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TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 10:19 AM

With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all.

What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

p_surabhi · 22 July 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all.

What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

SD 4K

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TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by p_surabhi

SD 4K

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Agreed. A future classic

aes7.5x55 · 22 July 2017, 12:11 PM

I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops.

TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aes7.5x55

I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops.

Do you think the cyclops is here to stay? Can you imagine a DSSD with a cyclops?

Canook · 22 July 2017, 12:26 PM

SD4K.. i got one 2 weeks ago and cannot seem to take it off....... love it

teo · 22 July 2017, 01:05 PM

SD4000 no cyclop, 40mm. The shortest ceramic bezel production.

L.J. · 22 July 2017, 01:08 PM

116600

contained more versatile format

does not look like a bigger submariner (SD 50th)

last of its kind to benefit from all traditional original sea-dweller reference 1665 and subsequent ones with full DNA pedigree...in its original size.

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fishingbear · 22 July 2017, 01:24 PM

The 116600 is a WIS dream watch, a modern ceramic reference that was instantly turned into a classic!

904VT · 22 July 2017, 01:33 PM

D-Blue for me. 116600 is right there too.

TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

The 116600 is a WIS dream watch, a modern ceramic reference that was instantly turned into a classic!

Totally agreed

harvey · 22 July 2017, 03:06 PM

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

Jay-Yoo · 22 July 2017, 03:09 PM

DSSD for me b/c I like bigger watches ;)

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Smarties · 22 July 2017, 03:24 PM

I think they all are good.

armen34 · 22 July 2017, 03:26 PM

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

dave023 · 22 July 2017, 04:08 PM

116600

Canook · 22 July 2017, 04:11 PM

Unfortunately in my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so until then I can only make my judgement based on experience

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Time taker · 22 July 2017, 06:32 PM

116600 for me too. Love it!!

Toivonen · 22 July 2017, 07:03 PM

This.

Andad · 22 July 2017, 07:20 PM

The 16600 is a modern SD and my choice.

I am sure it would have won your poll.

fergusmcarthur · 22 July 2017, 07:48 PM

SD43, find it strange that the SD4K only popular now it's discontinued.

osamu · 22 July 2017, 07:48 PM

Hmm I really like the new SD43, but the size and cyclops were unnecessary.

The SD4k is great, but my only criticism is it's not THAT different from a sub, and the added price was not attractive, but that likely caused slow sales and a short lifespan which makes the potential future collectability of it really appealing.

I voted SD4k, but the 16600 if was an option might've been my vote.

maton12 · 22 July 2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Do you think the cyclops is here to stay? Can you imagine a DSSD with a cyclops?

Not sure how it would work with domed crystal plus being 5.5mm thick

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travisb · 22 July 2017, 08:48 PM

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.

meganfox17 · 22 July 2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Canook

my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so

Ingenious!Did you take the shot of SD43 and the Petronas Twin Towers while lying on your back on the pavement

? You didnt ?

Jay-Yoo · 22 July 2017, 09:30 PM

DSSD is just perfect for me :)

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TimeToWatch · 22 July 2017, 09:32 PM

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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...

Full disclosure, I have not. Its 43mm case size is pretty much a non-starter for me with my wrist size though. Also, a cyclops doesn't belong on a SD IMHO

AK797 · 22 July 2017, 09:43 PM

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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.

Same here, I'd probably pick the SD43 as a one or two only, and the D-B in a collection.

If they put the DB dial on the SD43 and had a red SD40, I think this would make the most people happy, but Rolex are not in the utilitarianism business, not even close.

1William · 22 July 2017, 09:51 PM

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.

Igerswis · 22 July 2017, 09:57 PM

My first Rolex was the DSSD and the second was the SD4000. I love them over the Submariners as there's no cyclopse and one is for casual wear whereas the other looks great under a shirt.

The SD43 is a lovely watch but straight away the cyclopse spoils it for me. At that price point you have to like pretty much everything about the watch to consider the outlay and for me it's an instant 'no'.

