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Karbo · 13 February 2015, 05:32 PM

You sum it all ! Congrats !!

El Cascarrabias · 20 February 2015, 09:47 AM

Well written review reflecting much of why I made the same chioce.

The SD 4000 is my WFL*

*Watch For Life

Vaxe · 23 February 2015, 02:07 PM

Thanks OP for the great writeup.

Each time I see a well taken shot of the 116600, I think about my 14060M that has been unworn and in the bank for an year, and remind myself that 1 black dial Rolex diver is enough.

Let's see how long this conviction lasts.

El Cascarrabias · 17 March 2015, 05:46 AM

Was reading this review again and decided to add.

I came so close to getting the SubC no date. In fact, I had decided on the SubC and was having the bracelet fitted when I asked to see the DSSD and SD4C just to kill time. The Deep Sea was as I expected, too big and heavy for my taste. But the SD . . . oh my!

When the dealer brought the SubC back after fitting I put both on my wrist and DANG! I liked the SD much better. The SD's case sitting next to the SubC on my wrist was a much better look for me. The squareness of the SubC case was really noticeable next to the SD. In fact, the SubC looked larger while the SD looked, well, . . . like a Sub ought to look.

Since, this would be my only Rolex (in fact, my daily 24/7) I ended up getting the SD4C.

And to think I had already committed, in my mind, to the SubC and only tried the SD because I was waiting for the fitting. I almost missed it . . .

And that would have been a shame!

Mezz72 · 18 March 2015, 05:24 PM

u made the right choice.
a lot are missing the SD4k because it is better in real life then in pictures.

2106 · 18 March 2015, 09:37 PM

Great in depth write up and very interesting comparisons. Thanks for sharing.

Also congrats on the new watch

Colin W · 23 March 2015, 09:21 AM

Great review, going to check SD4K out again soon👍

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Scott1907 · 26 March 2015, 02:33 PM

Great review, just picked up one tonight from the ad. Much better in the flesh vs pics.

Pako · 28 March 2015, 03:55 AM

Nice review !

Hairdude1 · 28 March 2015, 06:32 AM

Wonderful review

ernie2 · 7 April 2015, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the write up. I should be getting my SD4000 this week.

watchwatcher · 16 April 2015, 01:36 AM

An interesting read...and congrats!

samwill** · 5 May 2015, 12:48 PM

Thanks for taking the time to post, enjoyed the read, love my sd4000 as well!

oldblock · 9 May 2015, 07:13 AM

Hey what a great review....time reading was well invested....at the end of it I gazed down at my 4000 and thought "you couldn't have summed it up better"

psv · 9 May 2015, 07:34 AM

I missed this review when it was originally posted over a year ago but it is certainly worth a bump. Even more interestingly, the OP's observations and conclusions exactly matches mine, as I've owned and moved both the DSSD and SubC (never owned the Pelagos). Having said that, I still think the DSSD is an awesome watch and definitely worth having in the collection.

CAL3135 · 27 June 2015, 01:43 PM

Great review. Thank you.

dabbotjordan · 28 June 2015, 04:08 AM

Great review!

Belarocks · 29 June 2015, 05:10 AM

Great review - I've had mine for about a month and couldn't be happier.

joaquimpleao · 30 June 2015, 12:01 AM

Excellent review. I had a DSSD and I am intend to have this new Sea Dweller. Thanks for your review and all the details.

blah114 · 30 June 2015, 02:18 AM

What I like about the SD4000 is that it's under the radar.. most people don't wear a sea dweller.. it's engineered beautifully as well. I like the lack of cyclops and "overly engineered" aspect of the piece as well. if I have the chance to pick up a pre-worn Sea Dweller (even the older models) instead of a used SubMariner.. I will definitely pick up the sea dweller for its history and originality (that we don't see them everyday).

oldblock · 1 July 2015, 07:21 PM

Amazing write up.....couldn't have summed it up better myself!!

blah114 · 1 July 2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

Was reading this review again and decided to add.

I came so close to getting the SubC no date. In fact, I had decided on the SubC and was having the bracelet fitted when I asked to see the DSSD and SD4C just to kill time. The Deep Sea was as I expected, too big and heavy for my taste. But the SD . . . oh my!

When the dealer brought the SubC back after fitting I put both on my wrist and DANG! I liked the SD much better. The SD's case sitting next to the SubC on my wrist was a much better look for me. The squareness of the SubC case was really noticeable next to the SD. In fact, the SubC looked larger while the SD looked, well, . . . like a Sub ought to look.

Since, this would be my only Rolex (in fact, my daily 24/7) I ended up getting the SD4C.

And to think I had already committed, in my mind, to the SubC and only tried the SD because I was waiting for the fitting. I almost missed it . . .

And that would have been a shame!

