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1 September 2011, 07:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Collected the Dweller....
I ran to the AD at 6pm after work today and got my hands on my new (used from 2006) SD
 ...I ended up paying what I think is a very good price for it. I thought it's either now or never...as prices are getting crazy. It is a tank of a watch, I like the extra thick crystal and caseback. I don't care for the HEV but I guess the history with Rolex, Comex and the HEV is there at least  ...I am not sure I prefer it to my SubC since it is a bit top heavy, lacks the fine adjustment of the glidelock clasp and the clasp is not centred on my tiny 6.5 inch wrists. I am still getting accustomed to the small unmagnified date. I really like the text on the caseback and the thick crystal (but I already said that)  ....from the solidness of the case and bracelet to the triplock crown this watch feels like a mini vault...hard to explain but it's true  ...It's really late now...I'll try to snap some pics for you guys and a mini review later this week. I have promised my girlfriend (and myself) that I'll decide which watch to keep between this and the SubC by next Sunday as I can't afford to keep both at this time... So which one will it be.... |
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1 September 2011, 08:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Joey
Location: around the Bay
Watch: ing TRF
Posts: 1,942
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Keep the SD!! or like me keep both
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1 September 2011, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Scotland
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The only Rolex I own is the SD, so I can't comment on the SubC. What I can say is the SD is a great watch and very comfortable to wear. Can't imagine me wishing to trade it.
Best of luck in your choice and I look forward to your review. |
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1 September 2011, 08:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,253
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Congrats
Too bad you can't keep both, but that happens sometimes.
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1 September 2011, 08:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Jose
Location: Here
Watch: SEA-DWELLER
Posts: 2,232
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I've had the SD on for the last 2 weeks and love it!!! Cant comment on the SUBC.
Can't wait to see some pics! |
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1 September 2011, 08:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Mr. H
Location: Dallas
Watch: them for me!
Posts: 7,180
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I would keep the SD. I love mine!!!
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1 September 2011, 10:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,588
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Congrats. Tough decision on which one to keep since both are great watches.
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1 September 2011, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: On Earth
Watch: 228238, 114060
Posts: 1,347
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SD all the way! That being said.... I want a Sub-C too.
 However, I still think the SD is a must. You can always grab a Sub-C down the line, and they will eventually be a little cheaper on grey market after a few years. |
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1 September 2011, 10:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 685
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Both watches are great.
For daily wear the Sub C is more comfortable, less top heavy compared to the SD. However, regarding appreciation value SD will be the one to keep. I have noticed that all discontinued sport watches have increased their value considerable compared to current models that are still in production. If it was me I would choose the SD, not because it retains its value (that's a bonus) but mainly I'm not a big fan of the cyclops.
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1 September 2011, 01:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Adam
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Congrats on the SD
It is an amazing watch. I also have a couple of Sub C's and the SD, I would have a hell of a time deciding if if came to pick just one but I think the SD would win...You will get used to the weight and learn to love it, I also have 6.5 range wrists and it is perfect  Looking forward to some pics too.
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1 September 2011, 02:23 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
Posts: 7,052
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Congratulations on your new acquisition!
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1 September 2011, 02:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Watch: Sea Dweller
Posts: 676
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Congratulations on the SD. Awesome watch!
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1 September 2011, 02:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: ChrisTOPHer
Location: Sydney
Watch: Rolex, Brellum,
Posts: 12,601
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sd beautifully proportioned and solid rolex.. one of the best IMHO
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1 September 2011, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
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Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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1 September 2011, 05:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Thanks all for your replies! In my eyes it is a very tough decision to make..both have their strong points...I will take another week to decide
...pics coming soon ...
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1 September 2011, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
Posts: 9,595
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I would keep the SD, I love mine.
That being said I want a new Sub-C too! |
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1 September 2011, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Up a tree
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Sea dweller!!!
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2 September 2011, 12:39 AM
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Real Name: Eric
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2 September 2011, 01:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chad
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega
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I have my SD on my arm again today. 8 years old. Still looking and being like new. +1 per day. It would be the last watch out of my entire collection I would get rid of.
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2 September 2011, 04:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Raf
Location: NJ
Watch: GMTII
Posts: 2,155
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I also have both and would be hard-pressed to keep just one. They are so similar, but yet very different. I have a 6.75" wrist and removed a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side. It now fits perfect.
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2 September 2011, 04:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Erik
Location: Sweden
Watch: Rolex, Candino
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Id keep the SD, you Can always get à Sub C later. /E
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2 September 2011, 05:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Alexandria, VA
Watch: DSSD, Sub C, SD(F)
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2 September 2011, 07:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Thanks for all your replies
....I am really torn between the two. Both have their strong points and it is not easy to choose between them but in terms of wearing comfort the SubC wins... Removing a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side would make the SD a much better fit for me. I did that to my Sub and it fits much better now...hoever the sub is a lifetime watch...so I'll need to be sure I'm keeping this watch before I do that ....
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2 September 2011, 09:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Maui
Watch: Patek
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jannel, I dont think the SD is more top heavy than the subC, The SD is a better daily wearer because you dont have to worry about scratching or breaking the bezel :P
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2 September 2011, 09:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Yuri
Location: NL
Watch: 14000M, 16570
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Congats on the new one. Too bad you can only keep 1
 Difficult choice, but my vote goes to the SubC
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2 September 2011, 09:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fernwood
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Congrats to you on your new dweller!
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2 September 2011, 10:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: HK
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SD is the keeper, but I m biased. Lol
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2 September 2011, 10:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
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SD
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3 September 2011, 12:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: Kansas
Watch: 16610, Omega PO
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As mentioned above, keep the SD. You can always get another SubC down the road...
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3 September 2011, 12:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: MauiBacerdo
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Watch: N :Learn
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SD of course! You'll find tons of SubC later on when you change your mind....
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