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BT1985 · 7 August 2018, 08:56 AM

Alright brain trust...I bought this two weeks ago when I was traveling on business and stopped into a local AD. Long story short I love the watch but didn’t have a lot of time to make a decision so I went ahead and bought it and had them ship to my office. I was on vacation all last week and it was sitting on my desk when I came back. I will ultimately make my own decision on this but as a data point for consideration please provide brutal honesty on how this fits my 6.75 in wrist. Thanks.

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crazycarlitos · 7 August 2018, 08:58 AM

Looks great !

Congrats and welcome to the club !

SemperFi · 7 August 2018, 08:59 AM

I think that one is as big as you can go. That being said, I also think that it fits just fine.
Congratulations!

Mystro · 7 August 2018, 09:00 AM

Looks great. It’s big but not out of place on your wrist.

Foxiness · 7 August 2018, 09:01 AM

Looks great

FlyDuc78 · 7 August 2018, 09:03 AM

I think 43 is not so bad consider there are many watches bigger than that from Panarai

The Libertine · 7 August 2018, 09:13 AM

My wrist is the same size as yours. I learned (through trial and error) that even if the lugs don’t overlap the wrist, other factors such as height and weight of the watch can make for a poor fit. I’m not saying that it looks ridiculously big on you - because it doesn’t - but suggest you consider other aspects related to fitment and comfort when making your decision.

Rolly.BT · 7 August 2018, 09:16 AM

My wrists are about the same as yours and don't think it looks too big. In fact I think it looks great on you!

Rashid.bk · 7 August 2018, 09:19 AM

Looks great. I know exactly what you are going through. I bought and sold the Deepsea twice because I obsessed about how it looked.
Now I own it for the third time and love it. It's mostly in your mind.

BT1985 · 7 August 2018, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the replies so far. Also want to point out this will be more of a weekend warrior watch.

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watchmework · 7 August 2018, 09:25 AM

It looks great on your wrist! I think you can totally pull it off. The sea dweller isn’t supposed to wear like the sub, it’s a beast of a watch and has commanding presence...it fits you perfectly

GTC · 7 August 2018, 09:27 AM

Perfect. The leather belt might be an inch too big.

marc2828 · 7 August 2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GTC

Perfect. The leather belt might be an inch too big.

Very funny...made me laugh...thx

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Navarino · 7 August 2018, 09:33 AM

As someone with the same size wrist, I'm almost wishing I didn't see these pics. I've always written off the SD 43 thinking it would look too big on me. I don't think you can go any bigger, but this looks like it works. I'm now tempted to trade my SubC date in for one of these if I can buy one...ugh.

For those familiar with both - how does the overall case thickness of the SD 43 compare with the SS SkyD? Thickness was the deal-breaker for me when I walked away on the opportunity to buy a white SkyD about 9 months ago...

watchmework · 7 August 2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

As someone with the same size wrist, I'm almost wishing I didn't see these pics. I've always written off the SD 43 thinking it would look too big on me. I don't think you can go any bigger, but this looks like it works. I'm now tempted to trade my SubC date in for one of these if I can buy one...ugh.

For those familiar with both - how does the overall case thickness of the SD 43 compare with the SS SkyD? Thickness was the deal-breaker for me when I walked away on the opportunity to buy a white SkyD about 9 months ago...

I don’t have a comparison between the SD43 and the SD, but I do have a photo handy of the SD43 vs the Sub. I upgraded my sub to the sea dweller shortly after taking this photo.

Largoshark · 7 August 2018, 09:44 AM

My wrist is about the exact same size, and your pictures are making me consider adding one myself. I think the size looks great!

Tavi · 7 August 2018, 09:49 AM

And with this post, one step closer to buying a third Rolex in less than 2 months. Fantastic look, weekend warrior or not.

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RichM · 7 August 2018, 09:49 AM

I think it looks great.

oldman2005 · 7 August 2018, 09:51 AM

Looks great! I'd keep it.

BT1985 · 7 August 2018, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTC

Perfect. The leather belt might be an inch too big.

You sir are correct. Stopped drinking beer 7 months ago and look what happens.... I will post my new belt incoming thread tomorrow!

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007_Omega · 7 August 2018, 10:03 AM

It's a big watch but it can fit a lot of guys' wrists. Looks fine on you. Personally, I got over the size amongst other things but for the right type of person it is great watch.

genkifd · 7 August 2018, 10:04 AM

looks good man

abozz · 7 August 2018, 10:20 AM

Wonderful!!!!

Quailhunter · 7 August 2018, 10:22 AM

I’d say slightly too large, but not excessively too large.

Rentalcarman · 7 August 2018, 10:24 AM

Personally I think it looks great. I have approximarely a 6.5” wrist. When I first got it I felt it was too big but it has grown on me. Especially once I got use to the extra weight. It’s a tough beast.

Recaro18 · 7 August 2018, 10:26 AM

Excellent Fit!!

SD43 is just well proportioned!!

antbkny · 7 August 2018, 10:36 AM

Lookin good!

