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Bigguy · 31 July 2015, 04:06 AM

Well after weeks and weeks of never being totally sure the fit of the sd4k was right for my wrist i've decided it must go. These watches aren't cheap and i should be head over heels in love with the watch, rather than trying to make myself fall for it. The watch is great on so many levels and i think if my wrist was 6.5 inches instead of 7.5inches it would have been perfect but my eyes could just not adapt to how small it looked on me.

So on Monday im picking up a 116610LN, ive owned the GMT2c previously and love it so know it will fit me perfectly. I've lost serious money on this deal but money isnt everything and this trade will make me smile at the end of it when im wearing my gorgeous new Sub. I'll share pics of the new arrival on Monday!

AS1 · 31 July 2015, 04:10 AM

Fair enough, enjoy the LN!

swils8610 · 31 July 2015, 04:11 AM

Post some pics of the new incoming!

dysondiver · 31 July 2015, 04:17 AM

as long as you end up happy , enjoy , look forwards to the pics

scoot4nat · 31 July 2015, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigguy

Well after weeks and weeks of never being totally sure the fit of the sd4k was right for my wrist i've decided it must go. These watches aren't cheap and i should be head over heels in love with the watch, rather than trying to make myself fall for it. The watch is great on so many levels and i think if my wrist was 6.5 inches instead of 7.5inches it would have been perfect but my eyes could just not adapt to how small it looked on me.

So on Monday im picking up a 116610LN, ive owned the GMT2c previously and love it so know it will fit me perfectly. I've lost serious money on this deal but money isnt everything and this trade will make me smile at the end of it when im wearing my gorgeous new Sub. I'll share pics of the new arrival on Monday!

Aren't they both 40mm?

Jemspeed · 31 July 2015, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoot4nat

Aren't they both 40mm?

I know, I can't help but feel he is having a laugh with us. The only outward difference between these two watches as far as I can tell is the lack of Cyclops on SD4k and the He valve.

trackntrail · 31 July 2015, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoot4nat

Aren't they both 40mm?

The smaller dial, wider bezel and curved lugs of the SD makes it more friendly to smaller wrists but definitely wears smaller than a sub/gmt.
Good luck OP!

SubMarine · 31 July 2015, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigguy

I've lost serious money on this deal but money isnt everything and this trade will make me smile at the end of it when im wearing my gorgeous new Sub.

That's all that matters at the end of the day, right?

Zoran · 31 July 2015, 04:55 AM

SD4K
And good for you on concluding what will put a smile on your face

No need to live with regrets, just wave them by and move on

Mastergreenhand · 31 July 2015, 05:03 AM

If I had 7.5 wrists I'd totally do the DSSD.

hunterp27 · 31 July 2015, 05:04 AM

Dang I thought they wore about the same but as long as it fits his eye, thats the real key.

lhanddds · 31 July 2015, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoot4nat

Aren't they both 40mm?

They are both 40, the GMT has beefier lugs that must make the difference. They are the reason I sold my GMTIIC.

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EWC · 31 July 2015, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oklaiss

The smaller dial, wider bezel and curved lugs of the SD makes it more friendly to smaller wrists but definitely wears smaller than a sub/gmt.
Good luck OP!

What was going to say. I also have 7.5" wrists and I tried the SD on and a Daytona, they both looked smaller on me than the Sub.

dadonn2 · 31 July 2015, 05:08 AM

I'm glad you're doing this since you know it will make you happy. Regarding the cost, I've come to conclude that this hobby, while it can be extremely expensive, isn't as bad as it can appear. The cost of ownership of a SS Rolex after the initial investment is made, is rarely more than a couple of grand if you flip it. I can piss small money away on incidentals without realizing and if I'm a little more mindful, it is easier to recoup some of these types of costs rather painlessly. Even without that, I bought two subs (a tt and a 114060) in February, new in box. If I sold them to a dealer in Feb. 2016, it would cost me 1500-2k. About 125-170/month to own these pieces. I hold them two years, the monthly is cut in half. When I look at it from that standpoint, it became much easier to consider flipping. That's my enabling rationale du jour.

JSI · 31 July 2015, 05:08 AM

Totally agree, the supercase makes the Sub work for big wristed folks (7.5 wrist also)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

If I had 7.5 wrists I'd totally do the DSSD.

I had a DSSD for a while, it is just too tall honestly. (If it is going to be a daily wear under cuff type watch)

Cru Jones · 31 July 2015, 05:21 AM

That's why it's good to have choices. Good job going for what you like best.

watchwatcher · 31 July 2015, 05:24 AM

A man's got to do...

Congrats on the sub.

eonflux · 31 July 2015, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

If I had 7.5 wrists I'd totally do the DSSD.

Yeah, the DSSD would be a good consideration.
To me, the SubC and SDC are very similar in visual size. This thread has an awesome pic by TRF member "116660" of the SubC, SDC, and DSSD.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=425474

The SubC and SDC are really close. Hopefully the OP will be happy with the way the SubC looks on his wrist, but the SubC may not appear significantly larger.

EWC · 31 July 2015, 05:27 AM

There's a lot around but it's also a great all rounder.
Got mine yesterday. Enjoy it.

Psmith · 31 July 2015, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWC

What was going to say. I also have 7.5" wrists and I tried the SD on and a Daytona, they both looked smaller on me than the Sub.

