Which Sea Dweller ...

[JorgeCCW]

Boss daily watch



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[RRKnight]

SD43 for me.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by RRKnight

SD43 for me.

Great Shot!!!!

[R!$]

the red one

[ras47]

I'm reconsidering my negative stance on the SD43. I've always eschewed the new design for the original SD4K. Tradition, history, etc. But I've made this determination without ever seeing the SD43 in person, which is kind of naive on my part.

My grail watch (attained last year) is the GMT Master II BLRO. Lately my fears of a 40mm watch being too small for my 7 3/4" wrist is beginning to recur. I hesitated to buy the GMT because of this, dithering for 30+ years before saying "what the heck."

I was so enamored with the BLRO after coveting it from afar for so long that I talked myself into believing the size was just fine. It's almost fine, mostly fine, but not ideal. Since the SD4K uses an almost identical case it's going to have the same overall size issues for me. Hence my rethinking of my stance on the SD43. I guess my next step is to try on a SD43. Easier said than done these days.

[PJC]

Pre Ceramic 16600 for me, rough and ready watch, perfect proportions. There’s a good reason it lasted so long

[BlueAZ]

Agreed, I look at my 16600 every day and it's just like the first time I took it out of the box. It's understated, classic, and the proportions are perfect.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by PJC

Pre Ceramic 16600 for me, rough and ready watch, perfect proportions. There’s a good reason it lasted so long

Originally Posted by BlueAZ

Agreed, I look at my 16600 every day and it's just like the first time I took it out of the box. It's understated, classic, and the proportions are perfect.

Hopefully one day I’ll get a chance to sea one !!!

[rph08]

I like the entire SD range. I've got a SDc4K, and may add the new style Deep Blue in the future.

[DoctorA]

Deep blue has the most unique dial imho

[pigman08]

16600 for me... I don’t care for the fully indexed bezel on the later iterations, probably due to the fact that I’m accustomed to the bezel on my 16610.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by pigman08

16600 for me... I don’t care for the fully indexed bezel on the later iterations, probably due to the fact that I’m accustomed to the bezel on my 16610.

Never owned a 16600 or 16610ln so to me the
fully indexed bezel is quite intriguing but I can see
the attraction towards the traditional steel bezel...

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by pigman08

16600 for me... I don’t care for the fully indexed bezel on the later iterations, probably due to the fact that I’m accustomed to the bezel on my 16610.

I understand the fully indexed bezel is an ISO requirement now for saturation dive watches; it's not just a design decision. I've seen this on a web site but have been unable to find more references. Anyone?

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I understand the fully indexed bezel is an ISO requirement now for saturation dive watches; it's not just a design decision. I've seen this on a web site but have been unable to find more references. Anyone?

Good point and good to know Lee.
I didn’t know about this ...

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I understand the fully indexed bezel is an ISO requirement now for saturation dive watches; it's not just a design decision. I've seen this on a web site but have been unable to find more references. Anyone?

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Good point and good to know Lee.
I didn’t know about this ...

Only if the dial itself doesn’t have minute markers. As the Rolex dials do, the fully graduated bezel of the Sea Dwellers is not actually required to meet the ISO standards.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Only if the dial itself doesn’t have minute markers. As the Rolex dials do, the fully graduated bezel of the Sea Dwellers is not actually required to meet the ISO standards.

I understand; I saw somewhere that it was different. But I'm unable to find it.

Below is the best discussion for ISO6425 I've been able to find.

http://timetransformed.com/2017/02/1...ches-iso-6425/

[007_Omega]

Honestly, Rolex hit the SD43 out of the park with its proportions. I have never tried on an SD4K but I feel 39mm (that's what people here have said is the actual size) and 15mm thickness would feel incredibly top heavy.

That being said, I do not like the cyclops on a Rolex diver.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by 007_Omega

Honestly, Rolex hit the SD43 out of the park with its proportions. I have never tried on an SD4K but I feel 39mm (that's what people here have said is the actual size) and 15mm thickness would feel incredibly top heavy.

That being said, I do not like the cyclops on a Rolex diver.

I have a sub c Bluesy and can assure you the SD4K C doesn’t wear
like a 39 mm it actually looks and wears
larger than a sub c cause I have both ...

Now the SD43 is still a phenomenon cause I have yet
to see or try one on in the flesh ...

[acfcheung]

SD4K all day everyday

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[Glidelock]

SDC4K for the Win!!!

[jbsmith]

D blue jc1 gets my vote.

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[Bakko]

I personally love the SD43. The 43mm isn’t too big and hugs your wrist nicely. I have a 7.15-7.25inch wrist and i love the way it sits. It’s bigger than a regular sub in a good way. It’s the sub for those wanting a sub without blending in the crowd of subs in my opinion. I also prefer a little heft to a watch, the sub/gmt is too light for me, and I’m not a big guy.

I personally also love the cyclops. It’s definitely a Rolex trademark and I never understood why people hated it so much, I think the date without the cyclops looks weird.

I love the red lettering looking back at me each time I check my wrist (just to check out the watch, not necessarily the time). I really hope they discontinue the red lettering soon to make it even more special.

The gas release valve makes it known it’s a sea dweller right off the bat.

Lastly, I love the tick marks which go all the way around the bezel.

My $.2



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[Bakko]

Originally Posted by Bakko

I personally love the SD43. The 43mm isn’t too big and hugs your wrist nicely. I have a 7.15-7.25inch wrist and i love the way it sits. It’s bigger than a regular sub in a good way. It’s the sub for those wanting a sub without blending in the crowd of subs in my opinion. I also prefer a little heft to a watch, the sub/gmt is too light for me, and I’m not a big guy.

I personally also love the cyclops. It’s definitely a Rolex trademark and I never understood why people hated it so much, I think the date without the cyclops looks weird.

I love the red lettering looking back at me each time I check my wrist (just to check out the watch, not necessarily the time). I really hope they discontinue the red lettering soon to make it even more special.

The gas release valve makes it known it’s a sea dweller right off the bat.

Lastly, I love the tick marks which go all the way around the bezel.

My $.2



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[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Bakko

I personally love the SD43. The 43mm isn’t too big and hugs your wrist nicely. I have a 7.15-7.25inch wrist and i love the way it sits. It’s bigger than a regular sub in a good way. It’s the sub for those wanting a sub without blending in the crowd of subs in my opinion. I also prefer a little heft to a watch, the sub/gmt is too light for me, and I’m not a big guy.

I personally also love the cyclops. It’s definitely a Rolex trademark and I never understood why people hated it so much, I think the date without the cyclops looks weird.

I love the red lettering looking back at me each time I check my wrist (just to check out the watch, not necessarily the time). I really hope they discontinue the red lettering soon to make it even more special.

The gas release valve makes it known it’s a sea dweller right off the bat.

Lastly, I love the tick marks which go all the way around the bezel.

My $.2



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they are not going to remove the red text any time soon, why would they? it's the new seadweller's signature.

[soran]

Sd4k is in my opinion the ultimate. No maxi case but all the goods of a modern Rolex

[doramas]

116600. The unique ceramic with narrow handles

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by doramas

116600. The unique ceramic with narrow handles

Hard to argue with that ...

[Texasjim]

In my eyes...they are all super cool. I have had all of them over the years. As much as I dig the 5 digit classics, the moderns surpasses them.

I believe the SD is the ultimate in Rolex SS sports models, and think the 43 is the best of the SD’s.

[Bigcohiba]

Choices


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[kans86]

The SD4K for me is the best of both world. I also like the SD43, but find it a little big.