The SD43 Official Owners Thread

[teabags001]

My mk1



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[Travelller]

TGIF!

[BogdanS]

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[S7gpt]

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[Gerry62]

New arrival ...

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

New arrival ...

Sweet! Congratulations, nice addition

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[Gerry62]

Thank You Mike

[Rori]

Originally Posted by daveswordfish

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The TT version would have matched the glass in the background;-)
Very nice picture of a very photogenic watch.


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[Rori]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

New arrival ...

Congrats. A beauty.


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[Gerry62]

Thank You Rori

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by Travelller

TGIF!

Awesome

[2ltdjorn]

Just joined the club on Monday! So far pretty robust watch with impressive wrist presence! May need to get creative to get the clasp centered, but that’s easy!




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[Rori]

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Just joined the club on Monday! So far pretty robust watch with impressive wrist presence! May need to get creative to get the clasp centered, but that’s easy!




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Congrats. Centering the clasp won’t be a problem, you have plenty of links to move including the diving extension.


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[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Travelller

TGIF!

Superb!

[Gerry62]

[stap]

Joined the club last week!!

[GrantD]

Chilling with his little brothers.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by stap

Joined the club last week!!

Congrats!!!

Enjoy!

[SSMOKE]

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My blue Pelagos is a GREAT watch. My white, ceramic dial SMP gets a ton of compliments. This SD43 is a whole other level!! FINALLY got one!!

[BMWMotoRider]

Originally Posted by SSMOKE

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My blue Pelagos is a GREAT watch. My white, ceramic dial SMP gets a ton of compliments. This SD43 is a whole other level!! FINALLY got one!!

Congrats! Did you get it through an AD after Jan 1?

Still hoping to mine as soon as the stars align with an AD.

[SSMOKE]

Originally Posted by BMWMotoRider

Congrats! Did you get it through an AD after Jan 1?

Still hoping to mine as soon as the stars align with an AD.

Did not get it through an AD. Long boring story. Paid a small grey, premium that in retrospect, does not bother me AT ALL. The watch is PRICELESS, in my mind and I bought it the day of the price increase, 1/1/22 for what I consider an unbelievable price. (Full set, including stickers.) An AD purchase was preferred but the grey deal does not bother me again, AT ALL and I thought that it would have.

Because your screen name is BMWMotoRider I will tell you a quick story. 18 months ago my friend let me try on his SD43 and I was mesmerized. Last night after my watch was sized and I was able to relax, I sent him a text. The following is an excerpt from that text. "Excluding property, the three coolest things that I have ever bought. ROLEX, Z06 CORVETTE and Ducati 959 Panigale."

Good luck with yours. My guess is that you will have it sooner rather than later and it does not disappoint.

[4rnold]

Seing all those beautifull pictures, makes me want to wear mine more

[BMWMotoRider]

Originally Posted by SSMOKE

Did not get it through an AD. Long boring story. Paid a small grey, premium that in retrospect, does not bother me AT ALL. The watch is PRICELESS, in my mind and I bought it the day of the price increase, 1/1/22 for what I consider an unbelievable price. (Full set, including stickers.) An AD purchase was preferred but the grey deal does not bother me again, AT ALL and I thought that it would have.

Because your screen name is BMWMotoRider I will tell you a quick story. 18 months ago my friend let me try on his SD43 and I was mesmerized. Last night after my watch was sized and I was able to relax, I sent him a text. The following is an excerpt from that text. "Excluding property, the three coolest things that I have ever bought. ROLEX, Z06 CORVETTE and Ducati 959 Panigale."

Good luck with yours. My guess is that you will have it sooner rather than later and it does not disappoint.

Happy to hear you were able to get your SD43 grey for a great price. I'm still uneasy going grey over concerns of authenticity and I'd prefer not to support the grey market but that could change if I am unable to get one via an AD.

Once I do get my SD43, I'm sure it will also be one of my favorite things I've ever purchased. My current BMW R1200GS is certainly one of if not my top as is some of my recent audio system additions (Wilson Audio loudspeakers, McIntosh electronics). Lots of enjoyment for not a lot of ongoing effort!

Enjoy your new Sea Dweller and congrats!

[MattGMT]

Got the call yesterday, one week after price hike.
That extra $1,250 plus the extra tax is quite the increase, and can't help but think if they had it before the new year and waited... Still it was great to buy from the local AD.

I thought I was so happy with my Tudor BB GMT and Pelagos, but this SD43 is a a different level-- the feel of the metal, the smallest details just feel so right and it screams quality. I'm a little bigger guy and the 43mm is a Goldilocks for me, for my wrist it wears slimmer than either Tudor, and more balanced, its super comfy!

