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acaixguard · 14 June 2015, 11:34 AM

I was wondering if anyone could give me feedback on the SD4K worn on thin wrists. My wrist is just a tad under 6.5". While I'm not concerned about the case diameter, what I wonder about is if the extra weight, combined with the increased height of the case, will cause it to flop around too much. Unfortunately, I have no real way of testing this out until I actually buy one and it gets sized for me.
I actually was originally eyeing the SubC, but for a few minor reasons, I have become interested in the SD4K more. To be honest, I almost have the same concern with the SubC somewhat.

Thanks in advance!

rogerrabbit168 · 14 June 2015, 11:41 AM

Not sd4k, but SD on my 6" wrist

And here is both SD and DS on my wrist

so I don't think you will have any problems with 6.5" wrist, go for it!

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acaixguard · 14 June 2015, 11:47 AM

Not bad at all. Do either feel too top heavy for you, and does it flop around too much? No need to remove any permanent links when the bracelet was sized?

tkerrmd · 14 June 2015, 12:22 PM

That will look great!!

rogerrabbit168 · 14 June 2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by acaixguard

Not bad at all. Do either feel too top heavy for you, and does it flop around too much? No need to remove any permanent links when the bracelet was sized?

No, SD is extremely comfortable. You just have to get bracelet sized correctly and it's very comfortable. The DS is a little top heavy when typing all day, but it doesn't bother me.

No permanent links removed for me when sized. DS with glidelock is so useful

Here is another pic, my son wearing my SD, I think this shows that SD looks good on thin wrist, lol

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HogwldFLTR · 14 June 2015, 12:59 PM

The only way to really know is to try one on for a bit; I had my 114060 for about a year prior to deciding it felt awkward on my wrist and chose to trade it for a watch I find considerably more comfortable (116300 DJII). I have a 14060 which feels just fine and I'm happy to have kept it. So you can get a lot of inputs and even feel good about the watch initially but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will stick. Good luck with the SD. I'd love to get an older model myself.

Yorky · 14 June 2015, 06:32 PM

My wrist is about 6.5 inches and the SDc fits fine. FYI my wrist is more flat rather than round. Doesn't flop at all. Glidelock allows a perfect fit and weight (177g sized for me) is not a issue. Like others, I've removed the diver's extension and that helps with comfort too. You can definitely buy a much lighter watch, but I'd not call the SDc heavy (and in the past I've been happy to wear a considerably bigger and heavier watch).

travisb · 14 June 2015, 10:34 PM

Have them remove the diver's extension and with the glidelock you should get a perfect fit.

sea-dweller · 14 June 2015, 11:54 PM

My old SD, on my 6.5 inch wrist:

sdwtchlvr · 15 June 2015, 12:00 AM

It will look substantial but that is the idea. You'll be fine in my opinion

KBM · 15 June 2015, 02:10 AM

6.7" wrist here. It fits great.

simongpaez · 15 June 2015, 02:29 AM

6.5 here

Zweig · 15 June 2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerrabbit168

Congrats ! It looks great on him.

gwozhog · 15 June 2015, 02:40 AM

The new SD is pretty fantastic.

liuk3 · 15 June 2015, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerrabbit168

No, SD is extremely comfortable. You just have to get bracelet sized correctly and it's very comfortable. The DS is a little top heavy when typing all day, but it doesn't bother me.

No permanent links removed for me when sized. DS with glidelock is so useful

Here is another pic, my son wearing my SD, I think this shows that SD looks good on thin wrist, lol

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Love seeing his chubby little hands. Children are precious.

WS9D · 15 June 2015, 04:09 AM

looks good! enjoy it! the only person who might tell you otherwise is....yourself. I wouldn't worry about.

AS1 · 15 June 2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sdwtchlvr

It will look substantial but that is the idea. You'll be fine in my opinion

Well put, agree with this. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and one of the reasons I got the SD4K is I wanted something with a heftier look than my vintage pieces. You will be fine man! Here is a wrist shot of mine:

fishingbear · 15 June 2015, 05:48 AM

The SD 4000 will do great on your wrist

watchwatcher · 15 June 2015, 06:04 AM

You should be fine, with the SD or Sub.

acaixguard · 15 June 2015, 12:40 PM

Thanks all for the replies and photos! I went to my nearest AD today and tried on a SD4K, along with the SubC. I like the overall look and feel of the SD4K better. I tried to pinch the bracelet on the bottom to simulate what it may feel like after it's sized. It definitely has some heft to it, but in a good way. I too have a flatter top of the wrist, so it sits nicely there.
Thanks again all! Hopefully I'll be picking one up in 2 months.

