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doramas · 2 September 2018, 03:44 AM

For daily use, which one would you choose?
Submariner 114060 or Sea Dweller SD4K 116600.

I have a Datejust 16234 36mm and an Explorer ll 16570 polar

rambo99 · 2 September 2018, 03:59 AM

definitely the sub no date. if you need to read the date also, get the sub date.

ikincooper · 2 September 2018, 03:59 AM

I’d ask a couple of questions to hopefully help you decide which is best for you...
1. Do you need/want the date complication (being the obvious question first!)?
2. Do you prefer the smaller fit of the Sea Dweller, more like a 5 digit Rolex? This is despite its greater thickness.
3. Do you want a less common piece, which you are less likely to see others wearing?
4. How much do you want to spend?
Answering the above should help you arrive at a decision. Symmetry is a little more subjective that the above questions, I find the SD4K more symmetrical despite the date. Both watches are fantastic, my first was the Sub and am now settled and loving the SD4K!
You can’t loose whatever you go with, so make sure to share your choice in due course and congrats in advance.

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Skwisgaar · 2 September 2018, 04:07 AM

SD easily. It looks better and a watch without a date is pretty much useless to me.

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swils8610 · 2 September 2018, 04:09 AM

SD all day long. I’m biased.

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

warrior · 2 September 2018, 04:16 AM

I had the SD4K and sold it. Have the 114060 now and prefer it because I like a thinner watch. IMO, thicker sport watches don’t look as good as thinner counterparts.

Why? The thicker the watch, the more you see steel and case and less “ watch face “ at many angles. I also think thicker watches look less elegant, too “bulby” off the wrist. I did prefer the minute markers of the bezel on the SD and the slightly better (IMO) contoured lugs
Of the SD, though. Still, I think the Sub looks and feels better overall.

smym18 · 2 September 2018, 04:40 AM

Sub if you don't need the date.

t65tampa · 2 September 2018, 04:41 AM

SD4K makes for a great daily wear watch. I look at my watch to remind myself of the date too many times a day to go without it.

hhtwaijri · 2 September 2018, 04:54 AM

I just bought the SD4K, and I can't get it off my wrist. I love it.

The main aspect that got me into the SD4K compared to no date sub, is the shaved lugs.

I personally prefer the 5 digit case size, and the SD4K combines that size with modern watch durability.

Are you able to get both at MSRP ?

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brucethemanlee · 2 September 2018, 05:01 AM

SD4K without question

I really don’t like the “square-ish” of the Sub

I know GMT has the same case but it doesn’t seem as square ( perhaps optical illusion)

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subtona · 2 September 2018, 05:10 AM

1) 14060
2) 116600
3) 114060
4) 16600

007_Omega · 2 September 2018, 05:14 AM

I like the aesthetics of the Sub over the SD but most of all the added thickness and weight would annoy me.

I don't need a 15mm thick watch as a daily and I don't do deep sea saturation diving.

Nikrnic · 2 September 2018, 05:25 AM

I prefer and chose the SubC over the SD but it's not my daily since I bought my Polar. The SD4K is a great piece if you want a Sea Dweller but for a daily I'd suggest the 114060

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z32turbo · 2 September 2018, 05:37 AM

SD4K no doubt

vivicorsi · 2 September 2018, 05:44 AM

Sd4k:

Date , thinner lugs, symmetry of the bezel, superior diver , robust, hefty feel, more toolwatch feeling, rare

For me personally it isn’t even a fair comparison. Everything screams 116600

dave023 · 2 September 2018, 06:08 AM

Sd4k

Seibei · 2 September 2018, 06:54 AM

114060. SD is too thick, unless you happen to be a saturation diver.

mv0122 · 2 September 2018, 07:05 AM

im all for the Sub

Whiskey Tango ... · 2 September 2018, 07:06 AM

I was able to try out the SD4K A couple weeks ago and I must say while it is unique, I would definitely prefer a sub. The SD50 is a different story however, and would be a much harder choice between the two.

