Rolex SD 43 new buyer...grey or AD

[Willyjo]

These things are trading in the toilet. Go grey and save some money.

Sub selling slightly above retail in Singapore.


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[martyjanderson]

Havent seen any newer sub 43 below retail nor anything close to what you say about the sub . Not in Singapore

[2thdock]

Grey prices for SD43 are down at and below retail. I was on same list as you Sub and or SD43. My Sea dweller cam in two, three months at the Short Hills Boutique. I would wait as you already decided. I love the extra presence of the SD43 over the Sub , but really can’t compare, as I’ve never owned a sub. It ( the Sub) would probably be great on my 6.75 wrist, but man, the SD43 is so cool. Wearing my Tank tonight for my anniversary dinner. Good luck!

[CarlOver]

Buy from AD. You want to buy other watches in the future so it just makes sense.

[4reRlxGuy]

Going with a reputable grey will save $ (at least tax) and time. Going AD will start a relationship.

[Bill2e]

You should be able to get from AD quickly.

Good luck.

[martyjanderson]

Only gray sd 43 that is same or close to retail are 5 plus years old and most seem to charge sales tax so not sure where everyone is saying it's below retail. I guess if a good condition that's 5 year old points but not an accurate comparison. But got enough nice watches that waiting no big deal. 3 of my 4 were grail watches for me at one point so pretty damn happy about them so no worries. It's been 5 weeks now so not long but at this point unless a full year goes by I won't consider it . My luck would be going grey and then the next day the AD calling me

[Oxfordian]

You're spending a big chunk of money on a quality watch, get it from the AD and enjoy the whole purchase experience, don't forget to ask for your gifts.

Oh, nearly forgot the SD is a beautiful watch, a nice solid lump of joy on your wrist, there's one on my wrist as I type this.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by martyjanderson

Thanks for the responses and decided to wait. I went from zero nice watches to four in like 7 months all watches that I love and never thought I'd be in a position to afford easily so no rush at all. Still in love with them so really lately haven't been "obsessively " thinking about it

Waiting is good especially if you want to develop a relationship with your AD and get the watch new with a 5 year warranty. If you are fed up of waiting or you feel like owning an SD43 that may have a chance of becoming collectable in the future, you should go for an SD43 Mk1 from grey. Not many dealers know about the Mk1 SD43, and some just don't care so prices are similar to Mk2 SD43 for the time being. Disadvantage is no warranty or close to expiring one.

[madsitalia]

Wait for the AD

[Jackie Daytona]

To me honesty I see quite a few at trusted sellers below retail in basically as new condition/full set. The AD isn’t going to give you a discount. I would just buy second hand I think and have it right away rather than having to wait and paying more.

[martyjanderson]

As a follow up to this post. I ended up deciding to just buy the SD 43 from OC Watches. Saw an unpolished mint model with everything and 4 years left. Not even any hairline scratches that can happen from minor handling.

Kept looking at it online, and then monday contacted him and paid for it and he overnighted. Absolutely love it. I sold my pelagos 42 (just a boring bland watch, got sick of the clasp almost no adjustment and the spring setting is too stiff) and my Omega Diver Chronograph is a grail watch too for me but I think slight edge to the SD 43. Wears smaller for sure, as its quite a bit smaller in every dimension. Absolutely in love with both ...grail watches for me.

No interest in the SUB now. Just prefer larger watches, ...on my 7.25 to slightly under 7.5 inch wrist.

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by martyjanderson

As a follow up to this post. I ended up deciding to just buy the SD 43 from OC Watches. Saw an unpolished mint model with everything and 4 years left. Not even any hairline scratches that can happen from minor handling.

Kept looking at it online, and then monday contacted him and paid for it and he overnighted. Absolutely love it. I sold my pelagos 42 (just a boring bland watch, got sick of the clasp almost no adjustment and the spring setting is too stiff) and my Omega Diver Chronograph is a grail watch too for me but I think slight edge to the SD 43. Wears smaller for sure, as its quite a bit smaller in every dimension. Absolutely in love with both ...grail watches for me.

No interest in the SUB now. Just prefer larger watches, ...on my 7.25 to slightly under 7.5 inch wrist.

Congrats! Pictures soon!

[phobby]

Deep Sea is the worst bc it wears so nicely you’ll lose interest in your other watches. Other than a PM watch your others will feel like an Apple Watch- cheap and disposable.

[trailblazer68]

No greys for me..i got the sd43 from AD and that watch is amazing!

[PenDelicate]

With options like this, always wait 37% of the maximum time you want to wait.

You mention that a year seems to be about that maximum time, so wait 20 weeks and if they've not delivered by then, immediately buy grey.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

With options like this, always wait 37% of the maximum time you want to wait.

You mention that a year seems to be about that maximum time, so wait 20 weeks and if they've not delivered by then, immediately buy grey.

What a load of rubbish, never in my life have I heard such tosh.

If you're not going to wait for the AD then go grey immediately, waste your money and feel that somewhere along the line you've missed out, you would of course be buying a second hand watch.

Or wait, and when you get the call you know that you are the first to own, it is your watch, your name on the AD's register, drink the champagne (or soft drink if you prefer), collect your freebies and leave the store wearing your pride and joy. A great experience.

[brandrea]

Congratulations OP. Pictures when you can

[travisb]

Congrats OP!! Looking forward to some pics.

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

What a load of rubbish, never in my life have I heard such tosh.

If you're not going to wait for the AD then go grey immediately, waste your money and feel that somewhere along the line you've missed out, you would of course be buying a second hand watch.

Or wait, and when you get the call you know that you are the first to own, it is your watch, your name on the AD's register, drink the champagne (or soft drink if you prefer), collect your freebies and leave the store wearing your pride and joy. A great experience.

Exactly.

Congrats to OP

[1William]

Congratulations.

[martyjanderson]

Originally Posted by Hkspwrsche

Congrats! Pictures soon!

yes soon.

I got a tattoo on forearm and so can't wear a watch for a couple weeks. On the off arm it feels so awkward and Im so clumsy with it I decided to just wear either g shock or one of my breitlings which are sort of "beaters" for me.