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DoctorA · 21 January 2018, 09:30 AM

My AD camled this morning and said he has a SD43 if I’m interested! It took me a second to consider it then told him to give me till Monday to think about it. Honestly I think I will turn it down as I have a subC which I love and I think someone else who has been really wanting this watch will enjoy it more than me

Am I crazy in my thinking?

Magwitch · 21 January 2018, 09:38 AM

I agree completely with your reasoning.

Snoop_ · 21 January 2018, 09:38 AM

No its a big watch that is not for everyone.

Boaters · 21 January 2018, 09:40 AM

I would sure like to try one on.

jschmidtdmd · 21 January 2018, 09:42 AM

If you like bigger watches, I think you’d really like it.

If the sub fits you well, then leave it.

For me, it’s the perfect size and not as tall as the deep sea.

Justinmg · 21 January 2018, 09:43 AM

No not If u have a subc date, since the sd update its pretty much a larger sub

kilyung · 21 January 2018, 10:10 AM

It’s a fantastic piece but not for everyone

Kiddodoc · 21 January 2018, 10:11 AM

I have several ceramic subs and the DSSD Blue and just got the SD43. I felt like you did but once I said yes, I found that it is an awesome reference. I have felt the sub is a little thin and the DSSD is really thick. The SD43 is in between and I was shocked how wide the new bracelet is compared to the other divers! I love the SD43!

rolexgiants · 21 January 2018, 10:12 AM

I love the watch! Wish an AD would offer it to me! I’m on a bunch of lists, but still nothing.

aquatimerfla · 21 January 2018, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justinmg

No not If u have a subc date, since the sd update its pretty much a larger sub

x2

roadie1 · 21 January 2018, 10:15 AM

I too was offered one and passed. Too large for my skinny wrist. Love the 116600!

masterdinh · 21 January 2018, 10:18 AM

Man it’s an awesome watch! There will be others if you decide .

I really want to get me a 116610LN.

TickTockChuck · 21 January 2018, 10:20 AM

Indeed if you're happy with the size, look and feel of your SubC then why get into essentially just a bigger Sub. I love the SD43, but it's not for everyone. Best to put your money into something different. My 2 cents. Cheers!

AK797 · 21 January 2018, 10:40 AM

Sometimes I think my Subc is quite big, so I can understand the SD43 being too big for some.

WAK4 · 21 January 2018, 10:48 AM

Not regretting it because you haven't definitely said no yet... If you're sure, decline now so you can make someone else's weekend

superdog · 21 January 2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It’s a fantastic piece but not for everyone

Agree with Mike.

Laszlo · 21 January 2018, 11:15 AM

I really want to see and handle one of these in person.

Clay · 21 January 2018, 11:20 AM

I was offered one but chose a Black dial Deepsea instead.
No regrets what so ever.

Chadridv · 21 January 2018, 11:23 AM

If you think the 116610 is perfect as is, you don’t need the SD43.

If you think the 116610 is perfect except too small for you, you need the SD43.

watchwatcher · 21 January 2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It’s a fantastic piece but not for everyone

crazycarlitos · 21 January 2018, 12:15 PM

U should at least go take a look.. maybe even try it on...

U never know. It’s an awesome watch. Not for everyone.

genkifd · 21 January 2018, 12:41 PM

Man so lucky. I cant even put my name on the list in australia.

oldman2005 · 21 January 2018, 12:43 PM

As beautiful as the new SD43 is, I agree that it's not for everyone.

ArtNouveau · 21 January 2018, 12:45 PM

I don't buy watches I won't wear...I'm kind of interested in that piece but actually talked to a AD today and asked to see the next one they get first even it it's sold.

Juantxo · 21 January 2018, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorA

My AD camled this morning and said he has a SD43 if I’m interested! It took me a second to consider it then told him to give me till Monday to think about it. Honestly I think I will turn it down as I have a subC which I love and I think someone else who has been really wanting this watch will enjoy it more than me

Am I crazy in my thinking?

I’ve passed on it twice at an AD, with a slight discount and no tax. Too bulky, heavy, not a watch I’d feel comfortable wearing. I don’t buy watches for speculating or making profit. Good for you.

Tmac478 · 21 January 2018, 03:52 PM

I'd at least try it on. My guess is that you'll love it. I own one and pictures don't do it justice. This watch really checks a lot of boxes. Once I got mine, I sold my ND sub, as I knew it wouldn't get any more wrist time.

Spartan1 · 21 January 2018, 04:01 PM

I too thought that since I had a Sub C, no need to drop the extra cash and ‘upgrade’ to the SD43. That was until I tried on the SD43 and was blown away by the increased wrist presence and comfy fit. Sub C was sold and was lucky enough to acquire a SD43 within days of my 50th birthday. My days of bouncing from watch to watch are behind me, as I feel as though Rolex hit the sweet spot with this watch.

