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gttime · 27 May 2018, 02:24 AM

In another thread someone asked me to compare the SD43 and 126660 DSSD sizes.

Here is a quick rundown. The bezels are identical in size at least according to my very cheap plastic calipers. ( Measurements are close approximations I’m not grabbing my metal calipers for these measurements)

The case width including crown appears to be 1mm wider on the DSSD.

The lug to lug length appears to be 1mm longer on the DSSD.

The DSSD is 2mm thicker.

Hope that’s useful. They are both beauties maybe a bit too similar for most but I’ll hang on to them. I find the DSSD to be a bit more legible especially without the cyclops.

masterdinh · 27 May 2018, 02:26 AM

Very nice. THanks for taking those pictures. Both look great.

NCD1979 · 27 May 2018, 02:30 AM

Great comparison, thanks for sharing.

Gharddog03 · 27 May 2018, 02:32 AM

THanks for the comparison!

watchmework · 27 May 2018, 02:33 AM

Nice comparison and two stunners you’ve got there!

cop414 · 27 May 2018, 02:34 AM

Nice shots, great comparisons.

c41006 · 27 May 2018, 02:35 AM

Interesting. Thanks

TeddyS · 27 May 2018, 02:35 AM

As far as wearability, is the DSSD a lot mor top heavy than the SD43 like the old DSSD?

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hitman23 · 27 May 2018, 02:39 AM

wow, only 1 and 2mm different? looks more significant than those numbers would indicate. any wrist shots?

eonflux · 27 May 2018, 02:44 AM

Thanks for the info!
I had suspected the same bezel was used on both watches.

MJZRolex · 27 May 2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hitman23

wow, only 1 and 2mm different? looks more significant than those numbers would indicate. any wrist shots?

Thanks for the comparison. I agree - the difference looks to be greater.

gttime · 27 May 2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hitman23

wow, only 1 and 2mm different? looks more significant than those numbers would indicate. any wrist shots?

As I said these aren’t the best calipers but I’d say those are pretty close measurements.

The DSSD does wear a lot thicker and heavier but doesn’t seem too top heavy to me.

XOREL · 27 May 2018, 03:07 AM

Nice, thank you!
But would you say the SD43 does wear more comfortable than the Deepsea or is the Deepsea only heavier?

gttime · 27 May 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by XOREL

Nice, thank you!
But would you say the SD43 does wear more comfortable than the Deepsea or is the Deepsea only heavier?

Neither is uncomfortable but yes I would say that the SD43 is a bit more comfortable. If I could have only one it would be the SD43.

That said I think the DSSD is a perfect weekend watch.

XOREL · 27 May 2018, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gttime

Neither is uncomfortable but yes I would say that the SD43 is a bit more comfortable. If I could have only one it would be the SD43.

That said I think the DSSD is a perfect weekend watch.

Thank you.
The SD43 is very comfortable. Also the SUB. But I have problems with my BLNR.
The clasp presses because it isn't in the middle of my arm.
Maybe I will sell the BLNR..

Wcdhtwn · 27 May 2018, 03:22 AM

It may be the angle of how the DSSD is sitting in the first picture, but the bracelet looks thicker on the SD43.

dmash · 27 May 2018, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gttime

To all the know it alls who always claim that ‘1-2mm is nothing’....I present to you the above picture. Thanks OP

ccaballero · 27 May 2018, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the pics. Very helpful

AJM914 · 27 May 2018, 04:24 AM

Nice pics!

blown5.0 · 27 May 2018, 05:08 AM

Great review! I like the overall fit of the SD43 better but I do love the dial on the DSSD.

brandrea · 27 May 2018, 05:13 AM

Nice comparison shots

I found the DBlue to be very comfortable as the caseback is slightly “flatter”.

All in all though the SD43 won out for me. I’m still looking for a suitable replacement for my 166600 Dblue, maybe the 126660

Boaters · 27 May 2018, 05:18 AM

I just wish I could try them on no inventory around my area.

RobearH · 27 May 2018, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blown5.0

Great review! I do love the dial on the DSSD.

Great comparison OP, thanks for the pics.

SD43 with a green dial for the win please!

JTejeda320 · 27 May 2018, 05:33 AM

Nice comparison

rudestew · 27 May 2018, 05:51 AM

For me sd43 wins , more comfortable and better legibility , the flat Matt dial without the ring lock and the Cyclops just does it for me - only my five bobs worth .

