Newer ceramic models and fading

[jamison]

So I've been going back and forth between the new Sea Dweller 4000 and the Sub no date ceramic (114060) for the last few weeks. Ready to buy but can't make up my mind. Love the clean look of the no date. Love the caseback with writing and the date with lack of cyclops on SD.
One of the major differences as you all know is the matte finish dial on the SD. It gives a rather patina'd look in certain light it seems. This made me wonder, are the new dials made with anything different than the old (pre-ceramic)? Will the new dials fade eventually just like the old ones? I think I love the SD as it is but I wouldn't want any fading on it eventually. Will the gorgeous glossy black of the 114060 eventually be a faded black?
I hope to decide with in the next 7-10 days and make a purchase. This has been the toughest watch decision I've ever made. If only I never picked up that SD I would have walked out with the no date. Darn.
I'll post pics when I purchase.

[Tools]

Dials haven't changed in a while, except for color options..

Like anything, new paint and technology have made the latest dials superior to the old days..

[Solo118]

I think the SDc is a fantastic choice! You should not see any fading, maybe after many many years and a lot of sun exposure.

Hope to see an incoming soon!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Solo118

I think the SDc is a fantastic choice! You should not see any fading, maybe after many many years and a lot of sun exposure.

Hope to see an incoming soon!

this!

[Nycturbovr6]

The sd is a beauty. Go for it!

[dsample1]

I love my SubC more and more everyday! You will not regret it. That said, you have to go with your gut and get the watch that feels like your watch

[EmpireCity]

Better you picked up the SD before your purchase rather than after.

[DCheeta]

Man, they're both such great watches, I don't envy you your choice. Take comfort in the fact that whichever you choose, it'll be the right choice.

[mike]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Man, they're both such great watches, I don't envy you your choice. Take comfort in the fact that whichever you choose, it'll be the right choice.

Spot on. No wrong answer here.

[jamison]

You guys are great. Thanks for all the kind replies. It is a tough choice made all the more daunting by the fact that I couldn't go wrong either way. If I could find an are of regret with either one then it would help solidify my decision. I think these are the two best choices in the Rolex sports lineup. They are both absolute home runs and classics imo.

[Old Expat Beast]

I think it's important to realise that you could go wrong either way, if you buy one and then decide that you should have bought the other. Give it more thought.

[Mis3]

I vote for 114060. I am probably biased because I just bought one a month ago.

Think of it this way. You like both equally so why pay $2400 more for a SDC. The decision would be truly difficult if their prices are similar.

For me, since I don't need the extra features of the SDC (date and the extra diving depth), 114060 is a clear choice.

[jnkay]

Maybe focus on the difference in case thickness and matte vs. glossy dial.

[Mis3]

Originally Posted by jnkay

Maybe focus on the difference in case thickness and matte vs. glossy dial.

True. Case thickness is a huge consideration. Depend on your wrist , the SDC may look chunky.

I found the following but no data for SDC:
SD: 14.5mm
DSSD: 17.7mm
Sub 16610: 12.2mm
Sub-C 116610: 12.5mm

[Urosfan]

No wrong choice between those two i rather have the subc, i can pocket the difference and save for another peice instead thats just me clap