Excited to see how long the honeymoon phase lasts. Thanks for all your posts in this feed, it helped me find "the better Sub" ... the better Sub at least for me.

[stap]

Originally Posted by MattGMT

Got the call yesterday, one week after price hike.
That extra $1,250 plus the extra tax is quite the increase, and can't help but think if they had it before the new year and waited... Still it was great to buy from the local AD.

I thought I was so happy with my Tudor BB GMT and Pelagos, but this SD43 is a a different level-- the feel of the metal, the smallest details just feel so right and it screams quality. I'm a little bigger guy and the 43mm is a Goldilocks for me, for my wrist it wears slimmer than either Tudor, and more balanced, its super comfy!

Excited to see how long the honeymoon phase lasts. Thanks for all your posts in this feed, it helped me find "the better Sub" ... the better Sub at least for me.

Beautiful! Welcome to the club!

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by SSMOKE

Did not get it through an AD. Long boring story. Paid a small grey, premium that in retrospect, does not bother me AT ALL. The watch is PRICELESS, in my mind and I bought it the day of the price increase, 1/1/22 for what I consider an unbelievable price. (Full set, including stickers.) An AD purchase was preferred but the grey deal does not bother me again, AT ALL and I thought that it would have.

Because your screen name is BMWMotoRider I will tell you a quick story. 18 months ago my friend let me try on his SD43 and I was mesmerized. Last night after my watch was sized and I was able to relax, I sent him a text. The following is an excerpt from that text. "Excluding property, the three coolest things that I have ever bought. ROLEX, Z06 CORVETTE and Ducati 959 Panigale."

Good luck with yours. My guess is that you will have it sooner rather than later and it does not disappoint.

Ducati ! The factory is 50 kilometers Bologna (30 miles) from where I live. Fantastic bikes ! with exceptional performance !
But I preferred BMW R80GS / R1200GS , different driving style and approach (like the friend BMWmoto Rider)
Hope you get your SD43 soon and congratulations to SSMOKE

[BMWMotoRider]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

Ducati ! The factory is 50 kilometers Bologna (30 miles) from where I live. Fantastic bikes ! with exceptional performance !
But I preferred BMW R80GS / R1200GS , different driving style and approach (like the friend BMWmoto Rider)
Hope you get your SD43 soon and congratulations to SSMOKE

Very cool to be so close to Ducati. I love BMWs but wish some of their tech was up to what Ducati currently offers.

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by MattGMT

Got the call yesterday, one week after price hike.
That extra $1,250 plus the extra tax is quite the increase, and can't help but think if they had it before the new year and waited... Still it was great to buy from the local AD.

I thought I was so happy with my Tudor BB GMT and Pelagos, but this SD43 is a a different level-- the feel of the metal, the smallest details just feel so right and it screams quality. I'm a little bigger guy and the 43mm is a Goldilocks for me, for my wrist it wears slimmer than either Tudor, and more balanced, its super comfy!

Excited to see how long the honeymoon phase lasts. Thanks for all your posts in this feed, it helped me find "the better Sub" ... the better Sub at least for me.

Congrats. You’ll grow to love it even more over time. I love wearing mine. It’s a weekend watch for me. The heft give it a sense of presence that a sub or mgt can’t.


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[samson66]

Originally Posted by MattGMT

Got the call yesterday, one week after price hike.
That extra $1,250 plus the extra tax is quite the increase, and can't help but think if they had it before the new year and waited... Still it was great to buy from the local AD.

I thought I was so happy with my Tudor BB GMT and Pelagos, but this SD43 is a a different level-- the feel of the metal, the smallest details just feel so right and it screams quality. I'm a little bigger guy and the 43mm is a Goldilocks for me, for my wrist it wears slimmer than either Tudor, and more balanced, its super comfy!

Excited to see how long the honeymoon phase lasts. Thanks for all your posts in this feed, it helped me find "the better Sub" ... the better Sub at least for me.

That watch fits you perfectly. Welcome to the club! I'm a fellow SD43 and fellow Jeep owner BTW

[mic6]

Originally Posted by MattGMT

Got the call yesterday, one week after price hike.
That extra $1,250 plus the extra tax is quite the increase, and can't help but think if they had it before the new year and waited... Still it was great to buy from the local AD.

I thought I was so happy with my Tudor BB GMT and Pelagos, but this SD43 is a a different level-- the feel of the metal, the smallest details just feel so right and it screams quality. I'm a little bigger guy and the 43mm is a Goldilocks for me, for my wrist it wears slimmer than either Tudor, and more balanced, its super comfy!

Excited to see how long the honeymoon phase lasts. Thanks for all your posts in this feed, it helped me find "the better Sub" ... the better Sub at least for me.