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amh · 18 March 2018, 11:57 PM

Great pick, congrats!

gttime · 19 March 2018, 12:56 AM

Took off all the stickers today and it was actually a little intense. Omega doesn’t have anything like that. But removing the stickers makes it feel as though it will never be new again.

In the plus side it’s such a beauty!! Very glad I went new on this one.

Thanks for the warm welcome all. It was easier to jump over to the dark side than i thought it would be :)

I almost bought the DSSD years ago but couldn’t get over the size.

Rolexsd4000 · 19 March 2018, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

This is the first thought I had when comparing dials between my PO2500C XL and my SD43.

The Rolex looks almost stocky next to its more slender rival. To illustrate my point I will exaggerate saying it's as if the dwarfed dial is cramped, being surrounded by a fat bezel. This is the only thing I would have changed in the SD43 and DSSD, a visibly larger dial at 30/31mm) in proportion with the rest of the watch. I understand from the Rolex catalogue that the SD43 dial gained only 1 mm next to the Sub's and DSSD's, which is barely noticeable.

But hey no watch is perfect and I'm splitting hairs here. Overall the SD43 remains my favorite diver and the closest thing to perfection to me.

Congratulations to the OP for picking this great piece.

Big congrats on your pick up

Could it be that the dial is 1mm larger is because of the new 3235 movement?

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jets · 19 March 2018, 02:32 AM

The watch is perfect don't ever sell it - hell of a first Rolex!

Danny83 · 19 March 2018, 02:34 AM

Congrats

PanosI · 19 March 2018, 02:38 AM

Nothing but the best for your first Rolex ! Congratulations

tyler1980 · 19 March 2018, 02:39 AM

congrats

Lord Woodford MBE · 19 March 2018, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gttime

Hello all. I’ve been a long time reader/member but just finally got my first Rolex.

I have pretty good sized Omega collection of larger Speedmasters, Aqua Terra’s and Planet Oceans.

And now I have this!!!

Picked this up, ordered yesterday and arrived today from DavidSW. Thanks David.

Finally a Rolex in a size I like. Love almost everything about it. I love the red lettering of Sea Dweller. Miss the dial AR of my Omegas but no doubt this will be more durable without the outer AR.

I love my Omegas and I am still an Omega guy but this thing is a beauty.

Here it is next to my Speedmaster Moonphase which is a 44.25mm watch but next to the Rolex you can see how small the big Speedmasters wear for their size.

I also have to admit I’m just old enough to need reading glasses and the cyclops date is a welcomed addition in my book.

Just for another comparison here it is next the Ti PO in 45.5mm. Still holds its own.

Thanks for all the great information on this site.

Congratuations a lovely addition to your growing collection -

Tan · 19 March 2018, 02:43 AM

Awesome, congrats

Jim Smyth · 19 March 2018, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I'm surprised how big the dials of the Omegas are in comparison to the dial of the SD43....makes me wish the dial on the SD was larger, but having worn this watch and owning it now, I'm pretty happy with the size of the SD43, I don't think I would want it to be any larger physically than its 43mm case size.

Knowing Rolex they used the same dial thats in the 40mm case and just made the case and bezel bigger. I too would like more inside dial since Im older and like to see the time.

Its a great 1st Rolex..............enjoy. David is the man!

dr35mm · 19 March 2018, 02:58 AM

Fantastic choice, that is one watch for life, if the size is right, it may be all you need. Enjoy that beast. Sorry to say this, but I predict less wrist time for those Omegas.

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watchwatcher · 19 March 2018, 03:19 AM

Congrats...one of the best, IMO.

TheRolexKingofLV · 19 March 2018, 03:22 AM

Congrats on the first of I'm sure many more to come!

yannis · 19 March 2018, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Nothing but the best for your first Rolex ! Congratulations

+1 to what my friend said.

Enjoy it man.

anakyn101 · 19 March 2018, 04:26 AM

Congratulations!!!

crazycarlitos · 19 March 2018, 05:41 AM

Congrats !

