Sea-dweller 4000 - SD4K pics and short review

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

From the side by side pictures, the dial faces of the Sub and the SD look the same size. Right?

i haven't taken a super hard look between the SD4K and BLNR but my understanding is the case and dial are the same...except that the case on BLNR has wider and longer lugs. I believe the extra thickness comes from the raised casebook on SD4K.

I'm sure there will be TRF members who will know exactly...but just my understanding based on what I've read and can see visually between the two watches

[red1108nyc]

Great piece. The matte dial against the gradient gloss bezel contrast really makes the dot plots pop. Yes, symmetry is perfect for my 6.75 inch wrist as well :-)

[WAK4]

Best of all time. Love that watch

[Winnie Bloo]

Great review and totally agree

Had mine since June 2016 and it is now by far my most worn watch.

[jsg1976]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

i haven't taken a super hard look between the SD4K and BLNR but my understanding is the case and dial are the same...except that the case on BLNR has wider and longer lugs. I believe the extra thickness comes from the raised casebook on SD4K.



I'm sure there will be TRF members who will know exactly...but just my understanding based on what I've read and can see visually between the two watches

While I was in the Chicago boutique trying them both on, it appeared to me that the extra thickness in the SD4K vs SubC just was just due to the raised case back, and FWIW, the salesperson confirmed that.


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[RichM]

Great choice. Congrats

[joejoe1225]

The best!!!

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Great review of a great watch! And sweet collection you have there.

Thanks!! Unfort my Exp II has had little wrist time - although i will NEVER get rid of it because it was my first Rolex back in 2000

Originally Posted by roadie1

Purchased my SD4K shortly after the release in 2014. Overpaid of course:( but it's been worth every penny:) I've worn it almost everyday since!

Overpaid is fine as long as you love it and wear it!

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

Yep, nice taste. SD4K & BLNR here too... love them both and each one is my favorite for that day.

Really love the SD4K over the typical Sub as well. Lug shape and size... and there is a certain badass presence it has to it with the raised crystal, granular bezel and thickness... all adds up to a boss like presence.

it is BADASS!

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Great review! I'm stoked that you like it, I knew you would.

As you know, I have the same pair (BLNR & SD4K). Every day is like the Clash of the Titans as I try to decide which of the two to wear. They're both just awesome pieces, each in their own way.

Congrats!

Thanks! Both are awesome! SD4K winning the clash so far over BLNR. Let's see what other goodies come up in March at Basel

Originally Posted by G'ed

Great review. Summarized my feeling about SDC except for two points below;

1. Bezel tightness. Mine have some slight backplay on clockwise direction. Perhaps normal as encountered the same on SubC.

2. Accuracy. Now, this is big one. Mine is released under Superlative Chronometer branding, plus minus 2 sec per day but I'm encountering north of 3 sec fast daily. Still within old chronometer standard but not as accurate as I want.

If I could make one modification, unidirectional bezel instead of bidirectional. I use the timing bezel to time and make note of significant number. Unidirectional will be more beneficial for my purpose.

i think bezel tightness may depend slightly from watch to watch, i have noticed some play on some watches, not just the SD4K - however for the most part they seem pretty solid/tight. Fortunately my AD had 3 in stock and let me choose the one that I wanted, which was the one still in the coffin

North of +3 is ok.... depends on how much... i'd tolerate as much as +5 before my OCD kicked in :-)

With respect to the SD4K bezel it is unidirectional.

[G'ed]

Oh dang, I meant prefer bidirectional instead of unidirectional.

[Boaters]

The SD4K has been on my short list for a while hopefully someday, Big Congrats to you on yours!

[Saoirse32]

Originally Posted by jsg1976

While I was in the Chicago boutique trying them both on, it appeared to me that the extra thickness in the SD4K vs SubC just was just due to the raised case back, and FWIW, the salesperson confirmed that.


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FYI-
Another example of the AD not knowing their product. The whole watch, not just the case back, is thicker than the SubC.

OP- love the pics. Such a great watch.

[jsg1976]

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

FYI-

Another example of the AD not knowing their product. The whole watch, not just the case back, is thicker than the SubC.



OP- love the pics. Such a great watch.

