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marlopez · 23 August 2020, 10:00 AM

The SD4k on an Everest strap has been my Monday-Friday. But I’ve been getting the itch for a new piece for the collection and I don’t own a Daytona yet. Originally I liked the white dial, but now I’m leaning towards the black dial. Thoughts?

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zjd168 · 23 August 2020, 10:07 AM

adding, instead of replacing, if possible. In Rolex world, especially of SS sports models, there are more seller's remorse than buyer's :-)

Chute · 23 August 2020, 10:10 AM

I own all 3 and the white 116520 is my favorite. While it is my opinion that the SD4k is the best dive watch ever made, it has its cons. It is thick and a bit top heavy. The markers and hands are smaller than on my 116710LN so it’s a little less legible. I once wore my GMTIIC on a Rubber B strap for some time and found it too top heavy. So I can’t imagine the lopsided-ness of an SD4K on a strap. But the SD4K bracelet with the glide lock makes it fit just perfect.

As for the 116520, it is so sleek and comfortable. It does everything but tell the date.
The Daytona’s legibility is less than the SD, Especially on the black dial.

If I could only keep one it would be the white 116520, it’s such a sweet watch.
Plus the wife wears and loves it too.

I always say the Black 116520 is more beautiful but the white 116520 is more Legible.

So, TLDR trade the SD for the Daytona. Then maybe add a 14060/16600 (Or just a Seiko) later if you miss the dive watch.

triple.lindy · 23 August 2020, 10:15 AM

The only time I've traded a watch for another I regretted it. Not because I didn't like the new addition, I missed the old one. The SD4k and Daytona would be a good pair!

MAINEZX10 · 23 August 2020, 10:23 AM

I would trade. The 116520 is a beautiful watch. I promise you will love it.

ROLEXster · 23 August 2020, 10:35 AM

Add to your collection.
Its sporty and dressy.
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Ttop · 24 August 2020, 03:11 AM

Yeah , its a beautiful watch...

Easy E · 24 August 2020, 03:27 AM

Don’t get rid of that SD4K!!!!

antelope · 24 August 2020, 03:40 AM

If at all possible get both. I would really miss my SD so my vote is get both. Won’t regret it

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FTX I · 24 August 2020, 03:41 AM

I wouldn't do it but that's just me.

kans86 · 24 August 2020, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chute

I own all 3 and the white 116520 is my favorite. While it is my opinion that the SD4k is the best dive watch ever made, it has its cons. It is thick and a bit top heavy. The markers and hands are smaller than on my 116710LN so it’s a little less legible. I once wore my GMTIIC on a Rubber B strap for some time and found it too top heavy. So I can’t imagine the lopsided-ness of an SD4K on a strap. But the SD4K bracelet with the glide lock makes it fit just perfect.

As for the 116520, it is so sleek and comfortable. It does everything but tell the date.
The Daytona’s legibility is less than the SD, Especially on the black dial.

If I could only keep one it would be the white 116520, it’s such a sweet watch.
Plus the wife wears and loves it too.

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+1
I had a SD4K but sold it for the exact reason, thickness and top heavy. I have a few SS Daytona and the white 116520 is one of my favorite.

eskiserkan · 24 August 2020, 04:33 AM

i would keep the 116600 buy looking the number of watches on sale at c24

iTreelex · 24 August 2020, 05:10 AM

heck no. Everyone knows that once john mayer and hodinkee hype up the sd4k as the one true unicorn, it will shoot up in price and you can retire for 4 lifetimes with it. just sayin.

glamorama · 24 August 2020, 05:22 AM

SD4K is more unique and 'rare' but comes with the downside of being uncomfortable and top heavy. Daytona just wears almost perfect.

marlopez · 24 August 2020, 05:38 AM

Ok sounds like the consensus is to keep the SD4k and wait for the Daytona. I actually have a 116508 on order. But for an ROI perspective is why I’m considering the 116528 over the 116600.

I just put a NATO strap on the SD4k for fun. I actually don’t feel the top heaviness of the watch even considering it on the NATO. The NATO allows it to sit closer on your skin.

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23 August 2020, 10:00 AM	#1
marlopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	Should I trade my 116600 for a 116520? The SD4k on an Everest strap has been my Monday-Friday. But I’ve been getting the itch for a new piece for the collection and I don’t own a Daytona yet. Originally I liked the white dial, but now I’m leaning towards the black dial. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2020, 10:35 AM	#6
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	Add to your collection. Its sporty and dressy. . . Attached Images

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23 August 2020, 10:07 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	adding, instead of replacing, if possible. In Rolex world, especially of SS sports models, there are more seller's remorse than buyer's :-)

23 August 2020, 10:10 AM	#3
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	I own all 3 and the white 116520 is my favorite. While it is my opinion that the SD4k is the best dive watch ever made, it has its cons. It is thick and a bit top heavy. The markers and hands are smaller than on my 116710LN so it’s a little less legible. I once wore my GMTIIC on a Rubber B strap for some time and found it too top heavy. So I can’t imagine the lopsided-ness of an SD4K on a strap. But the SD4K bracelet with the glide lock makes it fit just perfect. As for the 116520, it is so sleek and comfortable. It does everything but tell the date. The Daytona’s legibility is less than the SD, Especially on the black dial. If I could only keep one it would be the white 116520, it’s such a sweet watch. Plus the wife wears and loves it too. I always say the Black 116520 is more beautiful but the white 116520 is more Legible. So, TLDR trade the SD for the Daytona. Then maybe add a 14060/16600 (Or just a Seiko) later if you miss the dive watch.

23 August 2020, 10:15 AM	#4
triple.lindy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 248	The only time I've traded a watch for another I regretted it. Not because I didn't like the new addition, I missed the old one. The SD4k and Daytona would be a good pair!

23 August 2020, 10:23 AM	#5
MAINEZX10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 896	I would trade. The 116520 is a beautiful watch. I promise you will love it.

24 August 2020, 03:11 AM	#7
Ttop Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 17	Yeah , its a beautiful watch...

24 August 2020, 03:27 AM	#8
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,083	Don’t get rid of that SD4K!!!!

24 August 2020, 03:40 AM	#9
antelope "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 426	If at all possible get both. I would really miss my SD so my vote is get both. Won’t regret it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 August 2020, 03:41 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I wouldn't do it but that's just me.

24 August 2020, 04:33 AM	#12
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493	i would keep the 116600 buy looking the number of watches on sale at c24

24 August 2020, 05:10 AM	#13
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	heck no. Everyone knows that once john mayer and hodinkee hype up the sd4k as the one true unicorn, it will shoot up in price and you can retire for 4 lifetimes with it. just sayin.

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24 August 2020, 05:22 AM	#14
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	SD4K is more unique and 'rare' but comes with the downside of being uncomfortable and top heavy. Daytona just wears almost perfect.

24 August 2020, 05:38 AM	#15
marlopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	Ok sounds like the consensus is to keep the SD4k and wait for the Daytona. I actually have a 116508 on order. But for an ROI perspective is why I’m considering the 116528 over the 116600. I just put a NATO strap on the SD4k for fun. I actually don’t feel the top heaviness of the watch even considering it on the NATO. The NATO allows it to sit closer on your skin. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk