Which Sea Dweller ...

[Halothane]

Originally Posted by eonflux

Ideally, everything on a watch is designed to work together.

The date display on the DSSD, SD40 ceramic and 5 digit is a bit small by itself, but paired with a cyclops, as on the Sub, is OK.

Tudor models with dates have a decent size display with numbers large enough to be easily seen without a cyclops. Also, the date window on many Tudors are placed more appropriately, further out on the dial.

On my D-Blue, the date window is too close to the center and the numbers are small. Same movement is in my Sub and with the cyclops, the date is fine. The entire watch, including the movement, was designed for a cyclops. If Rolex had made a specific movement for the DSSD, the calendar wheel would likely be larger, with a window placed closer to the edge of the dial, with larger numbers.

Ya, I see what yo are saying now. Personally I like the no cyclops look and can read the date fairly easily on my SD4K.


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[swils8610]

My SD4k is my favorite. I wear mine almost daily.


“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

[Singslinger]

Not a fan of the blue dial on the Deepsea - much prefer the all-black version.

That said, my favourites are the SD43 with the red lettering and its immediate predecessor, the SD4K ceramic.

[BrazenC5]

I'm partial to these two.

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[roosvelt]

My pick if I had one, DS blue ! Most unique dial out here and the over the top enginnering !

[gwalker]

Well I’ve owned a DSSD, SD4k, a 666, ands 12660. SDK4 is my favorite to wear but the 666 is the most special.


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[1William]

I prefer the SD43.

[Strummer25]

116600

[16610v]

SD43 for me,

Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 Single Red True 50th Anniversary Mark1 dial by T C, 於 Flickr

[1665fan]

Double red, rail, then 666 matte

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by eonflux

Of all the “Sea-Dwellers”, my favorite is the D-Blue.

From your list, I’d pick the SD43.
The 3135 and 3235 movements weren’t desgined to be used without a cyclops.

Exactly this!!

[David cote]

16600 & SD4K the perfect Sea-Dweller's... (For everyday Use), Double Red vintage are badass just so expensive now.

[0miles]

Very lucky you didn't let that go, i'm sure you would have regretted if you did but the SD43 works better for me.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by 0miles

Very lucky you didn't let that go, i'm sure you would have regretted if you did but the SD43 works better for me.

Love love love my SD4K C, thank God I came to my senses ....
That being said, I’ve yet to see the SD43 50Th... One day ...

[hhtwaijri]

Originally Posted by ma2045

Sd4k. 5 digit asthetics with 6 digit functionality + a limited run

Agree 100%.

Had an SD43, sold it after a week or so. Got myself one of the greatest watches ever made. SD4K.




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[antbkny]

Dblue baby!

[thegents]

SD4K for sure.

[R!$]

According to dealers, the new SD with red letters is now more desirable than the james cameron

[Mousehunter]

My original AD did not have a sub in the poor persons case when I started shopping (and I was not shopping out of the PM case-and they never offered to let me try those on). I wanted to love the deep blue, but could not get past how huge it sat on my arm. They also had a 4K as a trade in-but it did nothing for me either (accept give me a better idea of a Subs size). Dealer #3 did not have the Hulk I was looking for, but pulled a SD43 out of the back for me to try on. I was not all that interested, but had the time so I tried it on anyway-and really liked it.

Poor watch, it came home with me-but my wife said OK, it is your birthday present. It has been in the safe for 4 months now. 2 more months till my birthday.

Got my Hulk from them a month latter-a mistake. It is kind of my special occasion watch and for the most part sits besides the SD43. Also on list for a Pepsi Jubilee-probably should sell the Hulk, but might still warm up to it. FWIW afraid to visit the dealer. Fear a root beer would be instock and I would have poor impulse control

[1234567890!]

Does anyone use their SD as a daily?

[t65tampa]

For me, the SD43 has been perfect. My Deep Sea is a bit top heavy and doesn't get much wrist time. I sold my SK4K before I got the SD43.

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by 1234567890!

Does anyone use their SD as a daily?

Sure,I rotate between my 1665 Rail and 16660 Matte.Both Watches are very nicely sized,Bordering on too big.

[WJGESQ]

Best with red in the dial. Sets it apart.

[Rodrigo082]

SD43! For sure

[gtnator]

I like yours a lot, but like my Deep Blue the best!


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[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by 1234567890!

Does anyone use their SD as a daily?

Yes, most everyday... my Bluesy has become my dress watch
although that was my daily for quite a while as well ..

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

I'm partial to these two.

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i vote for SD43... but that is a real beauty on the left


-note the date placement on 116600 vs 1665DR.... thats the main drawback of the sd4k (and dssd) for me.


-love the domed saphire and the dial of the DSSD JC... but the "original gas escape valve" ring kills it for me.

Good thing Rolex corrected it on SD43 by placing it on the caseback

[RichM]

All I can say is I'm glad you came to your senses Mario. I was wondering what you were going to do.

[dave023]

I love my 116600 and would really like to add a 16600 at some point, like the vintage style of the 5 digit one compared to mine.

[nyc2la]

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