Socomo · 27 May 2018, 06:46 AM

Very nice. Thanks.

gttime · 27 May 2018, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

It may be the angle of how the DSSD is sitting in the first picture, but the bracelet looks thicker on the SD43.

I just confirmed with the calipers that the width is the same both at the lug end and the clasp.

Finfin · 27 May 2018, 07:57 AM

The DSSD has a flatter wider contact patch with the skin adding some comfort to this watch. But the weight of the DSSD makes its presence known. As someone else said, the DSSD is a blast to wear as a weekend watch.

Anthony4579 · 27 May 2018, 08:09 AM

Great comparison pics! I had been looking for a good side by side comparison, thanks!

KBM · 27 May 2018, 08:12 AM

Nice comparison photos, thanks.

27 May 2018, 02:24 AM	#1
gttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CA Posts: 324	SD43 and 2018 DSSD Comparison In another thread someone asked me to compare the SD43 and 126660 DSSD sizes. Here is a quick rundown. The bezels are identical in size at least according to my very cheap plastic calipers. ( Measurements are close approximations I’m not grabbing my metal calipers for these measurements) The case width including crown appears to be 1mm wider on the DSSD. The lug to lug length appears to be 1mm longer on the DSSD. The DSSD is 2mm thicker. Hope that’s useful. They are both beauties maybe a bit too similar for most but I’ll hang on to them. I find the DSSD to be a bit more legible especially without the cyclops.

27 May 2018, 02:26 AM	#2
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	Very nice. THanks for taking those pictures. Both look great. __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

27 May 2018, 02:34 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Nice shots, great comparisons. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 May 2018, 04:24 AM	#19
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Nice pics! __________________

27 May 2018, 02:30 AM	#3
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,039	Great comparison, thanks for sharing.

27 May 2018, 02:32 AM	#4
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	THanks for the comparison!

27 May 2018, 02:33 AM	#5
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Nice comparison and two stunners you’ve got there!

27 May 2018, 02:35 AM	#7
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Interesting. Thanks

27 May 2018, 02:35 AM	#8
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	As far as wearability, is the DSSD a lot mor top heavy than the SD43 like the old DSSD? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2018, 02:39 AM	#9
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	wow, only 1 and 2mm different? looks more significant than those numbers would indicate. any wrist shots?

27 May 2018, 02:44 AM	#10
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Thanks for the info! I had suspected the same bezel was used on both watches.

27 May 2018, 03:07 AM	#13
XOREL "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 24	Nice, thank you! But would you say the SD43 does wear more comfortable than the Deepsea or is the Deepsea only heavier?

27 May 2018, 03:22 AM	#16
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	It may be the angle of how the DSSD is sitting in the first picture, but the bracelet looks thicker on the SD43.

27 May 2018, 04:22 AM	#18
ccaballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Watch: None Posts: 646	Thanks for the pics. Very helpful

27 May 2018, 05:08 AM	#20
blown5.0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Great review! I like the overall fit of the SD43 better but I do love the dial on the DSSD.

27 May 2018, 05:13 AM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	Nice comparison shots I found the DBlue to be very comfortable as the caseback is slightly “flatter”. All in all though the SD43 won out for me. I’m still looking for a suitable replacement for my 166600 Dblue, maybe the 126660

27 May 2018, 05:18 AM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I just wish I could try them on no inventory around my area.

27 May 2018, 05:33 AM	#24
JTejeda320 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 164	Nice comparison

27 May 2018, 05:51 AM	#25
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	For me sd43 wins , more comfortable and better legibility , the flat Matt dial without the ring lock and the Cyclops just does it for me - only my five bobs worth .

27 May 2018, 06:46 AM	#26
Socomo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NY Posts: 75	Very nice. Thanks.

27 May 2018, 07:57 AM	#28
Finfin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: TX Watch: 126600 Posts: 79	The DSSD has a flatter wider contact patch with the skin adding some comfort to this watch. But the weight of the DSSD makes its presence known. As someone else said, the DSSD is a blast to wear as a weekend watch.

27 May 2018, 08:09 AM	#29
Anthony4579 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 279	Great comparison pics! I had been looking for a good side by side comparison, thanks!

27 May 2018, 08:12 AM	#30
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	Nice comparison photos, thanks.

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