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gaoxing84 · 13 February 2020, 03:15 AM

spotted a wild late 2017 Rolex SD4k sitting quietly at a corner of my friend's store.
Apparently it's been sitting there for awhile, waiting for a new owner to pick it up.
took it out and the next thing i know, i am the new owner.

SD4K - one of the most under-rated diver in the rolex line. everyone is obsessed with the submariners, deepsea seadweller and it's new brother, 43 red seadweller.

regular consumers must be wondering - the submariner date and seadweller 4000 looks awfully similar, why should i pay more? and without a cyclops on a rolex diver, it's not recognisable

it's the last of the seadweller with the original design DNA. the non-maxi case, helium escape valve, matte dial, the fully graduated bezel, 40mm wearable size and the cyclop-less sapphire crystal with a modern movement makes it perfect.
on top of it, it's really short production run.

those who have it, i say hold on to it closely, rolex will never bring it back ever again.

my brother's 16600 and my 116600

114060 vs 116600 (glossy dial vs matte dial)

kieselguhr · 13 February 2020, 03:20 AM

Very nice! Congratulations. Hope to add a SD4K myself some day

037 · 13 February 2020, 03:22 AM

Congrats!

You're making me miss mine.

Danny83 · 13 February 2020, 03:24 AM

Congrats

psv · 13 February 2020, 03:24 AM

Love mine - last tool watch (along with the Explorer) that Rolex produced.

SSGMT · 13 February 2020, 03:27 AM

Congrats, what an awesome find!

Odie-r · 13 February 2020, 03:31 AM

Beauty. Congrats!

ap1 · 13 February 2020, 03:33 AM

It’s great, enjoy

Joburg19 · 13 February 2020, 03:39 AM

Congrats

TNT009 · 13 February 2020, 03:42 AM

Nice find

365DAS · 13 February 2020, 03:44 AM

I am soooooo jealous right now as it’s a watch I’m desperate to get my hands on.

Had the opportunity to buy a preowned one over the weekend but passed on it as I felt it was too much and I’m sure a better “newer” example will turn up.

A massive congrats to you and hope you enjoy it...if not, give me a nudge!

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faz · 13 February 2020, 03:49 AM

Congrats on the great find and the beautiful watch. It truly is a beautiful watch and a keeper for those who specifically like it.

Playing the devil's advocate a bit: The only attraction of this one over a comparable SubC would be the non-maxi (5 digit look) case and its graduated dial for me. Otherwise the thick case and added depth functionality that I don't use... and helium valve (added cost of maintenance)... I did see one a few years ago at the local AD sitting right next to a SubC (imagine those days that they were both available at an AD...) and I recommended the SubC to my friend who was looking, over this one. He was even a lesser watch guy than I was at the time. I guess I am trying to say I see why an average buyer would shy away from this in favor of a SubC.

Rjongco · 13 February 2020, 03:52 AM

Nice find

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GONZO2LR · 13 February 2020, 03:53 AM

nice

GreatScott · 13 February 2020, 04:27 AM

I remember just a few years ago Joma had an all you eat for black Friday on these for around $8k. Of course I didn't pick one up....

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gaoxing84 · 13 February 2020, 04:33 AM

thank you all for the kind words.

this i picked it up at a steal! probably won't sell it, love wearing it!

glamorama · 13 February 2020, 04:34 AM

Congrats!

Wearing mine today, great watch.

brucethemanlee · 13 February 2020, 04:40 AM

congrats!

Yep i picked one up back in Dec 2016

Love the SD4K waaaayyyy more than the current Sub

Flyoverguy · 13 February 2020, 04:48 AM

Having a date without a cyclops on a sport watch works for me. I really like the look

530ExplorerII · 13 February 2020, 04:48 AM

I had the opportunity to purchase a pre-owned 16600 about 3-4 years ago in a jewelry store that was in the process of losing their AD status for Omega. They would sell occasionally sell used timepieces and give discounts up to 30% on Omega for good clients. They had a firesale on Omega and took 16600 in trade. I wish I would have pulled the trigger on it. I think it was around $5k at the time. Love the SD. Enjoy it!

Rado63 · 13 February 2020, 04:54 AM

I never see enough talk about this watch, the SD4K. It's really a stunner at 40mm and no cyclops, larger indices than the sub, cerachrom bezel, 3135 movement, and produced for a short 4 years by Rolex. It's a great pick up. Good purchase, Congrats OP.

173rdabn · 13 February 2020, 05:08 AM

A really great looking watch.

Nikrnic · 13 February 2020, 05:14 AM

I agree 100%, If you love it you can't go wrong. I only passed due to it's height and not being a fan of dates on Subs.

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Boaters · 13 February 2020, 05:17 AM

Very nice congratulations

Nikrnic · 13 February 2020, 05:20 AM

I agree 100%, If you love it you can't go wrong. I only passed due to it's thickness and not being a fan of dates on divers. I guess I'm just more of a Sub fan. Beautiful piece though. Enjoy!!...

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spoilsofwar01 · 13 February 2020, 05:26 AM

Tidy, well done,

Tag_asian · 13 February 2020, 05:29 AM

Nice and congrats!

HORNBLOWER · 13 February 2020, 05:52 AM

This is the one to get. Congrats. Rare beauty.

