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mistercoach32 · 4 October 2019, 03:29 AM

My SD43 has ruined all 40mm Rolexes for me. I've owned several Subs in different colors and two GMTs with the BLNR and Coke. I've been purging my collection over the last few years, in hopes I'd get down to two I really, really enjoyed. After I held my goal for a solid year with an LVc and BLNR, I realized I really wanted to get down to one but I never had the ONE watch that made me want to get there........until I tried on an SD43. Never thought I'd say it, but I sold my last two 40mm and I couldn't be happier. Has a similar story happened to anyone else with an SD43 or a different model??

brandrea · 4 October 2019, 03:36 AM

Nope.

Although I do really enjoy the SD43 and larger references, I still think 40mm is the best daily wearer for me.

travisb · 4 October 2019, 03:39 AM

Makes for a great one and only!

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strafer_kid · 4 October 2019, 03:40 AM

I still like the option of going with either 40 or 43!

RobsterCraw · 4 October 2019, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercoach32

My SD43 has ruined all 40mm Rolexes for me. I've owned several Subs in different colors and two GMTs with the BLNR and Coke. I've been purging my collection over the last few years, in hopes I'd get down to two I really, really enjoyed. After I held my goal for a solid year with an LVc and BLNR, I realized I really wanted to get down to one but I never had the ONE watch that made me want to get there........until I tried on an SD43. Never thought I'd say it, but I sold my last two 40mm and I couldn't be happier. Has a similar story happened to anyone else with an SD43 or a different model??

totally agree. The 40mm is just a tad too small, but the SD43 is perfect. I really think it's the first and last Rolex Ill purchase.

THC · 4 October 2019, 03:47 AM

Click bait subject line LOL

BigAppleBill · 4 October 2019, 03:55 AM

You should write headlines for the National Enquirer. Lol!

mistercoach32 · 4 October 2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

You should write headlines for the National Enquirer. Lol!

It was an ally-oop I just couldn't pass up. Haha

Roli4life · 4 October 2019, 03:56 AM

The robust, and proportionate stance of the SD43, has definitely caused me to call into question whether or not I actually wanted to keep some of my other Rolex models. It definitely does put them in a somewhat anemic light comparatively.

It’s the one Rolex that really got everything perfect.

Dirt · 4 October 2019, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Roli4life

The robust, and proportionate stance of the SD43, has definitely caused me to call into question whether or not I actually wanted to keep some of my other Rolex models. It definitely does put them in a somewhat anemic light comparatively.

It’s the one Rolex that really got everything perfect.

I'm not so sure about perfect.
That Cyclops is located so far inboard from the Winding crown reminds me of a one eyed person who started out with eyes too close together.
Or maybe even Col Klink with the monicle

Don't get me wrong as I like the Cyclops

mistercoach32 · 4 October 2019, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

I'm not so sure about perfect.
That Cyclops is located so far inboard from the Winding crown reminds me of a one eyed person who started out with eyes too close together.
Or maybe even Col Klink with the monicle

Don't get me wrong as I like the Cyclops

That’s one heck of an imagination for a guy old enough to know who Col Klink was. “I see nothing...”

lear60man · 4 October 2019, 02:40 PM

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That’s one heck of an imagination for a guy old enough to know who Col Klink was. “I see nothing...”

"Cooooolneeeel Hoooogan!'

theken · 4 October 2019, 03:58 AM

I agree, my SD43 could be my one and only.

1665fan · 4 October 2019, 03:58 AM

I was wondering if it would do the same for me...haven’t bit the bullet. If I do I will remove the cyclops.

garbanzo · 4 October 2019, 04:01 AM

I will receve mine tomorrow or on Saturday. Having read this, the expectations are probably unreasonably high

uniqueMR · 4 October 2019, 04:06 AM

I am looking forward to adding SD43 to my collection :)

samson66 · 4 October 2019, 04:07 AM

I will say that after you get used to wearing the SD43, you will feel like a 40mm watch is small.

Funny as I look at my meager collection now, vs when I first got into this expensive hobyy, I don't even own a watch 40mm or smaller.

2 - 41 mm
1 - 42 mm
1 - 43 mm

xelor63 · 4 October 2019, 04:10 AM

Just kept the sub with the SD43

XELOR

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slus · 4 October 2019, 04:12 AM

My daily wear Pelagos dwarfed my SubC so much that the Sub felt dainty and not special to put on after a while. When I started reaching for the Pelagos on weekends too, I knew it was time to part with the Submariner. So I got a Deep Sea, and it seems perfect for me. I don't think I can go back to 40mm any time soon, maybe a 40mm dress watch if my lifestyle calls for that in the future.

Macnavara · 4 October 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercoach32

My SD43 has ruined all 40mm Rolexes for me. I've owned several Subs in different colors and two GMTs with the BLNR and Coke. I've been purging my collection over the last few years, in hopes I'd get down to two I really, really enjoyed. After I held my goal for a solid year with an LVc and BLNR, I realized I really wanted to get down to one but I never had the ONE watch that made me want to get there........until I tried on an SD43. Never thought I'd say it, but I sold my last two 40mm and I couldn't be happier. Has a similar story happened to anyone else with an SD43 or a different model??

