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rwolfort · 8 November 2014, 08:23 AM

Just got mine out of the safe box. I agree with removing the divers extension but I removed 2 links and got the same effect. I think the extension is part of the watch's personality and wanted to keep it.

Its a great watch but I'm still not sure of its place between the sub and DSSD in the Rolex line up. Would love some continued discussion on this piece :)

tkerrmd · 8 November 2014, 08:25 AM

I think is is exactly as you described, a place between the sub and the DSSD

2Redbulls · 8 November 2014, 08:38 AM

For me, the watch has 2 design elements that I prefer. The bezel and no cyclops over the sub. The DSSD is just too hideously big for me (my wrist), so that wasn't an option. I guess it's the goldilocks effect.

strafer_kid · 8 November 2014, 08:54 AM

SD 4000 is a great watch - gotta sit between the Deepsea and the Sub - wears very nicely especially with the extension removed!

sdiver68 · 8 November 2014, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

For me, the watch has 2 design elements that I prefer. The bezel and no cyclops over the sub. The DSSD is just too hideously big for me (my wrist), so that wasn't an option.

^This

Karbo · 8 November 2014, 09:57 AM

SubC is enuf chunky.... Sd4k is beautifull and a good choice if you need the date. Sdds is too big

landroverking · 8 November 2014, 09:59 AM

Classie watch.

captkevin · 8 November 2014, 10:06 AM

It's perfect

mrh1797 · 8 November 2014, 10:12 AM

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

Goodwill63 · 8 November 2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

Nah!!

Singslinger · 8 November 2014, 11:08 AM

It's a worthwhile and IMO attractive option in the Rolex catalogue.

It offers something different from the Sub (which is surely the most popular Rolex sports watch) for those who don't like the size of the DSSD.

As a watch company, I think Rolex should offer as many choices as it can.

aleeboy · 8 November 2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

This. Much prefer the look of the Sub's bezel markers.

The SD fits in between the Sub and DSSD and is functionally different from the Sub wrt its depth rating and HE valve (thickness comes with it).

sturgeon123456 · 8 November 2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sdiver68

^This

This again

sturgeon123456 · 8 November 2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

Looks more balanced than sub and differentiates it further

Sshaughn · 8 November 2014, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

Totally agree, for me it would've been the perfect watch with a subC bezel.

Coubs · 8 November 2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwill63

Nah!!

Agreed. Too busy in pictures but not in real life. Best of old school and new school.

T01 · 8 November 2014, 03:50 PM

Awesome watch!

Ichaice · 8 November 2014, 05:26 PM

I would love to try one but would have to sell two watches to make room for it. I am noticing that the price for used is getting lower so I will hopefully get one at some stage.

andyol1966 · 8 November 2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

It's perfect

Great pic

Love everything about it including the bezel. The fully graduated bezel makes the dial look smaller, which I like having a small wrist. Also it differentiates it from the Sub. The case shape with shorter lugs is perfect. For me Rolex scored a home run with the reintroduction of the Seadweller. The fact it is a bit more exclusive (at least at the moment) is a bonus.

Andad · 8 November 2014, 06:42 PM

A 'diver' must have the SD bezel markings.

IMO the SD does not sit between the SubDate and the DSSD.

There is the Subdate and the SD.

The DSSD was made by Rolex to demonstrate their engineering expertise and they offered it as an available model.

It doubt that sales of ths DSSD will ever pay for the cost involved in its design, tooling and manufacturing.

Given the comparatively low sales of the DSSD I am surprise that Rolex still make it.

capote · 8 November 2014, 07:17 PM

Funny how everyone complains about the bezel markings considering they are a throwback to the old Mil-sub.

Rashid.bk · 8 November 2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

It's perfect

Awesome photo. That's about the best picture of SDc I've seen.

Karbo · 8 November 2014, 08:13 PM

A dome and a regular insert would have been key points ! So now i stay with my SubC.

chris975d · 8 November 2014, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Funny how everyone complains about the bezel markings considering they are a throwback to the old Mil-sub.

And this is exactly why I love the fully graduated bezel markings.

travisb · 8 November 2014, 09:29 PM

I think it closely echoes the previous generation SDs and has a big appeal to some that don't particularly love the newer maxi cases on the Subs.

BonitaBeast · 8 November 2014, 11:37 PM

2 weeks of love for me so far. Oh and I did end up removing the divers extension. Easy to put it back if and when I do need it.

