POLL: Best modern Sea Dweller?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by travisb

Toss up between the D-Blue and SD43.
I prefer the dial and domed sapphire crystal of the D-Blue but the overall proportions of the SD43.

Spot on

The DBlue dial really is special and you must see it in real life to fully appreciate it. IMO it's the best Rolex dial out there. The 5mm domed crystal is ultra cool, and the technology of this piece places it at the top of Rolex diver engineering without question

The SD43 on the other is better proportioned and the first professional Rolex with the new movement.

You really need both

[coleburns]

SD43 hands down. When more people lay eyes/hands/wrists on how beautiful it is, it will be crowned King.

[RedwoodDweller]

I can't stop staring at my SD43. I'm absolutely smitten. Love the other SD's as well, don't get me wrong, but the 43 checks all the boxes for me.

[lefty]

I'll go deepblue purely for it being different in size and dial colour, which gives it a whole new versatility and variety.

A 40mm SD will seem too similar to a sub.

[anakyn101]

First place SD4K. It's the essence of the SD. Second SD43, third DSSD black and last DSSD d-Blue.
Everyone will have a different answer, and that is what makes the modern SD so appealing.

[jbro352]

Originally Posted by RedwoodDweller

I can't stop staring at my SD43. I'm absolutely smitten. Love the other SD's as well, don't get me wrong, but the 43 checks all the boxes for me.

Love it!


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[HK Islandboy]

Sd43!

[bombtech1999]

Deepsea or the Deepblue. Cyclops kills it for me. I'm not a fan. I had a sub for a minute and I didn't like the cyclops, I guess that's why they make different watches. What calls my name may not call yours.
Cheers

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[watchwatcher]

Kinda hard for me to vote, as I haven't been able to lay my hands on the new SD43 just yet...but as of right now I'm going with the D-Blue. Such an amazing reference.

[SubSensei]

I've always believed that the Black dial DSSD is the king. The very best Sea-dweller. And now by the looks of the poll. I know I was correct. What is popular by the masses is ALWAYS wrong.

Reasons I believe the black dial DSSD is king is it is classic but big Rolex watch. The regular size dwellers are too small and the D-blue is gimmicky. Especially with that sea green lettering. The funny thing is EVERYONE hated the D-Blue when it first came out.

[Strummer25]

Love my SD4000 worn it every day since I bought it last November

[presario]

For me, it's the SD4K, no contest. Classic size and DNA of the classic SD. As much I want to like the SD43, I just can't get over the cyclops and big bezel.

[godowning]

I have owned all of the modern SD's. SD43 is the best by a wide margin. Perfect sport watch IMO.

[GB-man]

116600 gets a nod over the 126600 for me. Both worth owning.

No interest in the other two. If 16600 was included, I would have that in second place. It has the best proportions all around but unfortunately I am a sucker for ceramic and glidelock.

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by armen34

D-blue because of size and the beauty of the dial

X2...and it's the Rolex king of depth rating by a landslide.

Engineering on the D Blue is very impressive.

[TimeToWatch]

I put together a comparison video of the SubC vs SD4000 for those who are interested: https://youtu.be/wLhDdfryLi8

[andyol1966]

Great video aschneid. Enjoyed watching it!

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by andyol1966

Great video aschneid. Enjoyed watching it!

Thank you!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by 1William

I prefer the SD43 to all of the watches in the SD line-up. I have owned a couple of DSSD's and they are great watches but did not stick in the collection. I like the SD 4000 but not more than a Submariner at the same case size. The SD43 has it all for me. The 43 mm case, 22mm bracelet, Glide Lock bracelet and the red script on the dial. If the whole collection had to go the SD43 would be the last.

Seeing as the question posted in connection to the pole stated the "best modern Sea-dweller then i voted for the SD43 despite not particularly wanting one.
It is a full featured watch(Cyclops) with the very latest movement.

As I have both DSSD variants my last to go would be the D-blue because it has a totally unique dial and it may be worth something in the distant future.

If I were starting out again and in the market for a new Rolex diver as a one and only watch, then the SD43 would most likely be my preference by a good margin.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Engineering on the D Blue is very impressive.

Yes it is impressive on a number of levels.
What I find even more impressive is the final package of the watch with the implementation of that engineering/technology.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by SubSensei

I've always believed that the Black dial DSSD is the king. The very best Sea-dweller. And now by the looks of the poll. I know I was correct. What is popular by the masses is ALWAYS wrong.

Reasons I believe the black dial DSSD is king is it is classic but big Rolex watch. The regular size dwellers are too small and the D-blue is gimmicky. Especially with that sea green lettering. The funny thing is EVERYONE hated the D-Blue when it first came out.

Not everyone disliked the D-blue, but I will admit I was a detractor.
If I recall I was focused on the gimmicky nature of the Green text to the point of labelling the watch the Deep Sea-weed.
I was hasty and foolish in my initial assessment

It wasn't until I saw one in real life that my opinion was changed instantly and it just goes to show that one shouldn't rush to judgement.

It must be remembered that the only pics anyone saw initially were the publicity pics put out by Rolex and they have typically always been a little underwhelming/unflattering. Probably because they aren't real pics and more like sterile computer generated images.
No real pics were available because the watch was released outside of Basel so there weren't any initial reviews posted on the web with proper pics or videos that highlighted the beauty of the dial.
The watch dial was a massive departure from what is typically associated with a Rolex diver which is probably why it was and still is regarded as rather comical which undermines it's credibility to a degree.
It must be remembered that it is still a DSSD. Just dressed up a lot.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Kinda hard for me to vote, as I haven't been able to lay my hands on the new SD43 just yet...but as of right now I'm going with the D-Blue. Such an amazing reference.

It truly is amazing and I find it hard to imagine it not being a significant part of, or forming the cornerstone of a Rolex diver collection for one reason or another.

[skkali168]

I like the deep sea and the 43 but I want to own the 4K lol why!!!!!!!!


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[meganfox17]

Can I vote ?

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[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by 1William

I prefer the SD43 to all of the watches in the SD line-up. I have owned a couple of DSSD's and they are great watches but did not stick in the collection. I like the SD 4000 but not more than a Submariner at the same case size. The SD43 has it all for me. The 43 mm case, 22mm bracelet, Glide Lock bracelet and the red script on the dial. If the whole collection had to go the SD43 would be the last.

Great answer totally agree

[zakattack62]

Had the deep sea blue, SD4000 and now the SD43. The SD 43 is by far the best. I wanted to love both of the other two (especially the deepsea blue with the mesmerizing dial) but they feel like a big metal blob on the wrist. The SD43, because of correct proportions, feels comfortable on the wrist with the weight evenly disbursed.

[Big Bill]

I was just offered a SD43 by my AD today but I have a D- Blue and like it. I am just about ready to pull the trigger on a TT Sub blue dial. Maybe when I see the new SD43 and try it on I'll change my mind.

[Tebow15]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Great answer totally agree

Dr. Tom, you own a SD43??

[Tebow15]

Originally Posted by Big Bill

I was just offered a SD43 by my AD today but I have a D- Blue and like it. I am just about ready to pull the trigger on a TT Sub blue dial. Maybe when I see the new SD43 and try it on I'll change my mind.

Yes, GO SEE IT FIRST. Report back afterwards...

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by harvey

I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

I was wondering the same thing about those picking the SD43.