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daveycrawford · 11 July 2019, 01:21 AM

I love my vintage rolex, but am thinking of wearing a modern one as my daily. At the moment the seadweller SD43 anniversary is at the top of the list. The question is would you wear it as a daily or keep it as a safe queen? And stick to vintage as a daily? Hmmmm?

Pballkm21 · 11 July 2019, 01:29 AM

Going out on a limb here and saying most people on this forum buy watches to wear them...

harvey · 11 July 2019, 01:33 AM

The first question should be...can you get one?

zjd168 · 11 July 2019, 01:40 AM

Definitely not a safe queen, it's in production and not as hard to get as other hot models like Daytona, BLRO, Hulk, or BLNR.

A great choice of daily if it is not too big for you

Justingtr · 11 July 2019, 01:42 AM

Wouldn't cash in the bank make more sense than buying something to keep in a safe?

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coaxial · 11 July 2019, 01:54 AM

Vintage references are my safe queens; Wear modern daily for better build quality & resistance to being a daily/beater.

daveycrawford · 11 July 2019, 01:57 AM

Thanks for the advice. Yea I do like to wear my watches usually and regularly wear my vintage ones. Just never thought of wearing my new models. No real reason. Was thinking of starting and thought I would ask for opinions. In the UK money in the bank is worth nothing so some nice watches are a way of investing but i don't buy with this 100% the reason. Just like collecting.

In-Cog-Neeto · 11 July 2019, 02:04 AM

Easily a daily wearer. Mine is always in rotation

But, I’d hazard that on a wrist less than 7inches it could look pretty big. But that doesn’t necessarily matter

travisb · 11 July 2019, 02:11 AM

Wear the heck out of it.

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Roli4life · 11 July 2019, 03:03 AM

If you get the MK2 just wear the heck out of it. If you can hunt down a MK1 you may want to wear it sparingly.

Fantastic watch either way.

Rado63 · 11 July 2019, 03:10 AM

If you look at how history has treated most Rolex sports watches out of production, the value has continued to rise. More buyers in the market now. I think that if you get a SD43, you should wear it. If you are concerned about damage, you can most likely repair any damage you should do to it. Rolex has already produced too many of these to make them rare, however, there does seem to be a little frenzy developing over the MK I dial at this time.

Callmeaidis · 11 July 2019, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pballkm21

going out on a limb here and saying most people on this forum buy watches to wear them...

+1

brandrea · 11 July 2019, 03:15 AM

Its a great reference and many here who wear it as a daily.

I prefer to wear it in rotation

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Rocket launcher · 11 July 2019, 03:51 AM

Wear and enjoy ..
I have just realised this watch for what it is a large submariner..I want one and am still waiting on the List
Should suit my 8 1/4 inch wrist as it's a big watch but not as thick as a deep sea..which I am happy with..
I will wear mine when I get it in rotation..
Watches should be worn.
If you are a speculator you should get a daytona .hulk .Pepsi. batgirl as compared to them this is tier 2 ..
However in the future who knows but the mark 1 dial will be the more wanted you have missed that boat unless you go grey

In-Cog-Neeto · 11 July 2019, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rado63

If you look at how history has treated most Rolex sports watches out of production, the value has continued to rise. More buyers in the market now. I think that if you get a SD43, you should wear it. If you are concerned about damage, you can most likely repair any damage you should do to it. Rolex has already produced too many of these to make them rare, however, there does seem to be a little frenzy developing over the MK I dial at this time.

A frenzy? Really? Where?

Pol1 · 11 July 2019, 04:03 AM

Daily wearer here.

ttman333 · 11 July 2019, 04:16 AM

Another daily wearer here.

Al1969 · 11 July 2019, 04:20 AM

Wear it as if there’s no tomorrow.

ralfcom · 11 July 2019, 04:21 AM

New for daily, vintage for whenever you feel like wearing it.

crazycarlitos · 11 July 2019, 05:34 AM

Always to wear. I don’t buy watches just to look at it, vintage or modern.

Whether it’s a daily depends on ur collection.

