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melrob1 · 10 May 2017, 11:48 PM

Had a "display" model in stock at Wagner in Vienna. They will not sell it as they have a policy to not sell display models. They will only do special orders. Was surprised that it wasn't too big at all. The case does the trick. Here is a pick from further away on my 6.5" wrist. Never was on my list with the size but after trying it on I will be purchasing it eventually.

Bo-Dacious · 10 May 2017, 11:52 PM

I believe you meant SD 43.

Looks amazing.

Off topic - I wonder how many CO people are active on TRF? We should attempt a "meet-up" in Denver for drinks.

mjclark32 · 10 May 2017, 11:52 PM

Looks good on you

What's a display model? Looks like it isn't the road show model since it has a movement in it

On hold for someone else?

Dusko.Popov · 10 May 2017, 11:53 PM

Nice sd43

Etschell · 10 May 2017, 11:54 PM

yes not in fact a display model as it has a movement.

melrob1 · 10 May 2017, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo-Dacious

I believe you meant SD 43.

Looks amazing.

Off topic - I wonder how many CO people are active on TRF? We should attempt a "meet-up" in Denver for drinks.

As in 50th Anniversary. CO GTG would be cool

Smarties · 10 May 2017, 11:57 PM

Nice.

I'm still waiting for the call from AD to pick up my SD50.

Uppersouth · 11 May 2017, 12:00 AM

Looks fantastic!

StarryNights · 11 May 2017, 12:03 AM

Looks very nice on the wrist! What a difference a properly fitted bracelet does, there was another poster (PMT2) asking if the SD43 looks too big and he has the same wrist size. I have to say, the SD43 has really grown on me, it's gaining on the BLNR for me.

melrob1 · 11 May 2017, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Looks good on you

What's a display model? Looks like it isn't the road show model since it has a movement in it

On hold for someone else?

The way they explained it to me at two of their stores is they keep actual working display models for most models that they do not sell. I saw one of these at two of there stores. They wouldn't sell them no matter how hard I tried. I even emailed their corporate and they explained the display model thing. Weird right?!

melrob1 · 11 May 2017, 12:07 AM

Email feom their corp

T-Bro · 11 May 2017, 12:20 AM

Where in Colorado do they have a demo to check out? I am on a list, but did not think anyone had one to check out.

Thanks for the info.

Upon closer reading, looks like the shop is in Austria, not CO.

kboy2379 · 11 May 2017, 12:27 AM

Looks great!

albmich · 11 May 2017, 12:27 AM

It's SD43. Looks good

brandrea · 11 May 2017, 12:30 AM

Presentation models do not have movements, you'd be disappointed if you bought it.

lee fowler · 11 May 2017, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Presentation models do not have movements, you'd be disappointed if you bought it.

But it would tell the correct time twice a day!!

brandrea · 11 May 2017, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

But it would tell the correct time twice a day!!

mjclark32 · 11 May 2017, 01:01 AM

Seems so weird.
"Yes, thanks for your email. It is a display model. It's new and very hard to get. We have a couple, but we won't sell them since they're hard to get. We're just going to tease everyone for 6-9 months until your special order comes in"

Last year when the Daytona C came out I was at a NJ AD and I tried a white dial on. I asked to buy it and they told me that Rolex took a piece of the movement out so it wasn't functional. Obviously I knew they were full of it. I assumed they had it sold to someone else already and didn't want to tell me...

Cru Jones · 11 May 2017, 01:08 AM

SD50 looking GREAT on your wrist. Lugs don't come close to hanging over the edge of your wrist.....My wrist isn't much bigger than yours, and its flat like yours....Hmmm, could be a good fit for me!

Amazing what a photo from a couple of feet away can do. ;-)

Boaters · 11 May 2017, 01:10 AM

Very nice!

sensui · 11 May 2017, 01:29 AM

Happy for you op, but subjectively for me that looks borderline too big....I'd personally try to rock a smaller watch but it's what makes you happy. Great to have choices.

ocwatching · 11 May 2017, 01:35 AM

hmmm
same wrist size so this photo gives me hope

mtgjr · 11 May 2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Happy for you op, but subjectively for me that looks borderline too big....I'd personally try to rock a smaller watch but it's what makes you happy. Great to have choices.

Why are you happy for him? Sorry, just curious.

sensui · 11 May 2017, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Why are you happy for him? Sorry, just curious.

I'm happy he's happy with rocking the watch, whereas I'd be far more reluctant due to that fit.

masyv6 · 11 May 2017, 02:02 AM

Looks good on you!

