Stainless Diver & Durability

[Jkysh]

Hey everyone,

Thinking out loud here, and trying to source some inputs from owners regarding daily wear and durability of your AP divers. Ive had this watch on my mind for years now and until recently have strayed from its grasp. I purchased a Rolex Seadweller 4000 around Thanksgiving and have been wearing it daily, scuba'ing with it, shoveling, driving, boating... the works. The watch has not a nick on it, and has been put through its paces with ease.

I recently went to a local AP AD and was talking all sorts of references from many brands, and was instinctively drawn to the diver in person. Was essentially told without a doubt I can get close to what I paid back for my SD and into a LNIB AP diver with the enclosed case back (not sure what the latest serial designation this is) for a great price. A bit of cash would have to be added from my end, but I am able and willing to make the switch if this would make sense.

My issues lie with accuracy, and durability of the movement. From what I've grown to know about the Rolex 3135, it is very robust and can take as much beating as my wrist can. Ive purposely put it through some intense shocks on the boat and essentially not caring for how my wrist moves. Zero issues, crazy accurate time and date switches dead on at 12. I am so pleased.

If I were to bail on the SD that I have lusted for years for the only other watch that has been in my mental running (AP SS Diver) would durability and accuracy be an issue? I don't beat the crap out of my watches, clean every few days with Veraet and avoid dings/scratches like the plague. I have read that the 3120 is regarded as one of the best movements produced, but I am doing more than sit at a desk and prodding away at a keyboard with my watches, which is why I went with the SD 4000.

Other key attributes to my SD I have fallen in love with are the gridlock clasp, solid link bracelet and easily accessible bezel. I would be giving up these three traits that are somewhat necessary for me in a dive watch.Any inputs you might think ease my mind as well as suggestions you might have for me would be appreciated. Still, as many of you know..this watch is hard to remove from the wish list and I might be faced with an opportunity too good to pass up. Appreciate your thoughts in advance.