View Poll Results: What is the best modern Sea Dweller?
Sea Dweller 4000	171	43.96%
Deep Sea Sea Dweller	23	5.91%
Deep Sea Sea Dweller - Deep Blue	65	16.71%
Sea Dweller 43	130	33.42%
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22 July 2017, 10:19 AM	#1
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	POLL: Best modern Sea Dweller? With the popularity of the Sea Dweller lately, I figured I'd create a poll to settle this debate once and for all. What is the best modern Sea Dweller?

22 July 2017, 12:11 PM	#4
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	I find the "Ring Lock System" etc text to be distracting, so I prefer the SD4k or 43, with the edge going to the SD4k for lack of cyclops. __________________ Why is it always 10:10:31?

22 July 2017, 12:26 PM	#6
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	SD4K.. i got one 2 weeks ago and cannot seem to take it off....... love it __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

22 July 2017, 01:08 PM	#8
L.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: L.J. Location: Caribbean Posts: 111	116600 contained more versatile format does not look like a bigger submariner (SD 50th) last of its kind to benefit from all traditional original sea-dweller reference 1665 and subsequent ones with full DNA pedigree...in its original size. Webp.net-resizeimage (6).jpg __________________ All the Best, L.J. _______________________________________________ "Eternity is a long time...Especially towards the end" Woody Allen.

22 July 2017, 01:05 PM	#7
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	SD4000 no cyclop, 40mm. The shortest ceramic bezel production.

22 July 2017, 01:33 PM	#10
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	D-Blue for me. 116600 is right there too.

22 July 2017, 03:06 PM	#12
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	I wonder if those picking up the SD4K as the best have tried on the SD43 or for that matter even seen one...

22 July 2017, 03:09 PM	#13
Jay-Yoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: KR Posts: 23	DSSD for me b/c I like bigger watches ;) 나의 SM-N910K 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄

22 July 2017, 03:24 PM	#14
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	I think they all are good.

22 July 2017, 03:26 PM	#15
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	D-blue because of size and the beauty of the dial

22 July 2017, 04:08 PM	#16
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	116600

22 July 2017, 04:11 PM	#17
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	Unfortunately in my part of the world getting to touch a SD43 is a mission so until then I can only make my judgement based on experience Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

22 July 2017, 06:32 PM	#18
Time taker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 58	116600 for me too. Love it!!

22 July 2017, 07:03 PM	#19
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 986	This. __________________ No HEV? No Party!!! If you LOVE the Sea Dweller... Join the "BDV" https://www.instagram.com/bandadellavalvola/ https://www.facebook.com/bandadellavalvola/ http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=75294392

22 July 2017, 07:20 PM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,801	The 16600 is a modern SD and my choice. I am sure it would have won your poll. __________________ E

22 July 2017, 07:48 PM	#21
fergusmcarthur "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Fergus Location: uk Posts: 26	SD43, find it strange that the SD4K only popular now it's discontinued.

22 July 2017, 07:48 PM	#22
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Hmm I really like the new SD43, but the size and cyclops were unnecessary. The SD4k is great, but my only criticism is it's not THAT different from a sub, and the added price was not attractive, but that likely caused slow sales and a short lifespan which makes the potential future collectability of it really appealing. I voted SD4k, but the 16600 if was an option might've been my vote.

22 July 2017, 08:48 PM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	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.

22 July 2017, 09:30 PM	#26
Jay-Yoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: KR Posts: 23	DSSD is just perfect for me :) 나의 SM-N910K 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄

22 July 2017, 09:57 PM	#30
Igerswis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 185	My first Rolex was the DSSD and the second was the SD4000. I love them over the Submariners as there's no cyclopse and one is for casual wear whereas the other looks great under a shirt. The SD43 is a lovely watch but straight away the cyclopse spoils it for me. At that price point you have to like pretty much everything about the watch to consider the outlay and for me it's an instant 'no'. __________________ Omega PO9300 / Speedie / DSOM Breitling Airwolf / Navitimer Rolex SD4000 / DSSD Raymond Weil Parsifal / Zenith El Primero Stratos Casio GWF-1000 / GW-1000 / MTG-S1030

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