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Old 12 May 2024, 12:28 AM   #31
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Trying it on at the dealer for a couple of minutes and wearing it for hours and days are different things. It's pretty top-heavy and floppy, and the weight can be an issue, even if you have a larger wrist. I much prefer the wearing experience of the Sub, and the SD43 was the only Rolex I've ever owned that I wanted to take off my wrist when I got home from work. Subjectively, I didn't like the matte dial either. Just giving you a counterpoint to consider. Hope this helps.
It’s not about the size of the wrist but rather whether the wrist is flat. Flat wrists wear the SD43 perfectly. I can literally sleep with mine on. Rounded wrists will not enjoy the experience.
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Old 12 May 2024, 12:57 AM   #32
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Old 12 May 2024, 04:30 AM   #33
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It’s not about the size of the wrist but rather whether the wrist is flat. Flat wrists wear the SD43 perfectly. I can literally sleep with mine on. Rounded wrists will not enjoy the experience.
I have a flat wrist and I still didn't enjoy the experience, but I'm happy that it works for you.
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Old 12 May 2024, 04:42 AM   #34
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I traded off the sub for a SD4K.

They were completely the same wearing experience, no different. In fact, I would say the sea dweller was slightly more diminutive than the sub owing to L2L.

Put both dials out in the daylight to try to tell the difference between
matte and gloss, no difference.

To me all Rolex are sans AR, so that doesn’t make a difference to me either.
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Old 12 May 2024, 05:17 AM   #35
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I traded off the sub for a SD4K.

They were completely the same wearing experience, no different. In fact, I would say the sea dweller was slightly more diminutive than the sub owing to L2L.

Put both dials out in the daylight to try to tell the difference between
matte and gloss, no difference.

To me all Rolex are sans AR, so that doesn’t make a difference to me either.
I don't think the OP was referencing the SD4K.
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Old 12 May 2024, 07:14 AM   #36
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I don't think the OP was referencing the SD4K.
Could be. But a Sea Dweller is a sea dweller, nonetheless.
The comparison was to a sub toward the end, my friend.
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Old 12 May 2024, 01:39 PM   #37
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I hear you, I love everything about the SD except the thickness
Dial, red text, bezel all better
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Old 12 May 2024, 02:50 PM   #38
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6.5” wrists here and I can’t get over how much I love the SD43. I used to wear G Shocks so trying to gaslight myself that I’ll be just as oversized and okay to wear ;)
Really about lug length end to end. Might fit you fine. Try one!
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Old 12 May 2024, 03:20 PM   #39
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It's definitely a great watch!

I don't have the wrists for one so I'd have to go for a 16600.
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Old 12 May 2024, 03:30 PM   #40
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I tend to get bored easily and end up chopping and changing. The longest Rolex I have ever owned (and still do) is the SD43. As you say, it looks great vs a sub and the splash of red is perfect. Currently have it on a rubber b strap as find it more subtle for travelling. Having owned a JC deepsea, a pre-ceramic 16600 (twice) and a Starbucks, this is the perfect sweet spot. Go for it.
Checked Rubber B, they have black/black and black/red. Is the rubber thinner than the steel bracelet?
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Old 12 May 2024, 11:37 PM   #41
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Checked Rubber B, they have black/black and black/red. Is the rubber thinner than the steel bracelet?
Same thickness as the bracelet. My SD43 rides on Rubber B full time, super secure fit resulting in less flop.
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Old 13 May 2024, 12:12 AM   #42
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Got the call!!!

Picking it up early next week.

Sooo excited - my ideal next watch.
Fantastic news! You will love it! Mine is just 2 months old and far superior to my Sub in every way. Looking forward to the pics! Congrats
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Old 13 May 2024, 12:57 AM   #43
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I had one for about a year...It's a very nice watch but it the end it just wasn't for me. So I sold it and went back to my trusty 16600...

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Old 13 May 2024, 03:13 AM   #44
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Exact same experience here. Bought and wore it a lot for a few years, sold it, missed it, bought it back, sold it again.

The most beautiful diver in the line up, just doesn’t work well on my wrist which is a real shame.

OP, I hope you have a chance to experience it
A flatter case back would be great! Maybe the whole thing in grade 5 Ti ?
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A flatter case back would be great! Maybe the whole thing in grade 5 Ti ?




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