The opposite happened to me....the sd43 made me like my 40mm s more.....i disliked my sd to behonest....just looked a little too homage for my liking but it sure seems to be popular

xelor63 · 4 October 2019, 04:31 AM

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jimcameron · 4 October 2019, 04:32 AM

It's huge. If you like a very large watch, you've got a great one.

Soarer · 4 October 2019, 04:33 AM

It will never work as a single watch for me, even if I want to get one. But then I don't!

RichM · 4 October 2019, 04:43 AM

Not with the SD43 but with the Explorer 2. Makes my 40’s feel small.

mistercoach32 · 4 October 2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Not with the SD43 but with the Explorer 2. Makes my 40’s feel small.

That's a really nice collection of watches.

RichM · 4 October 2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercoach32

That's a really nice collection of watches.

Thank you kind Sir.

CashGap · 4 October 2019, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mistercoach32

That's a really nice collection of watches.

Totally agree... plus the case caught my eye, what is it?

Zoomerang · 4 October 2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Not with the SD43 but with the Explorer 2. Makes my 40’s feel small.

I agree. I do like the SD43 a lot but to me the Explorer II is perfect size.. thinner than the SD43 but with more legible with a larger dial.

patrickjb · 4 October 2019, 05:08 AM

I can't take the SD43 off. I wear it in the shower, to bed, to work, cleaning diapers - I refuse to put on any other watches.

DAMN THIS CURSE!!!!

AboutTime · 4 October 2019, 05:18 AM

A great choice for most but, unfortunately, my wrist is too dainty for the SD43. If I were to own just one good watch I don't think it would be a sport watch. A watch that would allow me to be content with just one would be a DD36 in WG.

4 October 2019, 03:29 AM	#1
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	SD43 ruined... My SD43 has ruined all 40mm Rolexes for me. I've owned several Subs in different colors and two GMTs with the BLNR and Coke. I've been purging my collection over the last few years, in hopes I'd get down to two I really, really enjoyed. After I held my goal for a solid year with an LVc and BLNR, I realized I really wanted to get down to one but I never had the ONE watch that made me want to get there........until I tried on an SD43. Never thought I'd say it, but I sold my last two 40mm and I couldn't be happier. Has a similar story happened to anyone else with an SD43 or a different model?? Attached Images

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4 October 2019, 04:06 AM	#16
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	I am looking forward to adding SD43 to my collection :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

4 October 2019, 04:33 AM	#23
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	It will never work as a single watch for me, even if I want to get one. But then I don't! __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

4 October 2019, 04:43 AM	#24
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Not with the SD43 but with the Explorer 2. Makes my 40’s feel small. Attached Images __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

4 October 2019, 03:36 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Nope. Although I do really enjoy the SD43 and larger references, I still think 40mm is the best daily wearer for me.

4 October 2019, 03:39 AM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Makes for a great one and only! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2019, 03:40 AM	#4
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I still like the option of going with either 40 or 43!

4 October 2019, 03:47 AM	#6
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Click bait subject line LOL

4 October 2019, 03:55 AM	#7
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	You should write headlines for the National Enquirer. Lol!

4 October 2019, 03:56 AM	#9
Roli4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,079	The robust, and proportionate stance of the SD43, has definitely caused me to call into question whether or not I actually wanted to keep some of my other Rolex models. It definitely does put them in a somewhat anemic light comparatively. It’s the one Rolex that really got everything perfect.

4 October 2019, 03:58 AM	#13
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I agree, my SD43 could be my one and only.

4 October 2019, 03:58 AM	#14
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	I was wondering if it would do the same for me...haven’t bit the bullet. If I do I will remove the cyclops.

4 October 2019, 04:07 AM	#17
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	I will say that after you get used to wearing the SD43, you will feel like a 40mm watch is small. Funny as I look at my meager collection now, vs when I first got into this expensive hobyy, I don't even own a watch 40mm or smaller. 2 - 41 mm 1 - 42 mm 1 - 43 mm

4 October 2019, 04:10 AM	#18
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	Just kept the sub with the SD43 XELOR Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

4 October 2019, 04:12 AM	#19
slus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern CA Watch: SD4K Posts: 716	My daily wear Pelagos dwarfed my SubC so much that the Sub felt dainty and not special to put on after a while. When I started reaching for the Pelagos on weekends too, I knew it was time to part with the Submariner. So I got a Deep Sea, and it seems perfect for me. I don't think I can go back to 40mm any time soon, maybe a 40mm dress watch if my lifestyle calls for that in the future.

4 October 2019, 04:31 AM	#21
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk

4 October 2019, 04:32 AM	#22
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	It's huge. If you like a very large watch, you've got a great one.

4 October 2019, 05:08 AM	#29
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 468	I can't take the SD43 off. I wear it in the shower, to bed, to work, cleaning diapers - I refuse to put on any other watches. DAMN THIS CURSE!!!!

4 October 2019, 05:18 AM	#30
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	A great choice for most but, unfortunately, my wrist is too dainty for the SD43. If I were to own just one good watch I don't think it would be a sport watch. A watch that would allow me to be content with just one would be a DD36 in WG.

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