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New Sea Dweller "50 Anniversary"...
May 20, 2017,11:58 AM
... here we are, I received some days ago the controversial new SD43 or call it as you wish
Really happy and in full honeymoon, as already said in another thread I struggle to understand all the critical comments this watch has received
My first impressions are all more than positive:
1) super confortable, removing the extension
2) 22mm lugs mich more balanced than the 20mm Deep Sea Bracelect
3) dial finishing seems to me a mix of gloss and matte, interesting one
4) cyclops adds something, I believe is a plus and not a minus
5) much easier to wear than DS
6) 43mm so criticized when Datejust went from 36mm to the current 41mm iteration, I really don't understand here the point, the increase can be quite difficult to perceive if you compare it to a standard 40mm (@ least imho)
7) thickness distributed on a slightly higher diameter more acceptable (again imho)
8) new movemet, here I think a big step forward
At the end a great addition, but I'm curious to listen to your opinion, since I'm sure that now many of you had the opportunity to see it and try it, so opinions will be not be based merely on official or live pics found on the web/IG
I think I found the perfect watch for this and many forthcoming summers
Below some pics, as soon as I can I'll post some pics with my DeepSea and devil 666 just to make a comparison
Looking forward to hearing from you
Best
Luca
Ciao
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New Sea Dweller "50 Anniversary"...
By: mywrongwrist : May 20th, 2017-11:58
... here we are, I received some days ago the controversial new SD43 or call it as you wish Really happy and in full honeymoon, as already said in another thread I struggle to understand all the critical comments this watch has received My first impressio...
Very nice!
By: Anatol : May 20th, 2017-12:30
I will be getting mine on Tuesday next week. Can't wait! To me it is much improved over the previous SD. It could be a bit smaller but I guess I will manage to wear it. But dial, case, bracelet and even hands (now balanced in size and reaching all the way...
Hi Anatol,
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-01:03
Sharing the same opinion, I wish you could receive yours asap You'll enjoy it more than you're thinking now Wear it in good health Ciao Luca
Hi Michael...
By: mywrongwrist : May 20th, 2017-12:41
... I'm not an authority either but honestly I found this iteration much better than the last one, which honestly imho was not appealing Another thing is if you compare the Anniversary with more "classic" SD, but this is completely another game I can't (n...
This is the beauty of choice.
By: MichaelC : May 20th, 2017-14:03
You do not need to convince anyone of how great a piece it is; the watch has convinced you and that makes it a great purchase. I own or have owned many polarizing pieces (not that this one is really polarizing, I don't think it is that different) and I lo...
I agree Michael...
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-00:29
... same here, and I really like your: "I love loving what others don't" My reply was not intended to seem rude o make you change your opinion, Ciao Luca
No worries Luca! I did not think that for a second.
By: MichaelC : May 21st, 2017-17:47
As mentioned, I am far from any sort of authority on Rolex. But I am fairly sure I would enjoy that watch on my wrist. Maybe the smaller one just a bit more. Happy for you Luca, you got a keeper, and that is very special.
Thanks!!!
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-00:32
Everything already forgotten in the moment I pulled the trigger... Ciao Luca
I like it a lot, Luca.
By: M4 : May 20th, 2017-14:05
First, I've always liked the cyclops. So, while I prefer no date at all, if there is one, it might as well be readable. Second, the red letters are eye-catching and add some pizzaz. Third, as you noted, the new Sea Dweller has Rolex's top-of-the-line move...
Huge congrats, Luca!
By: MTR : May 20th, 2017-15:02
For me the perfect Rolex allround tool watch for all circumstances. It has a fantastic new movement (I own the new DD40 and therefore know what I'm talking about), an excellent WR, a perfectly sized bracelet and - due to the possibilities of modern techno...
Looks amazing !!
By: ptug : May 20th, 2017-15:33
I've ordered mine - deposit paid and waiting. Can't wait. Personally I think it's stunning
Dear ptug,
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-00:58
We share the same opinion on this I wish your wait could be as short as you hope Best Luca
Had this today
By: ptug : June 15th, 2017-12:59
Just thought I'd share an email from the AD I have ordered it from : Great, thank you Peter! Fingers crossed, you donβt have to wait too long for yoursβ¦
;-)
By: Alkiro1 : May 20th, 2017-23:46
Best wishes Alkiro
Yup [nt]
By: hewitgar : May 24th, 2017-19:34
Dear Hewitgar,
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-00:37
Happy you're enjoying yours as I'm doing with mine!!! Wear it in good health Ciao Luca
Added antoher pic...
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-01:14
... which I believe could better clarify when I wrote dial being a mix of gloss and matte finishing I wish everyone a wonderful Sunday Ciao Luca ...
Ultimately....
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 21st, 2017-02:14
.....the only thing that matters is that you like it....and clearly you do. So, congratulations to you!!
Watches are fairly simple things, right?
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 21st, 2017-06:39
If a watch makes you happy, its great. I have watches that people don't appreciate, but hey, I don't ask them to own them or wear them. We have discussed the SD43 before....you know my views on how I perceive it myself. But I am open to see how others may...
Congrats!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 21st, 2017-03:22
Most important thing is that you like it and that it fits you well Cheers D
Hi Arie,
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-03:46
Thanks!!! You're right, I'm in my honeymoon... so it's very easy for me to enjoy it without any kind of reserve Have a wonderful Sunday Best Luca
Honest mistake amico
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 21st, 2017-04:56
and there can never be too much of a good Italian red Cheers D
In my humble opinion, years from now...
By: jonrus : May 21st, 2017-05:26
Collectors may consider the SD4000 to be the last of the "old" sea dweller, serving as the transitional model to the "new" model with the current. With the short duration of production, it may become the coveted one. Who knows how long Rolex will produce ...
I understand your point, but...
By: mywrongwrist : May 21st, 2017-06:26
... I'm sure that SD4000 will never make richer an owner in the forthcoming 20 years... @ least imho Best Luca
can't wait, got the call for mine :) another 24H to wait !
By: rom : June 14th, 2017-15:42
thanks to your pics, I can appreciate now the end pieces detail : narrower center band at top near bezel, widens at the base for the 22mm connection between the lugs: what a great design. I cant wait, going to be hard to sleep before mine arrives tomorrow...
Can I ask
By: ptug : June 14th, 2017-23:13
Have you kept the diver extension link on your watch ?
Link
By: ptug : June 15th, 2017-11:32
Can I ask with the extension link left in is it not as good a fit ?
Thanks
By: ptug : June 15th, 2017-12:46
Good to know !
The new SD is a stunning watch!
By: Greenwatch : June 17th, 2017-21:15
After seeing your pics and the series of discussion, I'm one of those who thinks Rolex got this right. I have never had any issues on both the size and the cyclops of the new SD. Instead of the BLNR which I've been waiting for many months, I'll probably g...
I went and tried it on a few days ago β¦
By: masterspiece : June 19th, 2017-21:06
As I wanted to see it in the metal. I did not mind the size but as the photo shows it is a little big on my wrist. But in real life, it did not look big as I walked around the boutique. I do like it but am waiting for the new Sky Dweller, black or blue di...