Thoughts on this trade

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by silkroaded

Hey Lee,

Thanks for your response. How comfortable do you find the sd4k. Could this be your one and only?

No doubt I could easily live with the SD4K as an only. It is my favorite.

[mailman]

I'd keep what you have. I've had my share of 16610's and a 116600 also. I'm generally a fan of 6 digit over 5 however not in this scenario. The 16610 is much more comfortable

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by ytsethunder

The collector/hoarder in me says keep both, add the SD. As you rightly say, the last of the 5-digit subs are difficult to come by. For certain 5-dig models, these are the cream if you’re looking for something pristine, IMO.

Oh the other hand, I’m not a fan of any sub date (save the matte dial 16800 perhaps). The SD4K is a personal favourite of mine (my father has one, alongside the aforementioned subs). Ultramodern with modest proportions - really beats the SubC and basically everything else in the dive watch market.


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If only I could keep them all and add the SD

Thanks again for all the reponses here. Can’t believe how divided opinion is on this trade.

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by mailman

I'd keep what you have. I've had my share of 16610's and a 116600 also. I'm generally a fan of 6 digit over 5 however not in this scenario. The 16610 is much more comfortable

Do you still have the 116600?

[ytsethunder]

Originally Posted by silkroaded

If only I could keep them all and add the SD



Thanks again for all the reponses here. Can’t believe how divided opinion is on this trade.

Very divisive indeed. This has been a constructive thread with some good opinions shared!


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[PJC]

Yes it’s all very subjective, personally prefer the pre ceramics - seem to be more rough and ready - but let’s be honest the SD 4000 is a hell of a watch. It may be a little more difficult to get as the years wear on too; if you like the look of it I’d go for it.

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by ytsethunder

Very divisive indeed. This has been a constructive thread with some good opinions shared!


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It certainly has. What a fantastic forum this is as a platform for seeking this kind of feedback / opinion.

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

No doubt I could easily live with the SD4K as an only. It is my favorite.

Thanks Lee

[Raza_actual]

No way. Seadweller is nice and impeccably made, but you get a lot of thickness and weight (if I recall correctly) over a comparable Submariner just so it can be capable of things you’ll likely never do. For me, the trade off is too much. I can feel weight and thickness everyday. I don’t even like swimming, so the HEV and 1,200m WR are incredibly superfluous to me. Wonderful feats of engineering, but so is a spacesuit, and I don’t wear one of those everyday.

[Dpop24]

I would do it if the SD4K sings to you. If you ever missed the variety you currently have, you could save for and easily obtain another Speedmaster down the road.

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by Raza_actual

No way. Seadweller is nice and impeccably made, but you get a lot of thickness and weight (if I recall correctly) over a comparable Submariner just so it can be capable of things you’ll likely never do. For me, the trade off is too much. I can feel weight and thickness everyday. I don’t even like swimming, so the HEV and 1,200m WR are incredibly superfluous to me. Wonderful feats of engineering, but so is a spacesuit, and I don’t wear one of those everyday.

That right there is my concern. I’d be gutted if I went ahead with the trade and found the dweller too uncomfortable to enjoy due to the weight. The tricky thing is that this is something you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve had the watch on the wrist for a while.

[Green Arrow]

Originally Posted by silkroaded

Thanks for the suggestion. I have already had the 42mm planet ocean 8500. Lovely watch but wasn’t very well balanced and was somewhat heavier than the sd4k. The 9300 is a different beast altogether at nearly 18mm thick.

Ultimately, I think the only watch that settles the sd4k itch is going to be the sd4k

Then you have your answer. Dump both of the others. Watches can always be replaced. Buy the SD4K, and later you'll get the call to re-acquire one or the others of those you traded/sold, or something else will call out to you. Sounds like the SD4K is calling to you now. Good luck with whichever way you go, and post photos

[RXAPPP]

As an owner and a massive fan of the SD4k I would NOT make that trade. 2 watches are always better than 1

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

As an owner and a massive fan of the SD4k I would NOT make that trade. 2 watches are always better than 1

That’s certainly a valid consideration - thanks

[mailman]

Originally Posted by silkroaded

Do you still have the 116600?

No I don't. I only had it for about six weeks before I flipped it. Great watch, just not for me

[silkroaded]

Originally Posted by mailman

No I don't. I only had it for about six weeks before I flipped it. Great watch, just not for me

Do you mind if I ask why you let her go so quickly? Was it a size / weight thing or something else?

[mailman]

Originally Posted by silkroaded

Do you mind if I ask why you let her go so quickly? Was it a size / weight thing or something else?

For me it's too uncomfortable for a daily watch. No matter what I tried. I tried adding a half link, moving links from side to side, different Glidelock adjustments, you name it. I just couldn't get a good fit with it. The weight is a noticeable difference also and it's chunky. Even comparing it to a 116610 or a 116710. I'm not knocking it as it's a great watch

[mistermann]

I own an sd4k and speedy pro. Thinking of selling the speedy because I love wearing the sd4k way too much. It can most definitely be a one and only watch and to me is just as comfortable as any other watch I've owned. I would 100% make that trade every day for the rest of my life.