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blueface · 31 December 2007, 06:06 AM

I was browsing at the rolexes at the AD yesterday, and I think I got the answer to my question, "black sub date or SD?"
They sat there in the case side by side, and while the sub date looked good, the SD glowed back at me and smiled.
Now I know what my next watch is going to be , if only I could convince the wife I need a third rolex...

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 06:07 AM

The SD sure is a beautiful classic Rolex!

I hope you get it soon!

mike · 31 December 2007, 06:13 AM

They do have that effect.

Baptistman · 31 December 2007, 06:17 AM

I had the same problem, in fact the Sub date s/s was a grail watch, until I saw and tried the SD.

DSJ · 31 December 2007, 06:23 AM

Of course you "need" a 3rd! You don't have any Sporties yet! Just remember that if you buy it, your wife will also "need" some jewelry too!

JAD3703 · 1 January 2008, 01:11 AM

LOL, not much question that you need a third Rolex, as long as it's the SD. Heck of a tool-diver that you'd own / wear for a long time. I love mine and wear it almost exclusively since buying it at the start of this past September. I think that my wife got tired of hearing about it for the past three years ...

James

frostie · 1 January 2008, 01:14 AM

Hope you buy the watch soon. The best of luck for convincing your wife

Texsubmariner · 1 January 2008, 03:53 AM

What's the deal with all these SD threads?!! I will have to pick one up soon! The SD is definitely more unique than the Sub, but you do take a harder hit on resale than the Sub. For me though, the SD will be a keeper so that does not matter.

steel4me · 1 January 2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

What's the deal with all these SD threads?!! I will have to pick one up soon! The SD is definitely more unique than the Sub, but you do take a harder hit on resale than the Sub. For me though, the SD will be a keeper so that does not matter.

Very very true. .... not too many people want SD because of its size and I am sure you do take a hit .... did you see that SD test by the french guy? Damm it was good ... it made we wann jump in the ocean

Downing · 1 January 2008, 04:10 AM

Although there aren't nearly as many Sea-Dwellers in the wild as there are Subs, there are a lot of SD fans on this Forum.

We're just a talky bunch, I guess.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 04:12 AM

While I do love the heft, feel and comfort of the SD.....it's the lack of cyclops that does put me off a bit.

Without the cyclops, I feel like something is "missing". I've had the pleasure of owning 2 SDs in my life....and on both occasions, have felt the same.

JJ

kcmo · 1 January 2008, 04:16 AM

Go for it Dave! Nice to have a sports model in the collection!

haakon59 · 1 January 2008, 04:16 AM

Now that you have decided on the model you want, it will be all uphill from here because convincing your wife will be the most difficult part! Best of luck!

steel4me · 1 January 2008, 04:17 AM

While I was in Wal Mart talking to the crook, I did notice that the srystal noticeably sitcks out ... that's definitely adbsent on the subs and while talking to that crook, I did notice that the dial was a little smaller on the SD ... and indeed it is ...by 1mm .... or i guess when your life is flashing in ffront of you, everything looks smaller

Lol-x · 1 January 2008, 04:18 AM

SD is rock solid, you would definitely need it in the office, and around the house: I'm sure your wife will understand

Good Luck

timetravel125 · 1 January 2008, 04:34 AM

I am a big fan of SD since I first laid eyes on her.

JJ Irani · 1 January 2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timetravel125

I am a big fan of SD since I first laid eyes on her.

That would be "him" - not "her"!!

shauno · 1 January 2008, 06:57 AM

The thing about the slightly raised crystal I think its actually better like that because it actually protects the bezel from accidental knocks. Ive accidentally brushed it up against a wall or whatever and its the hard sapphire that takes the hit. Of course you could chip it and it would be more expensive to replace then a bezel but I don't think it would chip easily being so well rounded and smooth.

jimroe · 1 January 2008, 07:11 AM

The SD has a very pretty smile ...

I paced in front of an AD for 45 minutes trying to figure out wether to get the Sub Date or the SD they had in the window. Finally I decided that the SD was more unusual than the Sub Date but still had a similar iconic look to it, and that along with the SEL of the SD bracelet smiled wider to me.

Tombstone · 1 January 2008, 07:17 AM

SD is one of the finest Rolex watches made, I would sell every Rolex I have in my collection even my YM before I thought of selling the SD. You can not go wrong with the SD. A positive side of the missing cyclops is you don't have to clean aroung the cyclops when a film builds up on the crystal. I hate cleaning around the cyclops.

fear · 1 January 2008, 07:21 AM

Oh Yeah!

Tombstone · 1 January 2008, 08:22 AM

Fear,
Love the photo, you wear it (SD) well.

GR8YT · 1 January 2008, 08:47 AM

I like the fact that the SD don't have a cyclop. I think it's easier to see the date without it... Anyway, both the Sub-date and the SD are great watches!!!

vukotab · 1 January 2008, 09:24 AM

You know what they say - three is a lucky number!!!I wish you one nice SD for happy 2008.!

f16570 · 1 January 2008, 11:18 PM

SD is a class act.

f

blueface · 2 January 2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fear

Oh Yeah!

It's doing it again!!!! Thanks alot, fear...

I guess what really atracts me to the SD is the clean look from the lack of a cyclops, and the way the slightly smaller size gives it the more compact look of a rugged well built machine. The fact that I am a certified diver(non active any more) may also have something to do with it.
I plan to use this watch as a all around weekend watch, and for military use. ( I went in the National Gaurd after 12 yrs active duty and a 21 yr break in service).
Now, about having to buy my wife jewelry.........

