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EchoBlueUK · 3 May 2014, 09:10 PM

I went to collect my sea dweller 4000 today but I came away empty handed. I was so disappointed at how small it wore compared to my subc. Anyone else found this so far?

77T · 3 May 2014, 09:13 PM

I think you are the first to be disappointed!

Maybe it's the way the bezel overlaps on the Sub-C?

Racerdj · 3 May 2014, 09:16 PM

I am a little surprised by your post.

up2nogood · 3 May 2014, 09:18 PM

No point buying, if you don't like it.

EchoBlueUK · 3 May 2014, 09:18 PM

I was very surprised. Just felt so small. :( ahh well save the cash for the next one.

tkerrmd · 3 May 2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

I was very surprised. Just felt so small. :( ahh well save the cash for the next one.

That's why there is the DSSD

Lew Archer · 4 May 2014, 04:34 AM

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That's why there is the DSSD

Exactly. A range of products for a range of tastes...

Baselman · 3 May 2014, 09:18 PM

It has only shorter lugs but other than that it's the same size as the subc ? I don't think size is issue here surely. Was there anything else you could say was a negative with the SDC ive yet to handle one.

Starbucksboss · 3 May 2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

I went to collect my sea dweller 4000 today but I came away empty handed. I was so disappointed at how small it wore compared to my subc. Anyone else found this so far?

Exactly...thats why I love it. I think its the best of the newer designs Ive seen.
Elegant and functional. Everyone to their own as they say. Seems most love it.

Mr Daytona · 3 May 2014, 09:31 PM

I'm not surprised. It's why I got the DSSD instead of waiting for this. It's thicker than the Sub C and still 40mm. I think it fills the void between the Sub and the DSSD though.

GeeRam · 3 May 2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

I was so disappointed at how small it wore compared to my subc.

Excellent, that's exactly what I wanted to here

travisb · 3 May 2014, 09:49 PM

Wow! Sorry it didn't work for you, but as you said, more cash for the next piece.

Robbyman · 3 May 2014, 11:09 PM

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Excellent, that's exactly what I wanted to here

That is why I am flipping my SubC for it. Well done Rolex.

mike · 3 May 2014, 11:17 PM

That's why they make different references. Be awfull boring if we all had the same one.

Sometimes the kool-aid isn't as sweet as we're led to believe.

garymyman · 3 May 2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

Excellent, that's exactly what I wanted to here

Me too!

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Jake B · 4 May 2014, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

Excellent, that's exactly what I wanted to here

Yeah, really...This is a plus for me, too! The comfier, the better

Rashid.bk · 4 May 2014, 02:39 AM

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Spot on, Rashid! The old 16600 always wore smaller than the Sub 16610. That was part of its unique appeal, so I am glad to hear that element of the design has been preserved in the new model.

I for one am very happy it wears smaller. My old SD was such a nice package, it's only negative was it lacked a maxi dial. Now with the SDc the problem is solved plus I feel the case looks more handsome and a matte dial to boot. Could've had a dome but you can't get everything and this separates it more clearly from the Deepsea.
With the exception of my Deepsea I'm all for smaller watches.

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Yeah, really...This is a plus for me, too! The comfier, the better

Right on.

iazrollie · 3 May 2014, 09:52 PM

Congrats. It takes courage to walk away from the hype and AD pressure.

porschedude · 3 May 2014, 10:19 PM

you gotta do what makes you happy! theyre will always be the next one!

Norwegian Husky · 3 May 2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

I went to collect my sea dweller 4000 today but I came away empty handed. I was so disappointed at how small it wore compared to my subc. Anyone else found this so far?

You keep telling yourself that ;)

Rashid.bk · 3 May 2014, 10:32 PM

You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size.
So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought.

It's good you realized this little trait at the AD versus taking it home and then having remorse.

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Oryx · 3 May 2014, 10:36 PM

how was the thickness of the watch - did it sit on your wrist like the pre ceramic SD?

