New SD50 - profile pics

[j-watch]

Originally Posted by SC11

Why does the divers extension hang out the clasp so far!

This is how they are delivered, just like the 116600 Sea Dweller and the Deepsea's. The dimension it protrudes depends on how you have the watch sized. They have the same extending link / snap folding divers extension which you can remove and then it's the same as a Sub's clasp. You can do the same thing with the Deepsea, but the Deepsea's clasp uses a different adjustable glidelock technology. They're both slick.


Cheers,

Joe

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

So does a standard sub I've found.

Exactly right, and the old SDs as well. Nothing new here.

[thesharkfactor]

Looks well proportioned, almost like a classic 5 digit Sub scaled up 43mm. I really like it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Airborne

Hmmm, you've had the DSSD for that for past few years, and its never been a big seller (pun intended)

I had one but I still felt it was a bit too thick and top heavy even next to my 44mm Breitling and AP ROOs, think this will be better proportioned.

[Dominik]

Thanks for the good pictures. Make the watch even more interesting for me.
I'm still not sure if the 43mm will fit me. I hope.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

So does a standard sub I've found.

Look, I can only speak for my experience with the watch, YMMV. I alternate between a GMT C and Explorer II for every day wear and what I can say is the hover on the SD 43 was much more pronounced (on my wrist) than the very slight one I get from my GMT. Also, the bezel is quite substantial on the SD 43 and the crystal protrudes a bit. All in all, and again, this was my experience, this made the SD 43 feel about the same as the DSSD, i.e. too thick for my taste.

Also, the cyclops is placed somewhat awkwardly towards the center of the dial (which only makes sense though when you consider the movement is the same size as it was before the jump to 43mm).

[artschool]

its just looks like a large submariner.

why not just buy a submariner?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by artschool

its just looks like a large submariner.

why not just buy a submariner?

What makes it look like a large Submariner? The cyclops?

What about the HEV? The bezel? The red text? The larger size? The thicker case?

All that makes the SD50 stand out much more from a Sub or the SD4000.

As for why not just buy a Submariner, that same question applies to the SD4000. Probably even more so, which is probably why Rolex felt the need to evolve the Sea-Dweller after such a short run for the SD4000.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

What makes it look like a large Submariner? The cyclops?

What about the HEV? The bezel? The red text? The larger size? The thicker case?

All that makes the SD50 stand out much more from a Sub or the SD4000.

As for why not just buy a Submariner, that same question applies to the SD4000. Probably even more so, which is probably why Rolex felt the need to evolve the Sea-Dweller after such a short run for the SD4000.

Correct, and the satin dial, I feel they went for as much differentiation as possible, not taking into account the technical progression of being able to add a cyclops.

[Hotrod297]

I'm guessing 15-16mm Height without the Cyclops?

[Hotrod297]

I can't wait to see this live, and on my wrist.

[1William]

I am looking forward to seeing this watch in person. As a larger submariner, though a SD, with more capacity to dive and size. I think that the WIS will enjoy this watch and understand the differences but the average buyer will stick with the standard Submariner based on price and fit. There are a lot of options in the market at this size from other brands and the DSSD is a great watch and can be had with a significant discount from an AD or in the secondary market for more than 3K less the new SD43. I will try the watch and hope it works for me. I will wait until the hype dies down a bit and the watch can be had for a discount. It won't be long.

[regnant]

Thanks for posting, case thickness is ideal for this watch

[Etschell]

A sub sits like that on your wrist as well. Modern tudors have flatter backs and sit better imo.

[Speed]

Thanks for the pics Cru. Well, I'd guess I'd take one if someone gave one to me...

[sechsgang]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

Look, I can only speak for my experience with the watch, YMMV. I alternate between a GMT C and Explorer II for every day wear and what I can say is the hover on the SD 43 was much more pronounced (on my wrist) than the very slight one I get from my GMT. Also, the bezel is quite substantial on the SD 43 and the crystal protrudes a bit. All in all, and again, this was my experience, this made the SD 43 feel about the same as the DSSD, i.e. too thick for my taste.

Also, the cyclops is placed somewhat awkwardly towards the center of the dial (which only makes sense though when you consider the movement is the same size as it was before the jump to 43mm).

Totally makes sense, it's all bout what you have experience with! But yeah, the models you listed have a relatively thin caseback, so compared to either of those, it's definitely going to be pretty pronounced. I think what people are going to discover is that this really isn't a replacement for their Sub, but an addition. The DSSD however is definitely too thick (for most) and I agree about that for sure! I think the lugs on the SD43 however offset some of how big the DSSD comes off as well as a passing thought.

[OcdRob]

Originally Posted by Etschell

A sub sits like that on your wrist as well. Modern tudors have flatter backs and sit better imo.

With one exception, the new Black Bay with inhouse movement. The caseback protrudes quite a bit more than the model with the eta movement. The new sd50 looks to sit on the wrist very similarly to the new Black Blay.

[Cerachrom12]

Originally Posted by Airborne

I think it might sell well initially like the SD4K before but it will soon lose its appeal, mainly due to cost and non wis preferring the Sub.

This about sums it up perfectly. The guy off the street will still purchase a Sub, and most likely not even consider this reference. Members here are a different breed.

[brandrea]

A lot depends on wrist shape as well. IMO the higher caseback suits wrists with a flatter profile and the the watch doesn't stand as "high" as those with rounder shaped wrists.

[kilyung]

I tried the 16600, 116660, 116600 so will be trying this. So far the 116600 has been best for me.

[Jake B]

Thanks for sharing. Just made up my mind that I've got to get one of these into my life!

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Looks well proportioned, almost like a classic 5 digit Sub scaled up 43mm. I really like it.

Agreed. Even as a 6-digit curmudgeon, I would have maybe considered a 6-digit Sub if it had these proportions at 40mm. Maybe that will come in a future Sub.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Totally makes sense, it's all bout what you have experience with! But yeah, the models you listed have a relatively thin caseback, so compared to either of those, it's definitely going to be pretty pronounced. I think what people are going to discover is that this really isn't a replacement for their Sub, but an addition. The DSSD however is definitely too thick (for most) and I agree about that for sure! I think the lugs on the SD43 however offset some of how big the DSSD comes off as well as a passing thought.

The Mid-case on the DSSD is thicker due to the Titanium Caseback design being somewhat recessed into it.
I would doubt one could tell much difference between them when on the wrist.

[Filipão]

Not a true Sea-Dweller, no Sir.

[T01]

Nice pics!

[genkifd]

great watch love mine