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BlueRoyaloak · 23 April 2019, 06:37 AM

Im a bit skeptical about the quality of my SD43 as the end links are not perfectly sitting between the lugs. The end link at 6 o’clock is a little wobbly compared to my previous GMT. A week ago I visited Rolex authorized service center where my watch was inspected, and they said it’s perfecly fine. Has anyone experienced something similar? Please share your thoughts

brandrea · 23 April 2019, 06:41 AM

I can’t say I have. The end links on my SD43 are a solid as another other Rolex I own. Please post some pictures for us to look at

traf · 23 April 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I can’t say I have. The end links on my SD43 are a solid as another other Rolex I own. Please post some pictures for us to look at

Agree, the only thing tighter than the end links on my sea dweller is the feeling of my legs driving into the seat in front of me while flying coach (6’3)

enginerd · 23 April 2019, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by traf

Agree, the only thing tighter than the end links on my sea dweller is the feeling of my legs driving into the seat in front of me while flying coach (6’3)

I had a couple Southwest flights lately and the legroom was quite good. I was only wearing a Tudor though, so what do I know?!

JodyHighroller · 23 April 2019, 07:45 AM

Do you mean wobbly from side to side between the lugs? Or they’re just wobbly in all directions?

abozz · 23 April 2019, 10:21 AM

My SD43 is absolutly perfect, not play of any kind! Please post a picture.

RJK · 23 April 2019, 10:21 AM

My 43 has zero side/side or vertical play between the lugs. The same as my DSSD.

superconductor71 · 23 April 2019, 10:42 AM

Same here. Zero issues with my SD43 with extra movement side to side.

I still, almost a year in, get the occasional squeak (which I thought was supposed to go away after a few months of wear) but that’s nothing.

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jburson250 · 23 April 2019, 11:11 AM

It's possible one of the spring bar tips has not "clicked" into its lug hole. Could also be the result of a damaged spring bar, or elongated/enlarged lug hole.

Please go back to the RSC. Somethings not right with your 6 o'clock end link fit-up.

My SD43 end links are both solid as redwood stumps - as if they were part of the case.

Yours should be too!

BlueRoyaloak · 23 April 2019, 04:57 PM

Thank you all for your correspondence. It’s wobbly all directions including side to side, I can feel and notice the the spacing between the lug and endlink as I push the bracelet side ways. I don’t think you would be able to notice the issue from a picture.

JohnnyMack · 23 April 2019, 06:48 PM

No wiggling at all on mine. It is rock solid though the bars.

BlueRoyaloak · 23 April 2019, 11:01 PM

I took the SD43 today to RSC, which required to keep the watch in order to inspect it thoroughly, however, it appears it has a factory defect and they might need to send it to Geneva or replace with a new one

VicLeChic · 23 April 2019, 11:03 PM

I'm surprised the RSC can't see anything wrong with it. My SD43 end link is super tight in Rolex' typical low tolerance, just like my other six digit piece.

brandrea · 23 April 2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRoyaloak

I took the SD43 today to RSC, which required to keep the watch in order to inspect it thoroughly, however, it appears it has a factory defect and they might need to send it to Geneva or replace with a new one

Did they send you a letter to confirm this? I’ve never heard of such an issue before

BlueRoyaloak · 23 April 2019, 11:30 PM

Honestly the RSC staff doesn’t appear to be qualified enough to make a judgment on rare cases such as mine. I only received a receipt of inspection and will be notified next week with further details. I will keep you posted!

G.D.BeanCounter · 24 April 2019, 12:12 AM

No issues here. fits like a glove.

crazycarlitos · 24 April 2019, 02:40 AM

Mine is solid as a rock

How did u not notice the wiggle when u first tried it on at the AD?
Should have raised a red-flag immediately...

23 April 2019, 06:37 AM	#1
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	SD43 Endlinks Fit Im a bit skeptical about the quality of my SD43 as the end links are not perfectly sitting between the lugs. The end link at 6 o’clock is a little wobbly compared to my previous GMT. A week ago I visited Rolex authorized service center where my watch was inspected, and they said it’s perfecly fine. Has anyone experienced something similar? Please share your thoughts

23 April 2019, 10:21 AM	#7
RJK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: NCR Watch: Out for that tree! Posts: 285	My 43 has zero side/side or vertical play between the lugs. The same as my DSSD. __________________ "The body will never go where the mind has never been" Rolex SD 126600, Seiko Golden Tuna SBBN 040, PAM 579, JLC Master Compressor Diving Chrono GMT NS in Yellow, DSSD, Sinn U1000S, Doxa T-Graph, Doxa 750 Caribbean, PAM 190 "8-Days", PAM 162,TT DJ (Left to me by Dad)

23 April 2019, 11:11 AM	#9
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	It's possible one of the spring bar tips has not "clicked" into its lug hole. Could also be the result of a damaged spring bar, or elongated/enlarged lug hole. Please go back to the RSC. Somethings not right with your 6 o'clock end link fit-up. My SD43 end links are both solid as redwood stumps - as if they were part of the case. Yours should be too! __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

23 April 2019, 06:48 PM	#11
JohnnyMack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Schweaty Yeti Location: United States Watch: Rolex DeepSea Blue Posts: 122	No wiggling at all on mine. It is rock solid though the bars. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 MK2 Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Ti (because a Rolex at Ironman is just tacky)

24 April 2019, 02:40 AM	#17
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	Mine is solid as a rock How did u not notice the wiggle when u first tried it on at the AD? Should have raised a red-flag immediately... __________________

23 April 2019, 06:41 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,674	I can’t say I have. The end links on my SD43 are a solid as another other Rolex I own. Please post some pictures for us to look at

23 April 2019, 07:45 AM	#5
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Do you mean wobbly from side to side between the lugs? Or they’re just wobbly in all directions?

23 April 2019, 10:21 AM	#6
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	My SD43 is absolutly perfect, not play of any kind! Please post a picture.

23 April 2019, 10:42 AM	#8
superconductor71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: PA Watch: 126600 Posts: 89	Same here. Zero issues with my SD43 with extra movement side to side. I still, almost a year in, get the occasional squeak (which I thought was supposed to go away after a few months of wear) but that’s nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2019, 04:57 PM	#10
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	Thank you all for your correspondence. It’s wobbly all directions including side to side, I can feel and notice the the spacing between the lug and endlink as I push the bracelet side ways. I don’t think you would be able to notice the issue from a picture.

23 April 2019, 11:01 PM	#12
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	I took the SD43 today to RSC, which required to keep the watch in order to inspect it thoroughly, however, it appears it has a factory defect and they might need to send it to Geneva or replace with a new one

23 April 2019, 11:03 PM	#13
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I'm surprised the RSC can't see anything wrong with it. My SD43 end link is super tight in Rolex' typical low tolerance, just like my other six digit piece.

23 April 2019, 11:30 PM	#15
BlueRoyaloak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Abdullah Location: Planet Earth Watch: AP - Rolex - JR Posts: 203	Honestly the RSC staff doesn’t appear to be qualified enough to make a judgment on rare cases such as mine. I only received a receipt of inspection and will be notified next week with further details. I will keep you posted!

24 April 2019, 12:12 AM	#16
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	No issues here. fits like a glove.

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