It’s a great pick for the first Rolex !

Welcome to the Sd43 club.

thomaswentworth · 19 March 2018, 07:04 AM

I am jealous!!

gttime · 19 March 2018, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Nice to see you around these parts. I remember you have a beautiful collection of the coaxial speedies. Congrats.

Thanks. Yeah I’ve got two ceramic, the original 9300 as well as the Moonphase and the white black Racing!! I like my large Speedmasters!

abozz · 19 March 2018, 07:13 AM

Wonderful first Rolex with new movement and Glidelock

travisb · 19 March 2018, 07:36 AM

Great piece! Congrats!

WatchinMD · 19 March 2018, 10:16 AM

Beautiful! Congrats

henrylee · 19 March 2018, 10:27 AM

Great first Rolex

Rogdogg · 19 March 2018, 11:04 AM

Great first piece... congratulations.

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Uppersouth · 19 March 2018, 03:15 PM

A great first! Congratulations!

samson66 · 19 March 2018, 11:28 PM

Love it - even digging that Omega too! Congrats

Urosfan · 20 March 2018, 12:45 AM

Congrats

19 March 2018, 02:32 AM	#34
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	The watch is perfect don't ever sell it - hell of a first Rolex! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

19 March 2018, 02:39 AM	#37
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

19 March 2018, 02:58 AM	#41
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Fantastic choice, that is one watch for life, if the size is right, it may be all you need. Enjoy that beast. Sorry to say this, but I predict less wrist time for those Omegas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

19 March 2018, 03:22 AM	#43
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats on the first of I'm sure many more to come! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

19 March 2018, 04:26 AM	#45
anakyn101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: IT/FR/NL Watch: DRSD/RedSuB/COMEX Posts: 431	Congratulations!!! __________________ SUB: 16800 Ghost Bezel; 1680 200 RedSub; 16610LV FAT 4 (Y) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS / EXP: I 14270; I Freccione 1655; SD: 16660 Triple 6; 1665 Submariner 2000-DRSD; 1665 Great White MKI; 116600 SD4K NOS (2); 116660 DSSD MKI; 16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto NOS; 16600 NOS; (2) 126600 SD43 NOS; 16600 COMEX NOS / DAYTONA: 116500 NOS (4); 16520 Zenith (6) NOS; 116520 (5) NOS; P.P+++

18 March 2018, 11:57 PM	#31
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	Great pick, congrats!

19 March 2018, 12:56 AM	#32
gttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CA Posts: 324	Took off all the stickers today and it was actually a little intense. Omega doesn’t have anything like that. But removing the stickers makes it feel as though it will never be new again. In the plus side it’s such a beauty!! Very glad I went new on this one. Thanks for the warm welcome all. It was easier to jump over to the dark side than i thought it would be :) I almost bought the DSSD years ago but couldn’t get over the size.

19 March 2018, 02:34 AM	#35
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Congrats

19 March 2018, 02:38 AM	#36
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Nothing but the best for your first Rolex ! Congratulations

19 March 2018, 02:43 AM	#39
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	Awesome, congrats

19 March 2018, 03:19 AM	#42
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Congrats...one of the best, IMO.

19 March 2018, 05:41 AM	#46
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	Congrats ! It’s a great pick for the first Rolex ! Welcome to the Sd43 club. __________________

19 March 2018, 07:04 AM	#47
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	I am jealous!!

19 March 2018, 07:13 AM	#49
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Wonderful first Rolex with new movement and Glidelock

19 March 2018, 07:36 AM	#50
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Great piece! Congrats!

19 March 2018, 10:16 AM	#51
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Beautiful! Congrats

19 March 2018, 10:27 AM	#52
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Great first Rolex __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

19 March 2018, 11:04 AM	#53
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Great first piece... congratulations. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

19 March 2018, 03:15 PM	#54
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,531	A great first! Congratulations! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

19 March 2018, 11:28 PM	#55
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	Love it - even digging that Omega too! Congrats

20 March 2018, 12:45 AM	#56
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

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