Flyoverguy · 2 September 2018, 12:52 PM

I prefer the SD4K. The bezel markings alone make it more useful and balanced-looking.

dubins930 · 2 September 2018, 12:52 PM

116600 .... purpose built dive watch. A true tool watch.

maylebox · 2 September 2018, 01:09 PM

I'm not crazy about the extra thickness of the SD. As it is my 5 digits get worn more than my 114060 because I favor their size.

SG56 · 2 September 2018, 01:19 PM

I chose the SD4K against SubC, because one can buy a SubC a lot easier than the SD4K. A less common watch.
Figured if I wanted a sub down the road, I should have no trouble sourcing one, new or pre-owned.

I love the look of both.

I am absolutely in love with the SD4K.

nyc2la · 2 September 2018, 01:30 PM

SD4K without a doubt

superlativechrono · 2 September 2018, 01:58 PM

My vote goes to the SD4K. I’m a fan of the bezel, HEV and caseback markings.

Possibly only because I’m a diver however. One of my dive buddies in the 90’s would wear his grandad’s SeaDweller on a black nato. Great memories.

101031-28 · 2 September 2018, 02:00 PM

SD4K every day.

uniqueMR · 2 September 2018, 02:01 PM

Sd4k

grymg · 2 September 2018, 02:03 PM

I feel everybody will be picking the SD4K date, but for the extra $3-4K you need to pony up for it, wasn't worth it to me. Lots more I could do with the $4K, would gladly ask people or look at my phone for the date.

Halothane · 2 September 2018, 02:59 PM

SD4K all day !! It’s an amazing watch. Grab one now - the prices will only go up !

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duk9000 · 2 September 2018, 07:03 PM

SD4K

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View Poll Results: Submariner vs Sea Dweller
Submariner 114060	70	35.53%
Sea Dweller SD4K 116600	127	64.47%
Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll

2 September 2018, 03:44 AM	#1
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Submariner 114060 vs Sea Dweller 116600 For daily use, which one would you choose? Submariner 114060 or Sea Dweller SD4K 116600. I have a Datejust 16234 36mm and an Explorer ll 16570 polar

2 September 2018, 04:41 AM	#8
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	SD4K makes for a great daily wear watch. I look at my watch to remind myself of the date too many times a day to go without it. __________________ t65tampa

2 September 2018, 05:10 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	1) 14060 2) 116600 3) 114060 4) 16600 __________________

2 September 2018, 05:37 AM	#14
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	SD4K no doubt __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

2 September 2018, 03:59 AM	#2
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	definitely the sub no date. if you need to read the date also, get the sub date.

2 September 2018, 03:59 AM	#3
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 669	I’d ask a couple of questions to hopefully help you decide which is best for you... 1. Do you need/want the date complication (being the obvious question first!)? 2. Do you prefer the smaller fit of the Sea Dweller, more like a 5 digit Rolex? This is despite its greater thickness. 3. Do you want a less common piece, which you are less likely to see others wearing? 4. How much do you want to spend? Answering the above should help you arrive at a decision. Symmetry is a little more subjective that the above questions, I find the SD4K more symmetrical despite the date. Both watches are fantastic, my first was the Sub and am now settled and loving the SD4K! You can’t loose whatever you go with, so make sure to share your choice in due course and congrats in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 04:07 AM	#4
Skwisgaar Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Best Carolina Watch: DJ II rhodium, '56 Posts: 114	SD easily. It looks better and a watch without a date is pretty much useless to me. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 04:09 AM	#5
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	SD all day long. I’m biased. “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

2 September 2018, 04:16 AM	#6
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,659	I had the SD4K and sold it. Have the 114060 now and prefer it because I like a thinner watch. IMO, thicker sport watches don’t look as good as thinner counterparts. Why? The thicker the watch, the more you see steel and case and less “ watch face “ at many angles. I also think thicker watches look less elegant, too “bulby” off the wrist. I did prefer the minute markers of the bezel on the SD and the slightly better (IMO) contoured lugs Of the SD, though. Still, I think the Sub looks and feels better overall.

