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GB-man · 30 May 2017, 12:28 AM

Sounds like you're paying retail which is fine this early.

Danny83 · 30 May 2017, 12:31 AM

Ya

WEST HAM ROLEX · 30 May 2017, 12:53 AM

Forget the price,,,to me that's irrelevant when it comes to these two pieces

What size is your wrist??
So 40m or 43m looks better,,,tried both on???

Do you like the cyclops??

I wear a Deepsea or GMT LN- but like both the models you are deciding on

sea-dweller · 30 May 2017, 01:19 AM

I would not.

jonnyz1245 · 30 May 2017, 01:44 AM

I would do it but since I don't have a sd, its a moot point. The question is, what do you want to do. Don't base your answers on our opinions as everyone is different. Do what makes you smile

Gary. · 30 May 2017, 06:22 AM

You know which one is the one. No one else can help when you can't find ten people with the same opinion on either watch.

My experience was that I sat in an AD with an SD4K on my wrist for about half an hour before deciding to get a ND Sub. I liked the idea of the Sea Dweller but, in reality, the Sub seemed like the better package on almost every front. Why spend extra money on a watch that has a less balanced dial, is less comfortable to wear and looked disproportionately thick on my wrist?

I can see why many people love it but, for me, it offered nothing more than a Sub and a few things less.

The SD50 was a different story. I wasn't sold on the cyclops but I liked everything else.
The impression in the metal is of a very different watch in character (if not actual aesthetics) to the Submariner. To me, it offered something different. It isn't really like anything else that Rolex make so it fills a uniques place in my collection.

Will the 4k be collectable? Maybe. Will the SD50 be more or less so? Who knows? We have no idea how many there will be.
Is gambling on the relative future values of these watches a good reason to choose one? For me, not for one second.
I bought the watch that I preferred and now I'm insured from fretting over which one will be considered more collectable/desirable to people I don't know or care about.

Get the watch you want to wear the most. It's very liberating.

subtona · 30 May 2017, 06:32 AM

No

Rocco21 · 30 May 2017, 07:25 AM

Yes

SpyShops718 · 30 May 2017, 07:30 AM

Hold off since it is the first year out. I never buy when it is the first year even when it comes to cars, televisions and more. The new gold sub came out sometime in 2012 and it did not have the sunburst dial and the next year it did.

dmash · 30 May 2017, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyShops718

Hold off since it is the first year out. I never buy when it is the first year even when it comes to cars, televisions and more. The new gold sub came out sometime in 2012 and it did not have the sunburst dial and the next year it did.

x2

The SD43 will definitely be at MSRP (or even at discount) next year. The only ones saying otherwise are current owners who possibly paid inflated rates and don't want to face that reality.

To answer your question though OP, yes, I would sell the SD4K and get the SD43, however not immediately. Sell the SD4K now while you can cash in, then pickup the SD43 next year. You'll be getting a better watch for only a small premium.

bgriz · 30 May 2017, 07:34 AM

Yes! Got one myself. I always enjoy being in early on something new that I like.

Pmt2 · 30 May 2017, 07:43 AM

Thank you. I can't wait to put one on

WJGESQ · 30 May 2017, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo082

Definitely- do it!!!
SDK4 too small and not interesting.

Absolutely.

gtnator · 30 May 2017, 12:45 PM

Yes

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tgoose1 · 30 May 2017, 02:28 PM

That's an easy answer

tig00s1783 · 2 June 2017, 01:48 PM

SD 43 all day!

Filipão · 25 June 2018, 09:47 AM

Never ever.

Ckci · 25 June 2018, 09:55 AM

I prefer the sd4k.

TimeToWatch · 25 June 2018, 10:05 AM

I wouldn't

Al1969 · 25 June 2018, 10:42 AM

OP had over a year to consider it. Let’s hope he made a decision by now.

MrCowboy99 · 25 June 2018, 11:14 AM

only if it smiled at you!

Greg5512 · 25 June 2018, 12:34 PM

In a second!

Rolex85 · 25 June 2018, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5Matches

Yes. Of course. Brand new sd4k is about 9200. 9200+2500= 11,700 for the new sd43. Sd43 on the grey market are going for about 15k. So there is 4300 in arbitrage on this trade.

