Should I buy an SD43 after buying a SubC?

[bay-dweller]

If you had 5 nice watches, I could understand having both.
If you only have 2 nice watches, seems redundant to me.

[Jack T]

A SubC would be all the dive with I need, especially since I don't dive. With your other potential choice, I'd take either Explorer.

[WatchThinker]

Bumping my own thread. AD called with an sd43. … going tomorrow or day after. Should I wear my 114060 sub. my speedy, or luminor on the way there?

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

Hi,

So I have really enjoyed this site and Rolex-dreaming during this time when we're all cooped up.

I purchased a Sub C at the end of last year and love it. I am thinking about my next Rolex. My AD is up and at'em and knows I'm interested in an Exp I or II or, long shot, a Hulk.

BUT .... I was thinking about the SD 43. The red lettering has my attention. I have a somewhat scrawny 7" wrist, but I wear a speedmaster comfortably - so I'm thinking a Sea Dweller might be fine too.

My real question is to you, the already multiple Rolex owners: Is buying an SD 43 right after buying a Sub just a bad idea because they're too similar?

Thoughts?

flip the sub and get the SD43, you wont regret it.

[WatchThinker]

Originally Posted by rambo99

flip the sub and get the SD43, you wont regret it.

no consensus here! it sounds like i can’t really go wrong buying the sd43….

[t65tampa]

I have two Submariners, two Sea-Dweller 43s, and a Deep Sea. Rolex dive watches are marvelous pieces and there is enough variation between the models to justify collecting all three in the modern Rolex dive watch series.


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[BMWMotoRider]

Keep the Sub and let your new best bud on TRF buy the SD43 since he is still waiting to get his first Rolex.

Congrats and hopefully I get the call on one for me soon.

[dannyboy123]

Is that Roger Mellie of the Telly

[carbon888]

Would you still eat a Big Mac after trying a double Big Mac?

[carbon888]

Originally Posted by gt0279a

I did the opposite, had the SD43 first, then bought the SubC.

Eventually, I felt the SD43 was just too large / heavy for daily wear and sold it.

The Zenith at 38mm, Daytona at 38.6mm and Sub at 40mm feel more comfortable on my 7 3/8" wrist.

wow this pic just further reinforces my decision to get a SD43 over a sub, it just kills it in terms of looks.

[Gerry62]

Sd43 after wearing for many years 16600 and Deepsea was a great surprise and I would not miss this purchase.

[WatchThinker]

Might i ask your wrist size? i have a 7”, but this is somewhat misleading as I’m not a small guy and I don’t think my 44mm luminor is ridiculous….

[Gerry62]

8"
Always enjoyable Panerai (004 Pvd)

DEEPSEA exaggerated and beautiful



16600 very balanced

[WatchThinker]

how does the sd43 compare to the panerai?

[boogiebot]

Answer you’re going to get are subjective. On that note my vote is no. The SD 43 is a very large watch and on most people it looks too big. This is JMo and you know what they say about opinions


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[Gerry62]

more comfortable SD43, they are imposing and not discreet watches

I sold the Panerai and the SD43 has only been with me for 4 weeks

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

how does the sd43 compare to the panerai?

the SD43 wears much smaller than a 44mm luminor.

[Spurman]

Originally Posted by Roli4life

Perfect combo.

I am waiting for this combo. A starbuvk short. Hee

[franktehtank]

Originally Posted by rambo99

flip the sub and get the SD43, you wont regret it.

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

no consensus here! it sounds like i can’t really go wrong buying the sd43….

I actually did exactly this, flipped my sub for a SD43, and ABSOLUTELY regretted it. Flipped back very shortly after.

The sub is the best. Classic Rolex looks, more comfortable, more versatile.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by rambo99

flip the sub and get the SD43, you wont regret it.

I’ve heard of people who have done just that, and regretted it

[garbanzo]

Of my divers, I wear DSSD the most, then the SD43. The 116610ln gets the least wrist time, it just feels so small & nonexistent... The 116618lb is totally another story, love the heft and the feel on the wrist. It is meant for the special occasions in one’s life !

[Rolex.c6]

Not an issue at all. I have the SD4K and would love to add any Sub if I could.

[tifosi]

Money no object I’d own a Sub and a SeaSweller. Since that’s not the case I’d choose one and have something else a little more different if I wanted multiple watches.

[nick800]

I found the SD to be very uncomfortable. I've posted about it before. You can search and see. I have/had lots of subs.

[Galion]

I got a SD43 and soon after sold my SubC and DSSD. My SD43 covers it all. Great watch.

[apinault]

Hi William, what do you mean by cost of ownership? My SD43 is only a year old, so I’d be interested to know what you mean by this. Thanks!

Originally Posted by 1William

I have owned several SD43's and think they are great watches but in the end I get tired of the size and the cost of ownership. I am a dive watch collector and enjoy all the brands but it is always a balance between wear, cost and value. Those factors are different for each of us. I currently own a Hulk and a YG Submariner 116618LB and enjoy them but I wear my Seiko/Grand Seiko/Tudor divers more and enjoy them more, for now. I have been playing with watches for 30 years and in that time I have figured out what works for me. I have also found out that tastes change and life situations and I wear the watches I like. I will also buy/sell/trade a watch in a heartbeat should I want. If you want the SD43 and can afford it, add it to the collection and see how it compares to the Submariner. You will know in a month or two. Good luck and keep us posted.

[WatchThinker]

Originally Posted by apinault

Hi William, what do you mean by cost of ownership? My SD43 is only a year old, so I’d be interested to know what you mean by this. Thanks!

....Yes. I'd like to know that too? Is there something about the SD43 I should know??? I'm heading to my AD tomorrow.

I'm always stung by the frustrating Tudor BBGMT date wheel issue that put me off buying a watch I really liked. It has staked my confidence a bit in the Rolex/Tudor world.....

[indianmachine]

sub is a classic, so I wouldn't get rid of it. Add the SD if you like it and the fit is good.

[SaintMickey]

Originally Posted by WatchThinker

Hi,

So I have really enjoyed this site and Rolex-dreaming during this time when we're all cooped up.

I purchased a Sub C at the end of last year and love it. I am thinking about my next Rolex. My AD is up and at'em and knows I'm interested in an Exp I or II or, long shot, a Hulk.

BUT .... I was thinking about the SD 43. The red lettering has my attention. I have a somewhat scrawny 7" wrist, but I wear a speedmaster comfortably - so I'm thinking a Sea Dweller might be fine too.

My real question is to you, the already multiple Rolex owners: Is buying an SD 43 right after buying a Sub just a bad idea because they're too similar?

Thoughts?

"Scrawny 7" wrist"...I think that's the reason I say No way.

[WatchThinker]

Originally Posted by SaintMickey

"Scrawny 7" wrist"...I think that's the reason I say No way.

:) I'm a tough one I'm a reasonably big guy with a small wrist. Watches that work on me : Luminor 44mm, Speedy Pro, all dial dress watches that are 40mm or 38ish MM. My sub C, by contrast, looks pretty small - almost vintage - on my arm. So - I'm not afraid of SD43 - but it's not a slam dunk either.