Is the SD50 perfect?

[Batmannr1]

Almost perfect, I love my Sea-Dweller 43. The reason why I go to the gym and pump up my wrists. It has some presence.
I sold my SubC LN date, that one felt redundant next to the SD43.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Token74

Not a fan of this one personally, but maybe that’s because it’s too big for me.

It’s funny, people were crying out for a bigger SD when the 116600 was launched, and then when the SD43 came out there was a lot of love. But over time, love for the SD43 has died down, and people now seem to really appreciate the size of the 116600.

I’ve had my 116600 since 1st May 2014 and I like it today as much, if not more, than I did five years ago.


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Based on my observation of the threads on here, as well as the increased inability to get one of these from an AD I would argue that the popularity has actually increased substantially since the watch was released. I remember when I was looking to buy one in March of 2018 there wasn’t a whole lot of love on the forums about the watch, with the exception of from a few folks. Now I’ve noticed the watch seems to be more popular with people on TRF, look at some of the polls where the SD43 is included...it’s interesting for sure.

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

I think you may be getting confused with the deep sea.




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I stand by my opinion, but will add the Deep Sea as well as they both are less than perfect IMHO.

[BamaBoy]

Got one two weeks ago. 7.5 inch wrist. Have owned several Subs, Exp IIs, GMTs, etc. it is, in my opinion, the perfect Rolex. Along with the Polar Exp II 42, it makes for the perfect two watch rotation for me.

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

It is a large, heavy, thick and ridiculously over-built watch that has a silly depth rating. If that makes it perfect for someone, then that is great, and they should buy one and enjoy it for decades. It's a bit like someone buying a Hummer H1 to run to the grocery around the corner.

Now that’s just a subjective bias, and unsubstantiated profiling.
AnyWho I gotta get my ass to the grocery store

[Lemonvr6]

If it was 40mm it would probably be the most popular modern Rolex

[Daveclock]

Originally Posted by sdgadave

I think so!



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For me that picture shows why the cyclops spoils the possibility of perfection.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by GBD

Please stop with the "50th anniversary" nonsense. It's not a thing.

Eh? It’s very much a “thing”

[stewester]

Certainly not perfect for me - it's absolutely enormous!

[Devildog]

Op. No, it’s not perfect. But it’s as close to perfection as any watch which is waterproof to 4000 ft can be.

[stephentross]

This is perfection. I’ve tried all. Nothing comes close to this.


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[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Now that’s just a subjective bias, and unsubstantiated profiling.
AnyWho I gotta get my ass to the grocery store

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by zjd168

it is called SD43 here.

Lol

[Nikrnic]

That's a beauty for sure. For me, I'd go for a SDK 4000 as it fits more like a Sub.

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[MTdweller]

Best modern SD yet IMO.

[TheWatchEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by presario

No. Needs a bigger dial, thinner bezel, and no cyclops.

I would love all of these changes!


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[Boaters]

I like it but not all the time great in a rotation

[samson66]

Not perfect, but the closest watch Rolex produces to perfect. I think shaving 1mm off the diameter and 1mm off the thickness would have made it perfect. Can't think of anything else I would want changed. Dial perfect, bezel perfect, bracelet beyond perfect if there is such a thing, and yes the cyclops is also perfect in my eyes!

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[rob]

Impressive watch. I have a 6.5” wrist and see all the remarks of a perfect watch fit. 7” wrist. With the dive extension taken out and sized correctly it is a very nice watch. No doubt that is has a commanding presence, to big for some but perfect for me!!!

[RobearH]

It’s the SD43 and yes, perfect in size, looks and all around usefulness!

[Justinmg]

Nope, Rolex ruined the SD. It’s just an inflated sub. I liked when the 116600 wasn’t popular

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by samson66

Not perfect, but the closest watch Rolex produces to perfect. I think shaving 1mm off the diameter and 1mm off the thickness would have made it perfect. Can't think of anything else I would want changed. Dial perfect, bezel perfect, bracelet beyond perfect if there is such a thing, and yes the cyclops is also perfect in my eyes!

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Touche

[T3F]

No, but if you scaled the case down to being 40mm and 11-12mm thick and made the bezel a bit thinner, then I think it would be pretty close.

[Mundi]

Yes. Proportions are perfect for me-- slim lugs so much better than those big blocks. Love it.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by T3F

No, but if you scaled the case down to being 40mm and 11-12mm thick and made the bezel a bit thinner, then I think it would be pretty close.

Not sure if this was said in jest or not, but you just described a Submariner. So I guess your perfect watch does exist.

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[PanosI]

It’s perfect and that red line is to die for.
126600 is the best contemporary sport rolex.
The only watch that managed to take it of my wrist is a Panerai icon.

[Coolex]

No. Way too thick and big and thick----- and did I mention big? Very Invicta like

[peterskinner]

To me, it’s pretty fine as a dive watch; but like all such designs, it’s a touch crude against something like a DD40. Horses for courses.
I have both; covers all bases. I don’t see any dive watch as sufficient by itself. So ‘perfect’ dive watch? Pretty close. ‘Perfect’ watch....no-where near. Too big and clunky.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Coolex

No. Way too thick and big and thick----- and did I mention big? Very Invicta like

You can’t be serious. Invicta, really

[Seattle911]

For me it's a great watch and as my first Rolex. Was shopping for a submariner but it felt small on wrist, plus I feel the bracelet is too small and tapered.

SD43 announced and it is perfect for me. Not to small, good heft and presence.

To each their own.