Don't trust the 43 size of new Sea-Dweller!!

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Maxy

Looks like Rolex has again done with the marketing of the watch by calling it 43mm and I believe this watch does not wear like 43mm at all. More like 41.5 to 42mm.

This is the screenshot of Ariel Adams from ABTW and he has wrist size of 6.70 and this one appears to wear even smaller than the Explorer II 216270(screenshot from his reviews). If it looks that good on that smaller wrist, it will look great with anyone over 7 inch wrist!!

Note: Explorer II is sized to his wrist whereas SD43 is not. Still it gives an idea!

If you really want to know email ariel and he will respond.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by johneh

The angles on the pictures aren't even close to the same, this comparison doesn't mean much.

shameful post by OP. the picture is CLEARLY taken from 2 different distances.

cameras nearly kissing the explorer!!!

[TimeOnHand]

I love the new SD... looking forward to trying one on later this year!

[Xerxes77]

Originally Posted by brandrea

There's an interesting comparison photo of the new RSD and the original. Looks like they superimposed the new overtop of the old for a comparative.

https://www.rolexforums.com/images/s...ad_dot_new.gif

This may help to illustrate size compared to the original

[johnnyjazz]

I think when it is available we will be getting a HUGE amount of "do you think this looks big on me" posts and the answer 90% of the time will be yes. Compared to the seadweller it is a monster in every way including the bigger bracelet width but there will always be those who will try to persuade themselves that it looks great on them.

[Gunbucker]

Initially quite shocked, but decided I will reserve judgement until I try it on the wrist myself.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

I think when it is available we will be getting a HUGE amount of "do you think this looks big on me" posts and the answer 90% of the time will be yes. Compared to the seadweller it is a monster in every way including the bigger bracelet width but there will always be those who will try to persuade themselves that it looks great on them.

some people have bigger wrists than others....so yes...it may very well look amazing.....

if your in the 40mm crowd thats fine. i won't say your watch looks too small because it probably doesn't.

i have 7.5" wrists and wear 40-45mm watches....each watch provides me with a different look, feel etc....there is no one size fits all and many such as myself can pull off all sizes 40-45mm

those with 6" wrists? they are more limited

[johnnyjazz]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

some people have bigger wrists than others....so yes...it may very well look amazing.....

if your in the 40mm crowd thats fine. i won't say your watch looks too small because it probably doesn't.

i have 7.5" wrists and wear 40-45mm watches....each watch provides me with a different look, feel etc....there is no one size fits all and many such as myself can pull off all sizes 40-45mm

those with 6" wrists? they are more limited

Well said. By the way i have no idea what crowd i am in.

[emersm]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

some people have bigger wrists than others....so yes...it may very well look amazing.....

if your in the 40mm crowd thats fine. i won't say your watch looks too small because it probably doesn't.

i have 7.5" wrists and wear 40-45mm watches....each watch provides me with a different look, feel etc....there is no one size fits all and many such as myself can pull off all sizes 40-45mm

those with 6" wrists? they are more limited

Every time I read one of your posts I chuckle..... I love your avatar!

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly right..

Besides, the hand covers much of the wrist on the Exp II shot, when taken into account is complete opposite from what the OP seems to be stating..

The SD looks like it covers a whole lot more wrist to me.

Bingo. This is not a good comparison for size's sake.

[sknicks]

Originally Posted by 68L

Does anyone have any thoughts on how difficult buying one will be?
I'm hoping we don't see another Daytona C repeat here.

I thought about it most of the day yesterday (3-22) then called my AD and I was first to call and put my name on the list... thought by then i would be 2nd or 3rd.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by johneh

The angles on the pictures aren't even close to the same, this comparison doesn't mean much.

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly right..

Besides, the hand covers much of the wrist on the Exp II shot, when taken into account is complete opposite from what the OP seems to be stating..

The SD looks like it covers a whole lot more wrist to me.

I have seen the whole video and also I think its known by now that 216570 is really big for 6.70 inches and he says in the that 216570 wears like a 44mm for him.

Similarly.. for someone with small wrist even if SD43 is appearing alright means.. anyone around 7 to 7.5 inch wrist.. it will be perfect fit. Thats my only point. It is not going to be like DeepSea Blue!

