Is the new SD43 one of the top three dive watches on the planet?

[faz]

Originally Posted by ras47

When you go diving with the SD43, it doesn't get wet. Instead, the water gets SD43.

Joking aside though, SD43 is a just a 5 digit 16610LN on steroids , no?

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by faz

Joking aside though, SD43 is a just a 5 digit 16610LN on steroids , no?

Nah. It's more like a fully updated sub with the deep dive capabilities of the old SD. Great watch. Not the least bit interesting to me.

[faz]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Nah. It's more like a fully updated sub with the deep dive capabilities of the old SD. Great watch. Not the least bit interesting to me.

Yeah, new movement and all, I guess.

As the newbie that I am, I was talking from from a visual form point of view only. Meanwhile, my 10 year old Sub hasn't disappointed me in its functionality or its 1000ft depth ratings yet.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by faz

Yeah, new movement and all, I guess.

As the newbie that I am, I was talking from from a visual form point of view only. Meanwhile, my 10 year old Sub hasn't disappointed me in its functionality or its 1000ft depth ratings yet.

I'm a five digit guy. My 16610lv is the perfect Sub for me. The new SD is a smart business move, but it's a further step by Rolex away from my prefences.

[Subtiki]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'm a five digit guy. My 16610lv is the perfect Sub for me. The new SD is a smart business move, but it's a further step by Rolex away from my prefences.

Just curious, would you be ok if they went back to the old style Submariner and offer a larger 42mm as well? Seems that would make most people happy.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Subtiki

Just curious, would you be ok if they went back to the old style Submariner and offer a larger 42mm as well? Seems that would make most people happy.

I think offering two versions makes a lot of sense for buyers. However, I'm hoping that the SD43 portents something good for the sub - the end of the "maxi case", which I really really don't like.

I'd probably buy a 40mm version of the SD43 if they released it (sans depth rating and thickness) as an updated Sub.

My perfect modern watch would be the 16610 case, 16610lv dial, 116610 bracelet, and a ceramic insert in the old bezel. The 40mm ceramic SD is the closest so far.

[AK797]

I always thought the DSSD was the ultimate Diver with the historic BP FF close behind, now I'd say it's the D-Blue but then with the SD43's nice proportions... if you could merge those two together... which Brian can actually do with one on each wrist and squinting his eye.

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

My friend, a serious diver, said he wears a dive computer and a water proof Timex. My guess is that a microscopic percentage of Rolex dive watches get much deeper than the deep end of the pool.

My DSSD has been in the rain before...ok it was just a light sprinkle but still...


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[gtnator]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I bought a Seiko Tuna for the pool. That way my Sea Dweller doesn't have to risk chlorine exposure. I do wear the SD to the beach, despite the risk of sand induced scratches. I'm a bad bad man.

You really think chlorine will do something bad to that watch?


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