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antbkny · 20 January 2018, 01:42 AM

Deepsea is the way to go

kzm40 · 20 January 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Historically, the Sew Dweller never had a cyclops. According to Wikipedia: "...Sea-Dweller's [sic] were also distinguished by the absence of the date magnifier ('cyclops') present on most other Rolex models as it was impossible to attach a cyclops with Ultraviolet (UV) light curing adhesive at the top of a watch crystal exposed to the pressure encountered at its test depth." It would seem Rolex can now attach a cyclops to a watch with a depth rating of 4,000 feet (unless they're just betting buyers will never actually put it to the test), but perhaps they still can't make it work for a watch designed to go down to 12,800 feet.

The sea-dweller was around long before sapphire crystal, and had a much thicker lens than the sub date, and a lot more curved so not really suitable for a date magnifier. Sure they could of fitted one when they went to sapphire crystal, but decided to stay with the consistency and heritage of the model.

Clay · 20 January 2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by antbkny

Deepsea is the way to go

MickCollins1916 · 20 January 2018, 02:54 AM

Tried on the DSSD at a few points in time and it’s never been for me. Great tech, but didn’t suit me.

Tried on the SD43 and was instantly smitten. I really enjoy wearing it and recommend giving it a try.

JacksonStone · 20 January 2018, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kzm40

The sea-dweller was around long before sapphire crystal, and had a much thicker lens than the sub date, and a lot more curved so not really suitable for a date magnifier. Sure they could of fitted one when they went to sapphire crystal, but decided to stay with the consistency and heritage of the model.

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Originally Posted by Toivonen

No ;)
Rolex had the possibility of putting the lens since they introduce the sapphire crystal in 16660. So, it wasn't a matter of technical issue anymore, just preserving the "family look".

Fair points. Although they raise the question that I was trying to get at (perhaps too obliquely): rather than asking why the DSSD doesn't have a cyclops, better to ask why the SD43 has one, since no other SD ever has.

brandrea · 20 January 2018, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyfon

I forgot who originally posted this, but...

Thanks for reposting this

chloebear · 20 January 2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyfon

I forgot who originally posted this, but...

Great picture....really shows the thickness of the DSSD as well as the domed bezel.

fixinbones · 20 January 2018, 09:58 AM

Deep Sea only if your going to do the D-blue dial otherwise SD43

VicLeChic · 20 January 2018, 10:28 AM

Another vote for the SD43. It has everything going for it and will always be remembered as the 50th Anniversary Sea-Dweller.

HK Islandboy · 20 January 2018, 05:17 PM

SD43. I have both this and the deep blue, but find the proportions on the SD43 a bit better

L.W.C · 20 January 2018, 07:39 PM

Have you considered the SD4K ?

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L.W.C · 20 January 2018, 07:40 PM

I bought both SD43 and SD4K but decided to keep the SD4K the size and “no cyclops” just ticked all the boxes. Good luck!

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Devildog · 20 January 2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zyfon

I forgot who originally posted this, but...

That’s not an SD43 in the middle - its an SD4K C

skkali168 · 21 January 2018, 01:31 PM

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LAREALTOR · 21 January 2018, 02:15 PM

SD43 won for me. My AD in LA informed me I’m now VIP and that’s why he was moving it to me 😂.

DCgator · 23 January 2018, 03:01 PM

Still loving my Deepsea, but if I were to look to replace it I would definitely pick the SD43.

masterdinh · 23 January 2018, 03:56 PM

SD43 is much more comfortable.

I love my Deep Sea, and it’s a great watch, but between the two SD43.

Heck I take SD43 over all my watches.

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Nairn1980 · 23 January 2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

Still loving my Deepsea, but if I were to look to replace it I would definitely pick the SD43.

I’m tempted to am SD43 but would have to sell my JC Deepsea to get it....and that idea hurts.

The Deepsea JC has more character IMO.

JacksonStone · 23 January 2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I’m tempted to am SD43 but would have to sell my JC Deepsea to get it....and that idea hurts.

The Deepsea JC has more character IMO.

If it hurts, don't do it.

Nairn1980 · 23 January 2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

If it hurts, don't do it.

Yeh it’s normally a good sign!!

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Eva123 · 23 January 2018, 05:15 PM

Both watches are over engineered as you never going to be in depths for which they are designed. However, in my opinion SD43 is perfect watch: proper size, balance, cyclop (which I like very much). DSSD (especially D-Blue) has the best looking dial from diving watches range, however, it is too thick even for big wrists.

Devildog · 23 January 2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I’m tempted to am SD43 but would have to sell my JC Deepsea to get it....and that idea hurts.

The Deepsea JC has more character IMO.

