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.