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EEpro · 6 December 2019, 11:03 AM

SD43 vote. Sold the 114060 and don't miss it.

Triumph_1200 · 6 December 2019, 11:11 AM

Had the sub. Traded for the SD. Wanted something less ubiquitous and with more wrist presence. Perfect diver imo.

samson66 · 6 December 2019, 11:38 AM

Sea Dweller is more special and less common so that would be my pick

Boaters · 6 December 2019, 12:31 PM

Sd43

daOnlyBG · 6 December 2019, 01:19 PM

Keep the 43, and then get yourself a vintage Submariner.

LDN · 6 December 2019, 04:18 PM

Looks like unanimously SD43 so far!

P1nky_Up · 6 December 2019, 04:26 PM

SD43. Swap the black sub for a green one. Or upgrade it to a bluesy or smurf. Tons of variations for the sub. Few options for SD (black, black, or blue faded to black)

Camel · 6 December 2019, 05:25 PM

This

Andad · 6 December 2019, 05:48 PM

From an engineering perspective they have nothing in common.

Keep both.

Rori · 6 December 2019, 06:16 PM

It’s an anniversary model, it has the red touch, it’s a superior diver, it has superior wrist presence, it wears almost as slim as a sub and finally got the modern movement. To me, today, it’s a one way ticket. However, if I have a 6” wrist and I’m in 2020 with the new sub option then I’ll take the sub.

Rashid.bk · 6 December 2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbht#11

Appreciate everyone's feedback - I'm leaning towards the SD43 and changing to 114060 now..

Great solution. That's what I would do.

scheneider · 6 December 2019, 07:25 PM

Sd43

gunhose · 6 December 2019, 07:49 PM

Let the air out of the sd43 you have a sub.. Keep the sub unless more is better on your wrist !

abozz · 6 December 2019, 07:57 PM

I have both and if I have to choice, the SD43 would be my choice to keep. Why? Is an anniversary edition with a unique size, red text, glossy/matte dial, better proportions, new movement 3235.

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Devildog · 6 December 2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbht#11

Friends,

Which would you keep and why? Feel like keeping both would be redundant.

Appreciate your insights!!

Your picture says it all.

One is a perfectly proportioned dive watch with that intangible something special. The other is a 6 digit sub

direwolf · 7 December 2019, 12:00 AM

I agree that the SD43 aesthetics are fantastic. However, the small case back relative to the case leads to long term discomfort on my 7 in flat wrist. The sub is way more comfortable. If Rolex would actually engineer a new more proportional case back and not just slap on the old SD4K case back on the SD43, it would be perfect in my opinion.

Jbht#11 · 7 December 2019, 12:25 AM

Amazing responses, guys! Thank you!!

watchwatcher · 7 December 2019, 12:32 AM

I prefer the SD43, but honestly, I think your sub fits into that collection better.

Xkwazexboy · 7 December 2019, 12:37 AM

Sd43

lewahooligan · 7 December 2019, 03:36 AM

SD43 all day, every day.

Jbht#11 · 7 December 2019, 03:40 AM

Winner: SD43

First time wearing it out.. comfort wise, you can tell it's on the wrist!! Yikes!! For those who own one; does that feeling go away?

Jbht#11 · 7 December 2019, 03:43 AM

Not sure why pic uploaded this way..

NachoNeal · 7 December 2019, 03:48 AM

sub for me. I prefer the feel. but i have small wrists.
so i would go with what feels better to you.
if you go on looks alone, they both look substantially similar.

Santiago79 · 7 December 2019, 03:50 AM

There are no wrong choice in this collection, Im going for the Sub here.
great collection

Jbht#11 · 7 December 2019, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Santiago79

There are no wrong choice in this collection, Im going for the Sub here.
great collection

Thanks - trying to decide which one to get next!

GolfJunkie · 7 December 2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbht#11

Winner: SD43

First time wearing it out.. comfort wise, you can tell it's on the wrist!! Yikes!! For those who own one; does that feeling go away?

For me, yes.

It's definitely noticeable when I first put it on (compared to my sub and gmt) but that feeling quickly fades and it becomes very comfortable to wear.

LigerBelair · 7 December 2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbht#11

Winner: SD43

First time wearing it out.. comfort wise, you can tell it's on the wrist!! Yikes!! For those who own one; does that feeling go away?

Yes it does and quite quickly in my experience. I don't even notice the SD43 on my wrist currently (but kind of miss the presence it initially displayed).

