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Baptistman · 28 January 2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Here are some pics also that maybe will help you do your final decision

Stunning photos, well SDometer is on level 8 Subometer is on level 3 as of 14:52hrs GMT

roadcarver · 28 January 2008, 01:14 AM

Keep it!

frostie · 28 January 2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

Stunning photos, well SDometer is on level 8 Subometer is on level 3 as of 14:52hrs GMT

Texsubmariner · 28 January 2008, 02:34 AM

I would keep the SD. I took out my sub last night and compared to the SD. The SD just FEELS more solid to me (I am biased, remember) with its heft and thickness. The caseback engraving is cool, as Coop mentioned. Plus, like you said, there is nothing like owning a watch bought from an AD yourself.

Financially, you do take more of a hit on resale for the SD compared to the Sub. But if financial gain is all that we are after, most of us would not buy Rolex in the 1st place...

BTW, awesome SD pics, everyone!

GoldenBear · 28 January 2008, 02:51 AM

I have a Sub...I prefer the Sub. My 1st buy was a SD and I exchanged it for my Sub. Anyway, I would keep the watch that I bought myself. You say you know the guy that has the other watch is legit, that may be true. You don't know what, if anything, has happened to it since then. The two are so close is quality, style and price, I just don't see a reason to swap. That's my .02 cents.

Jedi · 28 January 2008, 03:11 AM

I should probably know better, but does the SD now come with the CRB?

Sleepy...

Egelber · 28 January 2008, 03:13 AM

I have had the same opportunity presented to me. I still have my sea-dweller on my wrist.

Remember you know your imporant when the meeting doesn't start until YOU arrive!

Tools · 28 January 2008, 03:22 AM

I'm not a big SD fan, but I just don't see any point in the trade unless the two of you truly both believe that you chose wrong initially.

That doesn't appear to be the case on your part...

If you feel that you will still be wearing that SD in a decade.....your choice is clear...

Baptistman · 28 January 2008, 03:35 AM

Latest update.... SDOMETER 9.5 SUBOMETER 3.1 checked at 17:32 GMT

wearing SD at the moment, Sub in Box going to give it another hour before I pack and address one of them.

Baptistman · 28 January 2008, 03:49 AM

SDOMETER in Red Zone exceeding limits

SUBOMETER in the -zone

Verdict - I'm keeping the SD

Cheers guys for all your advise and help

Andad · 28 January 2008, 11:22 AM

Keep your SD.

Texsubmariner · 28 January 2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

SDOMETER in Red Zone exceeding limits

SUBOMETER in the -zone

Verdict - I'm keeping the SD

Cheers guys for all your advise and help

Very good! I am glad to hear that!

mdtddd2007 · 28 January 2008, 02:11 PM

Sea Dweller is the way to go...is Exclusive and feels more sportier. I know I just got one less then a week. I look at all the Professional line. And this Sea Dweller is by all means is the best!!!

SeaDwellerBund · 28 January 2008, 02:43 PM

The Dweller is materially more substantial than the Submariner. The Sea Dweller is a commercial grade diving tool, much more so than the Sub. Furthermore, the Sea Dweller is also a Submariner, it is the flagship of the Submariner line. The only reason that the price is not substantially higher than the Sub is due to marketing, not due to what the Dweller actually is, the cream of the crop diving watch from Rolex.

CPCC · 28 January 2008, 02:48 PM

SD all the way. Dont trade. It is such a rare piece that it will always be noticed and appreciated. Lots of people owns a subs.

Trurolexer · 29 January 2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

This is soooo true. Why is it Rolex doesn't engrave the Sub, or the Expy and GMT for that matter.

The case back engraving on the SD is fantastic!!

Agree with you, Bro...That engraving make SD look so exclusive than other sport models.

Baptistman · 29 January 2008, 02:25 AM

Thanks guys for all your words and pictures, The SD is a keeper.

Gil F. · 29 January 2008, 02:32 AM

KEEP THE SD!!

Seriously, you already gave the nod to the SD. The SS Sub Date is less expensive than the SD and much more common in the marketplace. The SD is the iconic tool watch and engineered to different, higher demands. I believe, based on your prior posts, that you would be sad to have parted with the SD.

Besides, both of these watches are about the same age and in the same condition (I assume). Both purchased in late 2007 BNIB from an AD. The SS Sub is worth less financially, but, of course, there are several other non-financial considerations here as well.

