The SD43 Official Owners Thread

[BLNR Nairobi]

I absolutely love this thread.

[Hankman]

As both a new member of this forum AND a recent owner of a SD43 TT, I too love this thread.

[Schnaps]

This piece makes me melt when the sun is rising in the west

[Gerry62]

[eoin27]

Newly acquired. Flipped a blue dial yachtmaster I had for 5 years. Was getting bored of it. Very happy with my choice




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[Gebbeth]

Not sure if this has been asked on this thread before, but I know that some collectors get super deep into the weeds on the slight variations that happens with watches over the decades. Things like the dot over 90 in Speedmasters and double red Sea Dwellers.

The SD43 has a bit of that in that the first year's production (predominately the 2018 year...which might have bled over into 2019) has the Mk 1 dial. The difference being that after 2018, the dial switch from "Swiss Made" to "Swiss [Rolex Crown] Made." There were also differences in the fonts used for the depth rating.

I think the Rolex crown between Swiss and Made became standard to denote the new 3235 caliber being used, but for some reason, that change didn't make it to the dials until later.

Does this make a difference in collectibility? Or is this something only Rolex nerds will ever get involved in?

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

Not sure if this has been asked on this thread before, but I know that some collectors get super deep into the weeds on the slight variations that happens with watches over the decades. Things like the dot over 90 in Speedmasters and double red Sea Dwellers.

The SD43 has a bit of that in that the first year's production (predominately the 2018 year...which might have bled over into 2019) has the Mk 1 dial. The difference being that after 2018, the dial switch from "Swiss Made" to "Swiss [Rolex Crown] Made." There were also differences in the fonts used for the depth rating.

I think the Rolex crown between Swiss and Made became standard to denote the new 3235 caliber being used, but for some reason, that change didn't make it to the dials until later.

Does this make a difference in collectibility? Or is this something only Rolex nerds will ever get involved in?

Generally the MK1 is considered more collectible because it is the "true" anniversary model. It was produced for roughly the first year of production only. Mid 2017 (50th year of the SD) through sometime in early to mid 2018. Sometime in 2018 the dial changed with the coronet being added between the Swiss and Made, even though the movement did not change.

Does it matter? Well little things like this do matter to collectors, hense we have the MK1 and MK2 designations. Does it matter to most average owners? Doubt it. The MK1 will probably fetch a small premium over the MK2 but in the end the Sea Dweller is a niche watch and will never see (in my view) sky rocketing premiums of something like a Daytona C, and that's just fine to me.

[Rori]

One more picture for those who have it in the safe to pull it out and wear it and for those who are considering it to go buy it :-)


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[samson66]

Originally Posted by Rori

One more picture for those who have it in the safe to pull it out and wear it and for those who are considering it to go buy it :-)


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Right with ya! Got mine out yesterday for the weekend. Missed wearing it for a week or two.



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[AZWildcatz]

Here's mine, love this piece! Yes, this is an old picture :)

[Bern1eLomax]

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[Schnaps]

[Veriloquence]

The original model, Reference 126600-0001, has been replaced with a new reference 126600-0002.

The majority of the aesthetic and technical characteristics of both references remain same. The prinipal difference is that the new Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600-0002 comes without the Fliplock extension.

[Gerry62]

[dickeyjs]

Is it possible to buy a flip lock extension and install it on a 126600-0002?

[CAN_VAN7]

I own an SD43 and haven’t worn it much as thought was too big for me - not wrist size, just over all. I am 5’9” and thought just too big. Now been wearing and realized is a great piece….

[Skabadi]

The big daddy. Also below my amateur video I made recently

https://youtu.be/jf9V_fc27xw

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by Skabadi

The big daddy...

Big is an understatement...

I can live with our SD43's 1220M, thank you very much

[omar10213245]

I actually pulled mine out of the box just this morning

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[ByronB]

Originally Posted by dickeyjs

Is it possible to buy a flip lock extension and install it on a 126600-0002?

Great question! I may add a 126600 to the collection later this year now that values are coming back to reality but would definitely like the flip lock extension. Hopefully those in the know will chime in.

[gnardex]

Originally Posted by dickeyjs

Is it possible to buy a flip lock extension and install it on a 126600-0002?

Yes it is. At least
this is what my AD told me.
They removed from the 002 because they considered as a possible "optional item"
not because they changed size or bracelet.
It should be possible to buy as "extra"

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by omar10213245

I actually pulled mine out of the box just this morning

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actually did the same thing myself!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Schnaps

This piece makes me melt when the sun is rising in the west

This photo is an excellent portrayal of how the dial can actually look like a vintage tropical dial in just the right light

[EA287]

Amazing watch. How long has the wait been for these? I've been on my AD's registry for a couple months now and have a 7 year history with them (This will be first Rolex purchase though)

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by brandrea

This photo is an excellent portrayal of how the dial can actually look like a vintage tropical dial in just the right light

it's true Brian!! SD43 is wonderful, perfect balance between Submariner&deepsea. Both SS and tt

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

it's true Brian!! SD43 is wonderful, perfect balance between Submariner&deepsea. Both SS and tt

Curious Gerry, did you let go of your SS?

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[Gerry62]

I had Deepsea black and the J.Cameron 116660 both sold today I have 16600 and Sd43tt. Definitive. never had sd43 SS

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by Schnaps

Great shot, perfect alignment of the hands!


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[B2 Stealth]

Own a Submariner; owned a DSSD JC; honestly blown away by my new SD43. So perfectly balanced. So unique. So capable. More comfortable than my 40mm Submariner.
If I owned a two watch collection would consist of a BLRO on jubilee and SD43!

[gwozhog]

Is the SD43 being discontinued?