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Old 21 April 2017, 02:25 AM   #1
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Pre-cyclops SeaDweller or new model?

Anyone trading up to the new 43mm SD 126600 from the 40mm 116600?

I don't mind the size increase but the cyclops kills it for me.

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Old 21 April 2017, 02:27 AM   #2
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Not in a million years! SDc is perfect for me.
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:45 AM   #3
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I'd definitely like to see the new SD in person, but I'm not parting with my SD4K to make room for the new model.
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:46 AM   #4
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I may add rather than replace.
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:59 AM   #5
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You know you want that new red Sea Dweller print in all its glory! I think once SD fans see it in person they won't be able to resist. While the previous one looks "cleaner" without the cyclops, a cyclops on such a watch is really an accomplishment. I still can't believe they managed to pull it off.
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:02 AM   #6
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Not a chance.
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:16 AM   #7
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I have a feeling all the naysayers will speak different once he/she tries on the new Sea-Dweller.
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Old 22 April 2017, 10:58 PM   #8
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I have a feeling all the naysayers will speak different once he/she tries on the new Sea-Dweller.
A lot of new Basel releases fall into this category and I have to agree

I'm in the can't wait to see it camp and based on pictures I think it looks killer
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:19 AM   #9
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No. Much prefer the SD4K.
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:32 AM   #10
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Ill never sell the 116600, but I will be buying the new one as well.
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:34 AM   #11
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i'll stick with my 5d SD but the sd43 is the better watch compared to the SD-c imop but only if you imagine its not a successor to the sd-c. its more of a better sub-c than a better SD-c -- to me.
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Old 21 April 2017, 03:46 AM   #12
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i'll stick with my 5d SD but the sd43 is the better watch compared to the SD-c imop but only if you imagine its not a successor to the sd-c. its more of a better sub-c than a better SD-c -- to me.
An interesting perspective, I never thought of it like that.
Except one can't get around the fact it is without a doubt a SD due to the Patented HEV.
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:00 AM   #13
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I think it depends what else you have...I think the new one would fit into a sub-heavy collection, giving you some diversity.

But, if I had the SDc, I probably wouldn't flip for the new one.
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:04 AM   #14
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No way. I went back even further and flipped my SD4K to buy a 16600, the last "real" classic Sea-Dweller, IMHO.
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Old 22 April 2017, 06:08 PM   #15
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No way. I went back even further and flipped my SD4K to buy a 16600, the last "real" classic Sea-Dweller, IMHO.
Me too!
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Old 22 April 2017, 10:49 PM   #16
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Old 23 April 2017, 10:08 AM   #17
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:09 AM   #18
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From the pics I've seen to me it's more of a toned down DSSD rather then a evolved SD

May add it but can't see my 116600 going anywhere.
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:11 AM   #19
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You know you want that new red Sea Dweller print in all its glory! I think once SD fans see it in person they won't be able to resist. While the previous one looks "cleaner" without the cyclops, a cyclops on such a watch is really an accomplishment. I still can't believe they managed to pull it off.


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Old 21 April 2017, 04:14 AM   #20
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:14 AM   #21
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Not me -- even with 7-1/4" wrists the SD4K is as large as I'd want to go on a watch that thick. I used to love bigger watches but they're long gone now.
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:54 AM   #22
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Not me -- even with 7-1/4" wrists the SD4K is as large as I'd want to go on a watch that thick. I used to love bigger watches but they're long gone now.
Same size wrist and same attitude towards bigger watches!!
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:54 AM   #23
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I am not interested in the SDc. Just does nothing for me (I'd rather have a Sub).

I'm VERY interested in the SD50.

To each their own.
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Old 21 April 2017, 04:58 AM   #24
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Isn't it hard to make this call without seeing the new one in person?
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Old 21 April 2017, 05:12 AM   #25
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Isn't it hard to make this call without seeing the new one in person?
The voice of reason.
With all this talk about the watch and the merits of a millimeter here or there is absolutely incredible.
Also the thickness issue comes up regularly with people passing judgement over fractions of a millimeter

The proof will be when the thing is sitting on the wrist and a good deal is offered on the price.
Then we will see who the genuine nay sayers or haters are.
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Old 21 April 2017, 05:04 AM   #26
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hard to say....if were same size new one would be no brainer, but they honked it up, so gotta try in person.
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The voice of reason.
With all this talk about the watch and the merits of a millimeter here or there is absolutely incredible.
Also the thickness issue comes up regularly with people passing judgement over fractions of a millimeter

The proof will be when the thing is sitting on the wrist and a good deal is offered on the price.
Then we will see who the genuine nay sayers or haters are.
Spot on.

I may add pending on how it fits my puny 6.7" wrists....but I would never sell my SD4k.
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Old 21 April 2017, 05:16 AM   #28
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The 116600 is just a thick Sub without the cyclops to me (and I want the cyclops) so I never saw the point to it

Definitely interested in the 126600 but need to try it on before buying to gauge the size increase
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Old 21 April 2017, 05:17 AM   #29
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I will stick with my 116600. I have a 7.5inch wrist and my explorer II wears large (fits my wrist but feels like a plate)... no way do I want go up another mm from that piece... your neighbor will be able to tell time.
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Old 21 April 2017, 05:33 AM   #30
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I am with you - the only reason I wanted an SD is that it had a date - without - the cyclops.
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