Sea Dweller 43 case & caseback swap?

[Essray]

I’m getting ready to put my name in on a SD43 and had a random question.

Will a submariner caseback fit on a SD43?

Just wondering if a lower profile case back would alter the height/fit for those of us with borderline wrists.

The watch fits fine (or as much as I can tell considering the AD will not size it for me when trying it on in the gallery).

[brandrea]

It won’t fit.

I contacted these folks back in the day to see if they could assist but never got a reply

https://www.customwatchconcepts.com/...=1&language=en

If the caseback profile doesn’t work for you out of the gate, I’d be cautious about buying this reference.

[ltmgeller]

If you're already thinking of modifying, you might just be better off choosing a different model.

[chris007]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

if you're already thinking of modifying, you might just be better off choosing a different model.

+1

[samson66]

Have you tried it on? Are you asking because you noticed an issue with it? If so I would just avoid it. The caseback comfort issue is very individual wrist dependent. Works for some, not for others. I would definitely recommend trying one on first.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

If you're already thinking of modifying, you might just be better off choosing a different model.

Spot on. I'd never want to pay Rolex-money for something I'm not 100% sold on from day one.

[Essray]

[QUOTE=brandrea;13429178]It won’t fit.

I contacted these folks back in the day to see if they could assist but never got a reply

Thank you for answering my question. And not just chiming in with advice.

[Essray]

Originally Posted by samson66

Have you tried it on? Are you asking because you noticed an issue with it? If so I would just avoid it. The caseback comfort issue is very individual wrist dependent. Works for some, not for others. I would definitely recommend trying one on first.

Yes I tried it on

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

If you're already thinking of modifying, you might just be better off choosing a different model.

It’s one of the few models I don’t already have.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Essray

Yes I tried it on







It’s one of the few models I don’t already have.

Was there something about it that led you to believe it wouldn't work for you?

[321Forever]

I have a 6.5" wrist at best and the SD43 looks fine to me on my wrist. There is a slight float to the case against my wrist. The micro-adjust clasp helps a lot, too, in terms of optimal placement. Of greater note is that it does feel heavier than my other watches, because it is heavier, lol.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Essray

I’m getting ready to put my name in on a SD43 and had a random question.

Will a submariner caseback fit on a SD43?

Just wondering if a lower profile case back would alter the height/fit for those of us with borderline wrists.

The watch fits fine (or as much as I can tell considering the AD will not size it for me when trying it on in the gallery).

You will notice a huge difference when the bracelet is sized correctly.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Essray

I’m getting ready to put my name in on a SD43 and had a random question.

Will a submariner caseback fit on a SD43?

Just wondering if a lower profile case back would alter the height/fit for those of us with borderline wrists.

The watch fits fine (or as much as I can tell considering the AD will not size it for me when trying it on in the gallery).

Don't buy this watch if you have doubts about whether it will be a comfortable in the long run.

If you are contemplating having the watch altered to fit your wrist then the watch isn't for you.

Buy a watch that works for you, that fits you, a watch that is comfortable to wear, do not buy it because its a Rolex or because you have read about the Sea Dweller and how great it is, or because your AD had dangled the opportunity to own the watch in front of you.

I have the TT version and absolutely love it, but I accept it isn't a watch for everyone.

[1William]

I own a SD43 and a couple of Submariners and the SD43 wears differently. With proper bracelet adjustment it is just a comfortable as my Submariners, just different. I get the case back for the SD43 but that is one of the things that can be a positive if you look at it as such. The dial and red text on the SD43 are also nice.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Buy it and try it if you can afford it. I’ve read much conventional wisdom here about the way particular watches should fit that has proven to be wrong; every wrist is different. If you don’t try you’ll always wonder. If you’re wrong then you sell it at a small loss but if you’re right then you gain another treasure. Go for it.

[Driver8]

Personally, while I loved my departed SD43 in many ways (until the movement went bad), I could just never get it quite as comfortable as I would've liked. For some it seems to work fine, but others (like me) seem to struggle forever to get that perfect fit.