So, how many of you sd43 owners...

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by wytrader

Rank in order of real world choices (not limited by availability) ie which would people choose to own if all were available at MSRP.

SS Black
SS Green
TT Blue
TT Black
WG Blue
YG Black
YG Blue

If you do not rank the TT Black in the bottom two spots I think you are kidding yourself. But no one knowss

No one knows but Rolex aint stupid - they would have weighed up the sales figures and thought this would sell and make money. Hence why its now available. Way way way too much emphasis on tool watch references on TRF. Rolex dont give a damn about the heritage, they care about $$$$$$$$

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by cbiggs

Nope.

Are you??

Nah, I'm good.

Curious exactly who they're targeting with this model. I don't see many ss owners flipping or even adding, (as we can see on this thread), so that kind of leaves the population of those who are interested in the sub. Which, even in steel, it seems the majority are going to go with the sub. And, at 16k, the tt is priced a little, well, prohibitively.

So, all that to say, not sure what they're thinking...

[brandrea]

Well I think we all know how I feel

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Nah, I'm good.

Curious exactly who they're targeting with this model. I don't see many ss owners flipping or even adding, (as we can see on this thread), so that kind of leaves the population of those who are interested in the sub. Which, even in steel, it seems the majority are going to go with the sub. And, at 16k, the tt is priced a little, well, prohibitively.

So, all that to say, not sure what they're thinking...

Very well said

I suppose if it’s fits with the “bigger sub” thinking, than it may have some appeal to those folks.

I can’t imagine what a full gold or god forbid, platinum would weigh

[VicLeChic]

Not flipping my SD43 nor adding this TT. Not saying it's ugly but it's not for me. I'm thinking a bluesy SD might have been a better idea.

[cbiggs]

I would imagine it will appeal to those who fancy the YMII.

As for weight of a full PM...

[RTG]

Originally Posted by rambo99

can a gold case withstand the pressure 1200 meters under the sea?

If Rolex stamped 1200 Meters on the dial then YES IT CAN! It would be thoroughly tested.

I doubt many buyers would care though. No human has ever gone anywhere near that depth. What is the deepest dive record? 350 meters or something. It's fun that they can go that deep but I don't think it is the deciding factor on most Sea-Dweller purchases. Customer sees watch, likes watch, buys watch.

[RaceDoc11]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I will not be flipping my SD43 for the TT nor adding the TT. In fact I’m trying to unsee it and erase it from memory.

[strafer_kid]

Am not knocking the TT in any way, but moving to it from SS is highly unlikely. Largely academic since they will probably be a rarity as ever!

[watchmework]

No way, not flipping or adding.

[sirC]

Is Fugly a word?

[faz]

Originally Posted by wytrader

Thanks for the side by side pictures.

Now, actually, I find the TT SD43 more attractive than the TT Sub LN. The slimmer logs and shape of the case on SD43 (more 5 digit Sub like) look better than the maxi case on the Sub, and the graduated, gold colored minute markers on the bezel give it a more balanced look.

[Tony1T]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Are planning on flipping your watch for the TT?

Asking for a friend.

In all seriousness, is anybody thinking about adding it so you have a steel and TT version?

The SD43 is one of the few watches I would pay cash for, If I'm fortunate to get one it would be a keeper.

[AK797]

This is worse then being a serial flipper or having syphilis, no one will admit to this.

[mikkemus23]

I’ll wait until the new SD48 comes in Three Tone (Basel 2020)

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by AK797

This is worse then being a serial flipper or having syphilis, no one will admit to this.

[harvey]

The TT SD43 sucks!


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[drthornton]

I really love my SD43 and for me (big guy with wrists to match) this is pretty close to perfect for me. When I saw the RPR post yesterday I did not jump out of my skin but I didn't hate it. Now that it is real, I thought about it and came to the conclusion that if I wanted a TT, I would probably go for a Sky Dweller instead of this guy.

I agree with the folks that claim the SD43 is just an overgrown Sub Date. I think most mean it as a negative but for me it is perfect and exactly what I wanted.

An SD43 Hulk....Holy cow would that be awesome!

[mistermann]

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

I’ll wait until the new SD48 comes in Three Tone (Basel 2020)

Mmmmmmm tridor sea dweller..

[Net-man]

This should have been done in rose gold
A TTRG would have been a hit, given the reception CHNR got


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[Fabrice M]

I am very disappointed, I was hoping for gold and diamonds ...lol

[Hotrod297]

LMAO!! Never!!

[Dnf888]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I will not be flipping my SD43 for the TT nor adding the TT. In fact I’m trying to unsee it and erase it from memory.

This for m too.


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[Tmac478]

I'll hang on to my SS 43 thank you.

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[Dnf888]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Nah, I'm good.



Curious exactly who they're targeting with this model. I don't see many ss owners flipping or even adding, (as we can see on this thread), so that kind of leaves the population of those who are interested in the sub. Which, even in steel, it seems the majority are going to go with the sub. And, at 16k, the tt is priced a little, well, prohibitively.



So, all that to say, not sure what they're thinking...

Maybe they’re adding for the people that can’t get the SS, a bit like the SkyD. The TT SkyD appears to be more available. People have the option to go wait for SS or pick up TT now.


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[wetoey]

I am pissed when saw this as rumor from RPR and now it comes true!

But TBH, it is quite a good looking watch when see it in real photo (I guess because of awesome SD43 design)
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...26603-hands-on

Too bad that Rolex decided to do this to SD43 given that they are one of their best "tool" watches

[RL777]

I can somewhat understand the appeal of the Sub in TT but the Sea Dweller looks and feels god awful in that design. I know Rolex are predominately jewelry at this stage but doing that to the Sea Dweller completely goes against it's more extreme tool watch heritage. I know that bridge was crossed when the did it to the sub, but this just feels a little much.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Are planning on flipping your watch for the TT?

Asking for a friend.

In all seriousness, is anybody thinking about adding it so you have a steel and TT version?

Tt sd43 at 16k or skydweller. Easy decision for all.

[abozz]

I'm never going to sell my Red SD43, it's my grail, but unlike my colleagues on the forum I think the TT SD43 is beautiful, and one more option in the catalog.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Swaye

The TT is an abomination against all things good and holy.