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Passed on SD43 and not regretting it!
My AD camled this morning and said he has a SD43 if I’m interested! It took me a second to consider it then told him to give me till Monday to think about it. Honestly I think I will turn it down as I have a subC which I love and I think someone else who has been really wanting this watch will enjoy it more than me
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I agree completely with your reasoning.
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#3 |
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
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No its a big watch that is not for everyone.
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Real Name: Mike
Location: Pacific Northwest
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I would sure like to try one on.
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#5 |
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Denver
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If you like bigger watches, I think you’d really like it.
If the sub fits you well, then leave it. For me, it’s the perfect size and not as tall as the deep sea.
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Real Name: Justin
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No not If u have a subc date, since the sd update its pretty much a larger sub
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It’s a fantastic piece but not for everyone
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Rick
Location: Texas
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I have several ceramic subs and the DSSD Blue and just got the SD43. I felt like you did but once I said yes, I found that it is an awesome reference. I have felt the sub is a little thin and the DSSD is really thick. The SD43 is in between and I was shocked how wide the new bracelet is compared to the other divers! I love the SD43!
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#9 |
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: new york, usa
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I love the watch! Wish an AD would offer it to me! I’m on a bunch of lists, but still nothing.
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#11 |
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I too was offered one and passed. Too large for my skinny wrist. Love the 116600!
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Man it’s an awesome watch! There will be others if you decide .
I really want to get me a 116610LN.
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#13 |
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex 116610LV
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Indeed if you're happy with the size, look and feel of your SubC then why get into essentially just a bigger Sub. I love the SD43, but it's not for everyone. Best to put your money into something different. My 2 cents. Cheers!
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Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
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Sometimes I think my Subc is quite big, so I can understand the SD43 being too big for some.
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Real Name: Bill
Location: NJ
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Not regretting it because you haven't definitely said no yet... If you're sure, decline now so you can make someone else's weekend
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I really want to see and handle one of these in person.
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I was offered one but chose a Black dial Deepsea instead.
No regrets what so ever. |
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Chadri
Location: LI, NY
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If you think the 116610 is perfect as is, you don’t need the SD43.
If you think the 116610 is perfect except too small for you, you need the SD43. |
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Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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#21 |
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Location: SoCal
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U should at least go take a look.. maybe even try it on...
U never know. It’s an awesome watch. Not for everyone.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Watch: SD43
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Man so lucky. I cant even put my name on the list in australia.
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#23 |
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As beautiful as the new SD43 is, I agree that it's not for everyone.
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I don't buy watches I won't wear...I'm kind of interested in that piece but actually talked to a AD today and asked to see the next one they get first even it it's sold.
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#26 |
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Real Name: Tony
Location: SF Bay Area
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I'd at least try it on. My guess is that you'll love it. I own one and pictures don't do it justice. This watch really checks a lot of boxes. Once I got mine, I sold my ND sub, as I knew it wouldn't get any more wrist time.
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#27 |
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: USA
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I too thought that since I had a Sub C, no need to drop the extra cash and ‘upgrade’ to the SD43. That was until I tried on the SD43 and was blown away by the increased wrist presence and comfy fit. Sub C was sold and was lucky enough to acquire a SD43 within days of my 50th birthday. My days of bouncing from watch to watch are behind me, as I feel as though Rolex hit the sweet spot with this watch.
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#28 |
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Real Name: Gerald
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I saw one at my AD last week and it is obnoxiously a large watch. I held it in my hand and said, can I just try on that 18k GMT?
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#30 |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: UK
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Sure you could pick it up and punt it on for a profit if you didn't like it, but I would pass and let another who really wants it to get it at MSRP. It's a beautiful watch but would wear too big for me too.
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