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bruinmd · 21 November 2019, 11:43 AM

.....and something crazy happened:
I loved it.

I had previously bashed the two tone version of this watch ....because it made no sense to me.
As some may recall, I was offered and turned down the SS version months ago. Great watch and captures the essence of the SD43.
When I saw pics of the TT, I thought to myself— why would rolex make a TT Version of this watch? That doesn’t make sense, and why would anyone want to buy it? It’s an even more ‘hardcore’ watch than a sub and as such its DNA is SS. Right?

Well, I went by to see the TT version and really really liked it.
The bigger bezel, the gold lettering of ‘seadweller’, the better bracelet..... it just looked awesome in person.....Just the right aMount of ‘pop’ to this watch.
It’s pushing the limits of my 6.5” wrist but oddly enough, in some ways it wears a little better than a sub, specifically because there is less roll/play on a smaller wrist. It always seems to hold its position just right and it’s pretty comfortable even with that weight.
It’s definitely a change for me as I’m not used to a watch with that presence/heft, despite having a 44mm Panerai and a 42mm AP ROOC.

Here are some pics :

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Odie-r · 21 November 2019, 11:48 AM

Looks good on you. I am warming to bimetal also.

bruinmd · 21 November 2019, 11:54 AM

One more thing:
We say this a lot on here I know, but Pics truly don’t do this watch justice.

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dadonn2 · 21 November 2019, 11:55 AM

I've completely flipped my opinions so many times now that I don't even trust myself to not like a watch. Doesn't look out of place on your wrist, given the size and to me, it looks like a larger sub, which I like. Have the SS.

calebb90 · 21 November 2019, 12:03 PM

Is this Lux Bond & Green in Boston? If so, they’ve been sitting on that for a few weeks. I’d try to negotiate. With the new Boutique coming in on Newbury, I don’t know if they’ll be keeping their status long.

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Chaching · 21 November 2019, 12:09 PM

Nope.... will stick with my SS SD43

brandrea · 21 November 2019, 12:17 PM

Are you going to pull the trigger Sal?

EEpro · 21 November 2019, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruinmd

One more thing:
We say this a lot on here I know, but Pics truly don’t do this watch justice.

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True for all two tones. Gold has depth and shine that is hard to capture. Applies to Krugs and eagles too.

SilverKast · 21 November 2019, 12:32 PM

Glad you like it!

I sold my SS SD43 as I didn’t like the weight (I have a 7.5 wrist) and preferred my ND sub. I just turned down the TT SD43 at my AD as it just didn’t click for me, although oddly enough my wife liked it.

I think it’s one of those polarizing models where you either really like it or hate it. I wanted to like it, but after trying it on it just didn’t work for me. Glad there are those who it does work for though as it is a nice watch!

Doood · 21 November 2019, 12:38 PM

I was not originally a fan of the SS SD43, but when I tried the TT, it seemed special. This is bold watch for sure and on my short list. I feel like it wears smaller than the SS but who knows.

bruinmd · 21 November 2019, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doood

I was not originally a fan of the SS SD43, but when I tried the TT, it seemed special. This is bold watch for sure and on my short list. I feel like it wears smaller than the SS but who knows.

I felt the same-- that it wore a bit smaller than the SS

bruinmd · 21 November 2019, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Are you going to pull the trigger Sal?

lol-- not sure. Going to give this some thought.
I'm waiting on my PP 5990, so I've set funds aside for that.

This is a watch I can probably sit tight on and get next year if I pass on it now, so no rush.
But it's definitely a piece that will stay on mind.

bruinmd · 21 November 2019, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebb90

Is this Lux Bond & Green in Boston? If so, they’ve been sitting on that for a few weeks. I’d try to negotiate. With the new Boutique coming in on Newbury, I don’t know if they’ll be keeping their status long.

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nope

GoPackGo! · 21 November 2019, 01:55 PM

Get it, and that Z-blue.

Rjongco · 21 November 2019, 01:57 PM

It’s definitely better looking in person

inadeje · 21 November 2019, 01:59 PM

Not for me sadly. The SD43 seems too much a tool watch to be TT.

TswaneNguni · 21 November 2019, 02:01 PM

Saw it on a salesmans arm ... awesome ! .Prefer it over the CHNR,BUT a Blue TT Sub is still the King !

Blue TT Sub
TT SD43
CHNR
TT DJ41

Whichever you prefer

Singslinger · 21 November 2019, 04:21 PM

I'm a fan.

lowmandfl · 21 November 2019, 04:23 PM

I agree, in person it’s a really nice watch, I think it’s sweet!

Doood · 21 November 2019, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruinmd

lol-- not sure. Going to give this some thought.
I'm waiting on my PP 5990, so I've set funds aside for that.

This is a watch I can probably sit tight on and get next year if I pass on it now, so no rush.
But it's definitely a piece that will stay on mind.

I passed too for now and like you said no rush as it’s a new reference. I am thinking in year or two maybe pick up at a discount; cough, cough, when this recent madness subsides.

42itus · 21 November 2019, 05:30 PM

It looks great on you!

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gunhose · 21 November 2019, 06:53 PM

i always like the black/ gold combo

1William · 21 November 2019, 10:04 PM

The black and gold is strong. I am not a huge fan of TT but have owned quite a few over the years. I own the SD43 in SS and really like it. I am waiting for the YG version of the SD43. I would be a buyer.

