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salmoneffect · 24 November 2017, 03:33 AM

Hello,

First off, thanks for a terrific forum. I have been a reader for years and feel like I have received a free education from the countless members who have shared their stories, expertise, and passion the brand. After years of dating the wrong watches I finally decided to settle down with the brand that I have always admired.

I just got the call on the new SD 43 and before I pull off the stickers off I wanted to get some opinions on size. I have a 6.75 wrist and am about 6' tall. Big but lean, I guess? I wanted an everyday piece that would suit my lifestyle - lots of travel, snorkeling, swimming, paddle-boarding, and generally active stuff. I am not quite onboard with a sub or SD4K yet and so it came down to the SD43 or BLNR. (I know, very different beasts but those are the two that spoke to me)

This would be an everyday piece and I spend most of my days in jeans or shorts and seldom wear a suit. So could you weigh in once more for the new guy? At first blush it feels a bit chunky on my wrist but that’s likely due in part to the fact I have never had such formidable watch. Is the BLNR a better choice? All thought are welcome.

Thanks in advance for your feedback. (and patience)

Pattyb69 · 24 November 2017, 03:37 AM

The lugs don't seem to hang over the edges of your wrist, so it looks good to me!

A.I. · 24 November 2017, 03:39 AM

Nope.

Perfection IMO.

Bobcat09 · 24 November 2017, 03:53 AM

No...looks perfect actually.

KrismanX · 24 November 2017, 03:55 AM

Peel, good sir. Peeeel!

Devildog · 24 November 2017, 03:55 AM

Looks good. Same size wrists here and I love mine.

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Bagman · 24 November 2017, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobcat09

No...looks perfect actually.

Looks great. Go for it

Richard B
36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

Stevec14 · 24 November 2017, 04:00 AM

Looks good to me. If you like the height, then no worries at all!

ancientmariner · 24 November 2017, 04:03 AM

Looks good on ya

mjclark32 · 24 November 2017, 04:07 AM

Looks perfect, welcome and congrats!

RichM · 24 November 2017, 04:10 AM

Not too big at all. Looks really good.

salmoneffect · 24 November 2017, 04:25 AM

Thank you for all the quick replies! Love seeing it dressed up a bit as well. (Scott's great photo)

dr35mm · 24 November 2017, 04:25 AM

There's no way to deny it's a big watch, at least to me.. But it looks pretty great on you, now the real deal is how you feel.

HogwldFLTR · 24 November 2017, 04:30 AM

Makes you look like you got puny, little, girly arm...

Actually it looks just fine on you!!!

Malibuboy · 24 November 2017, 04:45 AM

That is a good fit, especially worn tight to the wrist. Looking good!

Al1969 · 24 November 2017, 04:54 AM

Looks fine. Wear and enjoy.

TMore9 · 24 November 2017, 04:55 AM

If you have to ask...

But in this case I will say it actually looks very good on your wrist. Enjoy!

scoot4nat · 24 November 2017, 04:55 AM

Looks perfect. The difference between 40mm and 43mm is minimal co pared to 37mm to 40mm.

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douglasf13 · 24 November 2017, 05:01 AM

It’s simply a matter of style. To me, it only works on larger 8”+ wrists.

arexander · 24 November 2017, 05:03 AM

looks good and looks like it'll suit your lifestyle well.

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johnnyjazz · 24 November 2017, 05:07 AM

It is a watch that has been made big, will always look the way it was made, big.
It does not look too big on your wrist, it actually looks like the fantastic watch it was made to look like. Good choice, if i had your wrists i would be happy with it.

yhzdude · 24 November 2017, 05:23 AM

looks good on your wrist. it s a beautiful watch, like you said , you can wear it with Jeans and a white t shirt..or a suit..you cannot go wrong.
after wearing it for a bit you will get used to it, and it won't look big or small.
i have put the SD43 on a few times, and i don't find it to be a big watch.
i have a 47 mm that 's on the big side.
congrats on scoring that watch...it s a keeper.

salmoneffect · 24 November 2017, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr35mm

There's no way to deny it's a big watch, at least to me.. But it looks pretty great on you, now the real deal is how you feel.

Thanks. Well stated. I am still getting used to the idea of such a formidable watch. (and the fact that it's a Rolex, but that's a different story) I suspect in a few weeks it would feel less foreign.

salmoneffect · 24 November 2017, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Makes you look like you got puny, little, girly arm...

Actually it looks just fine on you!!!