But sd43 can be a daily for me. It’s the best modern Rolex diver imho

Wristwatcherboy · 11 July 2019, 05:34 AM

It's a great daily wearer. I dont think it wears that much bigger than a Sub, but wears much smaller than a 44mm Panerai. Its the best sports watch in the Rolex lineup ATM.

Why on earth would you buy a watch just to keep it in the safe!?

JohnnyMack · 11 July 2019, 05:50 AM

Just wear it.....mine has been every where since I got it in March.

Ocean Diving, Desk Diving, US, Europe, Mexico...

peterskinner · 11 July 2019, 06:11 AM

Yes, it’s for wearing and enjoying. A lovely watch for daily use.

ZenNYC · 11 July 2019, 06:21 AM

I wear mine the hell out of it. Perfectly suitable everyday for flat 6.5inch wrist

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Nairn1980 · 11 July 2019, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveycrawford

I love my vintage rolex, but am thinking of wearing a modern one as my daily. At the moment the seadweller SD43 anniversary is at the top of the list. The question is would you wear it as a daily or keep it as a safe queen? And stick to vintage as a daily? Hmmmm?

Wear and enjoy

Steerpike999 · 11 July 2019, 08:17 AM

IMHO, Don't buy it if you are going to put in in a safe! As its not a watch that is readily available at retail then leave it for someone who actually wants to wear it. Its a watch, wear it.

Amochosto · 11 July 2019, 09:12 AM

If you have the wrist for it it’s easily a daily wear, even my DSSD doesn’t look as ridiculous as I thought it would under a cuff.

Kpaul · 11 July 2019, 10:32 AM

I wear it everyday, my SD43 is always on my wrist except while sleeping. The watch is perfectly balanced and comfortable.

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Justinmg · 11 July 2019, 10:53 AM

Why would you wear a new mass produced SS Rolex. I would defiantly put them in a safe and wait 60 yrs to see what it might be worth!

Fchernyak · 11 July 2019, 10:59 AM

Wear mine every day since I got jt 3 weeks ago or so. It’s become my new daily wear.

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11 July 2019, 01:21 AM	#1
daveycrawford "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 136	Rolex seadweller SD43 I love my vintage rolex, but am thinking of wearing a modern one as my daily. At the moment the seadweller SD43 anniversary is at the top of the list. The question is would you wear it as a daily or keep it as a safe queen? And stick to vintage as a daily? Hmmmm?

11 July 2019, 01:54 AM	#6
coaxial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naples, FL Watch: 5513, 116610LN Posts: 304	Vintage references are my safe queens; Wear modern daily for better build quality & resistance to being a daily/beater. __________________ Watches: Rolex: 116610LN; 5513; 18238; 214270; 16613\| JLC: 3161.

11 July 2019, 03:10 AM	#11
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	If you look at how history has treated most Rolex sports watches out of production, the value has continued to rise. More buyers in the market now. I think that if you get a SD43, you should wear it. If you are concerned about damage, you can most likely repair any damage you should do to it. Rolex has already produced too many of these to make them rare, however, there does seem to be a little frenzy developing over the MK I dial at this time. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

11 July 2019, 04:20 AM	#18
Al1969 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,705	Wear it as if there’s no tomorrow. __________________ WG SUB-116619 GMT MASTER II 126719

11 July 2019, 05:34 AM	#20
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,946	Always to wear. I don’t buy watches just to look at it, vintage or modern. Whether it’s a daily depends on ur collection. But sd43 can be a daily for me. It’s the best modern Rolex diver imho __________________

11 July 2019, 01:29 AM	#2
Pballkm21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 292	Going out on a limb here and saying most people on this forum buy watches to wear them...

11 July 2019, 01:33 AM	#3
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,511	The first question should be...can you get one?

