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mjolnir2thor · 3 May 2018, 11:53 PM

Been staring at my SD the last 2 days and still blown away by the design of the timepiece.

As like the rest of us, if I were going to improve upon this watch as per my personal taste, I would have liked the case drilled on the lugs (and on the SD43) further supporting the whole tool watch thingy.

What do you guys think?

Glidelock · 4 May 2018, 12:01 AM

It’s my favorite and daily beater!

i’ll Agree I wish it had drilled Lugs!

But, also wish it came with MilSub Sword hands and a 1/2 link in the bracelet too!!!

SC11 · 4 May 2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

It’s my favorite and daily beater!

i’ll Agree I wish it had drilled Lugs!

But, also wish it came with MilSub Sword hands and a 1/2 link in the bracelet too!!!

1/2 links are a purchasable option from the AD, just like the diver extension is for the Submariner.

Not worried about drilled lugs but sword hands

mjolnir2thor · 4 May 2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

1/2 links are a purchasable option from the AD, just like the diver extension is for the Submariner.

Not worried about drilled lugs but sword hands

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

It’s my favorite and daily beater!

i’ll Agree I wish it had drilled Lugs!

But, also wish it came with MilSub Sword hands and a 1/2 link in the bracelet too!!!

Just curious... why the sword hands? Kind of a surprise for me.

saskmh · 4 May 2018, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mjolnir2thor

Just curious... why the sword hands? Kind of a surprise for me.

I'm with him on the sword hands. I had an homage watch once that had a maxi dial and sword hands. It was a really cool look reminiscent of the original Milsub. Also, the larger size of the hands gives far greater visibility at night. Just compare any Rolex to a Black Bay. The massive hands on the BB are way better than Rolex in terms of night time visibility and lume area.

T01 · 4 May 2018, 12:05 AM

It's a great watch, as much as I like the SD43 I equally liked the SD4000. I miss mine.

cfjan · 4 May 2018, 12:08 AM

Yes, have a drilled through lug would be cool.. wouldn't mind that on my SD43.. !

samson66 · 4 May 2018, 12:10 AM

I appreciate the usefulness of drilled through lugs, but I love the clean look of the way they are on my SD43 and the SD4K

Token74 · 4 May 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

I appreciate the usefulness of drilled through lugs, but I love the clean look of the way they are on my SD43 and the SD4K

This.

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jagwap · 4 May 2018, 12:22 AM

What is the usefulness of drilled lugs?

Nikrnic · 4 May 2018, 12:25 AM

Easier to switch out bracelet for straps

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mjolnir2thor · 4 May 2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Easier to switch out bracelet for straps

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Hey, killer Avtar! Good to see that I'm not the only C2 owner. Have a 1964 Coupe and 1961 (planned retirement project)!

Nikrnic · 4 May 2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mjolnir2thor

Hey, killer Avtar! Good to see that I'm not the only C2 owner. Have a 1964 Coupe and 1961 (planned retirement project)!

Good to know had a 64 as well, my fav. Interior, bought my 67 in 71 was stolen for 25+ years then found in Florida, still orig. 327/350.

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saskmh · 4 May 2018, 12:54 AM

Here is a shitty photoshop job but you get the idea.

timewarped80 · 4 May 2018, 01:05 AM

domed crystal

mjolnir2thor · 4 May 2018, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by timewarped80

domed crystal

Interesting... That would be a nice touch wouldn't it! My understanding though a sapphire doomed crystal is difficult and expensive to make though.

Although a hark back to it's roots would be a plexiglass crystal. Can you imaging the discussions on the forum and controversy if Rolex went with a Plexi crystal!

Devildog · 4 May 2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mjolnir2thor

Interesting... That would be a nice touch wouldn't it! My understanding though a sapphire doomed crystal is difficult and expensive to make though.

Although a hark back to it's roots would be a plexiglass crystal. Can you imaging the discussions on the forum and controversy if Rolex went with a Plexi crystal!

Doubtful, you can buy them aftermarket for many Seiko divers for $50 or less.

mjolnir2thor · 4 May 2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Doubtful, you can buy them aftermarket for many Seiko divers for $50 or less.

