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mrblue · 22 March 2019, 04:08 AM

Actually I want it. Why is everyone afraid of gold?

tng11 · 22 March 2019, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks for ratting me out Tom

Sublovin · 22 March 2019, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mangoseed

I would like to see the helium escape valve on a YG case, but why not the DSSD? What puzzles me about the SD43 in general is that the only differences are a cyclops and a red line of text.

And case, and crystal, and depth rating....

tyler1980 · 22 March 2019, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks for ratting me out Tom

well there are only a handful of canadians anyway.... i suspected it was T bone all along

gtnator · 22 March 2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Remember, we all call it years ago with the release of the SD43. It is the Sub XL. Forget the hardcore image of the SD of years past, that trophy went to the DSSD. Fast forward and we all were proven that Rolex also views the SD the way we interpreted it years back. All Rolex watches are tougher than their owners so "tool watch" only applies to the owners romantic dream of their equipment.
There is nothing wrong with a Sub XL as larger guys wanted a 42mm dive watch. The TT SD43 just gives them more options. Gold doesn't take away any of its toughness. Gold is actually more inert than SS. This forum walks around with SS blinders on. If Rolex really knows what they are doing, then they also have confirmed that TT watches are the future and on the rise. You dont have to read the tea leaves too close to know the SS fashion wasnt gonna last forever. Economy is good and the use of more PM is showing it.

I think you're right, from Rolex's perspective to the masses, this is just a Sub XL. And if its just a Sub XL, then why not put a little glitter into it? But from my perspective, a typical WIS, the SD was always the more expensive low production serious tool watch special version SS dive watch that only the few who were "in on it" purchased. Everyone else just got a Sub.

brandrea · 22 March 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

well there are only a handful of canadians anyway.... i suspected it was T bone all along

Could've been one of the other 3

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Dsmith1974 · 22 March 2019, 04:27 AM

I see it more like only few that fell for it rather than the few who were in on it. Have yet to be convinced that a diving scenario exists that a regular sub could not handle?

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justdate · 22 March 2019, 04:51 AM

They should make a Full gold SD43. Then we can talk about a bad ass watch with serious wrist presence.

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jerryguo · 22 March 2019, 04:54 AM

I'm a SD fan, currently own 3 SDs from different eras, would definitely consider it.

Nepats81 · 22 March 2019, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Weinboyz

God, I hope they don't Destroy the DSSD and make a TT.

How would this destroy the DSSD? Im serious.

As long as they make a DSSD in steel you get the watch you want.

Ceramic Daytona owners dont care about rainbow Daytona owners.

GoingPlaces · 22 March 2019, 05:11 AM

Personally I don't see anything wrong with it. I like it for Rolex but not for myself. Im sure it has tremendous wrist presence. Now if they came out with it in blue, that would be tempting.

Weinboyz · 22 March 2019, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nepats81

How would this destroy the DSSD? Im serious.

As long as they make a DSSD in steel you get the watch you want.

Ceramic Daytona owners dont care about rainbow Daytona owners.

It’s designed as a tool watch. IMO, it takes away from the concept. I also don’t like that they did it to the SD43. Again. It’s my opinion, but to each his own.

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Turnaround · 22 March 2019, 06:04 AM

As a professional diver working on oil rigs, I can finally match my gold chain and tooth with a watch that can go to that depth. Decompression has just been taken to another level.

capote · 22 March 2019, 06:08 AM

You would be the coolest guy in the decompression chamber wearing that

peterpl · 22 March 2019, 06:33 AM

I'm going to buy one for sure.

Love TT and this is a beast!

gtnator · 22 March 2019, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by justdate

They should make a Full gold SD43. Then we can talk about a bad ass watch with serious wrist presence.

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Would be great for rappers, lol

Anestheticsaregood · 22 March 2019, 07:06 AM

I think it looks good. The only downside I can think of is making it a much heavier watch.

justdate · 22 March 2019, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gtnator

Would be great for rappers, lol

Lol for sure! Think it would be the flagship bling rolex!

There TT SD43 is slowly but surely growing on me.

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Cru Jones · 22 March 2019, 07:20 AM

Rolex has had gold in sports models for like 50 years.... Let’s relax, folks.

Looks pretty sharp to me. And the YG in the bezel insert looks more “gold” than “yellow” (a problem, IMO, with the Sub, GMT and ceramic Daytona), so I think that’s an improvement.

Zuger · 22 March 2019, 07:35 AM

If I need a bigger sub, I go to my FF.

gtnator · 22 March 2019, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Rolex has had gold in sports models for like 50 years.... Let’s relax, folks.