11 July 2019, 01:40 AM	#4
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,714	Definitely not a safe queen, it's in production and not as hard to get as other hot models like Daytona, BLRO, Hulk, or BLNR. A great choice of daily if it is not too big for you

11 July 2019, 01:42 AM	#5
Justingtr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Laredo Posts: 191	Wouldn't cash in the bank make more sense than buying something to keep in a safe? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 01:57 AM	#7
daveycrawford "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 136	Thanks for the advice. Yea I do like to wear my watches usually and regularly wear my vintage ones. Just never thought of wearing my new models. No real reason. Was thinking of starting and thought I would ask for opinions. In the UK money in the bank is worth nothing so some nice watches are a way of investing but i don't buy with this 100% the reason. Just like collecting.

11 July 2019, 02:04 AM	#8
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	Easily a daily wearer. Mine is always in rotation But, I’d hazard that on a wrist less than 7inches it could look pretty big. But that doesn’t necessarily matter

11 July 2019, 02:11 AM	#9
travisb 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,905	Wear the heck out of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 03:03 AM	#10
Roli4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,114	If you get the MK2 just wear the heck out of it. If you can hunt down a MK1 you may want to wear it sparingly. Fantastic watch either way.

11 July 2019, 03:15 AM	#13
brandrea 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (Mickey) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 84,845	Its a great reference and many here who wear it as a daily. I prefer to wear it in rotation Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 03:51 AM	#14
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Wear and enjoy .. I have just realised this watch for what it is a large submariner..I want one and am still waiting on the List Should suit my 8 1/4 inch wrist as it's a big watch but not as thick as a deep sea..which I am happy with.. I will wear mine when I get it in rotation.. Watches should be worn. If you are a speculator you should get a daytona .hulk .Pepsi. batgirl as compared to them this is tier 2 .. However in the future who knows but the mark 1 dial will be the more wanted you have missed that boat unless you go grey

11 July 2019, 04:03 AM	#16
Pol1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Belgium Posts: 226	Daily wearer here.

11 July 2019, 04:16 AM	#17
ttman333 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Roger Location: UK Watch: SeaDweller 43 Posts: 105	Another daily wearer here.

11 July 2019, 04:21 AM	#19
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	New for daily, vintage for whenever you feel like wearing it.

11 July 2019, 05:34 AM	#21
Wristwatcherboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London, UK Posts: 233	It's a great daily wearer. I dont think it wears that much bigger than a Sub, but wears much smaller than a 44mm Panerai. Its the best sports watch in the Rolex lineup ATM. Why on earth would you buy a watch just to keep it in the safe!?

11 July 2019, 05:50 AM	#22
JohnnyMack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Schweaty Yeti Location: United States Watch: Rolex DeepSea Blue Posts: 128	Just wear it.....mine has been every where since I got it in March. Ocean Diving, Desk Diving, US, Europe, Mexico... __________________ Rolex Daytona Panda Rolex GMT Bruce Wayne Garmin Decent Mk3i

11 July 2019, 06:11 AM	#23
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	Yes, it’s for wearing and enjoying. A lovely watch for daily use.

11 July 2019, 06:21 AM	#24
ZenNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Manhattan Watch: 116613LB, 126600 Posts: 19	I wear mine the hell out of it. Perfectly suitable everyday for flat 6.5inch wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 08:17 AM	#26
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 943	IMHO, Don't buy it if you are going to put in in a safe! As its not a watch that is readily available at retail then leave it for someone who actually wants to wear it. Its a watch, wear it.

11 July 2019, 09:12 AM	#27
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,173	If you have the wrist for it it’s easily a daily wear, even my DSSD doesn’t look as ridiculous as I thought it would under a cuff. Attached Images __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

11 July 2019, 10:32 AM	#28
Kpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex 126600 Posts: 62	I wear it everyday, my SD43 is always on my wrist except while sleeping. The watch is perfectly balanced and comfortable. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 10:53 AM	#29
Justinmg 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: 16600 Posts: 3,398	Why would you wear a new mass produced SS Rolex. I would defiantly put them in a safe and wait 60 yrs to see what it might be worth! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

11 July 2019, 10:59 AM	#30
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	Wear mine every day since I got jt 3 weeks ago or so. It’s become my new daily wear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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