Eric88 · 15 June 2015, 01:53 PM

My wrists are barely 6.5" and I've enjoyed the look of classic SD 16600 as pictured here:

and also my current watch for the past three years, the 114060, which is a bit beefier than the 16600 in terms of watch head, but not as thick as the 16600 or the 116600:

I'm still thinking about getting myself a 116600, but I've been very faithful to my 114060 and currently don't have room for both.

DarthBane · 15 June 2015, 01:59 PM

I have two links removed. It's a great watch.

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14 June 2015, 11:34 AM	#1
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Sea-Dweller 4000 on thin wrist I was wondering if anyone could give me feedback on the SD4K worn on thin wrists. My wrist is just a tad under 6.5". While I'm not concerned about the case diameter, what I wonder about is if the extra weight, combined with the increased height of the case, will cause it to flop around too much. Unfortunately, I have no real way of testing this out until I actually buy one and it gets sized for me. I actually was originally eyeing the SubC, but for a few minor reasons, I have become interested in the SD4K more. To be honest, I almost have the same concern with the SubC somewhat. Thanks in advance!

14 June 2015, 12:59 PM	#6
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	The only way to really know is to try one on for a bit; I had my 114060 for about a year prior to deciding it felt awkward on my wrist and chose to trade it for a watch I find considerably more comfortable (116300 DJII). I have a 14060 which feels just fine and I'm happy to have kept it. So you can get a lot of inputs and even feel good about the watch initially but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will stick. Good luck with the SD. I'd love to get an older model myself. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 June 2015, 11:54 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My old SD, on my 6.5 inch wrist: __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 June 2015, 02:40 AM	#14
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	The new SD is pretty fantastic. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

14 June 2015, 11:41 AM	#2
rogerrabbit168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 410	Not sd4k, but SD on my 6" wrist And here is both SD and DS on my wrist so I don't think you will have any problems with 6.5" wrist, go for it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2015, 11:47 AM	#3
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Not bad at all. Do either feel too top heavy for you, and does it flop around too much? No need to remove any permanent links when the bracelet was sized?

14 June 2015, 12:22 PM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	That will look great!!

14 June 2015, 06:32 PM	#7
Yorky "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: England Posts: 8	My wrist is about 6.5 inches and the SDc fits fine. FYI my wrist is more flat rather than round. Doesn't flop at all. Glidelock allows a perfect fit and weight (177g sized for me) is not a issue. Like others, I've removed the diver's extension and that helps with comfort too. You can definitely buy a much lighter watch, but I'd not call the SDc heavy (and in the past I've been happy to wear a considerably bigger and heavier watch).

14 June 2015, 10:34 PM	#8
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,458	Have them remove the diver's extension and with the glidelock you should get a perfect fit.

15 June 2015, 12:00 AM	#10
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	It will look substantial but that is the idea. You'll be fine in my opinion

15 June 2015, 02:10 AM	#11
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,402	6.7" wrist here. It fits great.

15 June 2015, 04:09 AM	#16
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,391	looks good! enjoy it! the only person who might tell you otherwise is....yourself. I wouldn't worry about.

15 June 2015, 06:04 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,574	You should be fine, with the SD or Sub.

15 June 2015, 12:40 PM	#20
acaixguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, AP, ALS Posts: 401	Thanks all for the replies and photos! I went to my nearest AD today and tried on a SD4K, along with the SubC. I like the overall look and feel of the SD4K better. I tried to pinch the bracelet on the bottom to simulate what it may feel like after it's sized. It definitely has some heft to it, but in a good way. I too have a flatter top of the wrist, so it sits nicely there. Thanks again all! Hopefully I'll be picking one up in 2 months.

15 June 2015, 01:53 PM	#21
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	My wrists are barely 6.5" and I've enjoyed the look of classic SD 16600 as pictured here: and also my current watch for the past three years, the 114060, which is a bit beefier than the 16600 in terms of watch head, but not as thick as the 16600 or the 116600: I'm still thinking about getting myself a 116600, but I've been very faithful to my 114060 and currently don't have room for both.

15 June 2015, 01:59 PM	#22
DarthBane "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 108	I have two links removed. It's a great watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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