Trade with a SD4K

[nachopc]

Would you put this piece on a trade or would you keep it? Thank you so much.


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[ikincooper]

Do you like it? What you considering trading towards? What else have you got?

I personally love my SD4K so no it’s not up for a trade towards anything


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[nachopc]

Originally Posted by ikincooper

Do you like it? What you considering trading towards? What else have you got?

I personally love my SD4K so no it’s not up for a trade towards anything


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Love the watch, when I look at it is amazing but just feel a bit heavy on the wrist but I have serious doubts.


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[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Love the watch, when I look at it is amazing but just feel a bit heavy on the wrist but I have serious doubts.


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If you love it I’d say keep it, especially as replacing it would likely cost you a fair bit given that their value seem to be increasing. If you didn’t love it then that’d make trading it away a simple choice.

I wore mine daily for approx 2 years straight and the initial weight soon stopped being noticeable. That said, I do find me 2 x smaller (DJ36 and Explorer) so comfy whenever I put them on.


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[Token74]

Got mine on 2nd May 2014. Since then, many watches have come and gone. The 116600 has remained a constant. It’s my ‘do everything’ watch and it will never be sold. It’s the only watch i can say that about.


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[tquieng]

Never let this one get away- It was only made for 2.5 years and is going to keep going up in value. A true sleeper.

[1William]

It depends on what you want and how much you enjoy wearing your SD. If it does not work for you get something that does and don't look back as it will be costly to replace. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

[roadie1]

My SD 4K isn’t going anywhere!

[Brian Page]

They are worth roughly twice what went for new. I'l be keeping mine..

[nachopc]

Thank you guys, by Tuesday will have to make a decision. I’m 55% keep it at the moment.


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[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by tquieng

Never let this one get away- It was only made for 2.5 years and is going to keep going up in value. A true sleeper.

So fast asleep that it has been overtaken by almost every other sports model, even those still in production. It’s true that it was only produced for a short period but it’s also not a super attractive watch either. It’s too fat for its size, has awkward proportions and wears high on its bulbous caseback, not to mention the weight. And I say all that as someone who’s a big fan of the SD line and loves his 126600, so I have to say, I’m not sure about that foregone conclusion a few here seem to have whereas this watch is such a surefire investment.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

So fast asleep that it has been overtaken by almost every other sports model, even those still in production. It’s true that it was only produced for a short period but it’s also not a super attractive watch either. It’s too fat for its size, has awkward proportions and wears high on its bulbous caseback, not to mention the weight. And I say all that as someone who’s a big fan of the SD line and loves his 126600, so I have to say, I’m not sure about that foregone conclusion a few here seem to have whereas this watch is such a surefire investment.

It feels like there are two markets going on - the hype market and the collector market.

The SD4K is getting blown out of the water by some hype market watches.

But it is still appreciating slow and steady.

Maybe it takes its biggest jump well into the future, when 'real collectors' look back and appreciate its scarcity/role in Rolex and SD history.

But for the short-term, there are way faster risers.

And just on the watch itself, I agree on its proportions. Everyone wants it to be a modern version of a 5 digit case proportion watch, but it's short lugs and thickness preclude that.

It's still a great piece though OP.

[brandrea]

Is there a specific model you’re looking at trading it for ?

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Is there a specific model you’re looking at trading it for ?

Yes, a brand new 116500LN Black


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Yes, a brand new 116500LN Black


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Do you have other divers or chronos?

[nachopc]

Yes, got hulk and 16610 & 14060M
Also other Daytona’s.


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Yes, got hulk and 16610 & 14060M
Also other Daytona’s.


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Ok do you like wearing your SD4k more or less than your other divers?


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[nachopc]

Originally Posted by IR201

Ok do you like wearing your SD4k more or less than your other divers?


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Yes it was more a matter of delivering this watch as part of payment or not. I am considering now making an effort and keep the watch.


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[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Yes, got hulk and 16610 & 14060M
Also other Daytona’s.


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seen what you have I would
then to SD4k I prefer 16600, SD43 and Deepsea

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

seen what you have I would
then to SD4k I prefer 16600, SD43 and Deepsea

Yes but 16600 maybe but SD43 and Deepsea far too big for my wrist.


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[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by IR201

It feels like there are two markets going on - the hype market and the collector market.

The SD4K is getting blown out of the water by some hype market watches.

But it is still appreciating slow and steady.

Maybe it takes its biggest jump well into the future, when 'real collectors' look back and appreciate its scarcity/role in Rolex and SD history.

But for the short-term, there are way faster risers.