2 September 2018, 04:40 AM	#7
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	Sub if you don't need the date.

2 September 2018, 04:54 AM	#9
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	I just bought the SD4K, and I can't get it off my wrist. I love it. The main aspect that got me into the SD4K compared to no date sub, is the shaved lugs. I personally prefer the 5 digit case size, and the SD4K combines that size with modern watch durability. Are you able to get both at MSRP ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 05:01 AM	#10
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	SD4K without question I really don’t like the “square-ish” of the Sub I know GMT has the same case but it doesn’t seem as square ( perhaps optical illusion) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 05:14 AM	#12
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 897	I like the aesthetics of the Sub over the SD but most of all the added thickness and weight would annoy me. I don't need a 15mm thick watch as a daily and I don't do deep sea saturation diving.

2 September 2018, 05:25 AM	#13
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I prefer and chose the SubC over the SD but it's not my daily since I bought my Polar. The SD4K is a great piece if you want a Sea Dweller but for a daily I'd suggest the 114060 Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 05:44 AM	#15
vivicorsi Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 627	Sd4k: Date , thinner lugs, symmetry of the bezel, superior diver , robust, hefty feel, more toolwatch feeling, rare For me personally it isn’t even a fair comparison. Everything screams 116600

2 September 2018, 06:08 AM	#16
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Sd4k

2 September 2018, 06:54 AM	#17
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	114060. SD is too thick, unless you happen to be a saturation diver.

2 September 2018, 07:05 AM	#18
mv0122 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: michael Location: Ft. Lauderdale,FL Watch: submariner Posts: 1	im all for the Sub

2 September 2018, 07:06 AM	#19
Whiskey Tango ... Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Rolex Borg-769 Location: GMT-7 Watch: Old Dweller Posts: 50	I was able to try out the SD4K A couple weeks ago and I must say while it is unique, I would definitely prefer a sub. The SD50 is a different story however, and would be a much harder choice between the two.

2 September 2018, 12:52 PM	#20
Flyoverguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 160	I prefer the SD4K. The bezel markings alone make it more useful and balanced-looking.

2 September 2018, 12:52 PM	#21
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 797	116600 .... purpose built dive watch. A true tool watch.

2 September 2018, 01:09 PM	#22
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	I'm not crazy about the extra thickness of the SD. As it is my 5 digits get worn more than my 114060 because I favor their size.

2 September 2018, 01:19 PM	#23
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	I chose the SD4K against SubC, because one can buy a SubC a lot easier than the SD4K. A less common watch. Figured if I wanted a sub down the road, I should have no trouble sourcing one, new or pre-owned. I love the look of both. I am absolutely in love with the SD4K. __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

2 September 2018, 01:30 PM	#24
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,176	SD4K without a doubt __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

2 September 2018, 01:58 PM	#25
superlativechrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: Australia Posts: 104	My vote goes to the SD4K. I’m a fan of the bezel, HEV and caseback markings. Possibly only because I’m a diver however. One of my dive buddies in the 90’s would wear his grandad’s SeaDweller on a black nato. Great memories.

2 September 2018, 02:00 PM	#26
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	SD4K every day. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

2 September 2018, 02:01 PM	#27
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Sd4k __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

2 September 2018, 02:03 PM	#28
grymg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 363	I feel everybody will be picking the SD4K date, but for the extra $3-4K you need to pony up for it, wasn't worth it to me. Lots more I could do with the $4K, would gladly ask people or look at my phone for the date. __________________ 114060, 116710BLNR, 116234WSJ, Omega 311.30 16710 N-serial "Coke" (SOLD)

2 September 2018, 02:59 PM	#29
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,284	SD4K all day !! It’s an amazing watch. Grab one now - the prices will only go up ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2018, 07:03 PM	#30
duk9000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Ton Location: Bangkok Watch: 116500LN Posts: 22	SD4K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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