The steel Daytona is 38.6mm

I don't know if anyone here has measured the SD with callipers, but the result might be interesting. The SD is a very pretty watch, but it looks almost mid-size to me (no offence to its many fans).

tkerrmd · 31 July 2015, 05:58 AM

gotta admit there really isn't a size difference to me between an SD4K, sub and GMT

they all look "about" the same on the wrist, but hey its your wrist and money as long as you are happy in the end

Rolex fan 61 · 31 July 2015, 06:11 AM

I like the size of the EXp 2 216570 nice size and I have 7.5 inch+ wrists, the sub looked small, the exp looked like a childs watch on my wrist.

brandrea · 31 July 2015, 06:14 AM

Arrivederci

Hope the Sub is more to your liking. Did you try the Sub on at the same time as the SD? What prompted you to buy the SD in the first place? Just curious ...

Bigguy · 31 July 2015, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Arrivederci

Hope the Sub is more to your liking. Did you try the Sub on at the same time as the SD? What prompted you to buy the SD in the first place? Just curious ...

I had owned 2 16613 subs previously as well as a ceramic gmt and wanted to try something a bit different. In the excitement of it all i never really noticed the size when i first bought it, with time its irritated me.

kilyung · 31 July 2015, 07:31 AM

Makes me glad for my 6.5" wrist.

antbkny · 31 July 2015, 08:13 AM

Great choice for big wrist. It's wider and flatter and looks awesome!

CWIN · 31 July 2015, 08:33 AM

Not a bad choice either way, both great watches, congrats!

Urosfan · 31 July 2015, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Makes me glad for my 6.5" wrist.

I second that motion

Jakx · 31 July 2015, 10:08 AM

Hard to beat SubC for 7+ wrists IMO. Tough decision but the right one!

Racerdj · 31 July 2015, 10:12 AM

Advance congratulations! When a purchase doesn't work, find a new home and move on.

31 July 2015, 04:06 AM	#1
Bigguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tunbridge Wells Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 210	saying goodbye to the SD4k Well after weeks and weeks of never being totally sure the fit of the sd4k was right for my wrist i've decided it must go. These watches aren't cheap and i should be head over heels in love with the watch, rather than trying to make myself fall for it. The watch is great on so many levels and i think if my wrist was 6.5 inches instead of 7.5inches it would have been perfect but my eyes could just not adapt to how small it looked on me. So on Monday im picking up a 116610LN, ive owned the GMT2c previously and love it so know it will fit me perfectly. I've lost serious money on this deal but money isnt everything and this trade will make me smile at the end of it when im wearing my gorgeous new Sub. I'll share pics of the new arrival on Monday!

31 July 2015, 04:55 AM	#9
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	SD4K And good for you on concluding what will put a smile on your face No need to live with regrets, just wave them by and move on __________________

31 July 2015, 05:03 AM	#10
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	If I had 7.5 wrists I'd totally do the DSSD. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

31 July 2015, 05:27 AM	#19
EWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Watch: Submariner Posts: 247	There's a lot around but it's also a great all rounder. Got mine yesterday. Enjoy it. Attached Images

31 July 2015, 08:33 AM	#27
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Not a bad choice either way, both great watches, congrats! __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

31 July 2015, 04:10 AM	#2
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Fair enough, enjoy the LN!

31 July 2015, 04:11 AM	#3
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Post some pics of the new incoming!

31 July 2015, 04:17 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	as long as you end up happy , enjoy , look forwards to the pics

31 July 2015, 05:04 AM	#11
hunterp27 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: JHP Location: Fairview, TX Watch: WG 18039 Day/Date Posts: 789	Dang I thought they wore about the same but as long as it fits his eye, thats the real key.

31 July 2015, 05:08 AM	#14
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	I'm glad you're doing this since you know it will make you happy. Regarding the cost, I've come to conclude that this hobby, while it can be extremely expensive, isn't as bad as it can appear. The cost of ownership of a SS Rolex after the initial investment is made, is rarely more than a couple of grand if you flip it. I can piss small money away on incidentals without realizing and if I'm a little more mindful, it is easier to recoup some of these types of costs rather painlessly. Even without that, I bought two subs (a tt and a 114060) in February, new in box. If I sold them to a dealer in Feb. 2016, it would cost me 1500-2k. About 125-170/month to own these pieces. I hold them two years, the monthly is cut in half. When I look at it from that standpoint, it became much easier to consider flipping. That's my enabling rationale du jour.

31 July 2015, 05:21 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	That's why it's good to have choices. Good job going for what you like best.

31 July 2015, 05:24 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	A man's got to do... Congrats on the sub.

31 July 2015, 05:58 AM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	gotta admit there really isn't a size difference to me between an SD4K, sub and GMT they all look "about" the same on the wrist, but hey its your wrist and money as long as you are happy in the end

31 July 2015, 06:11 AM	#22
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	I like the size of the EXp 2 216570 nice size and I have 7.5 inch+ wrists, the sub looked small, the exp looked like a childs watch on my wrist.

31 July 2015, 06:14 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Arrivederci Hope the Sub is more to your liking. Did you try the Sub on at the same time as the SD? What prompted you to buy the SD in the first place? Just curious ...

31 July 2015, 07:31 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Makes me glad for my 6.5" wrist.

31 July 2015, 08:13 AM	#26
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Great choice for big wrist. It's wider and flatter and looks awesome!

31 July 2015, 10:08 AM	#29
Jakx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 596	Hard to beat SubC for 7+ wrists IMO. Tough decision but the right one!

31 July 2015, 10:12 AM	#30
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Advance congratulations! When a purchase doesn't work, find a new home and move on. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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