And just on the watch itself, I agree on its proportions. Everyone wants it to be a modern version of a 5 digit case proportion watch, but it's short lugs and thickness preclude that.

It's still a great piece though OP.

I don’t disagree with that. Where we differ is the role it played. I don’t think it played any significant role other than to document the timing of Rolex’ realization that we need smaller lugs than what they had on the 116610. Aside from that, the SD4K has no significant exploits under its belt, it wasn’t used by anyone or for anything noteworthy, nor was it designed and engineered to be. In fact, the only noteworthy aspect of it may well be that its introduction marks the transition of the SD line into jewelry, that no longer had aspirations of serving hard working professionals. This may already have been true of the 16600 in its last years, but at least that one did accumulate some legit Comex history in the early nineties. And Rolex did notice that trait of the 116600, which sat in a worst of both worlds scenario, where it neither catered to professionals anymore, but was inferior in every way to the Submariner as a mere fashion item/statement piece. And that is why they replaced it so quickly with an SD43 that has its own place in the collection of fashion and status pieces Rolex sells today.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

I don’t disagree with that. Where we differ is the role it played. I don’t think it played any significant role other than to document the timing of Rolex’ realization that we need smaller lugs than what they had on the 116610. Aside from that, the SD4K has no significant exploits under its belt, it wasn’t used by anyone or for anything noteworthy, nor was it designed and engineered to be. In fact, the only noteworthy aspect of it may well be that its introduction marks the transition of the SD line into jewelry, that no longer had aspirations of serving hard working professionals. This may already have been true of the 16600 in its last years, but at least that one did accumulate some legit Comex history in the early nineties. And Rolex did notice that trait of the 116600, which sat in a worst of both worlds scenario, where it neither catered to professionals anymore, but was inferior in every way to the Submariner as a mere fashion item/statement piece. And that is why they replaced it so quickly with an SD43 that has its own place in the collection of fashion and status pieces Rolex sells today.

Great points indeed. I guess the only thing it has from a historical standpoint is the last of the 40mm SD? Not terribly moving on its own.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

I don’t disagree with that. Where we differ is the role it played. I don’t think it played any significant role other than to document the timing of Rolex’ realization that we need smaller lugs than what they had on the 116610. Aside from that, the SD4K has no significant exploits under its belt, it wasn’t used by anyone or for anything noteworthy, nor was it designed and engineered to be. In fact, the only noteworthy aspect of it may well be that its introduction marks the transition of the SD line into jewelry, that no longer had aspirations of serving hard working professionals. This may already have been true of the 16600 in its last years, but at least that one did accumulate some legit Comex history in the early nineties. And Rolex did notice that trait of the 116600, which sat in a worst of both worlds scenario, where it neither catered to professionals anymore, but was inferior in every way to the Submariner as a mere fashion item/statement piece. And that is why they replaced it so quickly with an SD43 that has its own place in the collection of fashion and status pieces Rolex sells today.

The role could be to satisfy people who can’t afford a watch above 40mm but still love diving watches. This watch is beautiful and wears little, there is only one thing is tall, but the one’s you mentioned are too.
Having said that the watch is super modern and attractive in my humble opinion.


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[NYG1121]

SD4K is an amazing reference and a sure shot “investment”. Way more than any current hyped model (looking at you tiffany OP). But like any other sure investment, patience and time is necessary. So then the question is really whether waiting 5+ years and having this double in value “worth it” to you? You could get much faster returns elsewhere. In regards to the actual watch, it is as close to perfect as it gets IMO

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Yes but 16600 maybe but SD43 and Deepsea far too big for my wrist.


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SD 16600 Sommozzatori Polizia


16600 Assigned COMEX


SD 16600 history and charm... glamor .......

[joli160]

There was a reason that it only had a short run. They didn’t sell and the current tide lift all boats including the SD4K.
Do the deal, now is the time to do it

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

SD 16600 Sommozzatori Polizia


16600 Assigned COMEX


SD 16600 history and charm... glamor .......

Absolutely but I don’t have that one !
Want do you mean with that ???


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[nachopc]

Originally Posted by joli160

There was a reason that it only had a short run. They didn’t sell and the current tide lift all boats including the SD4K.
Do the deal, now is the time to do it

Daytona didn’t sell either at the time !


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[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by nachopc

Absolutely but I don’t have that one !
Want do you mean with that ???


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If your project is Daytona ... OK .... there is no question of the King
I would trade
but an excange 116600 with SD 16600 I would evaluate it IMHO

[red1108nyc]

Keeper for a limited run bird in 40mm format. SD4Ks don't get as big of a sponsorship vs GMT or Sub crowd but still a special piece.