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Old 10 October 2018, 04:48 AM   #61
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You did the right thing by trying on the SD43 before making a decision. It's got to blow you away or else forget about it.

The opposite happened to me when trying the Hulk and the SD43. I couldn''t get passed the super case of the Sub and the bright green dial. The SD43 on the other hand felt truly perfect to me, an "improved" Sub of sorts in my eyes at least, with the attributes we all know (larger case, slimmer lugs, larger bracelet, a bit higher on the wrist giving it more presence, the red text and anniversary being a nice addition).

I don't give up on the idea of a Hulk maybe for the next gen if it's 42mm, has slimmer lugs and a deep dark emerald green dial even under a spotlight.
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Old 10 October 2018, 05:01 AM   #62
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I'd do the trade without hesitation.
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Old 10 October 2018, 05:18 AM   #63
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That’s a tough call. I have both. My SD43 seems to be my go to for weekends. The LVc I’ll wear to work dressed up, dressed down you name it.
If it’s either or, the SD43 is evrything a Sub is and then more so I’d trade.
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Old 10 October 2018, 05:35 AM   #64
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Tough one ... I’ve never owned the LVC, but I do own the SD43 and at the moment it’s my favorite Rolex.
Here the Hulk, the BLNR, the Datejust II, but the SD43 is my favorite and daily for the moment. It did not leave my wrist since I bought it on sept.12th.
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Old 10 October 2018, 07:09 AM   #65
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I picked up my LVc just before the price went crazy so I am in under MSRP. Would really like an SD 43 but won't sacrifice my LVc to do so. The LVc is a real special timepiece with the ever-changing dial for all you LVc owners I would think twice before letting it go.
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Old 10 October 2018, 07:14 AM   #66
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It's kind of a toss up. They're similar for me in that neither are really the ideal "every day watch". on my 7" wrist the SD43 is slightly big, and while the hulk is one of my all time favs, the green isn't my cup of tea everyday.

All that said, I'd go with whichever one physically fits you best. What's your wrist size?

Here are some pics to make your decision harder lol

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Old 10 October 2018, 07:44 AM   #67
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I’d love to add the SD50, but I’d never let go of my LVc for one.
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Old 10 October 2018, 08:40 AM   #68
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I have moved from LVc to IWC Big Pilot back to LNc and now to SD43 ... I think I'm honing in on THE Rolex I will keep forever. Don't ever see myself selling the SD43 Mk1
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Old 10 October 2018, 08:53 AM   #69
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To me the Hulk has more personality-the color does it for me.
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Old 10 October 2018, 08:55 AM   #70
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I would do the opposite if can only have one
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Old 10 October 2018, 09:22 AM   #71
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There is no wrong answer here and both watches are fantastic. I actually did the inverse and sold my SD43 and replaced it with a Hulk and don't regret the decision. The SD43 is an amazing piece but I found it a bit too tall for my liking. I would have probably kept the SD43 if I had 4+ watch collection. In the end, I prefer the overall dimensions of a Submariner case.
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Old 10 October 2018, 09:30 AM   #72
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If your not enjoying wearing it why keep it no matter what it is. It sounds like the 43mm of the SD43 will fit you well.

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Old 22 October 2018, 02:51 PM   #73
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I have both and I will definitely keep them. But if you have problem with the hulk size, I would say go for it. It's not just about the watch, but how it looks on you and how you feel that matters.
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Old 22 October 2018, 02:57 PM   #74
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Hulk gets my vote without hesitation.
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Old 22 October 2018, 03:44 PM   #75
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the SD50 is IMHO the best looking professional watch in the rolex collection. it has incredible wrist presence and the red print is beautiful. the hulk may be more collectible but who knows. i sold the SD43 after two months since my very small wrist did not support the size but i am still thinking i should have kept it for occasional wear. it is a really special piece.
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Old 22 October 2018, 04:09 PM   #76
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Congrats on dumping the hulk and getting a real diver!!!
I'm curious how many SD43 owners here will ever use it in conditions for which the Submariner is not suitable. I know most Sub owners don't dive with them, but I've got to figure a higher percentage use their Subs for their intended purpose than do SD owners. I've only ever seen a couple professional saturation divers post in watch forums (not here), and they both said they don't even use watches on the job, much less one that costs five figures.
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Old 22 October 2018, 05:33 PM   #77
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Although I personally prefer the Hulk, it's not a bad trade. Both great watches. To me the 40mm is the better size, but for what I read the 43mm Seadweller will be a fine size for you. Enjoy!
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Old 22 October 2018, 06:15 PM   #78
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Go ahead if you feel comfortable.
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Old 22 October 2018, 06:54 PM   #79
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I prefer the SD but think i would not swap; I would try to add instead.
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Old 22 October 2018, 07:16 PM   #80
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It's kind of a toss up. They're similar for me in that neither are really the ideal "every day watch". on my 7" wrist the SD43 is slightly big, and while the hulk is one of my all time favs, the green isn't my cup of tea everyday.

All that said, I'd go with whichever one physically fits you best. What's your wrist size?

Here are some pics to make your decision harder lol

In those pics the SD has a nice deep black dial that really punches out the red, when it goes a matte greyish it doesn't work for me.
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Old 22 October 2018, 07:20 PM   #81
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I would do that trade in a heartbeat
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Old 22 October 2018, 08:33 PM   #82
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I’d do that trade and both of those are my favorite watches.Like the size and red text better though.
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Old 22 October 2018, 09:17 PM   #83
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I would have done the trade. The SD43 remains to this day the closest thing to "perfection" in the current modern divers lineup from the crown, for what I value in a diver anyway. I only wish the dial was slightly larger (1mm) to keep it in proportion with the rest (I could be nitpicking but it bothers me at times).
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Old 22 October 2018, 09:27 PM   #84
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It's kind of a toss up. They're similar for me in that neither are really the ideal "every day watch". on my 7" wrist the SD43 is slightly big, and while the hulk is one of my all time favs, the green isn't my cup of tea everyday.

All that said, I'd go with whichever one physically fits you best. What's your wrist size?

Here are some pics to make your decision harder lol

Always love that picture
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Old 22 October 2018, 09:57 PM   #85
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dont sell the hulk, its a gorgeous watch. could easily be a daily watch and wears more comfortable than the sd43.

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Old 22 October 2018, 11:08 PM   #86
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i'd never trade the hulk
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Old 22 October 2018, 11:39 PM   #87
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I’m 6-1, 225 with roughly 7.75-8” wrists and I had the SD43. I ended up picking up a SubC because the SD43 felt like I a brick strapped to my wrist. Not where it was terribly uncomfortable or ultra heavy, but I could just always tell it was there, which was cool in the honeymoon phase, but got old after that. It was also getting caught up in my cuffs daily because of the thickness, which was annoying as well. It would have been one thing if I was utilizing the SD43 the way it was intended, but I’m not going to those depths so the extra heft didn’t make sense to me. Loved my LN but ended up trading that for my LV because my LN looked so similar to my BLNR and there’s zero chance I’ll be getting rid of that.
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Old 23 October 2018, 03:27 AM   #88
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Go for the SD43, i think its a better choice here, only on personal reasons though but i feel its more versatile than the Hulk. Good trade
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Old 23 October 2018, 03:40 AM   #89
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It seems to me like a good deal, go for it.
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Old 23 October 2018, 11:45 AM   #90
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Excellent choice
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