DS/B MINI S · 2 January 2008, 12:53 AM

You WILL be glad you DID

blueface · 2 January 2008, 01:04 AM

Man, you guys won't let up....

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 01:38 AM

I m buying another new SD in a month or so just because I am paranoid ... I think I can wear mine without issues if I have one new one sitting in the closet .....

31 December 2007, 06:06 AM	#1
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	SD smiled at me yesterday I was browsing at the rolexes at the AD yesterday, and I think I got the answer to my question, "black sub date or SD?" They sat there in the case side by side, and while the sub date looked good, the SD glowed back at me and smiled. Now I know what my next watch is going to be , if only I could convince the wife I need a third rolex... __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

31 December 2007, 06:07 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The SD sure is a beautiful classic Rolex! I hope you get it soon! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 December 2007, 06:17 AM	#4
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I had the same problem, in fact the Sub date s/s was a grail watch, until I saw and tried the SD. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

31 December 2007, 06:23 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Of course you "need" a 3rd! You don't have any Sporties yet! Just remember that if you buy it, your wife will also "need" some jewelry too! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

1 January 2008, 01:11 AM	#6
JAD3703 Non-Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UTC-5 Toronto, ON Posts: 515	LOL, not much question that you need a third Rolex, as long as it's the SD. Heck of a tool-diver that you'd own / wear for a long time. I love mine and wear it almost exclusively since buying it at the start of this past September. I think that my wife got tired of hearing about it for the past three years ... James __________________ "AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM - "I'll either find a way or make one"

31 December 2007, 06:13 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	They do have that effect.

1 January 2008, 01:14 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Hope you buy the watch soon. The best of luck for convincing your wife

1 January 2008, 03:53 AM	#8
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	What's the deal with all these SD threads?!! I will have to pick one up soon! The SD is definitely more unique than the Sub, but you do take a harder hit on resale than the Sub. For me though, the SD will be a keeper so that does not matter.

1 January 2008, 04:10 AM	#10
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Although there aren't nearly as many Sea-Dwellers in the wild as there are Subs, there are a lot of SD fans on this Forum. We're just a talky bunch, I guess. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

1 January 2008, 04:12 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	While I do love the heft, feel and comfort of the SD.....it's the lack of cyclops that does put me off a bit. Without the cyclops, I feel like something is "missing". I've had the pleasure of owning 2 SDs in my life....and on both occasions, have felt the same. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 January 2008, 04:16 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Go for it Dave! Nice to have a sports model in the collection!

1 January 2008, 04:16 AM	#13
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Now that you have decided on the model you want, it will be all uphill from here because convincing your wife will be the most difficult part! Best of luck!

1 January 2008, 04:17 AM	#14
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	While I was in Wal Mart talking to the crook, I did notice that the srystal noticeably sitcks out ... that's definitely adbsent on the subs and while talking to that crook, I did notice that the dial was a little smaller on the SD ... and indeed it is ...by 1mm .... or i guess when your life is flashing in ffront of you, everything looks smaller

1 January 2008, 04:18 AM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	SD is rock solid, you would definitely need it in the office, and around the house: I'm sure your wife will understand Good Luck

1 January 2008, 04:34 AM	#16
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	I am a big fan of SD since I first laid eyes on her.

1 January 2008, 06:57 AM	#18
shauno "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gold Coast Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 32	The thing about the slightly raised crystal I think its actually better like that because it actually protects the bezel from accidental knocks. Ive accidentally brushed it up against a wall or whatever and its the hard sapphire that takes the hit. Of course you could chip it and it would be more expensive to replace then a bezel but I don't think it would chip easily being so well rounded and smooth.

1 January 2008, 07:11 AM	#19
jimroe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: Florida Watch: PP 571211A-001 Posts: 107	The SD has a very pretty smile ... I paced in front of an AD for 45 minutes trying to figure out wether to get the Sub Date or the SD they had in the window. Finally I decided that the SD was more unusual than the Sub Date but still had a similar iconic look to it, and that along with the SEL of the SD bracelet smiled wider to me.

1 January 2008, 07:17 AM	#20
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	SD is one of the finest Rolex watches made, I would sell every Rolex I have in my collection even my YM before I thought of selling the SD. You can not go wrong with the SD. A positive side of the missing cyclops is you don't have to clean aroung the cyclops when a film builds up on the crystal. I hate cleaning around the cyclops.

1 January 2008, 08:22 AM	#22
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Fear, Love the photo, you wear it (SD) well.

1 January 2008, 08:47 AM	#23
GR8YT Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 174	I like the fact that the SD don't have a cyclop. I think it's easier to see the date without it... Anyway, both the Sub-date and the SD are great watches!!!

1 January 2008, 09:24 AM	#24
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	You know what they say - three is a lucky number!!!I wish you one nice SD for happy 2008.!

1 January 2008, 11:18 PM	#25
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	SD is a class act. f

2 January 2008, 12:53 AM	#27
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	You WILL be glad you DID __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

2 January 2008, 01:04 AM	#28
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	Man, you guys won't let up.... __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

2 January 2008, 01:38 AM	#29
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	I m buying another new SD in a month or so just because I am paranoid ... I think I can wear mine without issues if I have one new one sitting in the closet .....

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