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23 August 2019, 05:50 AM | #61 | |
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As far as it being too unwieldy I think that's based on personal experience and as others have said, you need to try it on YOUR wrist to see how it wears. Clearly, you see a range of opinions here so everyone's going to have a different experience and perspective. With regard to wearing this with a suit or more formal settings, I personally don't wear sports model watches with suits or in more formal settings (outside of my AP 15202 which is thin, sleek and as much dressy as it is sporty). I also don't wear my more dress-forward watches with shorts and a tee shirt or while swimming, sports, etc. I have different watches for different occasions (ahh, the joy of collecting). While that's certainly not the case for everyone, I suppose if you're looking for a one watch option that can go from boardroom to beach then the SD43 may not be your best choice. I would look at a GMT II or something similar in the same price range that would provide a little more flexibility. Your personality I think is as important as fit and function is. Your watch is a reflection of who you are so I choose carefully as to what I buy and wear rather than going with what's hot or praised by collectors/enthusiasts. Good luck and I hope your number comes up soon! |
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23 August 2019, 06:01 AM | #62 |
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Things I like are the bit of red text and the Cyclops.
Things I don't like are just about everything else to varying degrees. It's still a nice watch though, especially on someone else's wrist |
23 August 2019, 06:05 AM | #63 |
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I am very close to purchasing a SD43 also.....
I did get to try on a TT SD at my AD lat a few weeks ago. It did seem to sit a bit taller than I had imagined....I wish I would have really checked it out when I had the chance; but I hadn't really set my sights on the SD43 yet. |
23 August 2019, 06:12 AM | #64 |
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This is my next Rolex purchase. Bold and Beautiful.
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23 August 2019, 06:39 AM | #65 | |
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23 August 2019, 07:01 AM | #66 |
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it’s epic. wearing mine today and i love it.
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23 August 2019, 07:09 AM | #67 |
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It’s probably one of the best looking watch in the Rolex lineup. Unfortunately it wears too big and too heavy for my wrist 7. You should definitely try it on before making the move.
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23 August 2019, 07:11 AM | #68 |
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Just picked one up at my AD and it is a bit bigger but it is all about perception and also size of the wearer. I am 6'7" 280lbs with 6.75" wrists and it feels a bit small to me. I am used to Breitlings though and they tend to be bigger. I did try on a hulk and it looked like a girls watch on me, way too small. SD43 is the perfect size and it looks stunning but you do have to have the heft to pull it off.
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23 August 2019, 07:14 AM | #69 |
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Not for me, too big unfortunately.
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23 August 2019, 07:20 AM | #70 |
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My fav dive watch.
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23 August 2019, 07:51 AM | #71 |
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I just received mine today. It is the nicest Rolex that I have ever owned. I traded my 2012 Submariner/Date towards it. The size, fit, & 43mm size is perfect. The icing on the cake was the Red Sea Dweller script on the dial.
If the prices on the secondary market are any indication, this watch has definitely been a big hit with the public |
23 August 2019, 07:57 AM | #72 |
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Dude, it’s awesome. Gets the most wrist time by far, and I have some neat other options.
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23 August 2019, 07:58 AM | #73 |
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It’s unfortunate that you can not actually try one on at your AD or a friend has one to answer some of your questions. I personally think it looks amazing. But you really need a big wrist to pull it off. Its big and tall.
I would love for Rolex to shrink it down to 40mm and make it the new Sub! I would go on that list today!! T |
23 August 2019, 07:59 AM | #74 |
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I see nothing but beauty. Awesome beauty.
Quite the timepiece. |
23 August 2019, 08:02 AM | #75 |
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I owned the SD43 for just over a year and imo it’s the best all around diver. It’s proportioned very well and the 43mm dial wears well on the wrist. The reason I ended up parting with it is I’m a one watch guy and the large caseback became annoying after wearing it everyday and all day long. If it’s in a collection it’s wonderful but I’ve found that even for my 7.25 in wrist I much prefer the 40mm and thinner case on the GMT. For what it’s worth, I enjoyed rocking the beast on my wrist and there are definitely moments where I miss it.
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23 August 2019, 08:13 AM | #76 |
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To big imo
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23 August 2019, 09:25 AM | #77 |
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I have only recently purchased my SD43, I am very happy with it, it is a slab but fits great on me.
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23 August 2019, 10:43 AM | #78 |
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Hmm. I have it but as I have said in the past, I just don't wear it. It's a great watch but my JC Deepsea gets the wrist time. Maybe I should listen to you guys; you don't wear it, sell it.
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23 August 2019, 11:25 AM | #79 |
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I have had an SD43 for over a year and love it. Have a 7" wrist and feels absolutely fine. To me the only debate has been that I am 5'9" and sometimes seems big in that context, but not a big issue... just something to think about.
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23 August 2019, 11:33 AM | #80 |
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Love it. 7.5" wrist here and I like bigger watches. My DSSD-blue gets more wrist time than any of my other watches atm, and I wouldn't consider it redundant to add the SD43 in the future.
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23 August 2019, 12:14 PM | #81 |
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If you have the wrist for it then it’s arguably it’s the best diver!
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23 August 2019, 01:08 PM | #82 |
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I’m like bigger watches so the SD43 is awesome but I’m wearing the big brother 126660 daily but I’m in line for the SD43.
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23 August 2019, 01:20 PM | #83 |
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Some great posts and perspective here. I love the SD43, and it’s here to stay (in my collection). I have 7.25” wrists but am not a very large framed guy. The SD43 has been a daily driver for me, weeks at a time when I travel, so the size is not an issue. Cyclops is a cherry on top, I like seeing the date at a quick glance.
Some people like/prefer a larger watch, others like them smaller. If OP likes wearing larger pieces, this will be a hit. If OP prefers 36mm or 5 digit sizes, it might be too much. |
23 August 2019, 01:25 PM | #84 |
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Owned it but it was too big for me.
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23 August 2019, 02:39 PM | #85 |
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I own one. Beautiful on my wrist got présence but not too big. Works well with a T-shirt or at my job with a suit. To me the watch is well balanced and timeless.
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25 August 2019, 02:29 AM | #86 |
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I like it a lot. I’ve got a 7” wrist and find that the size works well for me
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25 August 2019, 02:39 AM | #87 |
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I love mine. Just had it on the wrist for 2 weeks straight from going to work to going to dinner to taking my daughter on evening stroll Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
25 August 2019, 04:57 AM | #88 |
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Don't let the specs fool you, it wears extremely well. It has a satisfying heft, and feels like it's built to last. The glidelock clasp makes it more practical than most watches out there. It's even got me looking at the 126660, which I swore never to own..
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25 August 2019, 06:31 AM | #89 |
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Owned one a couple of years ago when they were just released. Sold it as it felt too big. I have a 7 inch plus change wrist size
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25 August 2019, 07:34 AM | #90 |
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love mine on my 7 inch wrist. cant stop looking at it still and ive had it for about 15 months. brings a smile on my face.
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