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Old 19 January 2020, 06:49 PM   #31
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I have BLNR and Explorer and added the SD4K in the summer. More unique than the Sub and I agree with all your points. Go for it.
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Old 19 January 2020, 10:46 PM   #32
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Love the 116600

No cyclops but a date
Last 40mm sd
Last without cyclop
Ceramic bezel, modern clasp
Matte black
3 years production , didn’t sell well- rare
Classic Rolex
More wrist weight which I enjoy
Prices will only go north - if you care to resell one day
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Old 19 January 2020, 10:56 PM   #33
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The SD4K is great. Another option would be the IWC 353602 Aquatimer GST 2000. Build quality is incredible, 42mm but wears a bit smaller and you they are 1/4 the price of the SD4K. Probably not a popular suggestion on this forum
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Old 19 January 2020, 11:47 PM   #34
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Well I pulled the trigger on an SD43 over the sd4k... just couldn’t pass up the red lettering and the fact that’s it’s further separated from a sub which I will always have
Congrats! That’s a great timepiece, especially in your collection. You still get the matte dial, plus red lettering. Also, better proportion of watch thickness to overall size along with proportioned lugs IMO. Considering you already have 2 no cyclops subs, this will fit nicely and add variety.

Now let’s see some wrist shots!
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:18 AM   #35
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I’ve bought mine when it was first released (02 May 2014) when it wasn’t very popular. It’s a great watch and I never understood why people didn’t like it. I still love it today, and in fact am wearing it today.

I personally think it looks very different to a Sub, and I’m in the massive minority of people that don’t actually like the current Sub.

It sits fine. The old 16600 was a great watch but I found that to be top heavy, I’ve never found that with the 116600.


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Old 20 January 2020, 12:18 AM   #36
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I guess now my only question is should I just wait for my ad to nab me a 43mm sd... for less $ it may make more sense


That’s a very different watch. Decide which you want rather than focussing on the finances.


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Old 20 January 2020, 12:26 AM   #37
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It’s a great watch. Certainly not the last sport watch with date and no cyclops as the current DSSD still does not have a cyclops. Can’t think of any reason to talk you out of it...awesome watch, and yes the dial is great!
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:27 AM   #38
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Your reasoning makes sense but I'd not replace any of my Subs with the SD. Would be happy to add one though. Good luck.
Ditto this ^^^

The SD wears quite a bit different than the Submariners that you have FWIW
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:45 AM   #39
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The SD4K is awesome




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Old 20 January 2020, 12:46 AM   #40
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I’m getting really close to pulling the trigger on a lightly use 18’ seadweller 116600. Before I do I wanted to look for other options that I may be missing... Heres my draws to the sd4000. I have a Batman, and 2 no date subs one on a rubberb and the other I am looking to replace with this sd4000.

These are just personal preference to help you understand why this is my current pick and could help you steer me into a different direction.

I like that they only made it a short period
40mm is a plus for me
It’s different in that the date has no cyclops... a last for Rolex possibly?
Dial is matte black which is nice for a change.
Lugs/ case wear slightly smaller than a 40mm sub
One thing I'll mention off the bat is the 116600 was discontinued in 2017, so double check the watch. If it's indeed a 2018, that raises a big red flag.

Beyond this, I own the BLNR and 116600. I think they're a great duo and offer great complementarity to each other. You've listed many of the same reasons I chose to buy this watch, all of which I still find attractive to this day. If you're on the fence, I say go for it
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