The SD43 Official Owners Thread

[SDGT3]

Hello and sorry for the newbie question but can someone explain the difference in the mk1 vs mk2? Thank you

[HiDive]

The SD 43 is the best Diver that Rolex has come out with.

Here is a picture in the water with the best scuba regulator.

[abozz]

Originally Posted by HiDive

The SD 43 is the best Diver that Rolex has come out with.



Here is a picture in the water with the best scuba regulator.

Wao!!

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[Rori]

Originally Posted by HiDive

The SD 43 is the best Diver that Rolex has come out with.

Here is a picture in the water with the best scuba regulator.

I agree.
You’re putting yours to its paces .
I wonder what’s the devise you’re using?


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[Rori]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

Hello and sorry for the newbie question but can someone explain the difference in the mk1 vs mk2? Thank you

At six o’clock, there’s the Swiss Made writing.
In the MK2, Rolex added the crown logo between Swiss & Made.


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[Rori]

Originally Posted by mv6187

Finally joined!

Welcome to the club.


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[APPRF]

Originally Posted by Rori

At six o’clock, there’s the Swiss Made writing.
In the MK2, Rolex added the crown logo between Swiss & Made.


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Also 1 instead of | in 1220m

[Ketler]

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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by HiDive

The SD 43 is the best Diver that Rolex has come out with.

Here is a picture in the water with the best scuba regulator.

Awesome picture! I’m hoping to take my DSSD JC out for a dive when I go to Florida this October

[Bro Watch]

Best Rolex watch!

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[Travelller]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Also 1 instead of | in 1220m

Woah...! I never caught that - T4S

Now if someone could offer up a macro of their MKII...

[mv6187]

Playing with the camera. Too easy with such a perfect subject.

[Smobews]

I bought my beauty at the end of July on Chrono for a little less than $1k over MSRP plus tax; full stickers and bezel protector. I tried to get on AD lists at multiple locations, even towns hours away for the past year with no luck. They wouldn’t even take my name. They said they were way over subscribed on the SD43. How is it possible that people are getting them within months, and some finding them at ADs. What have been other’s experience trying to get one?

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Woah...! I never caught that - T4S

Now if someone could offer up a macro of their MKII...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635181

[Gimoozaabi]

Originally Posted by APPRF

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635181

Another difference is the slightly thicker font under the Sea-Dweller line on MkI. Of this difference I was not aware until someone pointed it out.

So far the known to me differences are:

MkI vs MkII

No crown at 6 o'clock (MkI)
I instead of 1 (Mk I)
Thicker font (MkI)

[atrain1975]

Long time lurker, first time poster here. This past week, I traded in a Rolex Polex toward this SD43. I should have bought the SD43 initially, but thought I would love the large white dial more than I did. Also, I wanted a rotating bezel for activity timing. I have protruding muscle and vein on my left wrist from an old injury, which leaves me with a “pocket” for the SD43’s deep case back. It sits better on my misshapen wrist than the flatter Exp II. Couldn’t be happier with this acquisition!

Enjoy your Sunday!

[hannibal80]

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[bmb15]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Woah...! I never caught that - T4S

Now if someone could offer up a macro of their MKII...

Hello Traveller,
a very nice macro of a 126600 Mk1.
What equipment and setup you use to obtain such a high-quality photo?

[Gimoozaabi]

Originally Posted by atrain1975

Long time lurker, first time poster here. This past week, I traded in a Rolex Polex toward this SD43. I should have bought the SD43 initially, but thought I would love the large white dial more than I did. Also, I wanted a rotating bezel for activity timing. I have protruding muscle and vein on my left wrist from an old injury, which leaves me with a “pocket” for the SD43’s deep case back. It sits better on my misshapen wrist than the flatter Exp II. Couldn’t be happier with this acquisition!



Enjoy your Sunday!

Welcome atrain1975! Congrats on the SD43, it is very capable and stunning watch. Enjoy!

[Rori]

One more picture to refresh the thread.



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[rambo99]

the thicker, fully graduated bezel makes all the difference against the submariner, not to mention the crispy red text!

[Rori]

Originally Posted by hannibal80

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In one shot you managed to get triple Cyclops effect, the crystal disappear and the Laser-Etched crown appears!
Fantastic.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by hannibal80

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That is a very cool picture

[Ketler]

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[Travelller]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Rolex SD43, MK1 or MK2?

T4S

Originally Posted by atrain1975

...I traded in a Rolex Polex toward this SD43. ... Couldn’t be happier with this acquisition!

Congrats n enjoy

Originally Posted by hannibal80

...

Super-nice wristshot

Originally Posted by bmb15

...What equipment and setup you use to obtain such a high-quality photo?

I use a Canon 70D in combination with a very sharp EF-S 60mm macro. In terms of "setup", I make the best use of the available lighting and naturally, manual focus using the "live view" (real-time monitoring) system

[cvo]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Woah...! I never caught that - T4S

Now if someone could offer up a macro of their MKII...

From Rolex’s website:

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by cvo

From Rolex’s website:

T4S


...one from a few weeks back when I was invited to look at ( & even touch... ) the new Submariners
(Do they already have their own nickname yet? S41 Sub41 SubC41 ... )

[samson66]

Matte dial looked so good on this overcast day. Just had to post.



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[jets]

MK1. Pretty awesome!






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[khofman]

Originally Posted by Smobews

I bought my beauty at the end of July on Chrono for a little less than $1k over MSRP plus tax; full stickers and bezel protector. I tried to get on AD lists at multiple locations, even towns hours away for the past year with no luck. They wouldn’t even take my name. They said they were way over subscribed on the SD43. How is it possible that people are getting them within months, and some finding them at ADs. What have been other’s experience trying to get one?

I endured this same treatment from numerous Tourneau’s. After purchasing several expensive watches I thought one of them would come through. Two weeks ago one actually called me to say they got something in for me. I thought it was my lucky day. Turns out they were just trying to upsell me on the two tone model. I almost fell victim out of frustration but then my wife talked me out of it. She happened to mention the bait & switch at work the next day & a friendly customer connected me with an owner
of a major AD in our area. He got it for me in a week! Don’t give up!


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