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Old 12 October 2019, 12:08 AM   #151
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A. We're already seeing value difference.

B. Personally, If I have the option for both watches, same price and you tell me one was produced for a year. The other more than a year and counting. I'm gonna go for the one that was produced for a shorter time period. Why? Simply to have something that's different, even though it's ever so slightly different.

So is there value? Yeah of course. I think you're mad or have some other agenda if you continue to say other wise. Again, not saying it will be the next Paul Newman, but there's no denying these small nuances affect value.

Kind of reminds me of the 16710 3186 movement. Senior members, "experts", even mods here repeatedly said there would never be a difference in value.

The same way you can't tell the future to say something will become extremely valuable, it's ridiculous to say it can't. There's no crystal ball right? So don't pretend to know either way. All we have is current evidence and opinion. Currently the price is higher for the MK1. Currently my opinion is that i'd rather have the MK1, and I'm sure it is shared with many here.
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Old 26 October 2019, 10:09 PM   #152
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Mk I is the sh.. ;)
Glad I have one. Future classic and still unbeaten “best proportioned Rolex ever”
It will be the next Kermit ,mark my words. 20.000 euros in the next 5-7 years.

Won’t sell it though , ever.
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Old 26 October 2019, 11:02 PM   #153
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Agreed MK1 is the one to have Glad I got it amazing watch in all respects!
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Old 26 October 2019, 11:19 PM   #154
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Old 26 October 2019, 11:23 PM   #155
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Oh darn. Mark II here. I guess I should sell it.��
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Old 23 December 2019, 05:24 AM   #156
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Who knows if mk1 will be more valuable in the future....

But if I had a choice between BNIB mk1 and BNIB mk2 at the same price, I would choose the mk1 every time.
I think everyone would. Not everyone would admit to it, but given a choice people would chose a card with 2017 and not after.
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Old 23 December 2019, 05:35 AM   #157
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I think everyone would. Not everyone would admit to it, but given a choice people would chose a card with 2017 and not after.
I have a Mark I dated Jan 2019.

I don’t sell my watches and probably love the SD43 more than any of my others, so have no plans to sell. However if something mental happened a la the Flat 4 Kermit madness and I had to flog the watch 20 years from now, I’d bin the card and, with random serials, there would be no way of dating the watch, so the card is irrelevant in this scenario.
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Old 23 December 2019, 05:47 AM   #158
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I have a Mark I dated Jan 2019.

I don’t sell my watches and probably love the SD43 more than any of my others, so have no plans to sell. However if something mental happened a la the Flat 4 Kermit madness and I had to flog the watch 20 years from now, I’d bin the card and, with random serials, there would be no way of dating the watch, so the card is irrelevant in this scenario.
BIN? is that like hiding the card. All I said was if there was a choice and 0 monetary differentiations 2017 card has a small but a relevant meaning.
I must admit I have dog in the fight since my watch is from 2017(with a card)lol.
Anyone else took of the extension, and did anyone tried to remove the cyclops?
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Old 23 December 2019, 05:55 AM   #159
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BIN? is that like hiding the card. All I said was if there was a choice and 0 monetary differentiations 2017 card has a small but a relevant meaning.
I must admit I have dog in the fight since my watch is from 2017(with a card)lol.
Anyone else took of the extension, and did anyone tried to remove the cyclops?
Bin, as in throw it in the bin. Do you guys not have that word? Synonymous with trash can.

I’ve removed my diver’s extension, pretty easy DIY as long as you have a steady hand and the correct hollow-ground screwdriver. Many owners on here have done the same - some find it’s more comfortable without (I found no difference in comfort) and I think it looks better without as the extension is situ makes the already very large clasp look even bigger.

I don’t know of anybody who’s removed the cyclops. It’s possible as it’s glued on but the problem is the crystal has AR coating under the cyclops only so removal would still leave a cyclops-shaped window on the crystal which would look odd. The other option would be to replace the OEM crystal with an aftermarket one, though again I don’t know of anybody that’s done that and it presents its own issues.
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Old 23 December 2019, 06:00 AM   #160
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Removed dive extension and moved the 1/2 link to the 6 o'clock side to perfectly center the clasp. Very comfortable watch.


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Old 23 December 2019, 06:02 AM   #161
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Bin, as in throw it in the bin. Do you guys not have that word? Synonymous with trash can.

I’ve removed my diver’s extension, pretty easy DIY as long as you have a steady hand and the correct hollow-ground screwdriver. Many owners on here have done the same - some find it’s more comfortable without (I found no difference in comfort) and I think it looks better without as the extension is situ makes the already very large clasp look even bigger.

