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Old 7 February 2024, 07:26 AM   #1
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Recently purchased a new 50th Anniversary SD43...somehow, I already have a microchip on my lug...has this happened to anyone else? Bought it to wear daily, but didn't want a chip 2 months in
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:08 AM   #2
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the SD43 is a true tool watch, wear it with pride
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:12 AM   #3
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Anything you wear on your wrist is going to get dinged, even if you just wear it at your desk.
the 126600 is a beauty, congrats and enjoy wearing it
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:15 AM   #4
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Yep, I have an SD43 as well, daily wear, and it's got a nasty scratch on the clasp.

Just like any car, if daily driven (or worn, LOL) it's gonna get dinged

To be blunt - get over it, LOL!
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:51 AM   #5
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As the others have mentioned unfortunately these things happen when worn regularly but great to see it getting lots of wrist time
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:54 AM   #6
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Welcome to the forum. Can you post picture?
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:29 AM   #7
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I agree...didn't buy it to set in a case
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:30 AM   #8
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Ha...I'm over it. Wearing it proudly
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:31 AM   #9
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Will do...thank you
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:36 AM   #10
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I will as soon as I figure out how to post a pic
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Old 7 February 2024, 04:11 PM   #11
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Mine hardly leaves my wrist and it's full of scratches, doesn't bother me one bit. Best sports watch Rolex makes IMHO
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Old 7 February 2024, 07:51 PM   #12
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It's meant to take a beating.
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Old 7 February 2024, 08:39 PM   #13
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Enjoy it!
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:06 PM   #14
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Best is to wear it with pride.
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:52 PM   #15
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If beating up the Rolex is too painful then Omega at half price is another option to take the edge off.
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Old 7 February 2024, 10:03 PM   #16
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It can happen the first day of ownership or never. Just roll with it and enjoy.
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Old 7 February 2024, 11:08 PM   #17
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Omega at half the price???
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If beating up the Rolex is too painful then Omega at half price is another option to take the edge off.
This Omega is certainly not half the price. And they all get dinged up eventually, especially if you are actually diving it.
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Old 7 February 2024, 11:15 PM   #18
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This Omega is certainly not half the price. And they all get dinged up eventually, especially if you are actually diving it.

Cool watch. Has nothing to do with my comment.
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Old 8 February 2024, 12:25 AM   #19
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Dings and scratches add character. Enjoy!
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Old 8 February 2024, 07:48 AM   #20
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Cool watch. Has nothing to do with my comment.
You said "If beating up the Rolex is too painful then Omega at half price is another option to take the edge off."

My point is that not all Omegas are half the price of an SD50. Only the basic SM300 and basic PO's are; while many others like the PloProf are more expensive than the Rolex.

But, I agree that you should not sweat the dings and scratches; they will happen to any watch. Putting a ding in a $6000 watch does not bother me any less than doing it to a $13000 watch. Although, I always own a G-Shock for the working dives and really crappy work because beating it up does not bother me in the least.
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Old 8 February 2024, 11:32 AM   #21
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Old 8 February 2024, 09:21 PM   #22
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You said "If beating up the Rolex is too painful then Omega at half price is another option to take the edge off."

My point is that not all Omegas are half the price of an SD50. Only the basic SM300 and basic PO's are; while many others like the PloProf are more expensive than the Rolex.

But, I agree that you should not sweat the dings and scratches; they will happen to any watch. Putting a ding in a $6000 watch does not bother me any less than doing it to a $13000 watch. Although, I always own a G-Shock for the working dives and really crappy work because beating it up does not bother me in the least.

Yeah so maybe common sense is a PO or a SMP. Geez dude. Sensitive about omega much.
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Old 9 February 2024, 01:22 AM   #23
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Very cool watch!
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This Omega is certainly not half the price. And they all get dinged up eventually, especially if you are actually diving it.
Very cool watch! I have the standard SS/black dial version on the shark bracelet. It is a heavy BEAST...Love it.
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This Omega is certainly not half the price. And they all get dinged up eventually, especially if you are actually diving it.
Hey Vincent, I had a chance to try one on at the Omega boutique last summer … great reference
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Old 9 February 2024, 01:30 AM   #26
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Yeah so maybe common sense is a PO or a SMP. Geez dude. Sensitive about omega much.
No problem with Omega, I own and have owned several. I was just pointing out that the price of Omegas Diving watch range spans the Rolex SD50 and some models exceed it's cost. When choosing a diving watch few buyers use common sense. They see what they like and they buy it.
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Old 9 February 2024, 08:22 AM   #27
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A ding or scratch, cut, etc., means the watch is officially customized for you.
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Old 9 February 2024, 08:28 AM   #28
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Tried one on yesterday, a lot lighter than my Deep Sea. With 8.25" wrists, I thought it was too small. Probably isn't, but that's just me.
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Old 9 February 2024, 08:37 AM   #29
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Don’t worry about it, it’s not some collector watch or anything.
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It’s a bummer but it happens and now you’re past it. Wear it with joy.
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