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Subtiki · 27 June 2017, 12:51 AM

I vote yes.

Muzz · 27 June 2017, 12:54 AM

That is highly subjective.

VaRobot · 27 June 2017, 01:19 AM

If you need the valve cool, otherwise another place for water to leak in. I Sport Dive, don't need the valve with it's cost or opportunity for leaks.

Just my .02

Rodrigo082 · 27 June 2017, 01:35 AM

I do still believe- the Deepsea is far top then SD43

meganfox17 · 27 June 2017, 02:01 AM

brucethemanlee · 27 June 2017, 03:10 AM

depends....

what do you consider YOUR top 3 and what the criteria?

On pure depth rating, it would not be top 3

Pmt2 · 27 June 2017, 03:36 AM

YES!!After having mine for a couple of weeks I must say that it is the best diver I've owned. Perfectly made. Rolex got it right!

JP Chestnut · 27 June 2017, 03:41 AM

Probably. Lets face it, how many decent dive watches are currently being produces? The entire "tool watch" genre is a lot more show than go these days.

Even so, I'd still take any previous version of the Sea Dweller over this new one.

JP Chestnut · 27 June 2017, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pmt2

YES!!After having mine for a couple of weeks I must say that it is the best diver I've owned. Perfectly made. Rolex got it right!

Cool. How many dives have you taken it on?

Quailhunter · 27 June 2017, 03:54 AM

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.

Pmt2 · 27 June 2017, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Cool. How many dives have you taken it on?

3,476 dives to be exact. Lol.. come on man! You know we're talking about the looks and size of the watch. A very small percentage of us actually go diving with these watches.

JP Chestnut · 27 June 2017, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pmt2

3,476 dives to be exact. Lol.. come on man! You know we're talking about the looks and size of the watch. A very small percentage of us actually go diving with these watches.

Of course I know that. Your totally declarative statement was just funny given the fact that he's asking for about a "dive watch" which (almost) nobody has actually taken into the water.

"Who likes the red text, wider bracelet, and bigger size" just doesn't sound as cool I guess.

tyler1980 · 27 June 2017, 04:08 AM

Quote:

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.

Not sure about that. My desk has this one drawer in particular that is really deep, it almost seems to be bottomless. The pool on the other hand, is that even safe?

JP Chestnut · 27 June 2017, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Not sure about that. My desk has this one drawer in particular that is really deep, it almost seems to be bottomless. The pool on the other hand, is that even safe?

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.

watchwatcher · 27 June 2017, 04:20 AM

Here's my thought.

Of all the dive watches manufactured in the world, the SD43 is...........

one of them.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

JR16 · 27 June 2017, 05:00 AM

Nope

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locutus49 · 27 June 2017, 05:04 AM

Megan, you are hilarious.

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VicLeChic · 27 June 2017, 05:17 AM

I have 7 divers, SD43 included.

1. PO2500C XL : almost a classic but SD43 wins
2. Seawolf (3,000m) built like a tank: Seawolf wins.
3. Crepas Cayman (3,000m) built like a submarine: Cayman wins
4 Perrelet Seacraft Chrono (same movement as AP RO): heavy duty but SD43 wins
5. Kentex Marineman I and II : my pool and beach watches. Great value but different league. SD43 wins.
6. Superocean Heritage 46: gone, too dressy and fake vintage: SD43 wins.

Is the SD43 the best diver in my collection from a technical perspective? Probably not.

Is it the most valuable? I bet!

Which one would I keep as my only diver? You've guessed correctly.

Stevec14 · 27 June 2017, 05:28 AM

If you like bigger dive watches then possibly. Otherwise, I suspect not.

These posts are of course subjective. A bit like those who adore the BLNR and say it's the best watch in the Rolex lineup. Others like me don't like it as much as the LN. It's all personal taste.

breitlings · 27 June 2017, 05:29 AM

I'd be inclined to agree, sd43 may even be #1.

faz · 27 June 2017, 05:35 AM

SD43, the Chuck Norris of dive watches!

Wingman244 · 27 June 2017, 05:38 AM

Maybe.... My list...

1. Grand Seiko SBGH255 High Beat Auto
2. Grand Seiko SBGA231 Spring Drive
3. Seiko Tuna SBDB013 Spring Drive - the ultimate value diver.
4. Rolex SD43....

Whoops... The SD43 just missed the world's top 3 diver list according to me. So close but I am in a Seiko phase right now... LOL - as they say, personal opinions are like armpits, everyone has them, and most people think they stink. (well except mine that is...)

ap1 · 27 June 2017, 05:47 AM

fifty fathoms
Rolex sub (any)
AP diver

That's a sweet three w/o too much thought

HogwldFLTR · 27 June 2017, 05:50 AM

Certainly the best Rolex for causing some owners to want reassurance that they made a great decision. Between this thread and the one on Best Watch at Basel '17 it sure seems to bring out the need.

anakyn101 · 27 June 2017, 06:10 AM

My list (Vintage):
1665 DRSD
16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto
16610LV Anniversary Fat 4
16600 Comex
Tornek Rayville tr-900

Current:
DSSD
Fifty Fathoms
Seiko SBDB009
SD43
Panerai PAM87

Chewbacca · 27 June 2017, 06:18 AM

in the prestige/premium group, probably.

but there's better tool divers for under $500 -- maybe even $250

KlausM · 27 June 2017, 06:22 AM

Maybe. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Rolex Submariner are amongst the top three.

japenney · 27 June 2017, 06:28 AM

Lindewerdelin make some pretty amazing modern dive watches.

Dr.Brian · 27 June 2017, 06:31 AM

It's definitely the best desk diver, behind my 16600. Though mine gets wet.