MSchu · 21 November 2019, 10:14 PM

Jesus OP... what's not to love.

travisb · 21 November 2019, 10:18 PM

I prefer the SS but it does look good on you.

patrickjb · 21 November 2019, 10:22 PM

The TT got killed at Basel, but after seeing wrist shots I’ve certainly come around on it.

watchwatcher · 22 November 2019, 12:19 AM

It does look good on you. If I didn't have the steel version already, I would be taking a look at that.

bruinmd · 22 November 2019, 01:22 AM

Additional pics

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Jona · 22 November 2019, 03:08 AM

My AD had one. I opted for the TT SkyD Black dial instead. I felt that one was more useful to me. No regrets.

Doctor.Ian · 22 November 2019, 03:24 AM

Loving how it looks in your phone photos more than the press photos on the official website!

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21 November 2019, 11:43 AM	#1
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	Tried on the TT SD43 today ..... .....and something crazy happened: I loved it. I had previously bashed the two tone version of this watch ....because it made no sense to me. As some may recall, I was offered and turned down the SS version months ago. Great watch and captures the essence of the SD43. When I saw pics of the TT, I thought to myself— why would rolex make a TT Version of this watch? That doesn’t make sense, and why would anyone want to buy it? It’s an even more ‘hardcore’ watch than a sub and as such its DNA is SS. Right? Well, I went by to see the TT version and really really liked it. The bigger bezel, the gold lettering of ‘seadweller’, the better bracelet..... it just looked awesome in person.....Just the right aMount of ‘pop’ to this watch. It’s pushing the limits of my 6.5” wrist but oddly enough, in some ways it wears a little better than a sub, specifically because there is less roll/play on a smaller wrist. It always seems to hold its position just right and it’s pretty comfortable even with that weight. It’s definitely a change for me as I’m not used to a watch with that presence/heft, despite having a 44mm Panerai and a 42mm AP ROOC. Here are some pics : Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2019, 11:48 AM	#2
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Looks good on you. I am warming to bimetal also. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

21 November 2019, 01:59 PM	#16
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	Not for me sadly. The SD43 seems too much a tool watch to be TT. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 November 2019, 03:24 AM	#30
Doctor.Ian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ian Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: YG Rolex DD40 Posts: 61	Loving how it looks in your phone photos more than the press photos on the official website! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ IG - @doctor.ian.official WEB - www.doctorian.blog

21 November 2019, 11:54 AM	#3
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	One more thing: We say this a lot on here I know, but Pics truly don’t do this watch justice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2019, 11:55 AM	#4
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	I've completely flipped my opinions so many times now that I don't even trust myself to not like a watch. Doesn't look out of place on your wrist, given the size and to me, it looks like a larger sub, which I like. Have the SS.

21 November 2019, 12:03 PM	#5
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	Is this Lux Bond & Green in Boston? If so, they’ve been sitting on that for a few weeks. I’d try to negotiate. With the new Boutique coming in on Newbury, I don’t know if they’ll be keeping their status long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2019, 12:09 PM	#6
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Nope.... will stick with my SS SD43

21 November 2019, 12:17 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,692	Are you going to pull the trigger Sal?

21 November 2019, 12:32 PM	#9
SilverKast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Watch: always one more... Posts: 137	Glad you like it! I sold my SS SD43 as I didn’t like the weight (I have a 7.5 wrist) and preferred my ND sub. I just turned down the TT SD43 at my AD as it just didn’t click for me, although oddly enough my wife liked it. I think it’s one of those polarizing models where you either really like it or hate it. I wanted to like it, but after trying it on it just didn’t work for me. Glad there are those who it does work for though as it is a nice watch!

21 November 2019, 12:38 PM	#10
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 973	I was not originally a fan of the SS SD43, but when I tried the TT, it seemed special. This is bold watch for sure and on my short list. I feel like it wears smaller than the SS but who knows.

21 November 2019, 01:55 PM	#14
GoPackGo! "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: 126333 Posts: 163	Get it, and that Z-blue.

21 November 2019, 01:57 PM	#15
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	It’s definitely better looking in person

21 November 2019, 02:01 PM	#17
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Saw it on a salesmans arm ... awesome ! .Prefer it over the CHNR,BUT a Blue TT Sub is still the King ! Blue TT Sub TT SD43 CHNR TT DJ41 Whichever you prefer

21 November 2019, 04:21 PM	#18
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I'm a fan.

21 November 2019, 04:23 PM	#19
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 536	I agree, in person it’s a really nice watch, I think it’s sweet!

21 November 2019, 05:30 PM	#21
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	It looks great on you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2019, 06:53 PM	#22
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	i always like the black/ gold combo

21 November 2019, 10:04 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	The black and gold is strong. I am not a huge fan of TT but have owned quite a few over the years. I own the SD43 in SS and really like it. I am waiting for the YG version of the SD43. I would be a buyer.

21 November 2019, 10:14 PM	#24
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	Jesus OP... what's not to love.

21 November 2019, 10:18 PM	#25
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	I prefer the SS but it does look good on you.

21 November 2019, 10:22 PM	#26
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 470	The TT got killed at Basel, but after seeing wrist shots I’ve certainly come around on it.

22 November 2019, 12:19 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	It does look good on you. If I didn't have the steel version already, I would be taking a look at that.

22 November 2019, 01:22 AM	#28
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	Additional pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 November 2019, 03:08 AM	#29
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	My AD had one. I opted for the TT SkyD Black dial instead. I felt that one was more useful to me. No regrets.

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