Borsika · 11 May 2017, 02:33 AM

Sorry but a 40mm sub or sd40 would look much better. This is not bad but can be worn only with casual attire in your case.

mtgjr · 11 May 2017, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

I'm happy he's happy with rocking the watch, whereas I'd be far more reluctant due to that fit.

He tried on a display model of a watch and liked it, but they wouldn't sell it to him at two different locations, despite him emailing corporate to plead his case. I just didn't see what there was to be happy for him about.

sensui · 11 May 2017, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

He tried on a display model of a watch and liked it, but they wouldn't sell it to him at two different locations, despite him emailing corporate to plead his case. I just didn't see what there was to be happy for him about.

Oh that's what you're talking about. I was focused on the topic of the fit of the watch. Somehow I don't think that's going to be an issue in no time at all, I don't forsee this being difficult to buy for msrp in a couple months or less.

oldman2005 · 11 May 2017, 03:49 AM

SD50 looks good on 6.5" wrist!

sea-dweller · 11 May 2017, 04:02 AM

Looks nice!

10 May 2017, 11:48 PM	#1
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	SD50 pics. Had a "display" model in stock at Wagner in Vienna. They will not sell it as they have a policy to not sell display models. They will only do special orders. Was surprised that it wasn't too big at all. The case does the trick. Here is a pick from further away on my 6.5" wrist. Never was on my list with the size but after trying it on I will be purchasing it eventually. Attached Images Last edited by melrob1; 10 May 2017 at 11:52 PM.. Reason: Pic

10 May 2017, 11:52 PM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks good on you What's a display model? Looks like it isn't the road show model since it has a movement in it On hold for someone else? __________________

10 May 2017, 11:54 PM	#5
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	yes not in fact a display model as it has a movement. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

11 May 2017, 12:07 AM	#11
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Email feom their corp Attached Images

11 May 2017, 12:27 AM	#14
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	It's SD43. Looks good __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

10 May 2017, 11:52 PM	#2
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	I believe you meant SD 43. Looks amazing. Off topic - I wonder how many CO people are active on TRF? We should attempt a "meet-up" in Denver for drinks.

10 May 2017, 11:53 PM	#4
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	Nice sd43

10 May 2017, 11:57 PM	#7
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	Nice. I'm still waiting for the call from AD to pick up my SD50.

11 May 2017, 12:00 AM	#8
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	Looks fantastic!

11 May 2017, 12:03 AM	#9
StarryNights "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 125	Looks very nice on the wrist! What a difference a properly fitted bracelet does, there was another poster (PMT2) asking if the SD43 looks too big and he has the same wrist size. I have to say, the SD43 has really grown on me, it's gaining on the BLNR for me.

11 May 2017, 12:20 AM	#12
T-Bro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Denver and MV Watch: SD43PAM389IWC3538 Posts: 37	Where in Colorado do they have a demo to check out? I am on a list, but did not think anyone had one to check out. Thanks for the info. Upon closer reading, looks like the shop is in Austria, not CO.

11 May 2017, 12:27 AM	#13
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	Looks great!

11 May 2017, 12:30 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Presentation models do not have movements, you'd be disappointed if you bought it.

11 May 2017, 01:01 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Seems so weird. "Yes, thanks for your email. It is a display model. It's new and very hard to get. We have a couple, but we won't sell them since they're hard to get. We're just going to tease everyone for 6-9 months until your special order comes in" Last year when the Daytona C came out I was at a NJ AD and I tried a white dial on. I asked to buy it and they told me that Rolex took a piece of the movement out so it wasn't functional. Obviously I knew they were full of it. I assumed they had it sold to someone else already and didn't want to tell me... __________________

11 May 2017, 01:08 AM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	SD50 looking GREAT on your wrist. Lugs don't come close to hanging over the edge of your wrist.....My wrist isn't much bigger than yours, and its flat like yours....Hmmm, could be a good fit for me! Amazing what a photo from a couple of feet away can do. ;-)

11 May 2017, 01:10 AM	#20
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Very nice!

11 May 2017, 01:29 AM	#21
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Happy for you op, but subjectively for me that looks borderline too big....I'd personally try to rock a smaller watch but it's what makes you happy. Great to have choices.

11 May 2017, 01:35 AM	#22
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	hmmm same wrist size so this photo gives me hope __________________ too much into watches...

11 May 2017, 02:02 AM	#25
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Looks good on you!

11 May 2017, 02:33 AM	#26
Borsika Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: EUROPE Posts: 88	Sorry but a 40mm sub or sd40 would look much better. This is not bad but can be worn only with casual attire in your case.

11 May 2017, 03:49 AM	#29
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	SD50 looks good on 6.5" wrist!

11 May 2017, 04:02 AM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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