Current Sea Dweller owners - what would make you switch?

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by sco

What if Rolex puts the new movement into it?

What's special about the new movement, by the way?

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Prob not. If they discontinue the SD4k I won't be selling mine. Being that it would only be a 30 month run they could become sought after.


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This +1

But, I may buy the new one as well...

[TitanCi]

Probably not. I mean the only thing I like is the red lettering IF it were to happen, but I truly appreciate the current 116600 I have. Clean, timeless look; don't know if just some red paint could make it any better...

[marcotagudelo]

first off: its a short run 30 months as some other member said.
second: its case with the shorter lugs is not shared with any other model(please correct me if i am wrong) so its stands on its own,it has presence.
submariner shares case with gmt master II
third: submariners are more common but sea dwellers are more rare in the wild.
they can look alike at a glance but a true enthusiast knows and gives the nod.
just my 3 cents.
i will not be selling mine though it did cross my mind to fund for another watch.

[Oneironaut]

I'd consider switching for a slightly bigger case (41-42 mm) as long as they kept overall proportions the same. The smaller lugs are what drew me to SD4K in the first place and everything about this watch is already almost perfect. I think any new release of the Sea-Dweller would be a tough sell for current owners.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Prob not. If they discontinue the SD4k I won't be selling mine. Being that it would only be a 30 month run they could become sought after.

What do you mean by 30 month run?

Why would this be a short run, anyway?

[roadie1]

I won't be selling mine. I might add unless they enlarge it. It's the perfect size IMO.

[MickCollins1916]

My SD4K would be the last watch standing in my lot if it came down to it.

I'd possibly add a newer, different version, but I dig the current one a lot.

[Afghanvet]

Red lettering, tick marks on bezel reduced to the 15 minute mark...

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by AK797

Gradient blue/black or light/dark blue dial would have my full attention. Red line is not enough.

Pretty good idea!

[waterman1]

Doubt I will sell my sd4k but could be tempted to add another SD; 41mm, added space at lugs to slide a NATO, domed crystal, lose white gold surrounds, lug holes, increase brightness of luminosity, offer rubber dive strap.

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by Afghanvet

Red lettering, tick marks on bezel reduced to the 15 minute mark...

Um the tick marks correspond to the increased depth rating of the watch and the perceived longer time one would spend under water sooooo......kinda required

[jagwap]

I like it the way it is.

The only thing holding me back (apart from the similarity to my GMTIIc) is that it rides a little high on the wrist. Not a big issue, but if 42mm or a flatter case back could lower this I would be more tempted.

Domed crystal like the Deepsea could also be an improvement, but I'd have to handle it to be sure.

I don't get lugholes. They are a historical throw back which does nothing to improve the look. (Awaits flaming)

[Smarties]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

What's special about the new movement, by the way?

A new movement will have 70 hr power reserve. Probably 3235? It has already been used on DD.

[DCheeta]

Nothing would entice me to sell. For me, the current Sea Dweller is perfect.

[GreenLantern]

I'm sure I'll want the next Sea-Dweller... but I doubt I'd sell the current one.

[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by marcotagudelo

first off: its a short run 30 months as some other member said.
second: its case with the shorter lugs is not shared with any other model(please correct me if i am wrong) so its stands on its own,it has presence.
submariner shares case with gmt master II
third: submariners are more common but sea dwellers are more rare in the wild.
they can look alike at a glance but a true enthusiast knows and gives the nod.
just my 3 cents.
i will not be selling mine though it did cross my mind to fund for another watch.

no, they are slightly different

[Anthon]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Um the tick marks correspond to the increased depth rating of the watch and the perceived longer time one would spend under water sooooo......kinda required

Makes no sense to me! Could you explain?

[kilyung]

I'll be sticking with what I have.

[Guitarfan]

Originally Posted by Anthon

Makes no sense to me! Could you explain?

I think the reasoning is that the higher depth rating means that (if you use it) a longer than 15 minute decompression stop is required when surfacing and in order to do that accurately you need the 60 minute markers.

But as there are only 3 tick marks per 5 minutes between 15 and 55 it's not a perfect argument, although you could probably work out the ticks either side of 20/30/40/50.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by jagwap

I don't get lugholes. They are a historical throw back which does nothing to improve the look. (Awaits flaming)

Mechanical watches are a historical throwback, which is why I always laugh about "improvements" in newer models. Either way, lug holes are as functional today as they were 20 years ago.

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'll be sticking with what I have.

Even if the new one is PM...?

[MrGMT]

I would stick with the sea dweller you have a red one would be nice but if it comes out everyone is going to want one and in 10-20 years time your one will be the one to have, only my opinion but that's how I see it going personally. Keep your one, it's a beautiful watch and the most stunning diver Rolex make

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by kilyung View Post
I'll be sticking with what I have.

Wak4-->Even if the new one is PM...?

Can you imagine a Pm SD4K... that would be like 3/4 lb of heft!

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[WAK4]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Can you imagine a Pm SD4K... that would be like 3/4 lb of heft!

Not a Deep Sea...regular SD4k? Though the Platona is 0.6 or so (approx double the steel version), so applying that logic to ballpark it, steel SD4K at 0.4 would be 0.8 in platinum.

Yeah, I guess it would be that much...oofa!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by WAK4

Even if the new one is PM...?

I didn't say that I wouldn't buy another one!

[Ferdelious]

1. The changes would have to make the new SD noticeably different like the Sub LV, completely different color dial or bezel.

2. Stay the same dimensions.

3. Come with at least 15-20% discount like the current model.

[Ferdelious]

Oh and I'm still keeping what I have, I would only consider adding.

[Anthon]

Originally Posted by Guitarfan

I think the reasoning is that the higher depth rating means that (if you use it) a longer than 15 minute decompression stop is required when surfacing and in order to do that accurately you need the 60 minute markers.

But as there are only 3 tick marks per 5 minutes between 15 and 55 it's not a perfect argument, although you could probably work out the ticks either side of 20/30/40/50.

Ok, I get the reasoning, but I thought decompression after a dive requiring the depth rating and gas escape valve of a Sea Dweller is a matter of hours, not minutes. You'd need a chronograph for that kind of work, not a bezel

[RolexLuthor]

Why does everyone keep saying they want the SD4K to be made into a 42mm? The biggest complaint about the new Explorer 2 is that its too big on wrist and everyone wants it back in the 40mm case. Plus everyone moans the SD4K sits too thick as is so what they would make of it at 42mm I don't know. I think the watch is dimensionally perfect as it is and is worth every penny.