My reaction to the TT SD43

[blown5.0]

Don't worry there will be a wait list.

[amh]

Just be happy they didn't put diamonds on the dial!

[chris975d]

Originally Posted by samson66

The point is not that I NEED to use an SD43 to dive, it is that is was designed as a pure tool watch, to perform a task. I love that it has a nice fat case capable of going 5,000 feet under the water even though mine won't see much past 8 feet in a pool. I love that is has a freaking helium escape valve and I love explaining to people what it does and why it's there even though there is zero chance mine will ever get used. I love the diver's extension and glidelock clasp even though I don't own a wetsuit and never will. The SD is just a damn COOL and amazing watch. Those features are what drew me to it, along with a case diameter and thickness befitting a watch capable of such feats. To put gold or TT on it, or a green dial, or rose gold, or diamond markers is just flat-out wrong for this watch. As others have said, it confirms that Rolex just sees their watches as luxury jewelry now - history be damned

But Rolexes ARE luxury jewelry to the masses. There are way more buyers who see it that way than there are who are interested in “heritage”, “tool watch” and other terms we WIS throw around that don’t mean a hill of beans to the majority of buyers out there. Rolex is an aspirational brand...they have to cater more to that buyer than those of us interested in the fact that this model has historically been all SS and “purpose built”...especially since that purpose has long since passed tool watches by with much better tools.

[DP63]

I think its great .... the VVIP's will hopefully jump on these and the WG YM release and leave space for the rest of us to maybe get what we are waiting for.

There is no reasoning with those out there who simply want the newest and desirable releases, so it will sell.

[Psijason]

The SD43 is a TOOL watch!!! Adding gold diminishes it!!!!

[Chaching]

I just can't believe they did this to the Sea Dweller!!! What in hell were they thinking!!!! It's horrendous!!!!

[jrs146]

It is silly, I'd never buy it. But I'm sure it will sell just fine for Rolex.

[pw98]

It’s about making money. I get it. But imho Rolex sold their collective soul.

[amh]

[amh]

All right everyone, please pledge to do the following today:
- Go outside
- Take a deep breath. Take another one. It's Spring!
- Remember all the good things you have
- Remember your friends & family
- Go out for a cup of coffee, drink it at the shop
- Say a kind word to a stranger

Life is good!

[samson66]

Originally Posted by pw98

It’s about making money. I get it. But imho Rolex sold their collective soul.

Could not have said it any better...

[Hiflyin20]

Why is this such a big deal? I bought the SD43 because I wanted a larger size watch. I get it’s a tool watch but so is the Submariner. That’s comes in all finish’s. I always liked the two tone sub but wanted something bigger. I’ll be looking to find this new Sea Dweller. Different strokes people. Plenty of other Rolex modes I don’t find appealing. All these new models will be hot sellers. Just the way the market is right now.

[Swaye]

Originally Posted by cwilson13

My SD threw up a little in its superdome.

I told him everything would be ok.

The world is changing and to embrace it.

Being a parent is hard sometimes.




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That is a stunning watch.

[Turnaround]

It’s a Fool watch now.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Hiflyin20

Why is this such a big deal? I bought the SD43 because I wanted a larger size watch. I get it’s a tool watch but so is the Submariner. That’s comes in all finish’s. I always liked the two tone sub but wanted something bigger. I’ll be looking to find this new Sea Dweller. Different strokes people. Plenty of other Rolex modes I don’t find appealing. All these new models will be hot sellers. Just the way the market is right now.

Welcome to the forum.

For some of us, we don’t like change. We hold certain thing sacred and the Seadweller in SS was just one of those for me. Call it history of the reference, or call me sappy, I just would prefer they leave it alone.

I truly hope the Submariner isn’t next.

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by cwilson13

My SD threw up a little in its superdome.

I told him everything would be ok.

The world is changing and to embrace it.

Being a parent is hard sometimes.




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Well said.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by chris975d

But Rolexes ARE luxury jewelry to the masses. There are way more buyers who see it that way than there are who are interested in “heritage”, “tool watch” and other terms we WIS throw around that don’t mean a hill of beans to the majority of buyers out there. Rolex is an aspirational brand...they have to cater more to that buyer than those of us interested in the fact that this model has historically been all SS and “purpose built”...especially since that purpose has long since passed tool watches by with much better tools.

Well put.... Rolex and indeed many other companies are not that interested in the views and specific wants of the WIS. The "heritage" or toolwatch element of all this appears to be fading fast, the perception perhaps being that it is no longer desired nor required in sufficient quantities given more recent and much cheaper technology. Rolex appear to be leaving those desiring a link to the past, the option of going with Tudor which still represents good value for money. On the other hand, those wanting to stick with new Rolex just have to get used to more shiny watches!

[singe89]

Originally Posted by cwilson13

My SD threw up a little in its superdome.

I told him everything would be ok.

The world is changing and to embrace it.

Being a parent is hard sometimes.




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Now that's a real SD

[chris975d]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Well put.... Rolex and indeed many other companies are not that interested in the views and specific wants of the WIS. The "heritage" or toolwatch element of all this appears to be fading fast, the perception perhaps being that it is no longer desired nor required in sufficient quantities given more recent and much cheaper technology. Rolex appear to be leaving those desiring a link to the past, the option of going with Tudor which still represents good value for money. On the other hand, those wanting to stick with new Rolex just have to get used to more shiny watches!

I think people need to get use to this type of stuff from Rolex. I see Rolex moving more and more to luxury/jewelry by design. This “tool” business is probably going away. There’s a reason they brought Tudor back from the dead. Tudor is to fill that tool watch/lower price point segment, and I doubt we will see much overlap there. Rolex is far too cunning for that.

[kilyung]

I’m fine with it as I’m hoping it’s a prelude to a YG model or even platinum

[cwilson13]

Originally Posted by Swaye

That is a stunning watch.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Well said.

Originally Posted by singe89

Now that's a real SD

Thanks.

[NLYogi]

EUR 14,850.- TT “Underwater Exploration Tool”, no thanks I will buy a EUR 10.- Snorkel for my underwater exploring activities!

[WatchLurv]

It's a MONSTROSITY!

That's the only word I can think of... Horrible, horrible, horrible.

[capote]

I don’t understand the outrage, its not like there hasn’t been TT submariners with serti dials in the past.

[FrontHeadlock]

Originally Posted by dmash

Not that they're a horrible brand by any means, but a TT SD at 43mm really reminds me of Breitling as opposed to Rolex.

Lol, this is an absolutely DEVASTATING critique of Rolex

[LightOnAHill]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I’m fine with it as I’m hoping it’s a prelude to a YG model or even platinum

This!!! I would buy a YG one tomorrow, or a WG one.

Sure, people here are having conniption fit here, but I just find that funny. What it is made out of doesn't make it any less of a tool. Maybe you feel it's not as toolish, and it's foolish, but I think it's coolish.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by cwilson13

My SD threw up a little in its superdome.

I told him everything would be ok.

The world is changing and to embrace it.

Being a parent is hard sometimes.




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IMHO, that is THE SD4K to own.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by capote

I don’t understand the outrage, its not like there hasn’t been TT submariners with serti dials in the past.

I may come around ... it’s only day one

[GED]

My reaction to the TT SD43:

[ras47]

If Rolex continues to offer the SS version along side of the new TT model, then who cares? Rolex already makes a bazillion models I would never want. My wish list is simple. At some point I'm going to have an SD4K. Boom --- done. That and my GMT2 16710, plus my Omega Speedmaster, are more than enough for me. Any more watches and I might get dizzy.