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4 January 2015, 02:04 PM
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New Year, New Watch (SD4000), and a new Review
Rolex SeaDweller 4000 & Rolex Explorer II 216570
2014 was the year Rolex unveiled some surprises including the re-introduction of an old classic, the Rolex SeaDweller 4000. Originally launched in 1967 as a watch developed for depths and conditions greater than the industry standard Rolex Submariner, the Rolex SeaDweller 4000 possessed functions and design elements that made it different from the Submariner. Just as how Rolex collaborated with Pan American Airlines on the development of the Rolex GMT, Rolex collaborated with COMEX S.A. to design a professional diving watch for depths beyond recreational SCUBA levels. Fast forward to 2008 and the Rolex SeaDweller was discontinued with the unveiling of the Rolex DeepSea SeaDweller (DSSD), Rolex deep-water professional diving watch. Speed forward to 2014 and Rolex's re-introduction of the Rolex SD4000 brings a dive watch that can be worn everyday (unlike the DSSD) yet has features setting it apart from the Submariner including the classic lines and design ethos that the first 1976 SeaDweller possessed. Looking at the SD4000 and Rolex's other renaissance watch, the Explorer II 216570 illustrates the simlarities and differences between them that make these both great everyday wearer sport / professional wristwatches.   The Rolex SD4000 (left) and Rolex Explorer II (right) are both made of 904L stainless steel exclusively. There are no platinum or gold counterparts to these watches and are positioned in the Rolex line as bona-fide tool watches. The SD4000 and Explorer II 216570 keep the classic lines as their older brothers without the boxy re-design found on the updated Submariners and GMTs. Both made of 904L stainless steel, the SD4000 and Explorer II comparative proportions match their intended use. The Explorer II is designed for both AM and PM visibility with its larger 42mm face, larger indicies, and larger hands that hold more Chromolight luminova for longer lasting glowing at night. The SD4000 is designed for water pressure and subsequently has a smaller traditional 40mm watch face, traditional 20 mm lug width (2mm narrower than the Exp II), thicker Triplock crown, thicker caseback, and thicker crystal. I have more images and more to the review / comparison at http://www.minus4plus6.com/SD4000.htm All errors are mine, so feel free to point them out. -Sheldon
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4 January 2015, 02:38 PM
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Nice! Thanks for sharing
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4 January 2015, 03:26 PM
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Great write up, beautiful watch!
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4 January 2015, 03:32 PM
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Both awesome watches!
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4 January 2015, 03:40 PM
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Great watch and write up!
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4 January 2015, 03:45 PM
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Great review!
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4 January 2015, 03:53 PM
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16600 is my favorite and the ceramic is just that much better!
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4 January 2015, 04:32 PM
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Great review, thanks! Two of my favorites, my wrist knows them both very well. Your comparisons and observations are spot-on.
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4 January 2015, 04:52 PM
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great review Sheldon, just what I was looking for to decide on whether to get a SD4000!
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4 January 2015, 05:41 PM
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Great review!
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4 January 2015, 05:41 PM
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Great review!
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4 January 2015, 06:11 PM
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Brilliant
SDC is my daily wearer !
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4 January 2015, 06:25 PM
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Always enjoy your articles Sheldon. Did you get rid of your GMTs for these two? They make a great pair btw
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4 January 2015, 07:12 PM
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nice, thanks for that.
I like that the reintroduction of the SD4000 possibly represents that Rolex do at least sometimes listen to what watch lovers want, maybe... |
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4 January 2015, 09:23 PM
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Nice write up! Congrats on the 116600!
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4 January 2015, 09:32 PM
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Nice review Sheldon
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4 January 2015, 10:25 PM
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Thank you for sharing!
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4 January 2015, 10:31 PM
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Congrats - great write-ups and watches!!
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4 January 2015, 10:36 PM
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Congratulations on these most perfect watches, and thank you for your review :-)
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4 January 2015, 11:09 PM
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Great review.
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4 January 2015, 11:11 PM
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Good review
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4 January 2015, 11:11 PM
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Congratulations! Nice write up too.
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4 January 2015, 11:17 PM
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Thanks for sharing your always great write ups.
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5 January 2015, 12:11 AM
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Very nice!
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5 January 2015, 12:17 AM
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Great review on two great watches!
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5 January 2015, 12:34 AM
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Congratulations, and nicely written!
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5 January 2015, 01:00 AM
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Nicely done, Sheldon. Thanks!
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5 January 2015, 01:01 AM
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Congrats on a fantastic watch
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5 January 2015, 01:05 AM
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Nice review, great watches.
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5 January 2015, 01:16 AM
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I tried the SD on a few times and I must say that it is an amazing piece!!!
Felt so solid and sturdy due to its hefty weight. I also really enjoyed the domed glass, the matte dial, the He valve on the side of the case, the engraving on the case back, the date indicator and the fact that it has no cyclop, which makes it fly a bit more under the radar than your typical Sub. This would surely be my pick for a diver watch... Even ahead of the Fifty Fathoms. |
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