SeaDweller 4000. Honeymoon over?

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

I own one watch. It's a Rolex . . . and it's a Sea DwellerC.

Could not care less if honeymoon's over. I'm in it for the long haul!

Love it Great watch & shot!

[AS1]

agree with PEB, that's a great shot!

[mschafer]

Honeymoon's over, but i think this is THE current "Bond" go any where, do anything watch. Not too big, still dressy enough so a spy could be on time after a swim-in at a tuxedoed party (see Goldfinger)...

[00Seven]

Would love to get one, but can't justify the price when I already have a Sub-C...

[juniorlawrence]

Originally Posted by Maxy

Not sure if its right to post the link here. But Jomashop is having a sale on this watch.. $8,360.00 and no tax. That's around 20% off.

http://www.jomashop.com/rolex-watch-116600bkso.html

Dude that Jomashop place has TERRIBLE REVIEWS...why post that?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/jomashop-brooklyn-2

[Degas]

Originally Posted by mschafer

honeymoon's over, but i think this is the current "bond" go any where, do anything watch. Not too big, still dressy enough so a spy could be on time after a swim-in at a tuxedoed party (see goldfinger)...

+1

[dazzpowder]

I'm late to the party, never really noticed the watch until I saw one recently, for me it's worth the extra over the Sub which although cheaper would be a compromise

[andyol1966]

Sold my Subc date for the SDc and never looked back. Loved the Subc but the square look and cyclops were the only things I didn't like. The SDc is perfect and it feels more exclusive. Definitely a keeper.

[Heo2]

Thanks for the heads-up. The link that opens on the desktop is different than the one that opens on the not so smart phone.

[sco]

I agree that it should have been 42mm as well. It would have given people more of a reason to spend the extra cash over the Sub. I tried it on and it was just too thick for me, for an everyday piece. It is a nice watch, that's for sure... it just doesn't win against the Sub for me.

Sidenote, I'd love to get an official measurement comparison on the lugs from the SDC to the Subc. I bet they are not that much thinner as some people seem to think...

[Goodwill63]

Best watch I've ever owned. Period!

[MrSimba]

If Rolex had built it in the 42mm case that they already have in the Explorer II they would have smashed it out if the park!!!

Its just a Sub without a cyclops & with a hefty premium as it is... also not a liker of the HE valve in ti against the polished case, much prefer the all polished side of the DSSD, I actually also prefer everything else about the DSSD!

[Guitarfan]

If you want a 42mm watch you can get a Pelagos at 1/3rd of the price of the SDc - it also has no cyclops, an HEV, a higher depth rating than a Sub and the bonus of titanium construction. That's what I did anyway...

[rc51matt]

I'm currently toying with trading up from my 16600 to the SDc. Only thing holding me back is no AD's around me have had any for me to play with and compare before I really start looking for a good deal on one.

[presario]

Best modern Rolex in my opinion as well. Considering the old SD actually had a smaller dial than the old sub, I think it was the right choice to stick with the 40mm case.

[Randy]

Size too small, compare it next to Sub date. Sub date dial and crystal bigger in size. Sub date still outsells the new SD and price point.

[JoseD]

Could someone with an SDC and a SubC please measure their dials and tells us if one is larger than the other? I know the old SD had a smaller dial, but the new one seems to have grown in size, at least to my eye. Thanks-- JR

[Joe.King]

Maybe an optical illusion maybe not. When I tried the SD400 on compared to the SubC ND the sub looked like a better fit. The SD looked small to me. I thought the cases were the same size, 40mm?

[Mfrankel2]

IMHO, the "niche" that existed for the original SD was narrowed even more so with the introduction of the DSSD. Before the DSSD's release, if you wanted to own the "most robust" (from a depth standpoint, at least) diver, the SD was your watch. There were always those who felt it looked too much like a sub and was not worth the premium as well as those who just wanted a sub. Now that the SD 4000 has competition from "both" sides, the market will be that much smaller

[damoore]

I visited a local AD yesterday that happened to be close to where I had a meeting. Stopped in to look at the SD to compare it to my SubC ND. as I too had contemplated making the jump to the SDc. Even tho the SD is a beauty I found it not worth the premium to upgrade. And was able to satisfy my urge to keep my Sub ND. The sub flatter on my 7.25 size wrist than the SD. The sales guy placed both watches side by side and my ND appeared slightly larger. But that is subjective. I liked the SD dial - seemed to be a dark brown rather than black - could've been the overhead lighting and the matte finish. In the end I have decided to keep the cash in my pocket. I'm keeping my ND. If you're considering either its best to check them out in person. You can't go wrong with either watch. If you can live without the date go with the sub. If not, maybe the SD is for you.

I did have a chance to try on the Exp I 39mm. What a beauty. Understated but robust. Flies under the radar. Just as versatile as a Sub. That's my next purchase!


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[damoore]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Agreed, I had it and have already moved on - in fact looking at another "Z" series to bring back to the collection. Still have my Sub C Ceramic no date though-

I'm getting ready to flip my SubC ND for the SD 4000. What were your reasons for moving on? I'm mainly missing a date function but otherwise love the SubC. Don't care for the cyclops so the SubC with date not an option. My 8500 PO 45.5 was fairly comfortable when wearing so size not a huge factor to me.

Thx for any info you can provide.


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[lmcgbaj]

I wish it was a bit thinner but then it would not be an SD I guess. Never liked the busy bezel and I actually like the cyclop.

For me it's not the price but I liked the Sub much better. I am warming up to try it nowadays however. Maybe it will finally grow on me. The only thing that I really like is the lugs. The rest is meh.

[Mystro]

This happens every year. The long term players sell regardless of hype so it doesn't men the SD is fading.

Originally Posted by versatile1

Everyone was so pumped on the sea dweller 4000 when it was introduced at Basel last year and now it seems to have drifted under the radar
Is the hype over?
Thoughts?

[Psmith]

It's a very attractive watch, but I find it too small (dare I say, it appeared almost mid-size to me when I first saw it). I think many non-WIS buyers will prefer the Sub due to the price difference and similar appearance.

[Joe.King]

Sold off a 114060 to get the new SD4000. I like the dial much better on the SD. I think the SubC wears and looks bigger than the SD and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

But the case on the SubC looks somewhat out of proportion to the rest of the watch. That's just how I see it. I am loving the SD

[Karbo]

Originally Posted by Joe.King

Sold off a 114060 to get the new SD4000. I like the dial much better on the SD. I think the SubC wears and looks bigger than the SD and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

But the case on the SubC looks somewhat out of proportion to the rest of the watch. That's just how I see it. I am loving the SD

+100000000
16600 wears a bit too small but SD4K is the perfect watch imo

[jasonwest]

too bad it costs what I made a year as a Navy Diver

[damoore]

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1427470983.356660.jpg
Just picked it up from my AD. Stickers will come off tonight when I'm sipping a cold beverage. More pics to come.

Love the fit.

Cheers


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[Scott1907]

I got my Sea-Dweller 4000 this week from the ad. I also have a Subc, the SD fits much better on my small 6.75in wrists. The honeymoon is just starting for me, I love the SD it's the perfect daily wearer.

[sheldonsmith]

Love mine, especially with the addition of the red date disk, and the laser etched crystal....

-Sheldon