I absolutely love this story.. I believe it to be true. I wonder what AD said when you changed your mind? In MY mind, and MY experiences, the ADs with whom I've dealt have been patient, enthusiastic, and fun regarding Rolex purchases.. they want you to get the watch you want.. I have SubC with date, but really want a Sea Dweller as well. It won't happen anytime soon, though, due to monetary concerns and too many watches.

mgpdragon64 · 11 July 2015, 10:12 PM

hope to have one soon! great review! =)

13 February 2015, 05:32 PM	#31
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	You sum it all ! Congrats !! __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

17 March 2015, 05:46 AM	#34
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Like a Sub ought to look Was reading this review again and decided to add. I came so close to getting the SubC no date. In fact, I had decided on the SubC and was having the bracelet fitted when I asked to see the DSSD and SD4C just to kill time. The Deep Sea was as I expected, too big and heavy for my taste. But the SD . . . oh my! When the dealer brought the SubC back after fitting I put both on my wrist and DANG! I liked the SD much better. The SD's case sitting next to the SubC on my wrist was a much better look for me. The squareness of the SubC case was really noticeable next to the SD. In fact, the SubC looked larger while the SD looked, well, . . . like a Sub ought to look. Since, this would be my only Rolex (in fact, my daily 24/7) I ended up getting the SD4C. And to think I had already committed, in my mind, to the SubC and only tried the SD because I was waiting for the fitting. I almost missed it . . . And that would have been a shame!

23 March 2015, 09:21 AM	#37
Colin W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK Posts: 1,314	Great review, going to check SD4K out again soon👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

28 March 2015, 06:32 AM	#40
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Wonderful review __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

30 June 2015, 12:01 AM	#49
joaquimpleao "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Joaquim Leao Location: Brazil Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 6	Your review Excellent review. I had a DSSD and I am intend to have this new Sea Dweller. Thanks for your review and all the details.

20 February 2015, 09:47 AM	#32
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Well written review reflecting much of why I made the same chioce. The SD 4000 is my WFL* *Watch For Life

23 February 2015, 02:07 PM	#33
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Thanks OP for the great writeup. Each time I see a well taken shot of the 116600, I think about my 14060M that has been unworn and in the bank for an year, and remind myself that 1 black dial Rolex diver is enough. Let's see how long this conviction lasts.

18 March 2015, 05:24 PM	#35
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	u made the right choice. a lot are missing the SD4k because it is better in real life then in pictures.

18 March 2015, 09:37 PM	#36
2106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: SubC 114060 Posts: 486	Great in depth write up and very interesting comparisons. Thanks for sharing. Also congrats on the new watch

26 March 2015, 02:33 PM	#38
Scott1907 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 49	Great review, just picked up one tonight from the ad. Much better in the flesh vs pics.

28 March 2015, 03:55 AM	#39
Pako "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: FRANCE Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 75	Nice review !

7 April 2015, 01:19 PM	#41
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Thanks for the write up. I should be getting my SD4000 this week.

16 April 2015, 01:36 AM	#42
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,509	An interesting read...and congrats!

5 May 2015, 12:48 PM	#43
samwill** "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Sam Location: USA Posts: 49	Thanks for taking the time to post, enjoyed the read, love my sd4000 as well!

9 May 2015, 07:13 AM	#44
oldblock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Colin Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ41 Posts: 213	Hey what a great review....time reading was well invested....at the end of it I gazed down at my 4000 and thought "you couldn't have summed it up better"

9 May 2015, 07:34 AM	#45
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	I missed this review when it was originally posted over a year ago but it is certainly worth a bump. Even more interestingly, the OP's observations and conclusions exactly matches mine, as I've owned and moved both the DSSD and SubC (never owned the Pelagos). Having said that, I still think the DSSD is an awesome watch and definitely worth having in the collection.

27 June 2015, 01:43 PM	#46
CAL3135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 226	Great review. Thank you.

28 June 2015, 04:08 AM	#47
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Great review!

29 June 2015, 05:10 AM	#48
Belarocks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: FL Posts: 15	Great review - I've had mine for about a month and couldn't be happier.

30 June 2015, 02:18 AM	#50
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	What I like about the SD4000 is that it's under the radar.. most people don't wear a sea dweller.. it's engineered beautifully as well. I like the lack of cyclops and "overly engineered" aspect of the piece as well. if I have the chance to pick up a pre-worn Sea Dweller (even the older models) instead of a used SubMariner.. I will definitely pick up the sea dweller for its history and originality (that we don't see them everyday).

1 July 2015, 07:21 PM	#51
oldblock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Colin Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ41 Posts: 213	Amazing write up.....couldn't have summed it up better myself!!

11 July 2015, 10:12 PM	#53
mgpdragon64 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sugar City, Phil Watch: Hulk! Posts: 141	hope to have one soon! great review! =)

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