SD43 and SubC: Dial Comparison?

[jenedla]

Can anyone with both watches take a picture that compares the two dials side-by-side?
I thought I read somewhere that the hour markers are slightly larger on the SD43: True?
How about the date font/cyclops: same size, or larger on the 43?

I'm considering both watches, understanding that I will have a good bit of time to wait for an SD43 if I decide to go that route, but my tired old eyes could always benefit from bigger everything. If the differences are really minimal, I may just jump on a Sub.

Cheers

[Dirt]

The fact the Cyclops on the SD43 is distanced further from the date display by virtue of the thicker Crystal alone dictates that the Cyclops on the SD43 should be proportionally bigger than that on the Sub in order to achieve the desired level of magnification.

The hour markers are indeed bigger, as is everything else about the watch.
The date wheel is the same size as a SubC as the new movement is made the same diameter as the older model.
It's why people are saying on occasion the date looks like it's too far toward the centre of the dial and doesn't look right when coupled with the slightly larger diameter dial.

[kauffee]

The biggest difference I noticed side-by-side was the more matte finish of the SD43 dial. Can’t say I preferred one or the other but it is a significant difference.

[jenedla]

Originally Posted by Dirt

...The date wheel is the same size as a SubC as the new movement is made the same diameter as the older model...

Would you happen to know if the dials are the same diameter as well? I had presumed that the SD43 dial would be bigger due to the larger case, but I suppose that would depend on how thick the case walls are. If its the same volume inside both cases, then it would presumably be the case that both dials are the same diameter.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by jenedla

Would you happen to know if the dials are the same diameter as well? I had presumed that the SD43 dial would be bigger due to the larger case, but I suppose that would depend on how thick the case walls are. If its the same volume inside both cases, then it would presumably be the case that both dials are the same diameter.

There are slight differences in dial diameter between different models despite the movements being the same diameter across the models.
We are probably looking at no more than a Millimeter difference from smallest to the largest across the models.
But proportionally it is a detail the keen eye can discern.

I put it to you, with failing eyesight it's a non issue anyway.
The killer will be the size difference between them as the SD43 is indeed bigger in every respect to the SubC and as a consequence the watch is heavier.
I suppose it depends upon what one is accustomed to wearing or could adapt to.

[jenedla]

Originally Posted by Dirt

There are slight differences in dial diameter between different models despite the movements being the same diameter across the models.
We are probably looking at no more than a Millimeter difference from smallest to the largest across the models.
But proportionally it is a detail the keen eye can discern.

I put it to you, with failing eyesight it's a non issue anyway.
The killer will be the size difference between them as the SD43 is indeed bigger in every respect to the SubC and as a consequence the watch is heavier.
I suppose it depends upon what one is accustomed to wearing or could adapt to.

Thats very helpful. Thank you.

[Joemck]

Previous posts indicate that the dial is just 1 mm larger on the SD43 if I recall correctly. Sub is lighter and more manageable watch imo. I understand that others feel the SD 43 wears well.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by jenedla

Can anyone with both watches take a picture that compares the two dials side-by-side?
I thought I read somewhere that the hour markers are slightly larger on the SD43: True?
How about the date font/cyclops: same size, or larger on the 43?

I'm considering both watches, understanding that I will have a good bit of time to wait for an SD43 if I decide to go that route, but my tired old eyes could always benefit from bigger everything. If the differences are really minimal, I may just jump on a Sub.

Cheers

Had a Sub date and have the SD43.

To the naked eye, the differences in size between the dial size and hour markers is not enough (if it exists) to be noticable. The SD43's hands are, however, slightly wider than the Sub's and this, together with the SD43's matte dial make it slightly more legible (but not much) than the Sub.

The cyclops is further away from the date window on the SD43 but does not appear to be diifferent in any way from the cyclops on the Sub. As a result, the date font appears slightly smaller when reading the date on the SD43 than it does on the Sub, so the Sub is better in that respect.

In all honesty, the dial and cyclops size differences are so small as not to be that noticable. The matte dial of the SD43 probably aids legibility more than anything.

If you are looking for the best legibility, I'd also consider a GMT Master, as it has larger hands than both the Sub or the SD43.

Hope this helps