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Mighelev · 20 July 2018, 08:15 PM

From a collectable point of view which is better?
a. 2017 Mark 1 Face
b. 2018 Mark 1 Face
Or does the year not matter as long as it is has the Mark 1 face in terms of future potential collectability?
Or does the Mark 1 or 2 face not make any difference?
Many thanks in advance.

WAK4 · 20 July 2018, 08:26 PM

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beshannon · 20 July 2018, 08:28 PM

Perhaps you could post some images and highlight the differences in such "collectible" pieces for the forum?

jaydav2306 · 20 July 2018, 08:31 PM

Does anyone care about the MK1 dial on a Deepsea? Is it more valuable? The answer is no

TeddyS · 20 July 2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydav2306

Does anyone care about the MK1 dial on a Deepsea? Is it more valuable? The answer is no

I’d suggest that the MK dial on a DSSD is a different proposition because SD43 is an anniversary edition and now a limited one year run ( with the MK1 dial ). I’m not for one minute suggesting that the MK1 dial will become the new flat 4 but if you are looking at possible future collectability and added value then surely the MK1 dial has to be your best bet?

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shalako · 20 July 2018, 08:42 PM

The Mk 2 is worthless, you might as well give it away.

Devildog · 20 July 2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighelev

From a collectable point of view which is better?
a. 2017 Mark 1 Face
b. 2018 Mark 1 Face
Or does the year not matter as long as it is has the Mark 1 face in terms of future potential collectability?
Or does the Mark 1 or 2 face not make any difference?
Many thanks in advance.

If the 50th anniversary SD43 becomes a future collectible, in the way that the 50th anniversary Submariner LV has now become, then without a doubt the MK1 dial and 2017 purchase will be the preferred option among collectors. It will be seen as the true "anniversary" dial.

If it does not become collectible, then it will make zero difference. Condition and age will be key, not what dial option or purchase date it had.

Devildog · 20 July 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Perhaps you could post some images and highlight the differences in such "collectible" pieces for the forum?

3 words and a letter Brian

Flat four
Oval "O"

They are insignificant differences, yet command significant premiums.

beshannon · 20 July 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

3 words and a letter Brian

Flat four
Oval "O"

They are insignificant differences, yet command significant premiums.

Thanks

At least I now understand why I did not care

Wonder how the timekeeping performance is of the various models?

harvey · 20 July 2018, 09:14 PM

nevermind collectibility...do you even like this reference?!

my buying behaviour goes thru many many questions before I think about collectibility!

tmo8320 · 20 July 2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

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I’m saving this meme!!

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037 · 20 July 2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Wonder how the timekeeping performance is of the various models?

The Mk1 ticks every 1/4th of a second where the Mk2 ticks every 2/8th of a second. It's a noticeable difference in numerical performance.

jaydav2306 · 20 July 2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyS

I’d suggest that the MK dial on a DSSD is a different proposition because SD43 is an anniversary edition and now a limited one year run ( with the MK1 dial ). I’m not for one minute suggesting that the MK1 dial will become the new flat 4 but if you are looking at possible future collectability and added value then surely the MK1 dial has to be your best bet?

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It's not a limited run

Etschell · 20 July 2018, 09:37 PM

buy the sd4k if you care about it being potentially collectible.

that said i don't buy watches for that reason. i buy them for a more obscure reason - because i like the way they look.

Infinity · 20 July 2018, 09:46 PM

If your going to speculate, the 2017 MK1 must be your choice.

nvrp813 · 20 July 2018, 10:08 PM

I really have a hard time envisioning how any SS Rolex will be collectible. Everyone squirrels these away now. It’s not like 50 years ago when they were used and abused, leaving few good examples left.

nvrp813 · 20 July 2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 037

The Mk1 ticks every 1/4th of a second where the Mk2 ticks every 2/8th of a second. It's a noticeable difference in numerical performance.

I hope this pops up on a google search one day. Well done!

TeddyS · 20 July 2018, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydav2306

It's not a limited run

If that dial was made for 1year I believe that makes it a limited run

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Chaching · 20 July 2018, 10:17 PM

Reason why I went with the 2017 MK1 Dial. 2017 is the true Anniversary. I would suggest making sure you have the Warranty Card with the watch that states as such. I think this may be important "just to have."

1William · 20 July 2018, 10:28 PM

I have the MK1 dial on mine and I could care less. It is about the watch and it is great.

