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swils8610 · 18 September 2024, 02:36 AM

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FlyinHawaiian · 18 September 2024, 02:44 AM

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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 · 18 September 2024, 02:53 AM

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 · 19 September 2024, 12:10 PM

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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 · 19 September 2024, 01:32 PM

Great pics there!

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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 · 21 September 2024, 12:33 AM

Happy Friday!

brandrea · 21 September 2024, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

Happy Friday!

What a shot

porky51 · 21 September 2024, 12:55 AM

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 · 21 September 2024, 12:59 AM

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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 · 21 September 2024, 01:03 AM

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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 · 21 September 2024, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

What a shot

Thanks!

FlyinHawaiian · 21 September 2024, 11:22 AM

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 · 24 September 2024, 08:54 AM

SD43 on the 22mm oysterflex strap.

1William · 24 September 2024, 10:05 PM

Looks good.

Manamana · 24 September 2024, 10:31 PM

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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 · 28 September 2024, 01:22 AM

Lighting turned out nice on this one

FlyinHawaiian · 28 September 2024, 02:49 AM

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Lighting turned out nice on this one

Perfect!

FlyinHawaiian · 10 October 2024, 03:39 AM

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 · 10 October 2024, 04:36 AM

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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 · 10 October 2024, 06:20 AM

I am grateful to have a mk1.

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FlyinHawaiian · 12 October 2024, 11:45 AM

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

FlyinHawaiian · 13 October 2024, 01:31 AM

…and so does a pint 🍺 of Guinness! 😁

FlyinHawaiian · 23 October 2024, 05:56 AM

Happy Tuesday!

2thdock · 23 October 2024, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

Happy Tuesday!

I like that rubber strap!

macoutu · 28 October 2024, 12:26 PM

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

21 September 2024, 12:33 AM	#1686
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21 September 2024, 11:22 AM	#1692
FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 222	Mk1 vs. Mk2 dial 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? __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

10 October 2024, 03:39 AM	#1698
FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 222	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! 🤙🏽 __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

12 October 2024, 11:45 AM	#1701
FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 222	A pint of Sam Adams Brick Red ale goes great with an SD43! __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

13 October 2024, 01:31 AM	#1702
FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 222	…and so does a pint 🍺 of Guinness! 😁 __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

18 September 2024, 02:36 AM	#1681
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18 September 2024, 02:53 AM	#1683
TheDon2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 259	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.

21 September 2024, 12:55 AM	#1688
porky51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NorCal Posts: 200	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. Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

24 September 2024, 10:05 PM	#1694
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,472	Looks good.

28 September 2024, 01:22 AM	#1696
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,702	Lighting turned out nice on this one

10 October 2024, 06:20 AM	#1700
Bro Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Posts: 356	I am grateful to have a mk1. Sent from my SM-S911U1 using Tapatalk

23 October 2024, 05:56 AM	#1703
FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 222	Happy Tuesday! __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

28 October 2024, 12:26 PM	#1705
macoutu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: Marc Location: montreal Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 27	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

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