Robbyman · 13 February 2020, 06:01 AM

That is the case they will use for the next sub in my opinion

gngrprince · 13 February 2020, 06:15 AM

A great watch - classic in the making

13 February 2020, 03:15 AM	#1
gaoxing84 Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 1,323	Incoming - a super great find at a friend store spotted a wild late 2017 Rolex SD4k sitting quietly at a corner of my friend's store. Apparently it's been sitting there for awhile, waiting for a new owner to pick it up. took it out and the next thing i know, i am the new owner. SD4K - one of the most under-rated diver in the rolex line. everyone is obsessed with the submariners, deepsea seadweller and it's new brother, 43 red seadweller. regular consumers must be wondering - the submariner date and seadweller 4000 looks awfully similar, why should i pay more? and without a cyclops on a rolex diver, it's not recognisable it's the last of the seadweller with the original design DNA. the non-maxi case, helium escape valve, matte dial, the fully graduated bezel, 40mm wearable size and the cyclop-less sapphire crystal with a modern movement makes it perfect. on top of it, it's really short production run. those who have it, i say hold on to it closely, rolex will never bring it back ever again. my brother's 16600 and my 116600 114060 vs 116600 (glossy dial vs matte dial)

13 February 2020, 03:31 AM	#7
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Beauty. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

13 February 2020, 03:49 AM	#12
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Congrats on the great find and the beautiful watch. It truly is a beautiful watch and a keeper for those who specifically like it. Playing the devil's advocate a bit: The only attraction of this one over a comparable SubC would be the non-maxi (5 digit look) case and its graduated dial for me. Otherwise the thick case and added depth functionality that I don't use... and helium valve (added cost of maintenance)... I did see one a few years ago at the local AD sitting right next to a SubC (imagine those days that they were both available at an AD...) and I recommended the SubC to my friend who was looking, over this one. He was even a lesser watch guy than I was at the time. I guess I am trying to say I see why an average buyer would shy away from this in favor of a SubC. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

13 February 2020, 04:48 AM	#20
530ExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Cameron Park, CA Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 304	I had the opportunity to purchase a pre-owned 16600 about 3-4 years ago in a jewelry store that was in the process of losing their AD status for Omega. They would sell occasionally sell used timepieces and give discounts up to 30% on Omega for good clients. They had a firesale on Omega and took 16600 in trade. I wish I would have pulled the trigger on it. I think it was around $5k at the time. Love the SD. Enjoy it! __________________ 216570 Polar 116710BLNR 116610LV

13 February 2020, 04:54 AM	#21
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	I never see enough talk about this watch, the SD4K. It's really a stunner at 40mm and no cyclops, larger indices than the sub, cerachrom bezel, 3135 movement, and produced for a short 4 years by Rolex. It's a great pick up. Good purchase, Congrats OP. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

13 February 2020, 03:20 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Very nice! Congratulations. Hope to add a SD4K myself some day

13 February 2020, 03:22 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Congrats! You're making me miss mine.

13 February 2020, 03:24 AM	#4
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Congrats

13 February 2020, 03:24 AM	#5
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Love mine - last tool watch (along with the Explorer) that Rolex produced.

13 February 2020, 03:27 AM	#6
SSGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 241	Congrats, what an awesome find!

13 February 2020, 03:33 AM	#8
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	It’s great, enjoy

13 February 2020, 03:39 AM	#9
Joburg19 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: GA Posts: 5	Congrats

13 February 2020, 03:42 AM	#10
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,528	Nice find

13 February 2020, 03:44 AM	#11
365DAS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: RD Location: UK Posts: 629	I am soooooo jealous right now as it’s a watch I’m desperate to get my hands on. Had the opportunity to buy a preowned one over the weekend but passed on it as I felt it was too much and I’m sure a better “newer” example will turn up. A massive congrats to you and hope you enjoy it...if not, give me a nudge! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 03:52 AM	#13
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	Nice find Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 03:53 AM	#14
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,395	nice

13 February 2020, 04:27 AM	#15
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	I remember just a few years ago Joma had an all you eat for black Friday on these for around $8k. Of course I didn't pick one up.... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 04:33 AM	#16
gaoxing84 Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 1,323	thank you all for the kind words. this i picked it up at a steal! probably won't sell it, love wearing it!

13 February 2020, 04:34 AM	#17
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Congrats! Wearing mine today, great watch.

13 February 2020, 04:40 AM	#18
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	congrats! Yep i picked one up back in Dec 2016 Love the SD4K waaaayyyy more than the current Sub

13 February 2020, 04:48 AM	#19
Flyoverguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 160	Having a date without a cyclops on a sport watch works for me. I really like the look

13 February 2020, 05:08 AM	#22
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	A really great looking watch.

13 February 2020, 05:14 AM	#23
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I agree 100%, If you love it you can't go wrong. I only passed due to it's height and not being a fan of dates on Subs. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 05:17 AM	#24
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Very nice congratulations

13 February 2020, 05:20 AM	#25
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I agree 100%, If you love it you can't go wrong. I only passed due to it's thickness and not being a fan of dates on divers. I guess I'm just more of a Sub fan. Beautiful piece though. Enjoy!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

13 February 2020, 05:26 AM	#26
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	Tidy, well done, __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

13 February 2020, 05:29 AM	#27
Tag_asian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196	Nice and congrats!

13 February 2020, 05:52 AM	#28
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	This is the one to get. Congrats. Rare beauty.

13 February 2020, 06:01 AM	#29
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	That is the case they will use for the next sub in my opinion

13 February 2020, 06:15 AM	#30
gngrprince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London Posts: 2	A great watch - classic in the making

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