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Old 14 February 2017, 05:28 AM   #1
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Current Sea Dweller owners - what would make you switch?

So with all the chatter of the SD4k possibly on its way out, I was wondering if a new 50th anniversary model is released to replace it:

1) what would make a current owner switch to a new version?
2) what could entice you to own both?

I've said all along I love mine as is, it's the "if I can only have one watch" watch. Some red lettering would be awesome, but too little too late for me as I'd probably just stick with what I have vs bearing the cost to change up. If coming in as a new owner, then I'd probably want that red lettering.

Bigger case? Green gradient dial (a la Deep Blue...)? Deep Sea type clasp?

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Old 14 February 2017, 05:31 AM   #2
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

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Old 14 February 2017, 05:33 AM   #3
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The new one would have to be matt dial and red lettering for me to consider the switch, plus the same 40mm case as now.

However, it would likely cost me £2000 to switch so I probably wouldn't!
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Old 14 February 2017, 05:34 AM   #4
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Prob not. If they discontinue the SD4k I won't be selling mine. Being that it would only be a 30 month run they could become sought after.


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Old 14 February 2017, 05:39 AM   #5
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So with all the chatter of the SD4k possibly on its way out, I was wondering if a new 50th anniversary model is released to replace it:

1) what would make a current owner switch to a new version?
2) what could entice you to own both?

I've said all along I love mine as is, it's the "if I can only have one watch" watch. Some red lettering would be awesome, but too little too late for me as I'd probably just stick with what I have vs bearing the cost to change up. If coming in as a new owner, then I'd probably want that red lettering.

Bigger case? Green gradient dial (a la Deep Blue...)? Deep Sea type clasp?

I would buy a new one if it had red letters, for instance. But I'd keep both. I would NOT buy another one if they change it to a bigger size.
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Old 14 February 2017, 05:48 AM   #6
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Rubber strap, domed crystal, lug holes.
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Old 14 February 2017, 06:08 AM   #7
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i won't be changing mine. it was exactly what i wanted in a rolex.
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Old 14 February 2017, 06:12 AM   #8
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

That covers it!
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Old 14 February 2017, 06:14 AM   #9
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Prob end up with both. Assuming I like the new one.

Definitely can't see myself getting rid of THE perfect current SD4K, esp if it is now a short production run model (from Rolex perspective)


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Old 14 February 2017, 06:57 AM   #10
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Nothing would make me switch. Red lettering is cool on the older ones because they are hard to come by, but on a modern watch I'm not sure it would do anything to enhance it.

My wrists are too small for 42mm so wouldn't swap it for a bigger model.A matte dial and fully brushed case would improve it, but still wouldn't trade. But might add!!
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Old 14 February 2017, 07:00 AM   #11
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Some red lettering would be awesome...Yes.

Bigger case? No.

Green gradient dial (a la Deep Blue...)? Goodness no.

Deep Sea type clasp? Absolutely!
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Old 14 February 2017, 07:25 AM   #12
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Pleeeese tell me what would be so speacial about red lettering??? I just don't get it.
That would do NOTHING to the watch, imo the black&white combo is just perfect.
(I know about the double red sedwellers but that was then, this is now.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.)

Anyway, lately I have been thinking about adding the DSSD (b&w) to my SD but I just don't like the height of that watch, everything else is awesome.
So if Rolex were to replace the current model with a 42, or even a 44 mm with the current SD height I'd be very tempted... The 44 version would also mean the discontinuation of the current DSSD.

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Old 14 February 2017, 07:29 AM   #13
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I can't see myself ridding the sd4k....it is the perfect modern diver for me (6 digit). I will only add when the new anniversary is to my liking (red lettering etc). I won't pay the ludicrous premium on vintage red subs/SDs....but I will take the modern nod without a complaint and enjoy.
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Old 14 February 2017, 07:52 AM   #14
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

Gus, you're on fire with the good ideas...first the manual wind suggestion on the 5711 thread, and now these!
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Old 14 February 2017, 08:27 AM   #15
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Gradient blue/black or light/dark blue dial would have my full attention. Red line is not enough.
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Old 14 February 2017, 08:45 AM   #16
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Old 14 February 2017, 08:48 AM   #17
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So with all the chatter of the SD4k possibly on its way out, I was wondering if a new 50th anniversary model is released to replace it:



I've said all along I love mine as is, it's the "if I can only have one watch" watch. Some red lettering would be awesome, but too little too late for me as I'd probably just stick with what I have vs bearing the cost to change up. If coming in as a new owner, then I'd probably want that red lettering.



Bill this is TRF. No one "just sticks with what I have"
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Old 14 February 2017, 09:09 AM   #18
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Bill this is TRF. No one "just sticks with what I have"
Don't I know it! My watches feel much safer when I'm not hanging around here!
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Old 14 February 2017, 09:10 AM   #19
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i won't be changing mine. It was exactly what i wanted in a rolex.
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Old 14 February 2017, 09:15 AM   #20
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I want same case with oyster perpetual movement but a smartwatch
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Old 14 February 2017, 09:20 AM   #21
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

You nailed it Gus

I've always thought maxi plots with no gold surrounds would knock it out of the park for me. All of the above PLEASE
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Old 14 February 2017, 09:59 AM   #22
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:00 AM   #23
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I love mine.

But if the new one is a completely diff color scheme I'll go with that too.
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:10 AM   #24
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nothing, I am it for life.... My favorite watch bar none..although I do like the Daytona, Ummm SD4K all day
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:31 AM   #25
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

Wow.. that would be so HOT.
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:35 AM   #26
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I won't be selling mine because its simply the best watch for me and changing up won't make sense to me if I need to fork out more money for what I am guessing, small though significant changes.

What I would welcome in the anniversary watch are probably some red wording, dome crystal or perhaps a full green dial, maybe?
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:53 AM   #27
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I can't see myself ridding the sd4k....it is the perfect modern diver for me (6 digit). I will only add when the new anniversary is to my liking (red lettering etc). I won't pay the ludicrous premium on vintage red subs/SDs....but I will take the modern nod without a complaint and enjoy.
Agree'd, not getting rid of mine. It's perfection.
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:57 AM   #28
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What if Rolex puts the new movement into it?
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Old 14 February 2017, 10:58 AM   #29
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Keeping my 16600. I like it just the way it is.
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Old 14 February 2017, 11:00 AM   #30
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Red lettering
Lose the white gold surrounds
Domed crystal


And #1 improvement imho, LUGHOLES.

I'm in if this happens.
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