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#91 |
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Charlotte, NC
Watch: Out
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Market has spoken
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: Brian
Location: Kentucky
Watch: 116610LN
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It's large. Mostly comfortable to the flat-wristed. Weird being right between a classic Sub and a 1mm bigger Deep-sea. I had one for a couple of years and had to go the Sub date route for comfort |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Austria
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And I'm into traditions, others aren't. To each his own. A ceramic bezel has not changed the classic look of the Submariner. Suddenly using a date magnifier changes the entire visual appearance of the watch. For me it was just a quick flash in the pan with the SD50, but I also tried it because I've been a fan of the Sea-Dweller series since the beginning and the lack of a date magnifier was a contributing reason. So it was now visually too close to the sub for me. So I'm sticking with my Submariner models and the DeepSea, for example, and I'm happy with that. |
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Location: UK
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After all, the SD4K (which was produced in far smaller numbers due to its short production run, while also being the first ceramic bezel SD, as well as the last 40mm non-cyclops SD) still doesn't really set the secondary market alight. The SD is quite a niche piece, without the following truly deserves.
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Location: NORWAY
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It’s too big… Prefer 40mm! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#98 |
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Real Name: Kurt
Location: Coachella Valley
Watch: SD43 D-Blue
Posts: 4,145
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I love the Rolex that will forever piss off the fanboys .
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#99 |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 617
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Superb!
I remember selling a steel Daytona 116520 some years back, the buyer was a merchant banker in the city, he was so disappointed to see that it didn’t have a date but he had been told it was ‘the’ watch to buy for bragging rights and kudos’ which to him was all that mattered so bought it anyway. I guess that just sums up some folk, a lot of emotional hate towards the SD43 for some reason, it’s slightly bigger that a Submariner - which every one loves - and on the wrist looks the same to 99% of the population, there is no hype around them because the Rolex herd have decided - therefore they seem great value at the moment. |
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#100 |
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: NY
Watch: DSSD 126660
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This is my next watch! Got the 126660, which I love but that red marking makes this one so unique.
Wonder if it will have the same value as the vintage red submariners, one day. |
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Location: UK
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Well no-one really knows, but I'd say it's highly unlikely as the vintage Single Red 1665 Sea-Dweller was produced in tiny numbers as it was basically a prototype. Modern Rolexes are produced in (comparatively) vast numbers, so "rarity" isn't really a thing these days.
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#102 |
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Under a Rock
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Love mine. It’s like the LNc Sub in that it can be worn with anything, but unlike the LNc, you do not see a whole lot of them in the wild. In fact, over the years I have seen probably hundreds of black subs on wrists, and maybe 1-2 SD43’s. The matte black dial and red text are a very nice touch. The size, thickness, and weight have never been an issue for me. I have both the SD43 and MKII LVc, and they get equal wrist time.
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Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: london
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you need a strong and muscular arm to carry this bad boy due to the smaller case back design, SD43 is not for the average guys.
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#104 |
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: United Kingdom
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Sat in a display case ..
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Tony
Location: London, England
Watch: Hmmm...
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I don't see it as a true SD. Sorry.
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#106 |
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Location: london
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#107 |
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Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Blighty
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I have both the SD43 and 12 series Sub. I would never be without either and like children, I cannot confess to having a favourite. That said… the SD43 is my go to watch if I want to feel that little bit extra. I love its size and how it makes me feel. I am not a large chap by any means but I do have flattish wrists which I think help with the wearability of this piece. The red text is nice, but in reality does not pop against the black dial. In fact unless you look under the right light, it’s hard to see it at all.
I don’t understand how others feel wrist fatigue, it’s only a watch after all. I do however respect people views if it’s not for them. Personally I don’t get Daytona’s. Some are not very legible and on the smaller side, but live and let live. |
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Location: Tejas
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