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saskmh · 4 May 2018, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mjolnir2thor

Interesting... That would be a nice touch wouldn't it! My understanding though a sapphire doomed crystal is difficult and expensive to make though.

Although a hark back to it's roots would be a plexiglass crystal. Can you imaging the discussions on the forum and controversy if Rolex went with a Plexi crystal!

It's not at all expensive. Other brands are making domed sapphires. Look at the Tudor Black Bay.

Rolex just refuses to budge for some reason.

SC11 · 4 May 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by timewarped80

domed crystal

Man I missed that!

One of my gripes when they released the 116600 I had hoped it had the domed crystal like the 116660.

AEC · 4 May 2018, 01:20 AM

My only improvement would be to the profile of the bracelet's end-links. I have always wondered why the slope of the end-links isn't the same as the slope of the lugs.

I haven't seen or searched for TRF threads on this, so please don't flame me!

Devildog · 4 May 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AEC

My only improvement would be to the profile of the bracelet's end-links. I have always wondered why the slope of the end-links isn't the same as the slope of the lugs.

I haven't seen or searched for TRF threads on this, so please don't flame me!

Probably because it was cheaper for Rolex to simply use the base bracelet from the six digit sub, which of course has different lugs

037 · 4 May 2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Probably because it was cheaper for Rolex to simply use the base bracelet from the six digit sub, which of course has different lugs

But, the 116600 endlinks are unique to the 116600. They're taller than a Sub and aren't interchangeable. Rolex could have designed the SD links differently but obviously chose what they did on purpose.

It's an odd complaint, really, since PM Daytona, Yacht-Master and 116660 SD endlinks stick past the lugs as well. It's not like the 116600 was the first Rolex to receive this treatment.

Token74 · 4 May 2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

But, the 116600 endlinks are unique to the 116600. They're taller than a Sub and aren't interchangeable. Rolex could have designed the SD links differently but obviously chose what they did on purpose.

It's an odd complaint, really, since PM Daytona, Yacht-Master and 116660 SD endlinks stick past the lugs as well. It's not like the 116600 was the first Rolex to receive this treatment.

I remember reading somewhere that they were trying to create a 'waterfall' look - might have been BS but it was certainly in print somewhere. Was short-lived so obviously not a success - something else that makes the 116600 a future collectible in my view.

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rogerlu · 4 May 2018, 07:22 AM

DeepSea clasp would be nice.

HankSolon · 4 May 2018, 07:28 AM

I have the DeepSea clasp on my 16600 Sea-Dweller. I can tell you, it really is nice.

3 May 2018, 11:53 PM	#1
mjolnir2thor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: 5226G & 5513(1963) Posts: 352	Rolex SD 116600 - Improvements Been staring at my SD the last 2 days and still blown away by the design of the timepiece. As like the rest of us, if I were going to improve upon this watch as per my personal taste, I would have liked the case drilled on the lugs (and on the SD43) further supporting the whole tool watch thingy. What do you guys think?

4 May 2018, 12:54 AM	#14
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	Here is a shitty photoshop job but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

4 May 2018, 12:01 AM	#2
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	It’s my favorite and daily beater! i’ll Agree I wish it had drilled Lugs! But, also wish it came with MilSub Sword hands and a 1/2 link in the bracelet too!!!

4 May 2018, 12:05 AM	#6
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	It's a great watch, as much as I like the SD43 I equally liked the SD4000. I miss mine.

4 May 2018, 12:08 AM	#7
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	Yes, have a drilled through lug would be cool.. wouldn't mind that on my SD43.. !

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samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	I appreciate the usefulness of drilled through lugs, but I love the clean look of the way they are on my SD43 and the SD4K

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jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	What is the usefulness of drilled lugs?

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Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Easier to switch out bracelet for straps Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	domed crystal

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AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	My only improvement would be to the profile of the bracelet's end-links. I have always wondered why the slope of the end-links isn't the same as the slope of the lugs. I haven't seen or searched for TRF threads on this, so please don't flame me!

4 May 2018, 07:22 AM	#25
rogerlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 166	DeepSea clasp would be nice.

4 May 2018, 07:28 AM	#26
HankSolon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 17	I have the DeepSea clasp on my 16600 Sea-Dweller. I can tell you, it really is nice.

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