Sea dweller vs submariner

[nilfire77]

For all the reasons that have been stated before by others, it's hands down SD4K every day and twice on Sunday... ; )

[Tobbe.l]

SD4k for sure ---->

Originally Posted by Ste_J

SD4K
Much rarer than a sub in the wild.
Normal lug shape.
60 min bezel markings.
Date and no cyclops to accumulate crud!
Did I mention normal lug shape?

[daveswordfish]

Originally Posted by nilfire77

For all the reasons that have been stated before by others, it's hands down SD4K every day and twice on Sunday... ; )

Yessir!




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[mondo74]

I think the sd4k is more comfortable than the sub. Whilst it is heavier the height of the case back means the crown guards and lugs don't dig into the back of your hand. For me anyway.

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[Chute]

Each of the choices SubC, SubC date, and SD4 are top notch choices.
You've got to try them on and see which works better on the wrist.

I've twice gone in to buy a SubC, the first time I already owned a similar black Rolex (GMTIIc) and wanted something different (picked up a DJII) plus at the time I found the brushed surfaces too dull.

The second time I went to the AD when they got the first SD4k from Basel 2014. I told myself on the way there to just get the SubC and there was no way the SD4k was worth $3k more. Once on the wrist I had to go with the SD4k.

I had always admired the earlier non ceramic Sea Dwellers but was unimpressed with the old bracelets. When the ceramic version came out with the minute markers similar to the early MilSub 5517's I was really into it.

I'm not adverse to picking up a SubC and/or a Hulk in the future to add to the collection but for me, the SD4K had to come first.

[chino0823]

16600

[japenney]

If your wrists are above average than get the bigger watch. mine are smaller so I got the sub-c. When it comes to the date function you just have to ask yourself one question. Do I think the date detracts from the beauty of the dial. If you don't think so then get a date

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by Chute

Each of the choices SubC, SubC date, and SD4 are top notch choices.
You've got to try them on and see which works better on the wrist.

I've twice gone in to buy a SubC, the first time I already owned a similar black Rolex (GMTIIc) and wanted something different (picked up a DJII) plus at the time I found the brushed surfaces too dull.

The second time I went to the AD when they got the first SD4k from Basel 2014. I told myself on the way there to just get the SubC and there was no way the SD4k was worth $3k more. Once on the wrist I had to go with the SD4k.

I had always admired the earlier non ceramic Sea Dwellers but was unimpressed with the old bracelets. When the ceramic version came out with the minute markers similar to the early MilSub 5517's I was really into it.

I'm not adverse to picking up a SubC and/or a Hulk in the future to add to the collection but for me, the SD4K had to come first.

I was in the same boat...Just go in and get the Sub. One look at the SD and it was over. Vastly superior in my humble opinion. The only small thing is I prefer the font of the word "Sea-Dweller" on the 16600 better than the 116600. Had the money saved for the Sub, but now saving the extra coin for the SD4k.

[gwalker]

I've owned 2 SubC dates, DSSD and SD4000. TheSD is my FAVORITE. With the case, lugs, and new updates it's perfect. Those that live the older models get their favorite things with all the upgrades. I can't live with no date. The only issue I could see some having is the raised case back of the SD. Put the SD on and it will be game over.