So. We now have a MK2 dial on the SD43

[Steerpike999]

Picked up in Dec from AD, my serial starts with "4" FWIW

[16610v]

Wow. The flat 4 version of 50th SD

[Becca1]

And another on instagram


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[Out Island]

two minute search on Instagram and found these...

They are definitely out there.

[VicLeChic]

Originally Posted by Stew7

Is it not possible that the Mk2 dials end up being the rare ones? This watch could be gone in a blink like the SD4k and it seems like there's a whole lot more Mk1s out there at the moment than Mk2 based on the (albeit) small sample size here.

If Rolex was to halt production and discontinue the SD43 in 2019, the mk2 could be rarer. However, I seriously doubt it'll happen considering its commercial success despite the fact it's more of a niche product compared to the iconic Submariner.

Next to the SD4K 116600, more people seem to like the 126600. But without official sales figures it's kind of difficult to know how well it's doing and where it's going.

I don't think we'll see the end of the SD43 anytime soon, though.

[rudestew]

The thread has suprised me how splintered the forum was about this dial and this last year in general about the SD43. I really dont dislike any rolex watch but this SD has tugged at a few guys emotions, relax and breathe :-)

[padi56]

This word rarer does not compute with any Rolex watch made in smaller numbers perhaps but rare no.Now this very slight dial change has been whooped and by some and now the greatest thing since slice bread.Its a pity today Rolex are no longer watches to be enjoyed and worn, its all lupe mania,constant checking time syndrome, and will this go up because of perceived of being so called rare.Gone today is the history of the RWC in general its now on forum most about $$$$$$$$£££££££,so called alignment points,16 pages on the tiniest font difference, watch running 2 seconds over spec moan and groan, but run under spec that's fine.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by padi56

This word rarer does not compute with any Rolex watch made in smaller numbers perhaps but rare no.Now this very slight dial change has been whooped and by some and now the greatest thing since slice bread.Its a pity today Rolex are no longer watches to be enjoyed and worn, its all lupe mania,constant checking time syndrome, and will this go up because of perceived of being so called rare.Gone today is the history of the RWC in general its now on forum most about $$$$$$$$£££££££,so called alignment points,16 pages on the tiniest font difference, watch running 2 seconds over spec moan and groan, but run under spec that's fine.

Whilst we all have a dislike of certain types of threads, if all we did was wear and enjoy them (as most of us do anyway) then this forum, and others like it, sadly, would be dead. There's only so many "here's a picture of my watch/car/pen/dog" posts that any brand specific forum can sustain in isolation before it fails. Forums like these need all of the other stuff, good and bad, to maintain interest.

I used to moderate one of the busiest car brand specific forums out there with over 60,000 members. Its now but a shell of its former self. The reason? much of what we used to complain about there was stripped away and here was not enough interest left in the core enthusiasm for the brand.

PS - not quite sure what you are getting at with your last point Peter?

If course its fine if they run within spec

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Whilst we all have a dislike of certain types of threads, if all we did was wear and enjoy them (as most of us do anyway) then this forum, and others like it, sadly, would be dead. There's only so many "here's a picture of my watch/car/pen/dog" posts that any brand specific forum can sustain in isolation before it fails. Forums like these need all of the other stuff, good and bad, to maintain interest.

I used to moderate one of the busiest car brand specific forums out there with over 60,000 members. Its now but a shell of its former self. The reason? much of what we used to complain about there was stripped away and here was not enough interest left in the core enthusiasm for the brand.

PS - not quite sure what you are getting at with your last point Peter?

If course its fine if they run within spec

I tend to agree with the above post. This is what makes things interesting.

On a side note (or the purpose of this thread) does anyone know why Rolex would make that change? Seems expensive to retool the dial on a watch they released just one year before when they are so supposedly backlogged. Just to be consistent with other 2018 lines of other new Deep Sea dials?

[rudestew]

Is it that far fetched to think that Rolex did this to mark the anniversary year or has someone else got a viable reason

[doctorstrange]

Originally Posted by rudestew

Is it that far fetched to think that Rolex did this to mark the anniversary year or has someone else got a viable reason

may be they have forgotten to add that coronet onto the dial to signify the new movement until this year. just my guess.

[Bashful]

So interesting!!!....great sleuthing...I just came across this in a weird round about way on my own yesterday.

I asked someone with a new D-blue how to tell the difference at a glance besides the new bracelet. They responded with the Crown between the swiss made..

I thanked them and mentioned, how my SD43 doesn't have that and what a cool little feature...and then this morning when putting on my new Pepsi GMT....I looked and there it was a Rolex Crown between the swiss-and-made...

And boom....came across this thread...seems kinda lame how exciting I found all of this in the last 20 hours or so! :)

[Alpino]

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1st DJ41 to get its mk2 dial , not the last probably ...

