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28 July 2018, 03:50 AM | #91 |
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a Stunner! I love mine!
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28 July 2018, 04:19 AM | #92 |
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28 July 2018, 06:53 AM | #93 |
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28 July 2018, 08:59 AM | #94 |
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Very nice! More pics please... it's such an amazing watch and agreed need to spend more wrist time with it.
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28 July 2018, 09:01 AM | #95 |
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Well basically this is apart from the Pepsi hype the new superstar in the Rolex lineup.
I keep hearing everybody who tried it on raving about that watch. Balanced , perfect proportions, harmonious, wonderful modern size, popping red writing , nice heft ... Rolex has done everything right with this watch... and the crownless Mk1 Dial is a future collectible. |
28 July 2018, 09:04 AM | #96 |
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Pretty perfect to me. |
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29 July 2018, 01:40 AM | #98 |
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Never get bored of it
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29 July 2018, 01:48 AM | #99 |
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2 August 2018, 11:21 PM | #100 |
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Update: Been wearing it daily now... feels much better on the wrist. I won't lie … it's a big watch as in "case thickness." Don't just purchase "sight unseen." Try the watch on before you purchase. If you can get your hands on one!! That is the issue!!! You may be disappointed. It's a heavy watch as well. As heavy as my Full Gold Rolexes.
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2 August 2018, 11:39 PM | #101 | |
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2 August 2018, 11:44 PM | #102 | |
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I was going to tell you that it takes some time to get used to the larger size, not because it is TOO large, but because it is larger and heavier than what you are used to wearing. I was on the fence for a few weeks after I got it. It took me about 1-2 months to get completely comfortable with it. The size was not an issue for me - fits my wrist perfectly. The weight I was fine with. A big diver SHOULD feel heavy and substantial. I had trouble with the wrist presence and the more "THIS IS A ROLEX!!!" nature of it vs the more subdued look of the older 5-digit models. However, after that break-in period concluded I absolutely LOVE this watch! I wear it constantly in all situations. My poor Datejust is jealous of all the time my SD is getting. The things that bother you initially about the watch like the weight, the larger size and the more in-you-face nature of it will become things you love about it. I loved my old GMT but it NEVER had even close to the special feel that this SD43 has. This watch is just amazing it just feels so special to wear. I didn't gaze at my GMT like I do with this one. Everything about it is just about perfect. That beautiful ceramic bezel, the semi-glossy/semi-matte dial, the fantastic bracelet and clasp are absolutely perfect, the proportions of the lugs, and of course the way that red writing just pops! From a technical standpoint, the HEV, the dive rating, the amazing history of the model, and the fact that this is an anniversary edition all add to that "specialness" of this watch. Rolex just absolutely nailed it with the SD43. I know for some with smaller wrists the SD may be too big, but for the rest of us it is just what we wanted to see from Rolex for a long time. So my final words to you and anyone else going through some doubts or buyers remorse - give it time! Don't go flipping this watch after a couple weeks, you will regret it. Give it one or two months and you will see. I think that process has already begun with you. I bet in two weeks or so you will be on here raving about it like the rest of us |
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3 August 2018, 12:02 AM | #103 | |
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3 August 2018, 12:29 AM | #104 |
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If the diver extension is removed and you play around with the half links you get it perfectly balanced and won't want to wear anything else. My D-Blue hates it !
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3 August 2018, 12:33 AM | #105 |
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Yes I do understand , but on the other hand we all keep benefiting from their very intelligent marketing strategy ... it’s what keeps their value up and makes it easy for everybody to sell them and exchange them within our hobby. They have figured out how to be desirable although ,compared to Patek for example, they are a mass producer.
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3 August 2018, 12:36 AM | #106 | |
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5 August 2018, 12:20 AM | #107 |
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This needs to be my next Rolex... I love the 43mm size.
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5 August 2018, 12:46 AM | #108 |
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Awesome watch!
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5 August 2018, 12:51 AM | #109 |
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This is a nice photo! I am curious to see what Rolex is going to do to the sub. The Sd50 is everything I wished the sub would be. Size , design , perfect!
I think they maybe will increase the size of the sub as well to 41mm |
5 August 2018, 12:59 AM | #110 |
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The Submariner won't be increased in size. The whole reason the Sea Dweller was increased to 43mm was to differentiate it from the sub (especially as they both now have a cyclops) so to also increase the sub makes no sense.
The GMT and the sub will stay at 40mm as that seems Rolex's sweet spot for the majority of the collection-however I do much prefer the larger 43mm size for watches. |
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5 August 2018, 04:51 AM | #112 |
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Perfect Rolex. Looks awesome in my S550!
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19 August 2018, 12:53 AM | #113 |
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Thanks! Great photos guys! I took it with me on vacation at the beach for a week. This is now my favorite watch within my vast collection of Rolexes. It is a very special watch that looks both elegant, beautiful, gleams in the sunlight and tool watch "ish" if I might. Key here is to wear it for awhile to get comfortable with it. It commands presence as well. Amazing job again by Rolex! Well done!
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19 August 2018, 07:04 AM | #114 |
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19 August 2018, 03:23 PM | #116 | |
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19 August 2018, 08:04 PM | #117 |
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Proportion to a 5 digit sub no. Big and shiny yes. Case back is to think. not the case it self. Most pictures iv'e seen the lugs are not touching the wear's wrist, just looks bad. 8 plus wrist the ref looks good. The bezel over powers the watch it just appears to wide. My 2 cents take it with a grain of salt 60 year old who loves 5 digit references!
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19 August 2018, 08:57 PM | #118 |
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The SD43 would be the only reference that I like better than my Sub 116610, why? 43mm, 22mm Bracelet, new movement, 1120m with helium valve (more engineer on it) and red text.
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It’s by far my favourite Rolex
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