SeaDweller 43 or Submariner NoDate

[mykii]

I'll be the party pooper; I personally think you should get neither since you already have iterations of both. Take that money and mojo and try/add something different for diversity.

[ikincooper]

Neither would be my suggestion too. You’ve got 2 great divers that are similar to the SD43 and Sub ND do branch out and get something different.

That said maybe you’ve already got plenty of diversity or you may prefer to focus on collecting dive watches!?


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[Wcdhtwn]

I’m torn here. I love the SD43 and think it superior to the Sub. But you have the SD4K which is also a great watch. As you have the Cermit with a date, a SeaDweller already, I think I’d opt for the Sub, it not having a date gives your collection some variety.

[woof]

Sd43

[Galion]

I have a Sub, SD43 and DSSD and I’d take the SD43 any day. Most beautiful Diver from Rolex.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by padi56

I would take the one I wanted to own and wear both great watches the only choice is down to yourself and yourself only.

That ship has well and truly sailed.

[xelor63]

I like that cyclops



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[George58]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

Avoid the SD43 at all costs!
I've owned one a couple of years ago for a week, had to sell as it was so uncomfortable it was unwearable, the awfully designed protruding case back is a killer.
Today I tried one on again while I was purchasing a Deepsea and nothing has changed!
Submariner is fine and Deepsea wears fine, doesn't wobble and cut in to your wrist.
I really can't believe Rolex produced such a terrible case back, how it ever got approved and went in to production is beyond me, I really have never come across any watch at any price so badly designed.

I agree rolex had to options thicker slab side case with a flat back or a slimmer case and a thicker case back

[alphadweller]

I prefer the SD43. It feels more special, looks better to me for a sports watch, has more wrist presence, it stands out.

[RFC]

The Sub hands down for wearability. I prefer smaller and lighter watches.

[eskiserkan]

Sub non date 124060. Thats the closest thing to 14060 with latest tech in it

[JadeRaven]

43mm sub ftw

[brandrea]

I’ve owned both and the Submariner better suits my wrist.

The SD 43 is a beautiful reference, but I couldn’t wait to get that thing off my wrist by then end of the day.

I too succumbed to the wrist ache from the caseback design

[Robf52]

Sd43.

[silentworker]

what7

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’ve owned both and the Submariner better suits my wrist.

The SD 43 is a beautiful reference, but I couldn’t wait to get that thing off my wrist by then end of the day.

I too succumbed to the wrist ache from the caseback design

SD43 is my daily wearer, no problem at all, feel as comfortable as my hulk and daytona. did you have the diver extension removed?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by rambo99

SD43 is my daily wearer, no problem at all, feel as comfortable as my hulk and daytona. did you have the diver extension removed?

The first thing I did when I bought the reference was to remove the diver extension.

I fully recognize that for many it wears beautifully but for me, the small (relative to the size of the watch) and depth of the caseback made it hurt my boney, 7" wrist.

I'm not knocking the reference, its a beauty and I'd still own it today if it were not for this issue.

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[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by vitadine

Hi everybody,
right now I have a collection of several different sportsmodels.
Two of of them are the SeaDweller 4000 (40mm, Ref. 116600) and the new Submariner Date Kermit (Ref. 126610LV).
Now I have the chance to get a SeaDweller 43 (Ref. 126600) or a Submariner (No Date, Ref. 124060) at MSRP… but only one of them.
Both are great, but which one would YOU take? And why?
Thanks so much in advance!

Neither, both are too similar to what you already have, look for something different to give variety to your collection.

[pc109]

SD43 wears very differently than the 40mm cousins…you just instantly feel more bad ass…

[Bobbyfat]

Important, regardless of the size, the bezel marking and the red writing, the 116600 and 126600 have a dark brown dial unlike the Sub 126610 and 124060 which have a black lacquer as the dial, so there is a greater depth and a more readable sharpness on the sub especially if it has anti-reflective

[Mgomalle]

Sea Dweller for sure!

[NickJ79]

Submariner - ND is the most iconic watch in the lineup.
SD is just too bulky and just doesn't check the boxes as an everyday wear the way the Sub does.
Sub has great wrist presence without carrying a dumbbell on your wrist.

Also, having a pressure release valve on a watch when you don't dive seems a bit much for me.

[GST15]

Originally Posted by brandrea

i’ve owned both and the submariner better suits my wrist.

The sd 43 is a beautiful reference, but i couldn’t wait to get that thing off my wrist by then end of the day.

I too succumbed to the wrist ache from the caseback design

+1

[2ltdjorn]

I picked up the SD43 yesterday, that thing is robust and a solid watch. love the gridlock, and currently making adjustments to find ideal setting.

[Spurman]

Originally Posted by pc109

SD43 wears very differently than the 40mm cousins…you just instantly feel more bad ass…

Fwah.
Nice analogy. And same way i feel too.

It got big pressence indeed

[samson66]

Originally Posted by pc109

SD43 wears very differently than the 40mm cousins…you just instantly feel more bad ass…

LOL He's not wrong

[carbon888]

SD43, just so much more to talk about


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[Greglaw]

I love 43mm sea dweller but had the same issue as Brian with my 7.5 inch wrist.

[CoveWatch]

sub for me but im biased because it fits my wrist better

[Linuxpenguins]

SD4k - 116600

Personally, if you're in the market for a SD or a Sub, then I would go for the 116600. Google it. By far the best iteration.