Personally, I'd stick with the cleaner, heavier, harder-core engineered SD.

JJ Irani · 29 January 2008, 02:33 AM

If the SD is what makes you happy, then just go with the SD. You can't go wrong with any sports Rolex!! Or any Rolex for that matter!!

28 January 2008, 01:14 AM	#32
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Keep it! __________________ I'm just a cook...

28 January 2008, 02:34 AM	#34
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I would keep the SD. I took out my sub last night and compared to the SD. The SD just FEELS more solid to me (I am biased, remember) with its heft and thickness. The caseback engraving is cool, as Coop mentioned. Plus, like you said, there is nothing like owning a watch bought from an AD yourself. Financially, you do take more of a hit on resale for the SD compared to the Sub. But if financial gain is all that we are after, most of us would not buy Rolex in the 1st place... BTW, awesome SD pics, everyone! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

28 January 2008, 02:51 AM	#35
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I have a Sub...I prefer the Sub. My 1st buy was a SD and I exchanged it for my Sub. Anyway, I would keep the watch that I bought myself. You say you know the guy that has the other watch is legit, that may be true. You don't know what, if anything, has happened to it since then. The two are so close is quality, style and price, I just don't see a reason to swap. That's my .02 cents. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

28 January 2008, 03:11 AM	#36
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I should probably know better, but does the SD now come with the CRB? Sleepy... __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

28 January 2008, 03:22 AM	#38
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I'm not a big SD fan, but I just don't see any point in the trade unless the two of you truly both believe that you chose wrong initially. That doesn't appear to be the case on your part... If you feel that you will still be wearing that SD in a decade.....your choice is clear... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 January 2008, 03:13 AM	#37
Egelber "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliott Location: Prosper, Texas Watch: Sub 114060 2019 Posts: 410	I have had the same opportunity presented to me. I still have my sea-dweller on my wrist. Remember you know your imporant when the meeting doesn't start until YOU arrive!

28 January 2008, 03:35 AM	#39
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Latest update.... SDOMETER 9.5 SUBOMETER 3.1 checked at 17:32 GMT wearing SD at the moment, Sub in Box going to give it another hour before I pack and address one of them. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

28 January 2008, 03:49 AM	#40
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	SDOMETER in Red Zone exceeding limits SUBOMETER in the -zone Verdict - I'm keeping the SD Cheers guys for all your advise and help __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

28 January 2008, 11:22 AM	#41
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Keep your SD. __________________ E

28 January 2008, 02:11 PM	#43
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Sea Dweller Sea Dweller is the way to go...is Exclusive and feels more sportier. I know I just got one less then a week. I look at all the Professional line. And this Sea Dweller is by all means is the best!!!

28 January 2008, 02:43 PM	#44
SeaDwellerBund "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California, USA Watch: SD4000 Steel&Gold Posts: 49	The Dweller is materially more substantial than the Submariner. The Sea Dweller is a commercial grade diving tool, much more so than the Sub. Furthermore, the Sea Dweller is also a Submariner, it is the flagship of the Submariner line. The only reason that the price is not substantially higher than the Sub is due to marketing, not due to what the Dweller actually is, the cream of the crop diving watch from Rolex.

28 January 2008, 02:48 PM	#45
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	SD all the way. Dont trade. It is such a rare piece that it will always be noticed and appreciated. Lots of people owns a subs. __________________

29 January 2008, 02:25 AM	#47
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Thanks guys for all your words and pictures, The SD is a keeper. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

29 January 2008, 02:32 AM	#48
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	KEEP THE SD!! Seriously, you already gave the nod to the SD. The SS Sub Date is less expensive than the SD and much more common in the marketplace. The SD is the iconic tool watch and engineered to different, higher demands. I believe, based on your prior posts, that you would be sad to have parted with the SD. Besides, both of these watches are about the same age and in the same condition (I assume). Both purchased in late 2007 BNIB from an AD. The SS Sub is worth less financially, but, of course, there are several other non-financial considerations here as well. Personally, I'd stick with the cleaner, heavier, harder-core engineered SD.

29 January 2008, 02:33 AM	#49
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If the SD is what makes you happy, then just go with the SD. You can't go wrong with any sports Rolex!! Or any Rolex for that matter!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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