T-Bag · 7 August 2018, 10:50 AM

It looks fantastic.

SG56 · 7 August 2018, 11:14 AM

I think it looks great on you!!

Rebel · 7 August 2018, 11:14 AM

Looks great.

7 August 2018, 08:56 AM	#1
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	New SD43. Thoughts on size? Alright brain trust...I bought this two weeks ago when I was traveling on business and stopped into a local AD. Long story short I love the watch but didn’t have a lot of time to make a decision so I went ahead and bought it and had them ship to my office. I was on vacation all last week and it was sitting on my desk when I came back. I will ultimately make my own decision on this but as a data point for consideration please provide brutal honesty on how this fits my 6.75 in wrist. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 August 2018, 08:58 AM	#2
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,913	Looks great ! Congrats and welcome to the club ! __________________

7 August 2018, 08:59 AM	#3
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	I think that one is as big as you can go. That being said, I also think that it fits just fine. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 August 2018, 09:00 AM	#4
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,834	Looks great. It’s big but not out of place on your wrist. __________________

7 August 2018, 09:03 AM	#6
FlyDuc78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: Monrovia, CA Watch: Rolex Day-Date YG Posts: 131	I think 43 is not so bad consider there are many watches bigger than that from Panarai __________________ Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 - ON LOAN TO DAD Rolex Oysterquartz 17014 Rolex GMT-Master II 116710

7 August 2018, 09:01 AM	#5
Foxiness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ny Posts: 217	Looks great

7 August 2018, 09:13 AM	#7
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	My wrist is the same size as yours. I learned (through trial and error) that even if the lugs don’t overlap the wrist, other factors such as height and weight of the watch can make for a poor fit. I’m not saying that it looks ridiculously big on you - because it doesn’t - but suggest you consider other aspects related to fitment and comfort when making your decision.

7 August 2018, 09:16 AM	#8
Rolly.BT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	My wrists are about the same as yours and don't think it looks too big. In fact I think it looks great on you!

7 August 2018, 09:19 AM	#9
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,176	Looks great. I know exactly what you are going through. I bought and sold the Deepsea twice because I obsessed about how it looked. Now I own it for the third time and love it. It's mostly in your mind.

7 August 2018, 09:20 AM	#10
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Thanks for the replies so far. Also want to point out this will be more of a weekend warrior watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 August 2018, 09:25 AM	#11
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It looks great on your wrist! I think you can totally pull it off. The sea dweller isn’t supposed to wear like the sub, it’s a beast of a watch and has commanding presence...it fits you perfectly

7 August 2018, 09:27 AM	#12
GTC Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: HSV / ANC Watch: 126660 Posts: 626	Perfect. The leather belt might be an inch too big.

7 August 2018, 09:33 AM	#14
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	As someone with the same size wrist, I'm almost wishing I didn't see these pics. I've always written off the SD 43 thinking it would look too big on me. I don't think you can go any bigger, but this looks like it works. I'm now tempted to trade my SubC date in for one of these if I can buy one...ugh. For those familiar with both - how does the overall case thickness of the SD 43 compare with the SS SkyD? Thickness was the deal-breaker for me when I walked away on the opportunity to buy a white SkyD about 9 months ago...

7 August 2018, 09:44 AM	#16
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	My wrist is about the exact same size, and your pictures are making me consider adding one myself. I think the size looks great!

7 August 2018, 09:49 AM	#17
Tavi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 162	And with this post, one step closer to buying a third Rolex in less than 2 months. Fantastic look, weekend warrior or not. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 August 2018, 09:49 AM	#18
RichM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,167	I think it looks great. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

7 August 2018, 09:51 AM	#19
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Looks great! I'd keep it.

7 August 2018, 10:03 AM	#21
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Celebration Posts: 908	It's a big watch but it can fit a lot of guys' wrists. Looks fine on you. Personally, I got over the size amongst other things but for the right type of person it is great watch.

7 August 2018, 10:04 AM	#22
genkifd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: SD43 Posts: 203	looks good man __________________ SD43 MK1 Omega Dirty Dozen Casio G Shock GMW-B5000D-1DR SKX007 Japanese version

7 August 2018, 10:20 AM	#23
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Wonderful!!!!

7 August 2018, 10:22 AM	#24
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I’d say slightly too large, but not excessively too large.

7 August 2018, 10:24 AM	#25
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Personally I think it looks great. I have approximarely a 6.5” wrist. When I first got it I felt it was too big but it has grown on me. Especially once I got use to the extra weight. It’s a tough beast. __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

7 August 2018, 10:26 AM	#26
Recaro18 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,782	Excellent Fit!! SD43 is just well proportioned!!

7 August 2018, 10:36 AM	#27
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,722	Lookin good!

7 August 2018, 10:50 AM	#28
T-Bag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 365	It looks fantastic.

7 August 2018, 11:14 AM	#29
SG56 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,675	I think it looks great on you!! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

7 August 2018, 11:14 AM	#30
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,312	Looks great. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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