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Old 7 September 2016, 09:19 AM   #1
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SD 50th Anniversary?

Have been looking at getting a diver for everyday wear. The model that I am most attracted to is the SD4K. Tried the diving range on and it just felt like the 'Goldilocks' choice between the subs and Deepsea.

Now here's the dilemma, whilst researching it I saw that the original SD was launched in 1967, therefore could be due a special edition or a new model in 2017.

So, buy now or wait until Baselworld 2017?
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:24 AM   #2
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If you buy right, your worst case scenario should be that you take $500 hit on your watch if you sell it. Then you just buy the SD 50th.

I'd get it.
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:29 AM   #3
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If you buy right, your worst case scenario should be that you take $500 hit on your watch if you sell it. Then you just buy the SD 50th.

I'd get it.
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:41 AM   #4
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If you buy right, your worst case scenario should be that you take $500 hit on your watch if you sell it. Then you just buy the SD 50th.

I'd get it.
Just make sure you buy the sea dweller used not new. It takes a huge hit when sold if bought new. Sub does way better.
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:03 AM   #5
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If you buy right, your worst case scenario should be that you take $500 hit on your watch if you sell it. Then you just buy the SD 50th.

I'd get it.
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:30 AM   #6
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The answer is to always buy if you can. No one knows what Rolex will come out with next year.
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:31 AM   #7
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Have been looking at getting a diver for everyday wear. The model that I am most attracted to is the SD4K. Tried the diving range on and it just felt like the 'Goldilocks' choice between the subs and Deepsea.

Now here's the dilemma, whilst researching it I saw that the original SD was launched in 1967, therefore could be due a special edition or a new model in 2017.

So, buy now or wait until Baselworld 2017?
I didnt think rolex did commerative unlike omega's yearly moonwatch
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Old 7 September 2016, 09:31 AM   #8
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...And then wait two more years before it becomes available.
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Old 7 September 2016, 10:09 AM   #9
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Do you really want to wait until March 2017 to see if Rolex is thinking as you are...then December 2017 to buy?

If you are in no need / want of a watch now though...hang tough.
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Old 7 September 2016, 10:52 AM   #10
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Rolex doesn't release 50 year models very often..

Since the DSSD is a relatively new release, and the SD4k is a re-introduction of the discontinued previous Dwellers, I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:35 AM   #11
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Do you really want to wait until March 2017 to see if Rolex is thinking as you are...then December 2017 to buy?

If you are in no need / want of a watch now though...hang tough.


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Old 7 September 2016, 11:01 AM   #12
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I hope they don't mess with the SD, if you like it now, y wait?
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Old 7 September 2016, 11:18 AM   #13
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I'm def hoping for a 50th model for the SDc. That said, buy one now. No guarantees they will bring it.
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Old 7 September 2016, 11:22 AM   #14
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I'm def hoping for a 50th model for the SDc. That said, buy one now. No guarantees they will bring it.
Agreed!
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Old 26 March 2017, 04:10 AM   #15
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I'm def hoping for a 50th model for the SDc. That said, buy one now. No guarantees they will bring it.


We have a winner!

Picked up this:



And #1 on the list at my AD for the 43mm!
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Old 26 March 2017, 04:15 AM   #16
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And #1 on the list at my AD for the 43mm!
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:48 AM   #17
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IF they bring out a 50th anniversary SD, I think it will be a WG or Platinum monster with some colored ceramic bezel! It will be in a different $ category than existing SD.

I know the 50th Sub was SS (with a green bezel). But i just have a feeling if they do come out with a 50th SD now it will be PM, like the Platona and Smurf Sub
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:49 AM   #18
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If you like it, buy and enjoy until something else comes out that you like even more. Maybe by that point you could even keep both and have the best of both worlds!
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:49 AM   #19
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So, buy now or wait until Baselworld 2017?
It sounds like you do not want to buy a watch now, so you should definitely wait.
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Old 8 September 2016, 04:16 AM   #20
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SD 50th Anniversary?

Buy the SD4k now and enjoy it.

It is a GREAT reference for daily
wear.

Like already mentioned -- there's no guarantee that there will even BE a new(er) SD next year...


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Old 26 March 2017, 05:05 AM   #21
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Big congrats it is a beauty!
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Old 26 March 2017, 05:16 AM   #22
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Great move...a classic already......

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Old 26 March 2017, 07:36 AM   #23
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Yes - looks like it's heading that way!
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Old 26 March 2017, 05:20 AM   #24
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Congratulations looks great!
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Old 26 March 2017, 06:28 AM   #25
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Old 26 March 2017, 07:50 AM   #26
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SD4K is an ideal watch. You'll never regret it.


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Old 26 March 2017, 07:55 AM   #27
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Great pickup! I'm loving that no Cyclops...
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Old 26 March 2017, 02:10 PM   #28
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Nice. Enjoy in good health.
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Old 26 March 2017, 03:43 PM   #29
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So has anyone heard anything lately about a 50th anniversary SD?



Jk, congrats OP!!
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Old 26 March 2017, 03:51 PM   #30
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So has anyone heard anything lately about a 50th anniversary SD?



Jk, congrats OP!!
Congrtas OP on the SD
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