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Racerdj · 8 November 2014, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

It's a worthwhile and IMO attractive option in the Rolex catalogue.

It offers something different from the Sub (which is surely the most popular Rolex sports watch) for those who don't like the size of the DSSD.

As a watch company, I think Rolex should offer as many choices as it can.

Exactly!

ap1 · 9 November 2014, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

Respectfully disagree. The shine of the typical ceramic subs are too blingy. The hashes cut the shine.

KellyM3 · 9 November 2014, 12:18 AM

I have the 114060, and the ceramic is not "blingy" that is absurd. It looks no different that a brand new submariner with a metal insert. I have had several modern and vintage subs (9 total since 2000), and now this model, which is my all time favorite so far, and it is anything but "blingy," in fact, the insert looks light gray like a vintage faded insert in a lot of lights, and when it looks black, it looks just like a steel insert. That is not an opinion, it is a fact.

Anyone can manipulate a picture, but, wearing the watch out of the showroom is the only way that anyone can tell what it really looks like.

Rolextraderflorida · 9 November 2014, 12:21 AM

I think its a cool watch. A modern take on a classic model. As for the hash marks, I really don't have an opinion on them either way.

8 November 2014, 09:57 AM	#6
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	SubC is enuf chunky.... Sd4k is beautifull and a good choice if you need the date. Sdds is too big __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

8 November 2014, 06:42 PM	#20
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	A 'diver' must have the SD bezel markings. IMO the SD does not sit between the SubDate and the DSSD. There is the Subdate and the SD. The DSSD was made by Rolex to demonstrate their engineering expertise and they offered it as an available model. It doubt that sales of ths DSSD will ever pay for the cost involved in its design, tooling and manufacturing. Given the comparatively low sales of the DSSD I am surprise that Rolex still make it. __________________ E

8 November 2014, 08:13 PM	#23
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	A dome and a regular insert would have been key points ! So now i stay with my SubC. __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

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8 November 2014, 08:25 AM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I think is is exactly as you described, a place between the sub and the DSSD

8 November 2014, 08:38 AM	#3
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	For me, the watch has 2 design elements that I prefer. The bezel and no cyclops over the sub. The DSSD is just too hideously big for me (my wrist), so that wasn't an option. I guess it's the goldilocks effect.

8 November 2014, 08:54 AM	#4
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	SD 4000 is a great watch - gotta sit between the Deepsea and the Sub - wears very nicely especially with the extension removed!

8 November 2014, 09:59 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Classie watch.

8 November 2014, 10:06 AM	#8
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	It's perfect

8 November 2014, 10:12 AM	#9
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	The hashes all around the bezel make it too busy. Unnecessary additions in my opinion. Otherwise a home run.

8 November 2014, 11:08 AM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	It's a worthwhile and IMO attractive option in the Rolex catalogue. It offers something different from the Sub (which is surely the most popular Rolex sports watch) for those who don't like the size of the DSSD. As a watch company, I think Rolex should offer as many choices as it can.

8 November 2014, 03:50 PM	#17
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Awesome watch!

8 November 2014, 05:26 PM	#18
Ichaice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 133	I would love to try one but would have to sell two watches to make room for it. I am noticing that the price for used is getting lower so I will hopefully get one at some stage.

8 November 2014, 07:17 PM	#21
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Funny how everyone complains about the bezel markings considering they are a throwback to the old Mil-sub.

8 November 2014, 09:29 PM	#25
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	I think it closely echoes the previous generation SDs and has a big appeal to some that don't particularly love the newer maxi cases on the Subs.

8 November 2014, 11:37 PM	#26
BonitaBeast "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ / Philippines Posts: 189	2 weeks of love for me so far. Oh and I did end up removing the divers extension. Easy to put it back if and when I do need it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 November 2014, 12:18 AM	#29
KellyM3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Attleboro mass Posts: 209	I have the 114060, and the ceramic is not "blingy" that is absurd. It looks no different that a brand new submariner with a metal insert. I have had several modern and vintage subs (9 total since 2000), and now this model, which is my all time favorite so far, and it is anything but "blingy," in fact, the insert looks light gray like a vintage faded insert in a lot of lights, and when it looks black, it looks just like a steel insert. That is not an opinion, it is a fact. Anyone can manipulate a picture, but, wearing the watch out of the showroom is the only way that anyone can tell what it really looks like.

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