I don’t know of anybody who’s removed the cyclops. It’s possible as it’s glued on but the problem is the crystal has AR coating under the cyclops only so removal would still leave a cyclops-shaped window on the crystal which would look odd. The other option would be to replace the OEM crystal with an aftermarket one, though again I don’t know of anybody that’s done that and it presents its own issues.
BIN-it~TRASH-it.
I took off the extension way more comfortable. Didn't think of the coating.
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Old 23 December 2019, 06:04 AM   #162
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Everyone who knows anything about Rolex , knows that small details make a huge difference to collectors. A 50th anniversary model of the iconic sea-dweller.... You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that this model will
follow in the footsteps of the flat 4.


Next chance in 50 years...
Agreed > Look at the Daytona debacle 'APH'. I sold mine for £20k. Doesn't have to be vintage nor does it have to be produced in small numbers. If there is a variance, then it will most often command a premium.
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Old 23 December 2019, 07:49 AM   #163
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Old 23 December 2019, 09:17 AM   #164
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In terms of sheer collectability, my take is mk1 2017 (no doubt) > mk1 2018/19 (doubt) > mk2 2018/19 (no doubt) , since 2017 is the 50th anniversary year.

The SD43 Mk1 is pretty unique when you think of it as a collector: first SD with a Cyclops, first professional watch with the 3235 movement, first Rolex watch with a 43mm case (kind of quirky), only professional piece with the 3235 movement without the small coronet at 6 o'clock, only SD with I instead of 1 in the 1,220m lettering. A watch with a single year production run (hello?). These features can't be ignored in the eye of a collector looking for the little details, the quirks, the oddities, the singularities.

"Rarity" also plays a role. How many mk1s were produced, 8k? How many mk2s, 16k so far? (and more to come?)

Then in the big scheme of things, people tend to remember the first and the last. Anything in between is a blur, especially when there are many dial variations.

Full disclosure I was lucky enough to get the first SD43 received by my local AD in early May 2017.

If I had the choice today between mk1 and mk2/3/4 etc., I'd pick the mk1 as far as potential collectability is concerned. But everyone is different and free to draw his own conclusions.
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Old 23 December 2019, 09:43 AM   #165
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The only anniversary model I've seen take off in value was that one in 2003 with that funny 4 on that certain green bezel and the oval looking O and was nick-named from a amphibian.
I dont see this Mk1 vs Mk2 taking off anywhere.

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Old 23 December 2019, 10:40 AM   #166
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I can’t even decide what to eat for different tonight much less think about what a watch might be worth a half century from now.


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Old 23 December 2019, 11:16 AM   #167
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Regardless I want one- don't care which version as my AD promised me one by Xmas and her time is running out-
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Old 16 February 2020, 03:36 AM   #168
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I think it's going to come down to red or no red.
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Old 12 June 2020, 06:23 PM   #169
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Old 12 June 2020, 07:31 PM   #170
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I didn't know that dial variations of modern watches affected value...
Mostly now Bas in internet fantasy land and the various sellers stating things like very rare Mk1 dial and all the rare Mk dial in future.Buyers then see the internet hype rush out to buy,then declare on the various forums they have something rare.
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Old 12 June 2020, 07:43 PM   #171
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Mostly now Bas in internet fantasy land and the various sellers stating things like very rare Mk1 dial and all the rare Mk dial in future.Buyers then see the internet hype rush out to buy,then declare on the various forums they have something rare.
Hahahahaah

Good post.

Everyone on here stating my Mk1 is a future collectable, only XXX amount you just gotta wonder if their mind is actually in here for the enjoyment or they if and thats a big IF one day 50-100 years from now it will be worth a few grand in premium.

Just crazy to be speculating on this type of nonsense on modern day watches.
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Old 12 June 2020, 10:07 PM   #172
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Old 12 June 2020, 11:31 PM   #173
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My MKI SD43 is sitting safe and happy with stickers and collectors coffin in my safe....... will report back in 10 years what’s going to happen well if I’m still around
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Old 12 June 2020, 11:39 PM   #174
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My MKI SD43 is sitting safe and happy with stickers and collectors coffin in my safe....... will report back in 10 years what’s going to happen well if I’m still around
I have one of those, will it help my SD43 mk1 gain value?
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Old 13 June 2020, 12:01 AM   #175
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Didn't the real MKI's come with a "50" cyclops paperweight?

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Old 20 July 2020, 08:51 AM   #176
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After reading this thread I decided to buy a 2017 MK1 tomorrow for $500 less than BNIB 2019 MK2 which I almost bought. Will wear it for 5 years and then we’ll see whether this was the right decision.
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Old 20 July 2020, 09:15 AM   #177
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It's no big deal in my opinion
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Old 21 July 2020, 04:18 PM   #178
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After reading this thread I decided to buy a 2017 MK1 tomorrow for $500 less than BNIB 2019 MK2 which I almost bought. Will wear it for 5 years and then we’ll see whether this was the right decision.


Good decision. No brainer imo. Congratulations


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