VicLeChic · 20 July 2018, 10:32 PM

The watch commemorates the first Sea-Dweller back in 1967. It's a 50 years anniversary. Same price and you get to chose: 2017 or 2018. What do you think? Give me one reason for picking a 2018 mk1 dial.

Chaching · 20 July 2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

The watch commemorates the first Sea-Dweller back in 1967. It's a 50 years anniversary. Same price and you get to chose: 2017 or 2018. What do you think? Give me one reason for picking a 2018 mk1 dial.

2018 is not the 50th Anniversary

… simply put and would bet that future collectors will value it as such. Just my 2 cents.

VicLeChic · 20 July 2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

2018 is not the 50th Anniversary

… simply put and would bet that future collectors will value it as such. Just my 2 cents.

Exactly.

watchmework · 20 July 2018, 11:16 PM

If you have the option to get MK1 or mk2, I’d grab the MK1 dial. I wouldn’t worry too much about it though, future value is unknown and I’m betting a lot of people that own a SD43 now will likely not have their SD43 anymore by the time any adjustment happens.

TeddyS · 20 July 2018, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

If you have the option to get MK1 or mk2, I’d grab the MK1 dial. I wouldn’t worry too much about it though, future value is unknown and I’m betting a lot of people that own a SD43 now will likely not have their SD43 anymore by the time any adjustment happens.

My sentiments exactly. It’s a great watch regardless, but if you can have that added touch of an MK1 dial go for it. If you can’t, who cares the watch is really good regardless

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Devildog · 20 July 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydav2306

It's not a limited run

Rolex Ref 126600 with the "|swiss|made|" dial is effectively a 1 year run (unless both dial types are being manufactured simultaneously)

Not sure what part of that is not "limited"

Chaching · 20 July 2018, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Rolex Ref 126600 with the "|swiss|made|" dial is effectively a 1 year run (unless both dial types are being manufactured simultaneously)

Not sure what part of that is not "limited"

Exactly! Well put!

TeddyS · 21 July 2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

Rolex Ref 126600 with the "|swiss|made|" dial is effectively a 1 year run (unless both dial types are being manufactured simultaneously)

Not sure what part of that is not "limited"

Said far more succinctly that I could of put it

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2nastie · 21 July 2018, 12:21 AM

Let’s wait 50 years and we’ll find out. Right now it’s like any other Rolex...

enjoythemusic · 21 July 2018, 12:23 AM

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Mighelev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Durham Posts: 2	2017 or 2018 SD 50th Anniversary From a collectable point of view which is better? a. 2017 Mark 1 Face b. 2018 Mark 1 Face Or does the year not matter as long as it is has the Mark 1 face in terms of future potential collectability? Or does the Mark 1 or 2 face not make any difference? Many thanks in advance.

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20 July 2018, 08:31 PM	#4
jaydav2306 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 397	Does anyone care about the MK1 dial on a Deepsea? Is it more valuable? The answer is no

20 July 2018, 08:42 PM	#6
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 623	The Mk 2 is worthless, you might as well give it away.

20 July 2018, 09:14 PM	#10
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	nevermind collectibility...do you even like this reference?! my buying behaviour goes thru many many questions before I think about collectibility!

20 July 2018, 09:46 PM	#15
Infinity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 27	If your going to speculate, the 2017 MK1 must be your choice.

20 July 2018, 10:08 PM	#16
nvrp813 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 152	I really have a hard time envisioning how any SS Rolex will be collectible. Everyone squirrels these away now. It’s not like 50 years ago when they were used and abused, leaving few good examples left.

20 July 2018, 10:17 PM	#19
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Reason why I went with the 2017 MK1 Dial. 2017 is the true Anniversary. I would suggest making sure you have the Warranty Card with the watch that states as such. I think this may be important "just to have."

20 July 2018, 10:28 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	I have the MK1 dial on mine and I could care less. It is about the watch and it is great.

20 July 2018, 10:32 PM	#21
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	The watch commemorates the first Sea-Dweller back in 1967. It's a 50 years anniversary. Same price and you get to chose: 2017 or 2018. What do you think? Give me one reason for picking a 2018 mk1 dial.

20 July 2018, 11:16 PM	#24
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	If you have the option to get MK1 or mk2, I’d grab the MK1 dial. I wouldn’t worry too much about it though, future value is unknown and I’m betting a lot of people that own a SD43 now will likely not have their SD43 anymore by the time any adjustment happens.

21 July 2018, 12:21 AM	#29
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Let’s wait 50 years and we’ll find out. Right now it’s like any other Rolex...

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