SD43 Wrist Check

[pam66]

IMHO, it is certainly a big watch but as a real tool watch it wants to make a statement. on your wrist it looks great - if one likes big watches. my wrist is small, 16.5 cm, and i have now worn the watch for almost three weeks in a row and i still oscillate between 'keeper' and 'flip it'.

[MCOSUB]

Originally Posted by ap1

Too large, need > 7.25 for this one

agree!

[faz]

OP, what I have learned is that you need to walk a few feet away from a full length mirror and take a pic of the watch from distance. Then you can gauge the size of the watch compared to 'you' and not 'your wrist'. If you are a 6ft tall guy with long hands, this watch would look right at home on you regardless of your wrist size. If you are 5'4" and weigh 110 lbs, this will be much too big on you.

Everyday I get on the elevator at work with very skinny guys wearing massive watches (not rolex, but other fashion or quartz watches) and they all look fine. It doesn't bother me that their watch choice is too big for their wrist. The overall fit, of those large watches on them as part of the whole package, looks good on them.

[anastasevp]

Looks ok on you. Be confident! If you really lost your sleep at night thinking of the watch, then buy it!!!


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[Dom]

Remove the diver extension and the fit is perfect. Same wrist as yours and love that sd43.

[genkifd]

to me on my 7 inch wrist the SD43 fits just right.

[superconductor71]

Weight is really something that is more relative than anything else.

For example, my SD43 is my very first Rolex but I came from a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre S Regatta 42mm. When I first began visiting AD’s to try on different references, it was an eye opener.

I was initially looking at the Milgauss and the EXPII and from reading the threads here was told to expect how heavy the Milgauss would be due to its’ Faraday cage.

Coming from the Tag, the Milgauss felt just as heavy as it, maybe slightly less so.....so I was pleasantly surprised.

The EXPII felt so damned light, comparatively speaking, it felt wrong on my wrist....I loved the look, but couldn’t get over how light it was.

The SD43 felt just has heavy as my 42mm Tag....perhaps a smidgeon heavier, but not enough to really notice.

So really it’s all relative to what you are used to.

It’s a gorgeous and unique reference.....buy it if you like it.

[systematic.entropy]

Originally Posted by 77T

When you’re wearing your wetsuit it’ll fit better.

My 2¢ only - the SD & DSSD are bulky for a reason. A reason that only 0.002% of their owners will ever need - that is, diving at depths with this mark on their tanks:


So I like the proportions of the classic Subs - especially those rated at and proportioned for shallower depths.


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My last "deep" dive used 10/50...

[crazycarlitos]

It looks fine to me.

Important thing is how u feel about it on ur wrist.

It’s not always ez to tell size from pics.

The angle of the picture can make a big difference.

I have 7.25, and in some pics, the SD43 looks huge. Lol

But I know how it looks in real life. My fav watch currently

[Mad Dog]

lovely watch, fellas!

[zjd168]

yes it looks too big

[explorer42]

Originally Posted by Triplock

Looks awkwardly large. You asked.

It’s an awkwardly large watch. Period.

[Norwegian Husky]

Originally Posted by explorer42

It’s an awkwardly large watch. Period.

No, it is not. Period.


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[Syanide]

Looks great!

The right size is what you are comfortable with.


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[Uncle00Jesse]

Originally Posted by explorer42

It’s an awkwardly large watch. Period.

Lol just because you don’t have the wrist to pull it off doesn’t mean it’s awkwardly large. That’s like saying a size medium tee shirt is awkwardly small because you wear an XL

[timdallas]

Not too big at all. A great-looking watch. I wouldn't think twice from a size standpoint - watches are bigger these days, and even if the trend goes smaller, that watch on your wrist looks great.

[cdmorenot]

That thing sits perfectly on your wrist. Congrats!

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[watchmework]

Looks good to me!

[fishingbear]

The 126600 is an amazing watch. Looks great!

[mawbstar]

I think everyone is missing something crucial here.... have a look between the 'Swiss __ Made'.

[Gary.]

Originally Posted by faz

OP, what I have learned is that you need to walk a few feet away from a full length mirror and take a pic of the watch from distance. Then you can gauge the size of the watch compared to 'you' and not 'your wrist'. If you are a 6ft tall guy with long hands, this watch would look right at home on you regardless of your wrist size. If you are 5'4" and weigh 110 lbs, this will be much too big on you.

This!!!! Everyone takes pictures from six inches away and then gets crucified on the forum even though those watches probably look fine in real life. I was horrified by the Deepsea when I tried it but I've seen them on a few on guys of about my size and it looks a lot smaller. Still a bit too beastly for me but context and perspective, as in all things, are so important.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by mawbstar

I think everyone is missing something crucial here.... have a look between the 'Swiss __ Made'.

Nice catch! First time I've seen that on an SD43. Maybe mine will be a collector's item now...

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[epc2]

Originally Posted by mawbstar

I think everyone is missing something crucial here.... have a look between the 'Swiss __ Made'.

Wow you're right , Totally missed that.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Gary.

This!!!! Everyone takes pictures from six inches away and then gets crucified on the forum even though those watches probably look fine in real life. I was horrified by the Deepsea when I tried it but I've seen them on a few on guys of about my size and it looks a lot smaller. Still a bit too beastly for me but context and perspective, as in all things, are so important.

This is very true. Up close wrist shots don't give good perspective on how the watch actually wears on someone. When you take a shot like this it looks like a totally different watch in terms of size.



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[GK-]

It looks good to me!


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by mawbstar

I think everyone is missing something crucial here.... have a look between the 'Swiss __ Made'.

Originally Posted by samson66

Nice catch! First time I've seen that on an SD43. Maybe mine will be a collector's item now...

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Good catch indeed

Funny, but it doesn’t show on the web site with the crown ... at least here.

[rudestew]

Originally Posted by Norwegian Husky

No, it is not. Period.


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Looks great

[mawbstar]

Yes, Rolex haven't updated their website. There is a guy in Singapore who has also got one which I spotted on Instagram. These are the only two that I've seen so far! Fair to say that this will mean SD43 MKI prices will increase.

[JCZ5]

Originally Posted by Gary.

This!!!! Everyone takes pictures from six inches away and then gets crucified on the forum even though those watches probably look fine in real life. I was horrified by the Deepsea when I tried it but I've seen them on a few on guys of about my size and it looks a lot smaller. Still a bit too beastly for me but context and perspective, as in all things, are so important.

+2 yes! Don’t take a pic inches away, it will look large. Once you take a step back and take it with a full length mirror it’s fine.

Btw, looks perfect on your wrist from the first pic. Not a problem at all!


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[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by epc2

Pics. can be deceiving, in the 1st pic looks ok , in the 2nd it looks big, what size is your wrist ?, IMO you need at least a 7" for this watch.

That’s what I thought too.