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Yup. What he said! Doooo it!!! Sd43 is amazing on the wrist. As many have shown in here it looks great on many different wrist sizes.

fishingbear · 25 June 2018, 12:47 PM

This thread needs pics; here is what I did with your dilemma...

Rrpdc · 25 June 2018, 12:49 PM

Yes!!

Rolex85 · 25 June 2018, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingbear

This thread needs pics; here is what I did with your dilemma...

That is best case scenario. If you can just copy his solution!

watchmework · 25 June 2018, 01:04 PM

Pretty sure OP has already made his decision but I like this pic.

Nikrnic · 25 June 2018, 01:14 PM

Both of them are beauties..
I'm glad it's not me choosing
Actually I wish it was.

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watchtabs · 25 June 2018, 01:31 PM

No.

dnpina · 25 June 2018, 01:56 PM

No way

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30 May 2017, 12:28 AM	#61
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,314	Sounds like you're paying retail which is fine this early. __________________

30 May 2017, 01:19 AM	#64
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30 May 2017, 06:32 AM	#67
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30 May 2017, 07:34 AM	#71
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25 June 2018, 10:42 AM	#80
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30 May 2017, 12:31 AM	#62
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	Ya

30 May 2017, 12:53 AM	#63
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	Forget the price,,,to me that's irrelevant when it comes to these two pieces What size is your wrist?? So 40m or 43m looks better,,,tried both on??? Do you like the cyclops?? I wear a Deepsea or GMT LN- but like both the models you are deciding on

30 May 2017, 01:44 AM	#65
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	I would do it but since I don't have a sd, its a moot point. The question is, what do you want to do. Don't base your answers on our opinions as everyone is different. Do what makes you smile

30 May 2017, 06:22 AM	#66
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	You know which one is the one. No one else can help when you can't find ten people with the same opinion on either watch. My experience was that I sat in an AD with an SD4K on my wrist for about half an hour before deciding to get a ND Sub. I liked the idea of the Sea Dweller but, in reality, the Sub seemed like the better package on almost every front. Why spend extra money on a watch that has a less balanced dial, is less comfortable to wear and looked disproportionately thick on my wrist? I can see why many people love it but, for me, it offered nothing more than a Sub and a few things less. The SD50 was a different story. I wasn't sold on the cyclops but I liked everything else. The impression in the metal is of a very different watch in character (if not actual aesthetics) to the Submariner. To me, it offered something different. It isn't really like anything else that Rolex make so it fills a uniques place in my collection. Will the 4k be collectable? Maybe. Will the SD50 be more or less so? Who knows? We have no idea how many there will be. Is gambling on the relative future values of these watches a good reason to choose one? For me, not for one second. I bought the watch that I preferred and now I'm insured from fretting over which one will be considered more collectable/desirable to people I don't know or care about. Get the watch you want to wear the most. It's very liberating.

30 May 2017, 07:25 AM	#68
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Yes

30 May 2017, 07:30 AM	#69
SpyShops718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Steven Demeter Location: New York Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08 Posts: 319	Hold off since it is the first year out. I never buy when it is the first year even when it comes to cars, televisions and more. The new gold sub came out sometime in 2012 and it did not have the sunburst dial and the next year it did.

30 May 2017, 07:43 AM	#72
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Thank you. I can't wait to put one on

30 May 2017, 12:45 PM	#74
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	Yes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2017, 02:28 PM	#75
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	That's an easy answer

2 June 2017, 01:48 PM	#76
tig00s1783 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	SD 43 all day!

25 June 2018, 09:47 AM	#77
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Never ever.

25 June 2018, 09:55 AM	#78
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I prefer the sd4k.

25 June 2018, 10:05 AM	#79
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I wouldn't

25 June 2018, 11:14 AM	#81
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	only if it smiled at you! __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

25 June 2018, 12:34 PM	#82
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	In a second!

25 June 2018, 12:49 PM	#85
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Yes!!

25 June 2018, 01:04 PM	#87
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Would you Trade a SDK4 for a SD43? Pretty sure OP has already made his decision but I like this pic.

25 June 2018, 01:14 PM	#88
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Both of them are beauties.. I'm glad it's not me choosing Actually I wish it was. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

25 June 2018, 01:31 PM	#89
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	No. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

25 June 2018, 01:56 PM	#90
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	No way Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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