Sell a kidney instead - be less painful

Nairn1980 · 24 January 2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Sell a kidney instead - be less painful

You could just be correct there

watchwatcher · 24 January 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LAREALTOR

SD43 won for me. My AD in LA informed me I’m now VIP and that’s why he was moving it to me 😂.

Congrats again.

Wrist Watcher · 24 January 2018, 06:07 AM

Another vote for the SD43.

101031-28 · 24 January 2018, 06:17 AM

Both DSSD and SD43 are amazing pieces! You will find those who love one or the other more based on size proportion, look and comfort. I love both for different reasons, my advice would be to try them on and see which one you are most drawn to. They are both winners IMO.

jlpierce70 · 31 May 2020, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampashooter

You know, everyone has a view point in this whole SD43 vs DSSD discussion. Few have owned all subs at the same time, for an extended period of time. I will simply say this.

Having owned the SD43 since its first delivery date, and still owning multiple subs, in all metals, I didn't get it. It was just a bigger Sub. It didn't feel or look sea dweller at all, to me. And if I wanted to wear a sub, nothing beats the original.

The DSSD however, is discernible from across the room. And the SD4k, is perfection.

@tampashooter Can you PM me that picture so I can see it without the watermark going across it?

Old thread I know but that pic is the answer to the question I'm currently asking myself!

SS Oyster · 31 May 2020, 06:14 PM

I prefer DSSD D-Blue to SD43. Thought SD43 was perfection, but then bought DSSD. After wearing both, sold the SD43 as it wasn’t as comfortable and just love the JC dial!

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Brny11 · 1 June 2020, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I prefer DSSD D-Blue to SD43. Thought SD43 was perfection, but then bought DSSD. After wearing both, sold the SD43 as it wasn’t as comfortable and just love the JC dial!

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How would you compare the JC so sd4k? JC not for me as my wrist wouldn’t handle it, but I find to be one of the coolest Rolex ever made with the dial and capabilities. I find the 4K to be the greatest Rolex diver made in modern ceramic era. Curious an owners thoughts?

SS Oyster · 1 June 2020, 06:37 AM

That one on right is rated to 4K, but it’s an M serial 16600, not the cerachrome 166000. I have seen the 166000 in the flesh, and it was amazing! Go for it. Probably one of the best values in Rolex pre-owned right now.

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20 January 2018, 09:58 AM	#38
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 911	Deep Sea only if your going to do the D-blue dial otherwise SD43 __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

23 January 2018, 03:56 PM	#47
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	SD43 is much more comfortable. I love my Deep Sea, and it’s a great watch, but between the two SD43. Heck I take SD43 over all my watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

24 January 2018, 06:07 AM	#55
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	Another vote for the SD43. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

24 January 2018, 06:17 AM	#56
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Both DSSD and SD43 are amazing pieces! You will find those who love one or the other more based on size proportion, look and comfort. I love both for different reasons, my advice would be to try them on and see which one you are most drawn to. They are both winners IMO. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

20 January 2018, 01:42 AM	#31
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Deepsea is the way to go

20 January 2018, 02:54 AM	#34
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,280	Tried on the DSSD at a few points in time and it’s never been for me. Great tech, but didn’t suit me. Tried on the SD43 and was instantly smitten. I really enjoy wearing it and recommend giving it a try.

20 January 2018, 10:28 AM	#39
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Another vote for the SD43. It has everything going for it and will always be remembered as the 50th Anniversary Sea-Dweller.

20 January 2018, 05:17 PM	#40
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	SD43. I have both this and the deep blue, but find the proportions on the SD43 a bit better

20 January 2018, 07:39 PM	#41
L.W.C Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 138	Have you considered the SD4K ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2018, 07:40 PM	#42
L.W.C Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 138	I bought both SD43 and SD4K but decided to keep the SD4K the size and “no cyclops” just ticked all the boxes. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2018, 01:31 PM	#44
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 January 2018, 03:01 PM	#46
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Still loving my Deepsea, but if I were to look to replace it I would definitely pick the SD43.

23 January 2018, 05:15 PM	#51
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 415	Both watches are over engineered as you never going to be in depths for which they are designed. However, in my opinion SD43 is perfect watch: proper size, balance, cyclop (which I like very much). DSSD (especially D-Blue) has the best looking dial from diving watches range, however, it is too thick even for big wrists.

31 May 2020, 06:14 PM	#58
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,207	I prefer DSSD D-Blue to SD43. Thought SD43 was perfection, but then bought DSSD. After wearing both, sold the SD43 as it wasn’t as comfortable and just love the JC dial! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 06:37 AM	#60
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,207	That one on right is rated to 4K, but it’s an M serial 16600, not the cerachrome 166000. I have seen the 166000 in the flesh, and it was amazing! Go for it. Probably one of the best values in Rolex pre-owned right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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