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HongNinja · 13 August 2012, 05:19 PM

I know most would say don't do it, but ever since I saw the new PO in person I really want it.

Actually thought about giving up my SD for one. Crazy or not crazy?

MP5 · 13 August 2012, 05:33 PM

not even.

htc8p · 13 August 2012, 05:36 PM

no i wouldn't do it. SD is a classic. the 8500 is cheap in comparison very much within saving reach.

Puffy · 13 August 2012, 06:45 PM

i'd keep the SD... and add the PO when funds allow

it'll be so much sweeter

Dweller of the Sea · 13 August 2012, 09:40 PM

The PO is of greater quality than a SD 16600. The 16600 was designed over 25 years ago (well case and bracelet is from 16660, so almost 30 years old), so offcurse a new watch will be superior

However the SD is a watch which has "that something".
Keep it, and buy the PO when you have the funds.

joe100 · 13 August 2012, 09:44 PM

If the SD is your only Rolex then the answer is no. If you have another Rolex, trade the SD in and have a ball. The new PO is great.

Wristmaster · 13 August 2012, 09:48 PM

SD is a great ref. In rolex. Think again mate.

jmsrolls · 13 August 2012, 09:52 PM

I've always considered the SD to be THE Rolex diver and it was my grail. I was blessed to locate this one LNIB:

and wore it with pride.

Then along came my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE and it won the wrist time war.

But would I have given up the SD for the new 8500 PO or even the standard PO? Probably not.

Of course, I would not give up my PO LM LE either.

Fr. John†

rkm · 13 August 2012, 11:55 PM

The SD (16600) is a true classic, like the Speedy Pro

. I'd suggest you keep the SD and add the 8500 as a companion.

HongNinja · 14 August 2012, 01:34 AM

All great input guys. Thanks for your opinions.

Tough call. I really want this new PO, but perhaps I should just wait and hold on to my SD.

That new PO is so awesome though!

InTime · 14 August 2012, 02:38 PM

if ur SD is in bad shape then maybe. ;)

HongNinja · 14 August 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTime

if ur SD is in bad shape then maybe. ;)

Haha. Hardly in bad shape. Could use a new crystal, but a very nice watch.

impalass · 14 August 2012, 09:56 PM

Keep the SD and save a little longer.

jmp909 · 14 August 2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dweller of the Sea

The PO is of greater quality than a SD 16600. The 16600 was designed over 25 years ago (well case and bracelet is from 16660, so almost 30 years old), so offcurse a new watch will be superior

You are clearly spot on. I think we can all agree that this has been

is nothing compared to one of these

I know I'd much rather ride in the new, modern, 'murican one than that dated Italian purebred, I'm sure you agree.

capote · 14 August 2012, 10:28 PM

Keep SD and save

jfbclub · 14 August 2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Keep SD and save

Ditto

JizJizJiz · 14 August 2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Keep SD and save

Agreed.

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KeepTicking · 14 August 2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmp909

You are clearly spot on. I think we can all agree that this has been

is nothing compared to one of these

I know I'd much rather ride in the new, modern, 'murican one than that dated Italian purebred, I'm sure you agree.

I love the SD and the PO, I like that you say the SD is analogous to a Ferrari Testarossa, but the PO to a riced out Mustang, that's a stretch

asadtiger · 15 August 2012, 02:15 AM

I only think you should wear what you want and I can clearly see that you really want a new PO

...though in my own opinion, keep the SD and add the PO when funds allow, but in any case, if you want the PO in place of the SD, please go ahead by all means..I know many people that sold SDs for many other replacements over the years :)

13 August 2012, 05:19 PM	#1
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	SD for a PO 8500? Huh? I know most would say don't do it, but ever since I saw the new PO in person I really want it. Actually thought about giving up my SD for one. Crazy or not crazy?

13 August 2012, 06:45 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd keep the SD... and add the PO when funds allow it'll be so much sweeter __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 August 2012, 09:44 PM	#6
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	If the SD is your only Rolex then the answer is no. If you have another Rolex, trade the SD in and have a ball. The new PO is great. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 August 2012, 09:56 PM	#13
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Nooooo .... Keep the SD and save a little longer.

13 August 2012, 05:33 PM	#2
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	not even.

13 August 2012, 05:36 PM	#3
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	no i wouldn't do it. SD is a classic. the 8500 is cheap in comparison very much within saving reach.

13 August 2012, 09:40 PM	#5
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	The PO is of greater quality than a SD 16600. The 16600 was designed over 25 years ago (well case and bracelet is from 16660, so almost 30 years old), so offcurse a new watch will be superior However the SD is a watch which has "that something". Keep it, and buy the PO when you have the funds.

13 August 2012, 09:48 PM	#7
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	SD is a great ref. In rolex. Think again mate.

13 August 2012, 09:52 PM	#8
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	I've always considered the SD to be THE Rolex diver and it was my grail. I was blessed to locate this one LNIB: and wore it with pride. Then along came my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE and it won the wrist time war. But would I have given up the SD for the new 8500 PO or even the standard PO? Probably not. Of course, I would not give up my PO LM LE either. Fr. John†

14 August 2012, 01:34 AM	#10
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	All great input guys. Thanks for your opinions. Tough call. I really want this new PO, but perhaps I should just wait and hold on to my SD. That new PO is so awesome though!

14 August 2012, 02:38 PM	#11
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	if ur SD is in bad shape then maybe. ;)

14 August 2012, 10:28 PM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Keep SD and save

15 August 2012, 02:15 AM	#19
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	I only think you should wear what you want and I can clearly see that you really want a new PO ...though in my own opinion, keep the SD and add the PO when funds allow, but in any case, if you want the PO in place of the SD, please go ahead by all means..I know many people that sold SDs for many other replacements over the years :)

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