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Old 1 March 2018, 10:57 AM   #1
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SD43 On Scene

Wow, you guys were right. This might be the perfect watch.
Size? Perfect.
Dial? Perfect.
Glidelock? Brilliant.
Bezel? Perfect.

I traded an Explorer 214270 and a Sea Dweller 16600 plus cash for the SD43. Recently both those just felt too small, and I realized how much I use the date function so I rarely wore either.

I’m trilled, best decision ever.

For reference, my wrist is about 6.75”, and it wears more like a 41mm imo.

Photo with a PAM1312 and DJII 116334.

Thanks to Davidsw, a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with.

What’s next?
Big Pilot maybe. Or a Chrono...IWC Pilot Chrono or Speedy. Maybe a DaytonaC if prices ever come back to earth.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:01 AM   #2
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:02 AM   #3
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Congrats! And I like dealing with David also but going to have to wait for the price to get at least to MSRP before I add that one to my collection.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:04 AM   #4
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:05 AM   #5
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Very nice, congratulations!

Mine is coming in tomorrow after taking a little shipping trip from my AD.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:08 AM   #6
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Congrats! And I like dealing with David also but going to have to wait for the price to get at least to MSRP before I add that one to my collection.
I don’t blame you. If I had paid retail, it would have been about $12,500. I paid a little more than that, but I’m perfectly ok with it. The alternative was holding on to two watches I wasn’t wearing and lusting after the classifieds lol.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:10 AM   #7
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You forgot new movement is perfect.


QUOTE=morimotom;8326186]Wow, you guys were right. This might be the perfect watch.
Size? Perfect.
Dial? Perfect.
Glidelock? Brilliant.
Bezel? Perfect.

I traded an Explorer 214270 and a Sea Dweller 16600 plus cash for the SD43. Recently both those just felt too small, and I realized how much I use the date function so I rarely wore either.

I’m trilled, best decision ever.

For reference, my wrist is about 6.75”, and it wears more like a 41mm imo.

Photo with a PAM1312 and DJII 116234.

Thanks to Davidsw, a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with.

What’s next?
Big Pilot maybe. Or a Chrono...IWC Pilot Chrono or Speedy. Maybe a DaytonaC if prices ever come back to earth.[/QUOTE]
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:11 AM   #8
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Looks great on you.

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Old 1 March 2018, 11:15 AM   #9
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Awesome! Looks great on you. My wrist is nearly the exact same size and I agree that it wears smaller. Would you possibly do me an enormous favor and post a similar wrist shot wearing your Panerai? I think that’s next for me and would love to see how the 44mm fits.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:21 AM   #10
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Huge congrats!
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:22 AM   #11
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Well done, looks great on you.

I’ve been saying that it wears smaller from day one ... glad someone picked up on that
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:23 AM   #12
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Awesome! Looks great on you. My wrist is nearly the exact same size and I agree that it wears smaller. Would you possibly do me an enormous favor and post a similar wrist shot wearing your Panerai? I think that’s next for me and would love to see how the 44mm fits.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:27 AM   #13
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Wow, looks excellent as well, thanks very much - you have great tastes! Funny enough, I came quite close to buying the 42mm version a month or so ago.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:28 AM   #14
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:31 AM   #15
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Wow, looks excellent as well, thanks very much - you have great tastes! Funny enough, I came quite close to buying the 42mm version a month or so ago.
Get the 44, I think you’ll regret getting the 42. Imho.

It’s actually pretty light with the strap.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:40 AM   #16
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Looks terrific! Congratulations.
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:43 AM   #17
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:43 AM   #18
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:49 AM   #19
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Old 1 March 2018, 11:50 AM   #20
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That SD43 really looks amazing. I am excited to see one in person. Will try to find one this weekend here in L.A.
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Old 1 March 2018, 12:00 PM   #21
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Awesome! Welcome to the club...

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Old 1 March 2018, 12:18 PM   #22
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Great choice! Congrats!
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Old 1 March 2018, 12:52 PM   #23
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Old 1 March 2018, 01:20 PM   #24
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Great pick up. Congrats!
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Old 1 March 2018, 01:22 PM   #25
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SD43 On Scene

Congrats on the SD43!! I have one arriving tomorrow and I can’t wait to get it and throw it on the wrist. I also got mine from DavidSW, can’t say enough good things about dealing with him...I traded in my 114060 for the SD43.
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Old 1 March 2018, 01:25 PM   #26
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Agree, outstanding watch in every way!
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Old 1 March 2018, 01:42 PM   #27
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Congrats from a fellow SD43 owner!
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Old 1 March 2018, 02:03 PM   #28
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You won’t regret it! Great watch. Enjoy it.
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Old 1 March 2018, 03:11 PM   #29
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Awesome watch.........
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Old 1 March 2018, 03:13 PM   #30
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Looks great!
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