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I have seen the whole video and also I think its known by now that 216570 is really big for 6.70 inches and he says in the that 216570 wears like a 44mm for him.

Similarly.. for someone with small wrist even if SD43 is appearing alright means.. anyone around 7 to 7.5 inch wrist.. it will be perfect fit. Thats my only point. It is not going to be like DeepSea Blue!

Well, that's because you think it looks alright on him. I think it looks silly, and I don't think he should wear anything over 39-40mm, max. It would probably take an 8"+ wrist for the new SeaDweller to look good, to me.

[Maxy]

New pictures from different timings from the video. Unable to edit the 1st post, adding here!

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by Maxy

New pictures from different timings from the video. Unable to edit the 1st post, adding here!

still lousy. the explorer is much more closeup making it look bigger and the sd is further away making it look smaller

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

still lousy. the explorer is much more closeup making it look bigger and the sd is further away making it look smaller

I don't know what you smoking(in that smiley pic) but am not saying to compare the camera angle to the watch(to figure out which looks bigger) but the watch to the wrist. That's relative and it won't change from far or close camera angle. If the watch is looking too big on the wrist.. it will still appear that from even little far video.

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I don't know what you smoking(in that smiley pic) but am not saying to compare the camera angle to the watch(to figure out which looks bigger) but the watch to the wrist. That's relative and it won't change from far or close. If the watch is looking too big on the wrist.. it will still appear that from even little far video.

if you say so!

[Smarties]

i hope to see someone put it side by side with Explorer II, or Pelago so that we can see how it compares with other 42mm watches.

[lain09]

Looks great on him and I'm really liking the SD43. The proportions of the lugs, bracelet and the case looks great. Can't wait to try it on myself.

[JP(Canada)]

It's all about dial size. Larger dial on an Explorer 2. Makes it appear bigger.

[Dr.Brian]

The SD will probably wear smaller because it seems to have the same size dial with a bloated case. The explorer on the other has a bigger dial and appears larger because of that.

[Bigdaddy38]

I don't get it.. most people are not going to dive deep enough to worry about the SD, and why would you pay more when you can get a SubC. I guess if it is really bigger, but the SubC bezel > SD bezel IMO... and its less $$$

[GreenLantern]

Looks like a great fit to me.

Still, it's way down on my list of Rolexes I want to get, which means I will likely never get it. :(

If they introduced an SD50th with a color gradient dial (like the D-Blue DSSD), I'll have to bump it up higher on the list.

[utc66]

I wonder if the red dial text would fade over time like I've seen on the Planet Ocean seconds hand which faded in one example I saw.

[jagwap]

The photos are not conclusive unless they are the same distance and lens. However thanks for giving us a talking point.

For me the fact that the sides are thicker is fine if the caseback was made more flush. But it isn't. This watch is going to ride high. Not as high as a DSSD but high.

[Bigsykedaddy]

I hope it is smaller than 43. I'm going to at least try it on because I really like it. If it's not too thick I may consider it

I like the way it looks though, definitely cool (IMO)

[Smarties]

Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

I think when it is available we will be getting a HUGE amount of "do you think this looks big on me" posts and the answer 90% of the time will be yes. Compared to the seadweller it is a monster in every way including the bigger bracelet width but there will always be those who will try to persuade themselves that it looks great on them.

I've seen many people didn't even bother to ask and think they look cool with DS on their 6-6.3in wrist!

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I don't know what you smoking(in that smiley pic) but am not saying to compare the camera angle to the watch(to figure out which looks bigger) but the watch to the wrist. That's relative and it won't change from far or close camera angle. If the watch is looking too big on the wrist.. it will still appear that from even little far video.

Exactly right. I dont understand why people don't get this. Look at the position of the lugs relative to the edge of the wearer's wrist.

The camera distance doesn't need to be the same, only the size of the wearer's wrist needs to be the same.

Anyway, I agree, it looks more like 42mm to me.

[Loevhagen]

Distance matter, so closer will make the watch look bigger. The only exception is if they used a 200mm lens to shoot the watch images to avoid "close-up" distortions. That's fact within photography.

The new SD grows on me - but much more I hope, as it is big enough.

[G'ed]

Done with Rolex Basel brochure from 2014 and 2017.