Rolex SD 43 problems-discomfort

[martyjanderson]

Hi

I bought a SD 43 about 5 or 6 weeks ago. Love the watch and Im used to much larger watches. Have a Breitling Seawolf (45mm, 55.5 and 18 +) and an Omega SM Chronograph.

While those are much bigger and thicker watches I find both to be far more comfortable than the SD 43.

I love the look and presence of the SD 43 but have found that the very rounded caseback creates a rather uncomfortable "pressure point" after a while since the watch needs to be worn quite tight as the bracelet is inadequate (too tapered and thin for a top heavy watch). If it werent for the wobbly caseback I wouldnnt need to tighten it so much but combined with it being top heavy it needs to be much tighter. The Omega bracelet is a far better braclet and makes the SD 43 one feel fragile in comparison.

Im thinking of traiding it and getting a submariner Date. Has anyone else had this issue? or heard of it? I have an older breitling superocean 42 that is about same thickeness and weight and its the most comfortable watch Ive ever worn.

Trying a watch on for 5 minutes at the store really doesnt tell you too much as far as extended wear. The novelty and excitement also clouding ones judgement. Just worried I might find the Sub to not have enough wrist preseence. I have tried on the sub but like the sd 43 only for five minutes.