Thanks for clarifying! That'll teach me to go watch shopping without calipers :)


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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Great piece. The matte dial against the gradient gloss bezel contrast really makes the dot plots pop. Yes, symmetry is perfect for my 6.75 inch wrist as well :-)

Originally Posted by WAK4

Best of all time. Love that watch

Originally Posted by Winnie Bloo

Great review and totally agree

Had mine since June 2016 and it is now by far my most worn watch.

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Great choice. Congrats

Originally Posted by joejoe1225

The best!!!

Originally Posted by Boaters

The SD4K has been on my short list for a while hopefully someday, Big Congrats to you on yours!

thanks everyone! SD4K is a great watch!

[sheldonsmith]

Great shots in this thread. This is my favorite watch along with my Exp II 216570.
Mine SD4000 has some slight modifications:



and

I had to take the perfect three-handed watch and make it mine....

Great thread and great review.

-Sheldon

[cdy266]

Nice Review - My SD4k is running +0.1 sec/day over more than 30 days!

[cdy266]

Attachment this time

[HogwldFLTR]

Great write-up; thanks!

[regnant]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I'm pleased to see you like your Sea Dweller 116600

[datejust24]

Ok so I just sold my 16600 and am considering the 116600....anyone here done this? If so, is the case on the new SD similar to the old? Or in ohter words, should I anticipate that same boxy feel like on the new Subs? It looks to be somewhat tapered but wanted others opinions before I pull the trigger

[datejust24]

Anyone ?

[arizonapaul]

its truly my everyday go to watch. Enjoy

[melrob1]

Originally Posted by datejust24

Ok so I just sold my 16600 and am considering the 116600....anyone here done this? If so, is the case on the new SD similar to the old? Or in ohter words, should I anticipate that same boxy feel like on the new Subs? It looks to be somewhat tapered but wanted others opinions before I pull the trigger

Much different than a new sub. The new sub is very boxy and the SD4k looks much more proportioned, IMO. Not my pic but this gives you an idea

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Great shots in this thread. This is my favorite watch along with my Exp II 216570.
Mine SD4000 has some slight modifications:



and

I had to take the perfect three-handed watch and make it mine....

Great thread and great review.

-Sheldon

Thanks! love the red date dial !!

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Boaters

The SD4K has been on my short list for a while hopefully someday, Big Congrats to you on yours!

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

FYI-
Another example of the AD not knowing their product. The whole watch, not just the case back, is thicker than the SubC.

OP- love the pics. Such a great watch.

Originally Posted by cdy266

Nice Review - My SD4k is running +0.1 sec/day over more than 30 days!

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Great write-up; thanks!

Originally Posted by regnant

Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I'm pleased to see you like your Sea Dweller 116600

Originally Posted by arizonapaul

its truly my everyday go to watch. Enjoy

Thanks to all! The SD4K is amazing watch! Surprisingly, even though its a deep diver watch, i haven't even gotten it wet yet!

I do train for triathlons so i guess i could swim with it (and no harm will come to the SD4K) but I typically use my Garmin triathlon trainer for that

[JoelUlrich]

Originally Posted by datejust24

Ok so I just sold my 16600 and am considering the 116600....anyone here done this? If so, is the case on the new SD similar to the old? Or in ohter words, should I anticipate that same boxy feel like on the new Subs? It looks to be somewhat tapered but wanted others opinions before I pull the trigger

The new SD is slightly boxier than the old SD, but not as boxy as the new Sub. I'd say it's in between, which is perfect.

[Shaka2015]

I recently sold mine as I bought a Daytona C. Seeing this thread has made me want to get it back! Damn! Feeling a little bit of regret here.


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[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Shaka2015

I recently sold mine as I bought a Daytona C. Seeing this thread has made me want to get it back! Damn! Feeling a little bit of regret here.


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At least your regret can be short lived. No waiting list for sd4k like the daytonaC :)




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[Singslinger]

Nice writeup and pix -thanks.

By the way, I'm wearing mine today - my favorite daily beater!

[travisb]

Sounds perfect for you. Nice pics too!

[Tj O'Reily]

I just thought that I would add another pic of mine.

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