Kigan · 27 June 2017, 06:45 AM

№1 -- Omega Seamaster PloProf Titan,
№2 -- IWC Aquatimer 2000 ref. 3538 Titan,
№3 -- Rolex ref. 14060m.

New SD43 -- №5...6.

(imho)

27 June 2017, 05:35 AM	#21
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	SD43, the Chuck Norris of dive watches! __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

27 June 2017, 05:50 AM	#24
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Certainly the best Rolex for causing some owners to want reassurance that they made a great decision. Between this thread and the one on Best Watch at Basel '17 it sure seems to bring out the need. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 June 2017, 06:10 AM	#25
anakyn101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: IT/FR/NL Watch: DRSD/RedSuB/COMEX Posts: 431	My list (Vintage): 1665 DRSD 16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto 16610LV Anniversary Fat 4 16600 Comex Tornek Rayville tr-900 Current: DSSD Fifty Fathoms Seiko SBDB009 SD43 Panerai PAM87 __________________ SUB: 16800 Ghost Bezel; 1680 200 RedSub; 16610LV FAT 4 (Y) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS / EXP: I 14270; I Freccione 1655; SD: 16660 Triple 6; 1665 Submariner 2000-DRSD; 1665 Great White MKI; 116600 SD4K NOS (2); 116660 DSSD MKI; 16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto NOS; 16600 NOS; (2) 126600 SD43 NOS; 16600 COMEX NOS / DAYTONA: 116500 NOS (4); 16520 Zenith (6) NOS; 116520 (5) NOS; P.P+++

27 June 2017, 06:31 AM	#29
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,897	It's definitely the best desk diver, behind my 16600. Though mine gets wet. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 June 2017, 12:51 AM	#1
Subtiki "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Art Grove Location: Bakersfield, Ca Watch: Sea-Dweller 43 Posts: 122	Is the new SD43 one of the top three dive watches on the planet? I vote yes.

27 June 2017, 12:54 AM	#2
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	That is highly subjective.

27 June 2017, 01:19 AM	#3
VaRobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: John Location: I'm Done Watch: Mark IV Red Sub Posts: 854	If you need the valve cool, otherwise another place for water to leak in. I Sport Dive, don't need the valve with it's cost or opportunity for leaks. Just my .02

27 June 2017, 01:35 AM	#4
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	I do still believe- the Deepsea is far top then SD43

27 June 2017, 02:01 AM	#5
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011

27 June 2017, 03:10 AM	#6
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	depends.... what do you consider YOUR top 3 and what the criteria? On pure depth rating, it would not be top 3

27 June 2017, 03:36 AM	#7
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	YES!!After having mine for a couple of weeks I must say that it is the best diver I've owned. Perfectly made. Rolex got it right!

27 June 2017, 03:41 AM	#8
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Probably. Lets face it, how many decent dive watches are currently being produces? The entire "tool watch" genre is a lot more show than go these days. Even so, I'd still take any previous version of the Sea Dweller over this new one.

27 June 2017, 03:54 AM	#10
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	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.

27 June 2017, 04:20 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Here's my thought. Of all the dive watches manufactured in the world, the SD43 is........... one of them. Sorry, couldn't resist.

27 June 2017, 05:00 AM	#16
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 June 2017, 05:17 AM	#18
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I have 7 divers, SD43 included. 1. PO2500C XL : almost a classic but SD43 wins 2. Seawolf (3,000m) built like a tank: Seawolf wins. 3. Crepas Cayman (3,000m) built like a submarine: Cayman wins 4 Perrelet Seacraft Chrono (same movement as AP RO): heavy duty but SD43 wins 5. Kentex Marineman I and II : my pool and beach watches. Great value but different league. SD43 wins. 6. Superocean Heritage 46: gone, too dressy and fake vintage: SD43 wins. Is the SD43 the best diver in my collection from a technical perspective? Probably not. Is it the most valuable? I bet! Which one would I keep as my only diver? You've guessed correctly.

27 June 2017, 05:28 AM	#19
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	If you like bigger dive watches then possibly. Otherwise, I suspect not. These posts are of course subjective. A bit like those who adore the BLNR and say it's the best watch in the Rolex lineup. Others like me don't like it as much as the LN. It's all personal taste.

27 June 2017, 05:29 AM	#20
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I'd be inclined to agree, sd43 may even be #1.

27 June 2017, 05:38 AM	#22
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: 126710BLNR/Jubilee Posts: 586	Maybe.... My list... 1. Grand Seiko SBGH255 High Beat Auto 2. Grand Seiko SBGA231 Spring Drive 3. Seiko Tuna SBDB013 Spring Drive - the ultimate value diver. 4. Rolex SD43.... Whoops... The SD43 just missed the world's top 3 diver list according to me. So close but I am in a Seiko phase right now... LOL - as they say, personal opinions are like armpits, everyone has them, and most people think they stink. (well except mine that is...)

27 June 2017, 05:47 AM	#23
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	fifty fathoms Rolex sub (any) AP diver That's a sweet three w/o too much thought

27 June 2017, 06:18 AM	#26
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	in the prestige/premium group, probably. but there's better tool divers for under $500 -- maybe even $250

27 June 2017, 06:22 AM	#27
KlausM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Watch: Rolex + Posts: 105	Maybe. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Rolex Submariner are amongst the top three.

27 June 2017, 06:28 AM	#28
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Lindewerdelin make some pretty amazing modern dive watches.

27 June 2017, 06:45 AM	#30
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	№1 -- Omega Seamaster PloProf Titan, №2 -- IWC Aquatimer 2000 ref. 3538 Titan, №3 -- Rolex ref. 14060m. New SD43 -- №5...6. (imho)

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