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Investr · 28 April 2017, 02:11 PM

Well done sir!!!!

Rolexman17 · 28 April 2017, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willnyc

was at the same event i purchased the SD43

compared to my 5513

Great pictures. Were you able to take the SD43 home since you purchased it or do you have to wait. Was there more than one to purchase.

presario · 28 April 2017, 02:24 PM

Dang, that bezel to dial ratio on the SD43 is just crazy. In real life pics, the bezel overwhelms the dial.

G'ed · 28 April 2017, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by presario

Dang, that bezel to dial ratio on the SD43 is just crazy. In real life pics, the bezel overwhelms the dial.

Remind me of pimp my ride.

40in wheels on Toyota pickup

Chewbacca · 28 April 2017, 02:42 PM

nice.

jagwap · 28 April 2017, 03:18 PM

I'm really noticing the knurled bezel on the SD, more than usual in these photos.

Then I noticed: the knurls exactly line up with the gaps between the second markers on the bezel and the dial. This may make a line in my perception of the bezel.

It will be interesting to see if all the SDs line up. My GMTIIc and many Subs I've seen do not line up. Hey, maybe the crown lines up now too!

willnyc · 28 April 2017, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexman17

Great pictures. Were you able to take the SD43 home since you purchased it or do you have to wait. Was there more than one to purchase.

No i wasn't able to take home, they told me they would prob. be the first store in NYC to have it and i was #2 or 3 on that list. Just started to collect watches and bought a nice 6263 Sigma Dial today as well in LA. soo BIG watch day for me committing to so much.

Netminder1 · 28 April 2017, 03:28 PM

Were these "real" watches with movements in them or just show pieces? I'd love to know how you felt about the weight of the Sky D?

StarryNights · 28 April 2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Netminder1

Were these "real" watches with movements in them or just show pieces? I'd love to know how you felt about the weight of the Sky D?

These were the exhibition models without movement, you can tell because they all have the second hand stopped in the same spot.

Kyle13 · 28 April 2017, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netminder1

Were these "real" watches with movements in them or just show pieces? I'd love to know how you felt about the weight of the Sky D?

Good question, if you notice all the watches are frozen at the same time along with the same second hand position in all pictures. Must be dummy watches.

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actionkwj · 28 April 2017, 03:45 PM

I'm not feeling the SD43 but that blue dial DJ41 is sweet!

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Cru Jones · 28 April 2017, 03:53 PM

Nice pics and impressions, thanks for sharing.

Blue SkyD continues to impress.

SD50 is the business. Looking forward to trying it on (or at least a side pic on a rounded wrist to see if the case "floats" too much).

I so wish that Daytona dial were available on an oyster bracelet. As much as I like the oysterflex on the YM, I'm not feeling it on the Daytona.

DJ41... looks so well done, but doesn't grab me. I don't know, it's almost so perfect that it's sterile to me? But for the vast majority of the public, it's the only watch one will need.

Cellini.... still dumbfounded by the non-moon phase moon phase. What's the point?

SeaDweller50 · 28 April 2017, 04:02 PM

I need to see the SD43 next to a SD4K to see if there is an increase in dial size or whether they've taken the easy option and just expanded the bezel.

jagwap · 28 April 2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airborne

I need to see the SD43 next to a SD4K to see if there is an increase in dial size or whether they've taken the easy option and just expanded the bezel.

Go here then: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=535147

SeaDweller50 · 28 April 2017, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagwap

Go here then: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=535147

Reports are case thickness only. And what a crystal looks like after eating KFC.

However, I strongly believe that there is no change in dial size at all between the two.

G'ed · 28 April 2017, 04:23 PM

I previously done a side-by-side comparison between the two with Rolex rendering and seem like dial size are identical. Rolex font/logo size and hour/min/sec hands all the same except hands in newer SD seem wider

SeaDweller50 · 28 April 2017, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G'ed

I previously done a side-by-side comparison between the two with Rolex rendering and seem like dial size are identical. Rolex font/logo size and hour/min/sec hands all the same except hands in newer SD seem wider

Correct, although its only the hour hand larger, making it same size as those seen in GMT's and DSSD.

G'ed · 28 April 2017, 04:27 PM

kboy2379 · 28 April 2017, 04:52 PM

I love the look of the new SD43. The bezel is really loud and compliments the size of the new watch.

omx5o · 28 April 2017, 05:23 PM

The time on that SD43 is 10:10:31. Surely that's just the demo version of the watch?

SC11 · 28 April 2017, 05:37 PM

Thank you for the reviews OP, looking forward to seeing them in person.

Quote:

Originally Posted by willnyc

was at the same event i purchased the SD43

compared to my 5513

Congrats but hope you didn't buy the one on your wrist as it's a demo model

TheRolexKingofLV · 28 April 2017, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the sneak-peek

33JS · 28 April 2017, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willnyc

Starting to worry now as that SD43 is way too big for your wrist. Gonna hold onto the SD4k until I see one on.

AK797 · 28 April 2017, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33JS

Starting to worry now as that SD43 is way too big for your wrist. Gonna hold onto the SD4k until I see one on.

