SD 43 Mk1 the next Flat 4?

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Same can be said for many other models which were short lived, like 214270 MK1 (short hands), DJ II etc.


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Short lived? 214270 Mk1 and DJ II was over 6 and 7 years in production. Is that short lived?

[HORNBLOWER]

I don't see much difference in mk1 or 2. Both great watches. One could argue the mk2 'may' be more desirable with its upgraded movement. Swings and Roundabouts, Apples and Oranges....etc.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

I don't see much difference in mk1 or 2. Both great watches. One could argue the mk2 'may' be more desirable with its upgraded movement. Swings and Roundabouts, Apples and Oranges....etc.

Which upgraded movement?
Did Rolex announce any 3235 upgrades?
I don't think so.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

I don't see much difference in mk1 or 2. Both great watches. One could argue the mk2 'may' be more desirable with its upgraded movement. Swings and Roundabouts, Apples and Oranges....etc.

That's another special thing about the Mk1, it's the only sports reference that had the new movement without the crown at 6. The flat 4 Kermit and the later font 4 also don't have much difference other than the different 4 font. The Mk1 and Mk2 SD43 have several differences on dial and minute hand and maybe font not sure.

[willywatch]

I have already been offered a high price for my Mark 1 Dial SD by a collector
friend,so i have no doubt this will be the one to have in the future.It may be
crazy that a little missing crown can do this,but collectors are a special breed.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by willywatch

I have already been offered a high price for my Mark 1 Dial SD by a collector
friend,so i have no doubt this will be the one to have in the future.It may be
crazy that a little missing crown can do this,but collectors are a special breed.

Just checked it's the crown, different writing font, (l) instead of (1) in 1220m and a shorter minute hand. That's a lot.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well depends if you buy hype instead of using common sense.

on the other side of this, if you're selling based on Padi's common sense instead of using actual market value, a.k.a. "hype", you might just sell yourself short... by thousands. In the case of the flat 4 it could be over 10k.

IMO the SD43 MK1 dial will eventually be valued higher than the others, but based simply on the general popularity and demand of the SD vs, let's say a sub or GMT, I don't think it will increase in value at the same rates as the flat 4.

If they discontinue the model or remove the red line, all bets are off. The value might sky rocket.

The only thing we know for sure is that no one knows anything for sure.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Manamana

It's the only and first green ceramic bezel and green dial steel Sub, and is discontinued. Rolex most probably won't produce this combination on a steel Sub in the future. Green bezel and dial on gold Sub is a big possibility in future in my opinion.

But they made it for like 8 years and nobody wanted it.


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[ofelas]

What's a flat four, some kind of rare VW boxer engine?

[GT3 Mike]

Lets hope the SD43 gets DQ'd so I can sell it to fund college for the kids. LMAO


(( kidding ))

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

But they made it for like 8 years and nobody wanted it.


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All the better, much less of them.

[fleabag]

Only time will tell...


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[jaychief]

50th anniversary to 2017....


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[Kiddodoc]

I had an F series LV that I sold and really made a huge profit on. I also happen to get the SD43 when it first came out. I do have the MK1. If it comes to pass then great. I love the watch so keeping it is something I planned on doing.

Would seem like the Hulk will get some growth on its value due to the green dial making it unique. I love my LVc.

[fgress3969]

Originally Posted by padi56

What social media, most today are getting to be very un-social media sites.But afraid many today rely on these sites, as some today have lost their own brain power to think for themselves.There are two types of collectors today there are the serious Rolex collectors not many of these left now, and the Internet hype Rolex collector.Now whether one Rolex will be collectible because of a few cosmetic details falls into what collector you are.

[BIGPOCKETS]

you do realize that all of this type of talk eventually sends prices skyward & availability way down in the opposite direction...

[alphadweller]

In a distant future maybe, but unlikely. I'm actually waiting for it to be discontinued to offload mine (2017 mk1) and buy something else instead.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ofelas

No cute nicknames for an SD43 yet?

The Mariner

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by ofelas

What's a flat four, some kind of rare VW boxer engine?

The flat four means that the number '4' on the bezel has a flat top.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by saxo3

The flat four means that the number '4' on the bezel has a flat top.

Some people call it Fat Four too.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Some people call it Fat Four too.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by EEpro

The Mariner

Is SD43 not already the nickname?

[samson66]

Plan on keeping mine into retirement, then selling to put the money towards a house or boat.

[pbubsy]

I don't think there will be a significant difference in value between the mk1 and mk2.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Definitely not....wishful thinking for those with the mk1...me included

X2.. Owned it, left it go due to uncomfortable. Its really just a big Sub and has my title of being THE most uncomfortable Rolex I have ever owned. Its case back design creates issues with many. A flatter case back and the SD43 would be a lot more popular as a daily dive watch.

[ofelas]

Understood, thanks, my old watch has that, just noticed.

Originally Posted by saxo3

The flat four means that the number '4' on the bezel has a flat top.

[peterpl]

If you want a Seadweller as a investment you should be looking to swap your SD43 for a Seadweller 4000.

THAT is be 1000x more collectible than any SD43 in 20 years time.

[Nikrnic]

The next flat four? You never know although I kind of doubt that..

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[Thanos]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Same can be said for many other models which were short lived, like 214270 MK1 (short hands), DJ II etc.


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Agreed.

the SD4k 116600 would be on this list obviously..... as would the 1st generation Deepsea James Cameron as the bracelet and case dimensions changed on the Gen 2.

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by peterpl

If you want a Seadweller as a investment you should be looking to swap your SD43 for a Seadweller 4000.

THAT is be 1000x more collectible than any SD43 in 20 years time.

yup. 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00%.

for extremely obvious reasons of course.