Sharkhandler · 7 December 2019, 06:18 AM

If the sub had proportions like the 5 digit models it’s a no brainer. The current subs with the narrow lugs look weird.

I’ll take my SD43 any day.

It’s also not as common as the sub, which makes it a bit unusual and to me, a bit more interesting

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Jbht#11 · 7 December 2019, 06:54 AM

Does Mk2 of my watch change any of your SD43 votes? Just curious...

EEpro · 7 December 2019, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbht#11

Does Mk2 of my watch change any of your SD43 votes? Just curious...

Are 2018 DJ41s with no coronet going to be collectible? I doubt it. Same situation.

6 December 2019, 11:03 AM	#31
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	SD43 vote. Sold the 114060 and don't miss it. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

6 December 2019, 01:19 PM	#35
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,568	Keep the 43, and then get yourself a vintage Submariner. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

6 December 2019, 05:48 PM	#39
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	From an engineering perspective they have nothing in common. Keep both. __________________ E

7 December 2019, 12:00 AM	#46
direwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 467	I agree that the SD43 aesthetics are fantastic. However, the small case back relative to the case leads to long term discomfort on my 7 in flat wrist. The sub is way more comfortable. If Rolex would actually engineer a new more proportional case back and not just slap on the old SD4K case back on the SD43, it would be perfect in my opinion. __________________ Inspiration move me brightly

6 December 2019, 11:11 AM	#32
Triumph_1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Midwest USA Watch: 126600 Posts: 69	Had the sub. Traded for the SD. Wanted something less ubiquitous and with more wrist presence. Perfect diver imo.

6 December 2019, 11:38 AM	#33
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	Sea Dweller is more special and less common so that would be my pick

6 December 2019, 12:31 PM	#34
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Sd43

6 December 2019, 04:18 PM	#36
LDN "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 647	Looks like unanimously SD43 so far!

6 December 2019, 04:26 PM	#37
P1nky_Up "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 576	SD43. Swap the black sub for a green one. Or upgrade it to a bluesy or smurf. Tons of variations for the sub. Few options for SD (black, black, or blue faded to black)

6 December 2019, 06:16 PM	#40
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,589	It’s an anniversary model, it has the red touch, it’s a superior diver, it has superior wrist presence, it wears almost as slim as a sub and finally got the modern movement. To me, today, it’s a one way ticket. However, if I have a 6” wrist and I’m in 2020 with the new sub option then I’ll take the sub.

6 December 2019, 07:25 PM	#42
scheneider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Singapore/London Posts: 545	Sd43

6 December 2019, 07:49 PM	#43
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Let the air out of the sd43 you have a sub.. Keep the sub unless more is better on your wrist !

6 December 2019, 07:57 PM	#44
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I have both and if I have to choice, the SD43 would be my choice to keep. Why? Is an anniversary edition with a unique size, red text, glossy/matte dial, better proportions, new movement 3235. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

7 December 2019, 12:25 AM	#47
Jbht#11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 20	Amazing responses, guys! Thank you!!

7 December 2019, 12:32 AM	#48
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I prefer the SD43, but honestly, I think your sub fits into that collection better.

7 December 2019, 12:37 AM	#49
Xkwazexboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: SDDS BLK, DJ36 TT Posts: 64	Sd43

7 December 2019, 03:36 AM	#50
lewahooligan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Peter Location: D.C. Metro Area Watch: 116710LN Posts: 95	SD43 all day, every day.

7 December 2019, 03:43 AM	#52
Jbht#11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 20	Not sure why pic uploaded this way..

7 December 2019, 03:48 AM	#53
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,821	sub for me. I prefer the feel. but i have small wrists. so i would go with what feels better to you. if you go on looks alone, they both look substantially similar.

7 December 2019, 03:50 AM	#54
Santiago79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner a Posts: 467	There are no wrong choice in this collection, Im going for the Sub here. great collection

7 December 2019, 06:18 AM	#58
Sharkhandler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: UK Watch: SD43 Posts: 42	If the sub had proportions like the 5 digit models it’s a no brainer. The current subs with the narrow lugs look weird. I’ll take my SD43 any day. It’s also not as common as the sub, which makes it a bit unusual and to me, a bit more interesting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2019, 06:54 AM	#59
Jbht#11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 20	Does Mk2 of my watch change any of your SD43 votes? Just curious...

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