Porsche544 · 21 January 2018, 04:06 PM

I saw one at my AD last week and it is obnoxiously a large watch. I held it in my hand and said, can I just try on that 18k GMT?

jenniferjanef · 21 January 2018, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

I have several ceramic subs and the DSSD Blue and just got the SD43. I felt like you did but once I said yes, I found that it is an awesome reference. I have felt the sub is a little thin and the DSSD is really thick. The SD43 is in between and I was shocked how wide the new bracelet is compared to the other divers! I love the SD43!

as 43 don’t share the same bracelet with 44dssd?

Now car collection btw! HAGWE!

solesman · 21 January 2018, 04:47 PM

Sure you could pick it up and punt it on for a profit if you didn't like it, but I would pass and let another who really wants it to get it at MSRP. It's a beautiful watch but would wear too big for me too.

Enjoy that new LV

21 January 2018, 09:30 AM	#1
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Passed on SD43 and not regretting it! My AD camled this morning and said he has a SD43 if I’m interested! It took me a second to consider it then told him to give me till Monday to think about it. Honestly I think I will turn it down as I have a subC which I love and I think someone else who has been really wanting this watch will enjoy it more than me Am I crazy in my thinking? __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

21 January 2018, 09:42 AM	#5
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	If you like bigger watches, I think you’d really like it. If the sub fits you well, then leave it. For me, it’s the perfect size and not as tall as the deep sea. __________________ Watches!

21 January 2018, 09:43 AM	#6
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	No not If u have a subc date, since the sd update its pretty much a larger sub __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

21 January 2018, 10:18 AM	#12
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	Man it’s an awesome watch! There will be others if you decide . I really want to get me a 116610LN. __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

21 January 2018, 11:15 AM	#17
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	I really want to see and handle one of these in person. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

21 January 2018, 09:38 AM	#2
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I agree completely with your reasoning.

21 January 2018, 09:38 AM	#3
Snoop_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Arlington Watch: 14270 & 116710BLNR Posts: 159	No its a big watch that is not for everyone.

21 January 2018, 09:40 AM	#4
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I would sure like to try one on.

21 January 2018, 10:10 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	It’s a fantastic piece but not for everyone

21 January 2018, 10:12 AM	#9
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,901	I love the watch! Wish an AD would offer it to me! I’m on a bunch of lists, but still nothing.

21 January 2018, 10:15 AM	#11
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	I too was offered one and passed. Too large for my skinny wrist. Love the 116600!

21 January 2018, 10:20 AM	#13
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,157	Indeed if you're happy with the size, look and feel of your SubC then why get into essentially just a bigger Sub. I love the SD43, but it's not for everyone. Best to put your money into something different. My 2 cents. Cheers!

21 January 2018, 10:40 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	Sometimes I think my Subc is quite big, so I can understand the SD43 being too big for some.

21 January 2018, 10:48 AM	#15
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	Not regretting it because you haven't definitely said no yet... If you're sure, decline now so you can make someone else's weekend

21 January 2018, 11:20 AM	#18
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I was offered one but chose a Black dial Deepsea instead. No regrets what so ever.

21 January 2018, 11:23 AM	#19
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,346	If you think the 116610 is perfect as is, you don’t need the SD43. If you think the 116610 is perfect except too small for you, you need the SD43. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

21 January 2018, 12:15 PM	#21
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	U should at least go take a look.. maybe even try it on... U never know. It’s an awesome watch. Not for everyone. __________________

21 January 2018, 12:41 PM	#22
genkifd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: SD43 Posts: 203	Man so lucky. I cant even put my name on the list in australia.

21 January 2018, 12:43 PM	#23
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	As beautiful as the new SD43 is, I agree that it's not for everyone.

21 January 2018, 12:45 PM	#24
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,983	I don't buy watches I won't wear...I'm kind of interested in that piece but actually talked to a AD today and asked to see the next one they get first even it it's sold.

21 January 2018, 03:52 PM	#26
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	I'd at least try it on. My guess is that you'll love it. I own one and pictures don't do it justice. This watch really checks a lot of boxes. Once I got mine, I sold my ND sub, as I knew it wouldn't get any more wrist time.

21 January 2018, 04:01 PM	#27
Spartan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 237	I too thought that since I had a Sub C, no need to drop the extra cash and ‘upgrade’ to the SD43. That was until I tried on the SD43 and was blown away by the increased wrist presence and comfy fit. Sub C was sold and was lucky enough to acquire a SD43 within days of my 50th birthday. My days of bouncing from watch to watch are behind me, as I feel as though Rolex hit the sweet spot with this watch.

21 January 2018, 04:06 PM	#28
Porsche544 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Gerald Location: CT USA Watch: 16710 16570 Posts: 201	I saw one at my AD last week and it is obnoxiously a large watch. I held it in my hand and said, can I just try on that 18k GMT?

21 January 2018, 04:47 PM	#30
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 526	Sure you could pick it up and punt it on for a profit if you didn't like it, but I would pass and let another who really wants it to get it at MSRP. It's a beautiful watch but would wear too big for me too. Enjoy that new LV

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