No, the lugs fall within his wrist edges in the pic which will still have some distortion, so in real life it will be fine on him.

Etschell · 28 April 2017, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

No, the lugs fall within his wrist edges in the pic which will still have some distortion, so in real life it will be fine on him.

yep.

samson66 · 28 April 2017, 10:37 PM

Can I get your wrist size. All of these watches look big on you. Thinking you are <6.5" range???

Great pictures, thanks for posting

mahefa · 28 April 2017, 11:07 PM

I never get tired of looking at these photos. Thank you!

www777 · 28 April 2017, 11:14 PM

Really like that wg Daytona.

colt_seavers · 29 April 2017, 02:27 AM

Thank you for the pics, but I think having looked at them they have killed the idea of the SD43 for me - in all of the wrist shots here the watch is too big for the wearer.

I fear that I would be in the same boat, so I am now unwilling to buy unless I can try it on first.

jbenjamin1 · 29 April 2017, 02:32 AM

I was there too last night.

Saw a lot of people sporting their BLNR's including my buddy.

The 2 models of highest interest were the Sky-Dweller and new Sea-Dweller for sure.

The new Sea-Dweller didn't do it for me. (pics of my SD4000 next to the new one). The Sky-Dweller SS in black dial, what a stunner!

I didn't see many handling the new Datejust 41 SS collection. IMO , while I do like the Datejust II, the DJ41 proportions are excellent. Slimmer on the wrist and bezel is less ostentatious.

(p.s. I was wearing my SD4000 and it flew under the radar in the crowd. More people kept conversing with my buddy and his BLNR (they were sporting BLNR's among other sports models).

28 April 2017, 02:24 PM	#33
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29 April 2017, 02:32 AM	#60
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	I was there too last night. Saw a lot of people sporting their BLNR's including my buddy. The 2 models of highest interest were the Sky-Dweller and new Sea-Dweller for sure. The new Sea-Dweller didn't do it for me. (pics of my SD4000 next to the new one). The Sky-Dweller SS in black dial, what a stunner! I didn't see many handling the new Datejust 41 SS collection. IMO , while I do like the Datejust II, the DJ41 proportions are excellent. Slimmer on the wrist and bezel is less ostentatious. (p.s. I was wearing my SD4000 and it flew under the radar in the crowd. More people kept conversing with my buddy and his BLNR (they were sporting BLNR's among other sports models). Attached Images

28 April 2017, 02:11 PM	#31
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Well done sir!!!!

28 April 2017, 02:42 PM	#35
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	nice.

28 April 2017, 03:18 PM	#36
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I'm really noticing the knurled bezel on the SD, more than usual in these photos. Then I noticed: the knurls exactly line up with the gaps between the second markers on the bezel and the dial. This may make a line in my perception of the bezel. It will be interesting to see if all the SDs line up. My GMTIIc and many Subs I've seen do not line up. Hey, maybe the crown lines up now too!

28 April 2017, 03:28 PM	#38
Netminder1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: Silicon Valley, C Watch: everyone Posts: 195	Were these "real" watches with movements in them or just show pieces? I'd love to know how you felt about the weight of the Sky D?

28 April 2017, 03:45 PM	#41
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	I'm not feeling the SD43 but that blue dial DJ41 is sweet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2017, 03:53 PM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Nice pics and impressions, thanks for sharing. Blue SkyD continues to impress. SD50 is the business. Looking forward to trying it on (or at least a side pic on a rounded wrist to see if the case "floats" too much). I so wish that Daytona dial were available on an oyster bracelet. As much as I like the oysterflex on the YM, I'm not feeling it on the Daytona. DJ41... looks so well done, but doesn't grab me. I don't know, it's almost so perfect that it's sterile to me? But for the vast majority of the public, it's the only watch one will need. Cellini.... still dumbfounded by the non-moon phase moon phase. What's the point?

28 April 2017, 04:02 PM	#43
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I need to see the SD43 next to a SD4K to see if there is an increase in dial size or whether they've taken the easy option and just expanded the bezel.

28 April 2017, 04:23 PM	#46
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	I previously done a side-by-side comparison between the two with Rolex rendering and seem like dial size are identical. Rolex font/logo size and hour/min/sec hands all the same except hands in newer SD seem wider

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28 April 2017, 04:52 PM	#49
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	I love the look of the new SD43. The bezel is really loud and compliments the size of the new watch.

28 April 2017, 05:23 PM	#50
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	The time on that SD43 is 10:10:31. Surely that's just the demo version of the watch?

28 April 2017, 10:37 PM	#56
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Can I get your wrist size. All of these watches look big on you. Thinking you are <6.5" range??? Great pictures, thanks for posting

28 April 2017, 11:14 PM	#58
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	Really like that wg Daytona.

29 April 2017, 02:27 AM	#59
colt_seavers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Posts: 38	Thank you for the pics, but I think having looked at them they have killed the idea of the SD43 for me - in all of the wrist shots here the watch is too big for the wearer. I fear that I would be in the same boat, so I am now unwilling to buy unless I can try it on first.

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