Looks pretty sharp to me. And the YG in the bezel insert looks more “gold” than “yellow” (a problem, IMO, with the Sub, GMT and ceramic Daytona), so I think that’s an improvement.

It’s the same gold, right?

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Cru Jones · 22 March 2019, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gtnator

It’s the same gold, right?

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It’s gold deposited via a PVD process. It looks (to my eye) like they improved the process with better color rendering. I could be wrong and it’s all the same....

artschool · 23 March 2019, 09:56 PM

No one actually uses them for diving so what’s the problem?

toomuchtalk · 24 March 2019, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by abozz

I disagreed, I invited you to take the new SD43 to the Antartic and proof if work or not in a risk enviroment. Are MUCH better now than before, in my opinion.

If the conclusion is that Rolex stopped being a serious watchmaker because it put gold in the SD, it was never serious. The next picture is not a modern watch (very ugly buy the way) :

That's a cool watch,
Yeah sure a gold watch would work in Antarctica. Most watches would!

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leooooo · 24 March 2019, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

so does the tt ym2....

Not a fan of the YM2 in general but caught sight of the tt ym2 on the street once. Between the flashiness of tt and the size, it sure is an attention getter.

RobearH · 24 March 2019, 04:00 AM

Seeing how the closest to scuba diving 95% of these watches will go is scoping a dead fish from an aquarium. As far as Rolex is concerned why not make the watch.

I already have the 126600 and the blue/gold 116613LB if opting for a2 tone. This reference is pass for me!

TswaneNguni · 24 March 2019, 04:08 AM

Have a Blue TT Sub and TT DJII so wont go for it,BUT liking it more and more .

HogwldFLTR · 24 March 2019, 07:54 AM

Not in SS; not in TT. It’s too large for me in any metal!!!!

Cesarmsi · 24 March 2019, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

when that one guy finds out he was the only call he won't want it anymore.

Its how this works so lets all just admit it

You are so correct! Why do we function like that......we only want what’s hard to get. Well....... I was always attracted to the hard to get girls back in my day. Maybe it’s a human trade. Lol

1kw · 25 March 2019, 06:09 AM

Rolex isn’t a too watch anymore, it’s jewelry

24 March 2019, 07:54 AM	#58
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Not in SS; not in TT. It’s too large for me in any metal!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 March 2019, 04:08 AM	#31
mrblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 156	Actually I want it. Why is everyone afraid of gold?

22 March 2019, 04:27 AM	#37
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	I see it more like only few that fell for it rather than the few who were in on it. Have yet to be convinced that a diving scenario exists that a regular sub could not handle? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2019, 04:51 AM	#38
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,328	They should make a Full gold SD43. Then we can talk about a bad ass watch with serious wrist presence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2019, 04:54 AM	#39
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	I'm a SD fan, currently own 3 SDs from different eras, would definitely consider it.

22 March 2019, 05:11 AM	#41
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Personally I don't see anything wrong with it. I like it for Rolex but not for myself. Im sure it has tremendous wrist presence. Now if they came out with it in blue, that would be tempting.

22 March 2019, 06:04 AM	#43
Turnaround "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 186	As a professional diver working on oil rigs, I can finally match my gold chain and tooth with a watch that can go to that depth. Decompression has just been taken to another level.

22 March 2019, 06:08 AM	#44
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	You would be the coolest guy in the decompression chamber wearing that

22 March 2019, 06:33 AM	#45
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I'm going to buy one for sure. Love TT and this is a beast!

22 March 2019, 07:06 AM	#47
Anestheticsaregood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East USA Posts: 478	I think it looks good. The only downside I can think of is making it a much heavier watch.

22 March 2019, 07:20 AM	#49
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	Rolex has had gold in sports models for like 50 years.... Let’s relax, folks. Looks pretty sharp to me. And the YG in the bezel insert looks more “gold” than “yellow” (a problem, IMO, with the Sub, GMT and ceramic Daytona), so I think that’s an improvement.

22 March 2019, 07:35 AM	#50
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,518	If I need a bigger sub, I go to my FF.

23 March 2019, 09:56 PM	#53
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,214	No one actually uses them for diving so what’s the problem?

24 March 2019, 04:00 AM	#56
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Seeing how the closest to scuba diving 95% of these watches will go is scoping a dead fish from an aquarium. As far as Rolex is concerned why not make the watch. I already have the 126600 and the blue/gold 116613LB if opting for a2 tone. This reference is pass for me!

24 March 2019, 04:08 AM	#57
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Have a Blue TT Sub and TT DJII so wont go for it,BUT liking it more and more .

25 March 2019, 06:09 AM	#60
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	Rolex isn’t a too watch anymore, it’s jewelry

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