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Old 28 October 2017, 10:46 PM   #31
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SD43 for me. I'm my opinion it's a wonderful release. I love the redline nod to it's history. I love the fully graduated bezel with a bow to the Milsub. Fantastic band improvements, new Calibre 3235. The proportions look perfect to me for a watch of this size.

The anniversary Sub has the pretty green bezel but loses points for having a date. A cleaner dial Sub feels more true to it's roots.

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Old 29 October 2017, 12:14 AM   #32
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SD43 is top notch watch but too heavy (195grs) as SDDS.
I have tried OP114300 and look like perfect watch regarding the weight(130grs).
More then 160 grs is truely not that comfortable to wear especially in tropical country and despite it is a Rolex !
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Old 29 October 2017, 12:25 AM   #33
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SD43 is the ideal watch for me. Size, bracelet, glidelock, bezel, red font.
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Old 29 October 2017, 12:47 AM   #34
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SD43. It is a great size for me and very comfortable to wear.
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Old 29 October 2017, 01:07 AM   #35
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To me all 16610LVs are 50th anv sub, Rolex changed their fonts from time to time and it doesn't make your 16610LV any less beautiful...These 16610LV are all discounted so get a later dial version as they're likely to be in better condition and cost less.

I'd get both as they're all 50th anv watches.
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Old 29 October 2017, 05:18 AM   #36
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To me all 16610LVs are 50th anv sub, Rolex changed their fonts from time to time and it doesn't make your 16610LV any less beautiful...These 16610LV are all discounted so get a later dial version as they're likely to be in better condition and cost less.

I'd get both as they're all 50th anv watches.
Get both.. My plan exactly

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Old 29 October 2017, 05:59 AM   #37
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LV for me but best option always both!
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Old 29 October 2017, 04:39 PM   #38
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I 2 have and love both. Makes a great rotation pair.
I cannot disagree on this
They are both fantastic watches and i have the new LV in my rotation
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Old 31 October 2017, 01:52 PM   #39
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I think you'll already know where I would be on this, the LV. I like the proportions better. I do like the red on the SD, so maybe I just need to look for a red Sub! I still kick myself for not picking up a 1680 red sub in cherry condition a few years ago...


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Old 1 November 2017, 04:33 PM   #40
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I think you'll already know where I would be on this, the LV. I like the proportions better. I do like the red on the SD, so maybe I just need to look for a red Sub! I still kick myself for not picking up a 1680 red sub in cherry condition a few years ago...

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But at least you picked up a nice 16710 when you did considering how those have trended just this year!
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Old 2 November 2017, 07:38 AM   #41
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I have both, and a 50th Anniversary GMT II-C. I prefer the LV, I don’t really care for the PCL’s on the GMT so it sits in the safe. The SD43 comes out on the weekends. Bigger, more of a big tool vs. a daily tool. I do like both but they are different altogether.
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Old 2 November 2017, 10:52 AM   #42
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I suppose it depends on the day's itinerary. If I were diving more than 300m then I'd have to go with the SD43😀
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Old 2 November 2017, 02:04 PM   #43
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SD. Proportions, glidelock, ceramic bezel, red-line to name a few.
No disrespect to the LV which is a great watch in it's own but the SD is the perfect SS daily watch in my opinion.
My thoughts exactly.
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Old 2 November 2017, 04:43 PM   #44
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Finish reading. All I want to comment is,

It is a LV. It's not the 50th as it's not a flat-4 insert.


Just kidding. Congrats.
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Old 2 November 2017, 04:51 PM   #45
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best is to have both :)
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Old 2 November 2017, 05:24 PM   #46
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I'd go with the SD because of all the modernization. The only problem personally is it might be over sized for my wrist leaving me no choice but the green meanie.
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Old 3 November 2017, 01:24 AM   #47
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finish reading. All i want to comment is,

it is a lv. It's not the 50th as it's not a flat-4 insert.


just kidding. Congrats.
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Old 3 November 2017, 02:25 AM   #48
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My choice is the SD43 because I prefer the size, the colour and the modern additions (3235 movement, ceramic, full links on bracelt) and it's a more advanced diver than a Sub.
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Old 22 November 2017, 08:38 AM   #49
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Old 22 November 2017, 09:45 AM   #50
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SD50 because it's a perfect evolution of the SD with a new movement and case at the right size. There is literally nothing to complain about.

Original LV is just refresh of an existing watch with maxi dial and a green insert. Everything else was the same vs a LN. I got rid of it even though it was nice. I did like swapping bezels though.
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Old 24 November 2017, 04:53 PM   #51
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I prefer the 16610LV. It has more beautiful proportions
I agree with this and like the colour contrast too. Photos, though, are no real way to gain an appreciation. It may all be a different story on your wrist!
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Old 26 November 2017, 12:28 AM   #52
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I like both!!!

LV daily, DS43 on the weekends.

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Old 16 December 2017, 10:54 AM   #53
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I will let u know once I receive the sd43 next week.
Already have the LV, which I love

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I like both!!!

LV daily, DS43 on the weekends.

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I was planning to use the sd43 daily and the 16610 LV for special occasions...
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Old 16 December 2017, 11:40 AM   #54
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43mm SD for me, I love the sub but unfortunately my wrist is a tad bigger so 43mm fits rigt in.
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