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12 March 2017, 10:13 PM | #61 |
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My comments may not be valued as I've NOT owned both, but I would suggest giving the 114060 consideration. Yes, has no date, but thats made up in such a clean and balanced look. And it proves my superior brain power over the guys with the date model ;). One day I want to have both (add the SD4k) given their small differences... But as my one and only at this juncture, the sub fits the bill imo. If you can try them both on and determine which suits your needs, I wouldn't be able to wear the thicker as my daily as it's not comfortable under the cuff.
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13 March 2017, 12:10 AM | #62 |
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13 March 2017, 12:16 AM | #63 |
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SD4K better proportions
simple and elegant
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13 March 2017, 12:26 AM | #64 |
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13 March 2017, 12:30 AM | #65 |
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13 March 2017, 12:31 AM | #66 | |
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13 March 2017, 12:45 AM | #67 |
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To me, the SD is a watch Rolex makes because they can and not for any useful purpose. It's a technical achievement. I am a diver and could never even come close to stressing my TT Sub's ability so why the SD....?? Cyclops ='s a icon of Rolex. I also find the cyclops really useful with my eyes. The only better design than the Rolex cyclops is the inverted cyclops that Panerai does. Clean crystal with magnification is the best of both worlds.
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13 March 2017, 02:29 AM | #68 |
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There is quite a difference between the two models, with the most obvious being the lack of cyclops lens over the date on the SD. This gives the watch a slightly more sporty look IMO because the wearer may not need quick knowledge of the date as often as say, a 'desk diver' sub date. However, the sub on the other hand has a slightly bigger wrist presence because of the 'super case' (notice lug widths and crown guards bigger than SD) and even the cyclops makes it a bit more eye-catching.
The pressure rating difference actually means a great deal, because that is the reason for the SD lack a cyclops (uneven pressure on the crystal), having a thicker crystal, thicker case, and thicker case back than the sub. What this all means is that it's going to sit a lot 'taller' on your wrist, maybe making it a bit more difficult to tuck under a cuff or sleeve...which the wearer may or may not care about, but he will definitely care when he knocks it against a door jam In either case both are awesome models. I assume that very few owners actually need a SD because their sub can't go on deep dives with them. The SD is definitely more rare and often mistake by a lot of non-horological nerds for a sub, which might bring the wearer a bit of satisfaction knowing that he has a less common model. On the other hand the sub is iconic and from a historical perspective there wouldn't be a SD without a sub, so there's the history and all to consider. ...but at the end of the day anyone considering either of the two should just go to their AD, try both on and buy whichever they like best. |
13 March 2017, 05:40 AM | #69 |
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The differences are so subtle it really comes down to personal preference
IMHO - the sub wears just a fraction better due to size |
13 March 2017, 07:29 AM | #70 |
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I've owned both. Do you want comfort or better legibility and a Glidelock
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13 March 2017, 07:56 AM | #71 | |
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13 March 2017, 08:47 AM | #72 |
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It's a SD! You either get it or you don't!
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13 March 2017, 10:56 AM | #73 |
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just go direct to the DSSD....problem solved...LOLOL...
jk they both look very good, honestly..for some reason, i thought the SD was somewhat substantially larger...but oh well...the SD looks more definitive to me, if that means anything..:)
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13 March 2017, 01:10 PM | #74 |
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I prefer my SD.
The superior depth rating means it is less likely to fog up after a quick shower.
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13 March 2017, 01:12 PM | #75 | |
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I have never owned the SD in any incarnation, but I have settled on the DSSD because it fits better on my wrist than a SD, and I have also had a few pre Ceramic Subs over the years with the 5513 being my all time favourite. The Sub fits me better than a SD all day every day as I've found all models of the SD to be top heavy and awkwardly flop around unnecessarily. I have passed on a number of lovely SD's(including the SDC) as a result. This gave me reason to ponder this and consider the reasons why it would be so. After seeing pics of the SD and Sub in profile and side by side, it became apparent the shape of the Mid-case of the SD(which is flatter than the Sub) in combination with the protruding nature of the Case-back contributes greatly to it's awkwardness. I wonder if the Case-back of the SD is unique and a different shape or higher, as well as dimensionally thicker to increase it's ability to withstand increased pressure At the end of the day, I am a dedicated DSSD owner largely in part because of it's wear-ability over the SD with the Sub being better again. |
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14 March 2017, 10:23 PM | #77 |
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