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Originally Posted by Guitarfan

I've been thinking about the current SDc situation this morning:

1. Many ADs in the UK and US are saying the SDc is not available to order
2. That has to mean that there is a change in the works, they can't all be lying
3. Given the short production run, and initial investment costs, unless the SDc has been a MASSIVE sales flop I can't see it being completely discontinued in its current form and replaced with 42mm version
4. It's the 50th anniversary of the Sea-Dweller this year, so an anniversary model/tribute is likely to be on the cards as has been done for the Sub, GMT and Milgauss in the past
5. 50th Anniversary means green (dial, bezel, hands or crystal)

I wonder if the all black SDc is just going to be replaced with a "double green" dial and possibly a green bezel, leaving the rest exactly as it is.........

I would agree with the above points, but the other option is that the new version is taking up the production capacity of the SD4000 (there are likely limited high pressure testing vessels). This has made new SD4000 unavailable as the stock of the new one is built up.

So maybe the old model will still be available once the new one is launched.