[Tmac478]

Funny that I scrolled past this thread many times and finally clicked on it this morning.
I own an SD43 with the MK1 dial. Like others have mentioned, I'm a little indifferent about this dial, as I don't plan on selling this watch any time soon, so not really worried about the possible value increase. Matter of fact, this is my favorite watch in my collection. Doubt if I'll ever sell it.

[padi56]

The Rolex Crown between the swiss--made IMHO will be on all Rolex watches as soon as the other dials are used up.Just like the change from Tritium dials with introduction luminover Swiss only from 1998 2000 then Swiss Made.

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by padi56

This word rarer does not compute with any Rolex watch made in smaller numbers perhaps but rare no.Now this very slight dial change has been whooped and by some and now the greatest thing since slice bread.Its a pity today Rolex are no longer watches to be enjoyed and worn, its all lupe mania,constant checking time syndrome, and will this go up because of perceived of being so called rare.Gone today is the history of the RWC in general its now on forum most about $$$$$$$$£££££££,so called alignment points,16 pages on the tiniest font difference, watch running 2 seconds over spec moan and groan, but run under spec that's fine.

Hey Padi, stop groaning. If it wasn’t like that it wouldn’t be Rolex, and this forum was going to be obsolete! Just kidding! But seriously!🤪

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by padi56

The Rolex Crown between the swiss--made IMHO will be on all Rolex watches as soon as the other dials are used up.Just like the change from Tritium dials with introduction luminover Swiss only from 1998 2000 then Swiss Made.

Not sure ... from Basel 2108 new models, only those equiped with 32xx have this indication. Gmt2 WG / DJ 31 / OP / Dayto Rainbow are all excluded.

[marc2828]

Just walked up and down 47th street gray dealers at lunch. I saw 6 Mk1 SD43's in the windows. I only looked in windows quickly while being accosted by sweaty guys telling me they buy/sell gold. I saw more black/black ceramic Daytonas and Batmans than SD43's.

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by Alpino

Not sure ... from Basel 2108 new models, only those equiped with 32xx have this indication. Gmt2 WG / DJ 31 / OP / Dayto Rainbow are all excluded.

New generation only will have the crown. Obviosuly that is a decision taken sometimes between Basel 2017 and 2018. So all models from Basel 2017 that had an updated heart will now get an updated face as well.

[rudestew]

Originally Posted by marc2828

Just walked up and down 47th street gray dealers at lunch. I saw 6 Mk1 SD43's in the windows. I only looked in windows quickly while being accosted by sweaty guys telling me they buy/sell gold. I saw more black/black ceramic Daytonas and Batmans than SD43's.

And then you woke up

Sorry couldn’t resist

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by rudestew

And then you woke up

Sorry couldn’t resist

[vivicorsi]

So now I just have to sit back and watch the price of this baby skyrocket.
Even tough it isn’t important if you wear it anyway, I enjoy the feeling of knowing it keeps retaining or even gaining value.
But what a perfectly proportioned watch this beauty is, for me an my wrist size the best Rolex ever made.

[slim]

Just got mine from my AD with a MKII dial.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by slim

Just got mine from my AD with a MKII dial.

Congrats on the SD43! Let’s see some pics.

[Recaro18]

I think this would be like the “Flat4” for the 50th Anniversary Sub, to differentiate it from the newer ones. Limited run in the Flat4’s and as we can see, prices on those are outrageous.. I say hold onto your SD43 MK1!

And yes, just got mine from the AD today, MK1! Yas!!

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by doctorstrange

may be they have forgotten to add that coronet onto the dial to signify the new movement until this year. just my guess.

I personally think it's exceptionally unlikely that Rolex (as a company) "forgot" to add a crown on a dial...

Originally Posted by recaro18

I think this would be like the “Flat4” for the 50th Anniversary Sub, to differentiate it from the newer ones. Limited run in the Flat4’s and as we can see, prices on those are outrageous.. I say hold onto your SD43 MK1!

There was a lot of speculation last year that the red text dial would be a limited one year 50th anniversary run. I never believed that due to how popular the watch was. However, doing a "limited" 50th anniversary run dial that's practically indescribable from the MKII unless you are staring at the person's hand up close is much more probable for them to have done as a "limited" run...

just my thoughts...

[vivicorsi]

it is naive to think that rolex does anything per chance. the change from mk1 to mk2 dial was of course planned to make a real 50th anniversary model for one of their most famous watches. enjoy and hold on to your mk1. an absolute future collectible. prices will double for this watch in 7-10 years. how many 50th anniversary models have you seen in the rolex line up....

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by slim

Just got mine from my AD with a MKII dial.

Congratulations, pics please

[slim]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Congrats on the SD43! Let’s see some pics.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations, pics please

Still needed to get it sized, but here's two I just took.

[genkifd]

Nice very nice indeed