Hah. All the more reason to hit the gym this weekend. Thanks!

peterskinner · 24 November 2017, 05:44 AM

I suspect you think I this too big; if so, don't bite . Although it would resell very easily, so there's little risk. Personally. I think it is a bit ungainly and oversized. But that's a minority view.......most Rolex watches seem to be getting fatter.

dcash0615 · 24 November 2017, 06:29 AM

SD43 all the way

jets · 24 November 2017, 06:32 AM

I'm in the same boat and I know it looks perfect on you. I beat this to death but most coveted Rolex watches are not large enough for my tastes. The sub, SD4000, GMT II, and especially Daytona look ridiculous on my 7.5" wrist. I even gave my DJ36 to the wife. I am also 6' medium build.

Wear that beast in good health!

tig00s1783 · 24 November 2017, 06:34 AM

Looks good on you

Xerxes77 · 24 November 2017, 06:39 AM

Nope

JManuel · 24 November 2017, 06:39 AM

Killer watch Sir ! Gratz !

24 November 2017, 03:55 AM	#5
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Peel, good sir. Peeeel! __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

24 November 2017, 03:55 AM	#6
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,632	Looks good. Same size wrists here and I love mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

24 November 2017, 04:07 AM	#10
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks perfect, welcome and congrats! __________________

24 November 2017, 04:10 AM	#11
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,166	Not too big at all. Looks really good. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 November 2017, 04:25 AM	#13
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	There's no way to deny it's a big watch, at least to me.. But it looks pretty great on you, now the real deal is how you feel. __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

24 November 2017, 03:37 AM	#2
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	The lugs don't seem to hang over the edges of your wrist, so it looks good to me!

24 November 2017, 03:39 AM	#3
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	Nope. Perfection IMO.

24 November 2017, 03:53 AM	#4
Bobcat09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: Alabama Posts: 192	No...looks perfect actually.

24 November 2017, 04:00 AM	#8
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Looks good to me. If you like the height, then no worries at all!

24 November 2017, 04:03 AM	#9
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Looks good on ya

24 November 2017, 04:25 AM	#12
salmoneffect Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: carl Location: USA Posts: 30	Thank you for all the quick replies! Love seeing it dressed up a bit as well. (Scott's great photo)

24 November 2017, 04:30 AM	#14
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	Makes you look like you got puny, little, girly arm... Actually it looks just fine on you!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 November 2017, 04:45 AM	#15
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	That is a good fit, especially worn tight to the wrist. Looking good!

24 November 2017, 04:54 AM	#16
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Looks fine. Wear and enjoy. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

24 November 2017, 04:55 AM	#17
TMore9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Tushar Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Date 116610LN Posts: 139	If you have to ask... But in this case I will say it actually looks very good on your wrist. Enjoy! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710BLNR Rolex Daytona 116500LN White Dial

24 November 2017, 04:55 AM	#18
scoot4nat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Glasgow Posts: 167	Looks perfect. The difference between 40mm and 43mm is minimal co pared to 37mm to 40mm. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

24 November 2017, 05:01 AM	#19
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	It’s simply a matter of style. To me, it only works on larger 8”+ wrists.

24 November 2017, 05:03 AM	#20
arexander "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Alex Location: Seoul Posts: 47	looks good and looks like it'll suit your lifestyle well. Sent from my SM-N920S using Tapatalk

24 November 2017, 05:07 AM	#21
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	It is a watch that has been made big, will always look the way it was made, big. It does not look too big on your wrist, it actually looks like the fantastic watch it was made to look like. Good choice, if i had your wrists i would be happy with it.

24 November 2017, 05:23 AM	#22
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	looks good on your wrist. it s a beautiful watch, like you said , you can wear it with Jeans and a white t shirt..or a suit..you cannot go wrong. after wearing it for a bit you will get used to it, and it won't look big or small. i have put the SD43 on a few times, and i don't find it to be a big watch. i have a 47 mm that 's on the big side. congrats on scoring that watch...it s a keeper.

24 November 2017, 05:44 AM	#25
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	I suspect you think I this too big; if so, don't bite . Although it would resell very easily, so there's little risk. Personally. I think it is a bit ungainly and oversized. But that's a minority view.......most Rolex watches seem to be getting fatter.

24 November 2017, 06:29 AM	#26
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,362	SD43 all the way

24 November 2017, 06:32 AM	#27
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I'm in the same boat and I know it looks perfect on you. I beat this to death but most coveted Rolex watches are not large enough for my tastes. The sub, SD4000, GMT II, and especially Daytona look ridiculous on my 7.5" wrist. I even gave my DJ36 to the wife. I am also 6' medium build. Wear that beast in good health! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

24 November 2017, 06:34 AM	#28
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Looks good on you

24 November 2017, 06:39 AM	#29
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Nope

24 November 2017, 06:39 AM	#30
JManuel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Mexico Watch: 1975 Explorer II Posts: 123	Killer watch Sir ! Gratz !

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