Oyster Al · 3 May 2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rashid.bk

you know, that's sort of the legacy of the sd. It had a smaller dial than the sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size.
So it looks like this new sdc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my deepsea so i don't think i'll be getting it like i initially thought.

It's good you realized this little trait at the ad versus taking it home and then having remorse.

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this exactly!

Chewbacca · 4 May 2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size.
So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought.

It's good you realized this little trait at the AD versus taking it home and then having remorse.

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DCgator · 4 May 2014, 12:57 AM

Now you have the best opportunity to get the real and true Sea Dweller - DSSD!

SaddleSC · 4 May 2014, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size.
So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought.

It's good you realized this little trait at the AD versus taking it home and then having remorse.

Spot on, Rashid! The old 16600 always wore smaller than the Sub 16610. That was part of its unique appeal, so I am glad to hear that element of the design has been preserved in the new model.

MaxCargo · 4 May 2014, 03:10 AM

[QUOTE=Rashid.bk;4928440]You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size.
So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought.

+ 1

Casey VP-26 · 3 May 2014, 10:35 PM

Very Interesting. Your Money, Your Choice. Good Luck.

tkerrmd · 3 May 2014, 10:37 PM

Sorry to hear that but I'm sure you made someone else happy!

StaceeJaxx · 3 May 2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Sorry to hear that but I'm sure you made someone else happy!

Wish it could have been me. I would have caught a flight to London in a heartbeat

3 May 2014, 09:10 PM	#1
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Sea Dweller 4000 = massive disappointment IMHO. I went to collect my sea dweller 4000 today but I came away empty handed. I was so disappointed at how small it wore compared to my subc. Anyone else found this so far?

3 May 2014, 09:13 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	I think you are the first to be disappointed! Maybe it's the way the bezel overlaps on the Sub-C? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 May 2014, 09:16 PM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am a little surprised by your post. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

3 May 2014, 09:52 PM	#18
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Congrats. It takes courage to walk away from the hype and AD pressure. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

4 May 2014, 03:10 AM	#27
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	[QUOTE=Rashid.bk;4928440]You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size. So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought. + 1 __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

3 May 2014, 09:18 PM	#4
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	No point buying, if you don't like it.

3 May 2014, 09:18 PM	#8
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	It has only shorter lugs but other than that it's the same size as the subc ? I don't think size is issue here surely. Was there anything else you could say was a negative with the SDC ive yet to handle one.

3 May 2014, 09:31 PM	#10
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I'm not surprised. It's why I got the DSSD instead of waiting for this. It's thicker than the Sub C and still 40mm. I think it fills the void between the Sub and the DSSD though.

3 May 2014, 09:49 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Wow! Sorry it didn't work for you, but as you said, more cash for the next piece.

3 May 2014, 11:17 PM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	That's why they make different references. Be awfull boring if we all had the same one. Sometimes the kool-aid isn't as sweet as we're led to believe.

3 May 2014, 10:19 PM	#19
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	you gotta do what makes you happy! theyre will always be the next one!

3 May 2014, 10:32 PM	#21
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	You know, that's sort of the legacy of the SD. It had a smaller dial than the Sub but fatter bezel so it always wore kinda of "small" visually even though it was the same size. So it looks like this new SDc continues that legacy. I like that it wears small, unfortunately it doesn't move me more than my Deepsea so I don't think I'll be getting it like I initially thought. It's good you realized this little trait at the AD versus taking it home and then having remorse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2014, 10:36 PM	#22
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,894	how was the thickness of the watch - did it sit on your wrist like the pre ceramic SD?

4 May 2014, 12:57 AM	#25
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Now you have the best opportunity to get the real and true Sea Dweller - DSSD!

3 May 2014, 10:35 PM	#28
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Very Interesting. Your Money, Your Choice. Good Luck.

3 May 2014, 10:37 PM	#29
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Sorry to hear that but I'm sure you made someone else happy!

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