Seadweller 43 is a mixed bag

[SDGT3]

7 pages? 7.....

It's thick and you knew that going in and doubt Rolex will change based on that feature. It's unique and not for everyone. The good news is that there are plenty of other options. Move on.

[kyleg531]

I absolutely love the look of the SD43. The fatter bezel with roughly equivalent (or maybe the same) dial size as a sub looks great to my eye. But I’ve always stopped short of tracking one down because I’m nervous about it wearing too large for me. Don’t know anyone who owns one so it would likely be a blind buy.

Had a sub that was sold to fund another purchase but if it wore even 60% as well I might just make the leap.


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[2loaded]

I just picked up a Ferrari, it's red, sleek and sounds great, yet way too fast.
Anyone else wish Ferrari would make their cars slower?

[garyk]

Originally Posted by 2loaded

I just picked up a Ferrari, it's red, sleek and sounds great, yet way too fast.
Anyone else wish Ferrari would make their cars slower?

Do ferraris come with the big gold chains for the owners or is that an acquired habit?

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by garyk

Do ferraris come with the big gold chains for the owners or is that an acquired habit?

They used to. Now the gold is funneled into Ukraine who now has over 3,000 Tons, yet they have very little active mines..? Ferrari owners wouldn't dare take from the war bond.

"Bless Ukraine"

[wb55]

One person's in the middle sweet spot is another person's fork in the road which goes nowhere.

[Schnaps]

Luv it

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Schnaps

Luv it

Beautiful watch.

[Malum]

You’ve got to admit , these SD43 haters cannot let go .

[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by Malum

You’ve got to admit , these SD43 haters cannot let go .

I'm a hater because I bought a watch and have come to the point that I found the caseback is so thick it's practically silly looking?

Constructive criticism is not hating, there is no reason for me to "hate"

[Gebbeth]

I think the issue is that people are couching an opinion or personal preference as an objective fact.

Is the case back "too thick" for some. Sure, that's fair game. I don't think so, but wrists and opinions differ. I don't think objectively it's "practically silly looking." That's just an opinion.

The SD43 suffers in just one crucial aspect. It's in the middle and all the baggage that comes with being in the middle (like being a middle child....some suffer, some don't from being one). Some don't like it because it's too much of something, or too little of another.

Some like it because it's in the middle.

I'm one of those. I picked the SD43 to scrounge and beg over because it is a tough SOB that can be used on dives that no human can survive, and yet still be of a size that's wearable for me on a daily basis if I choose to.

It's a bigger beast than the regular Sub41 but not a "statement" piece like the DS, which I could never get away with as a daily. That's a "special" occasion watch.....like a full testosterone football party for the Super Bowl.

Anyway, to each their own. It's clear from the sales numbers that the SD43 is not the most popular watch in the Rolex lineup, but I would take it any day over the regular sub and DS. It's right for me in this way.

[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

I think the issue is that people are couching an opinion or personal preference as an objective fact.

Is the case back "too thick" for some. Sure, that's fair game. I don't think so, but wrists and opinions differ. I don't think objectively it's "practically silly looking." That's just an opinion.

I have stated time and time again this is all opinion based and if someone loves how the SD43 wears then good on them.

[Malum]

Never let go .

[JRedford]

I was unaware that gratuitous trolling was allowed.

[interestedinwatches]

Originally Posted by JRedford

I was unaware that gratuitous trolling was allowed.

What? Why am I trolling?

Watches get criticized all the time on this website.

Because SD43 owners are butthurt about it, I'm trolling?

[Noahgraph]

I agree with TS that there are way more comfortable watches than the SD43. I have sold both my James Cameron as well as it's replacement, the SD 43. They are simply not as comfortable as pretty much any other Rolex I ever owned. I have thick wrists yet the heaviness at the top sucks. When it comes to looks I would say they are both amazing!

To each their own!! No need to argue about that kids.

[Brian Page]

Well... I'm glad that's settled....

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[GMTMasterNJ]

I have a smaller wrist but it's definitely flat. I don't have an SD4000 or SD43 but rather the Deepsea JC. Yes, it's thick but it sits properly above the wrist bone and I don't feel the heft at all. Sure, some shirtcuffs are tight but that's OK.
I still want an SD43 though.