The SD43 Official Owners Thread

[swils8610]

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[FlyinHawaiian]

Originally Posted by swils8610

How can you tell this difference between the Mk1 and Mk2?

"SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock with no coronet ♛ between. Also stick numeral l in 1220m.

[TheDon2000]

The only thing I don't love about the SD43 is actually one of the main design aspects which is the red text. I wish it was an actual red. It gets orangey very quickly in most lighting; much paler than the "DAYTONA" on the Daytona's I've handled. Some of these images show it worse than others.

Obviously I still love the piece dearly. I just wish it was a commanding red.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by TheDon2000

...I just wish it was a commanding red.

Hmm... I find the red quite ok & recently compared it to Tudor's (Pelagos line)









Then again, here's a shot taken with a different lighting angle and I guess one could say it looks to be a bit on the "bright" side of red...

[trailblazer68]

Great pics there!

Originally Posted by Travelller

Hmm... I find the red quite ok & recently compared it to Tudor's (Pelagos line)









Then again, here's a shot taken with a different lighting angle and I guess one could say it looks to be a bit on the "bright" side of red...

[FlyinHawaiian]

Happy Friday!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

Happy Friday!

What a shot

[porky51]

I really like my SD43 over the Sub41 but I can't seem to make the wearing experience comfortable with the thick case back. It's fine for the first few hours but at half day, I am feeling irritated with how the case back digs into my wrist. Does anyone have this experience with theirs? If yes, what is your solution?

A friend of mine is recommending that I trade it for the Sub41. My wrist size is 7.25" so I really want to keep my SD43, just need to find a way to wear it comfortably.

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[FlyinHawaiian]

Originally Posted by porky51

I really like my SD43 over the Sub41 but I can't seem to make the wearing experience comfortable with the thick case back. It's fine for the first few hours but at half day, I am feeling irritated with how the case back digs into my wrist. Does anyone have this experience with theirs? If yes, what is your solution?

A friend of mine is recommending that I trade it for the Sub41. My wrist size is 7.25" so I really want to keep my SD43, just need to find a way to wear it comfortably.

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I think you have to play around with the slidelock adjustment by going a little tighter or a little looser until you find that sweet spot that works for you. Thats what has worked for me. Good luck!

[porky51]

Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

I think you have to play around with the slidelock adjustment by going a little tighter or a little looser until you find that sweet spot that works for you. Thats what has worked for me. Good luck!

I have been trying to find the sweet spot. If a bit loose, the watch head feels top heavy and flops around. If a bit tight, then the case back digs in. I'll keep trying. Thanks

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[FlyinHawaiian]

Originally Posted by brandrea

What a shot

Thanks!

[FlyinHawaiian]

Does anyone know why this thread: SD43 Mk1 v Mk2 differences for the obsessive - like me! was closed? That thread helped me decide on choosing a Mk1 dial over Mk2 dial SD43!

Should we start a new thread on the subject or just discuss it here amongst ourselves?

[RCC watches]

SD43 on the 22mm oysterflex strap.

[1William]

Looks good.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

Does anyone know why this thread: SD43 Mk1 v Mk2 differences for the obsessive - like me! was closed? That thread helped me decide on choosing a Mk1 dial over Mk2 dial SD43!

Should we start a new thread on the subject or just discuss it here amongst ourselves?

I'll start until someone starts a thread again about the MK1 SD43.

SD43 115,308 over 7 years

This gives us an average of SD43 Mk1 production of around 16,000

[samson66]

Lighting turned out nice on this one

[FlyinHawaiian]

Originally Posted by samson66

Lighting turned out nice on this one

Perfect!

[FlyinHawaiian]

I just got my SD43 back from RSC Dallas. It took a total of two weeks from shipping out to receiving it back to me!

It looks brand new! 🤙🏽

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Manamana

I'll start until someone starts a thread again about the MK1 SD43.

SDelative rarirty43 115,308 over 7 years

This gives us an average of SD43 Mk1 production of around 16,000

Only 16k mk1s... even less than the Sub 5512 at 17k! Collectors will appreciate the relative rarity, for a mass-produced brand like Rolex.

[Bro Watch]

I am grateful to have a mk1.

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[FlyinHawaiian]

A pint of Sam Adams Brick Red ale goes great with an SD43!

[FlyinHawaiian]

…and so does a pint 🍺 of Guinness! 😁

[FlyinHawaiian]

Happy Tuesday!

[2thdock]

Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

Happy Tuesday!

I like that rubber strap!

[macoutu]

Huh, just noticed the SD43 price went up on the Canadian site. Paid mine retail 15 200$ at the SD end of 2022 and I see it's now listed at 16 950$. Canadian dollars...

Fair hike considering the model hasn't changed