NATO/Rhino straps which is what my Sub was on most of the time too.
Every man for himself and all that but I think that strap should be illegal!Sorry.
Going to look at a few watches tomorrow with a view to buying soon, thinking at the moment either a franck muller master banker, chronoswiss pacific chronograph , glashutte panoresrve, or either a sea dweller or submariner. Only seen on internet so far differences don't look huge so nice to see this thread.
Currently thinking black and silver bezel or the green and black.
Will post my thoughts after having a look, resale value not important as watch won't be sold but would be nice to know I'm not throwing money away.
Currently thinking black and silver bezel or the green and black.
Will post my thoughts after having a look, resale value not important as watch won't be sold but would be nice to know I'm not throwing money away.
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