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TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 10:19 AM

With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all.

What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

p_surabhi · 22 July 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all.

What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

SD 4K

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TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by p_surabhi

SD 4K

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Agreed. A future classic

aes7.5x55 · 22 July 2017, 12:11 PM

I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops.

TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aes7.5x55

I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops.

Do you think the cyclops is here to stay? Can you imagine a DSSD with a cyclops?

maton12 · 22 July 2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Do you think the cyclops is here to stay? Can you imagine a DSSD with a cyclops?

Not sure how it would work with domed crystal plus being 5.5mm thick

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Canook · 22 July 2017, 12:26 PM

SD4K.. i got one 2 weeks ago and cannot seem to take it off....... love it

L.J. · 22 July 2017, 01:08 PM

116600

contained more versatile format

does not look like a bigger submariner (SD 50th)

last of its kind to benefit from all traditional original sea-dweller reference 1665 and subsequent ones with full DNA pedigree...in its original size.

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teo · 22 July 2017, 01:05 PM

SD4000 no cyclop, 40mm. The shortest ceramic bezel production.

fishingbear · 22 July 2017, 01:24 PM

The 116600 is a WIS dream watch, a modern ceramic reference that was instantly turned into a classic!

TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

The 116600 is a WIS dream watch, a modern ceramic reference that was instantly turned into a classic!

Totally agreed

904VT · 22 July 2017, 01:33 PM

D-Blue for me. 116600 is right there too.

harvey · 22 July 2017, 03:06 PM

I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

Full disclosure, I have not. Its 43mm case size is pretty much a non-starter for me with my wrist size though. Also, a cyclops doesn't belong on a SD IMHO

TK-710 · 23 July 2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

I was wondering the same thing about those picking the SD43.

Jay-Yoo · 22 July 2017, 03:09 PM

DSSD for me b/c I like bigger watches ;)

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Smarties · 22 July 2017, 03:24 PM

I think they all are good.

armen34 · 22 July 2017, 03:26 PM

D-blue because of size and the beauty of the dial

jbsmith · 23 July 2017, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by armen34

D-blue because of size and the beauty of the dial

X2...and it's the Rolex king of depth rating by a landslide.

Engineering on the D Blue is very impressive.

Dirt · 23 July 2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jbsmith

Engineering on the D Blue is very impressive.

Yes it is impressive on a number of levels.
What I find even more impressive is the final package of the watch with the implementation of that engineering/technology.

dave023 · 22 July 2017, 04:08 PM

116600

Canook · 22 July 2017, 04:11 PM

Unfortunately in my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so until then I can only make my judgement based on experience

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meganfox17 · 22 July 2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Canook

my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so

Ingenious!Did you take the shot of SD43 and the Petronas Twin Towers while lying on your back on the pavement

? You didnt ?

Time taker · 22 July 2017, 06:32 PM

116600 for me too. Love it!!

Toivonen · 22 July 2017, 07:03 PM

This.

Andad · 22 July 2017, 07:20 PM

The 16600 is a modern SD and my choice.

I am sure it would have won your poll.

fergusmcarthur · 22 July 2017, 07:48 PM

SD43, find it strange that the SD4K only popular now it's discontinued.

osamu · 22 July 2017, 07:48 PM

Hmm I really like the new SD43, but the size and cyclops were unnecessary.

The SD4k is great, but my only criticism is it's not THAT different from a sub, and the added price was not attractive, but that likely caused slow sales and a short lifespan which makes the potential future collectability of it really appealing.

I voted SD4k, but the 16600 if was an option might've been my vote.

travisb · 22 July 2017, 08:48 PM

Toss up between the D-Blue and SD43.
I prefer the dial and domed sapphire crystal of the D-Blue but the overall proportions of the SD43.

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Toss up between the D-Blue and SD43.
I prefer the dial and domed sapphire crystal of the D-Blue but the overall proportions of the SD43.

Same here, I'd probably pick the SD43 as a one or two only, and the D-B in a collection.

If they put the DB dial on the SD43 and had a red SD40, I think this would make the most people happy, but Rolex are not in the utilitarianism business, not even close.

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22 July 2017, 10:19 AM	#1
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	POLL: Best modern Sea Dweller? With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all. What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

22 July 2017, 12:11 PM	#4
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops. __________________ Why is it always 10:10:31?

22 July 2017, 12:26 PM	#7
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	SD4K.. i got one 2 weeks ago and cannot seem to take it off....... love it __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

22 July 2017, 01:08 PM	#8
L.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: L.J. Location: Caribbean Posts: 111	116600 contained more versatile format does not look like a bigger submariner (SD 50th) last of its kind to benefit from all traditional original sea-dweller reference 1665 and subsequent ones with full DNA pedigree...in its original size. __________________ All the Best, L.J. _______________________________________________ "Eternity is a long time...Especially towards the end" Woody Allen.

22 July 2017, 01:05 PM	#9
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	SD4000 no cyclop, 40mm. The shortest ceramic bezel production.

22 July 2017, 01:24 PM	#10
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	The 116600 is a WIS dream watch, a modern ceramic reference that was instantly turned into a classic! Attached Images

22 July 2017, 01:33 PM	#12
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	D-Blue for me. 116600 is right there too.

22 July 2017, 03:06 PM	#13
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

22 July 2017, 03:09 PM	#16
Jay-Yoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: KR Posts: 23	DSSD for me b/c I like bigger watches ;) 나의 SM-N910K 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄

22 July 2017, 03:24 PM	#17
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	I think they all are good.

22 July 2017, 03:26 PM	#18
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	D-blue because of size and the beauty of the dial

22 July 2017, 04:08 PM	#21
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	116600

22 July 2017, 04:11 PM	#22
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	Unfortunately in my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so until then I can only make my judgement based on experience Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

22 July 2017, 06:32 PM	#24
Time taker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 58	116600 for me too. Love it!!

22 July 2017, 07:03 PM	#25
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 1,001	This. __________________ No HEV? No Party!!! If you LOVE the Sea Dweller... Join the "BDV" https://www.instagram.com/bandadellavalvola/ https://www.facebook.com/bandadellavalvola/ http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=75294392

22 July 2017, 07:20 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	The 16600 is a modern SD and my choice. I am sure it would have won your poll. __________________ E

22 July 2017, 07:48 PM	#27
fergusmcarthur "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Fergus Location: uk Posts: 26	SD43, find it strange that the SD4K only popular now it's discontinued.

22 July 2017, 07:48 PM	#28
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Hmm I really like the new SD43, but the size and cyclops were unnecessary. The SD4k is great, but my only criticism is it's not THAT different from a sub, and the added price was not attractive, but that likely caused slow sales and a short lifespan which makes the potential future collectability of it really appealing. I voted SD4k, but the 16600 if was an option might've been my vote.

22 July 2017, 08:48 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,492	Toss up between the D-Blue and SD43. I prefer the dial and domed sapphire crystal of the D-Blue but the overall proportions of the SD43.

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