The SD43 Official Owners Thread

[stogie113]

Dear all, I just got the SD43 from an official Rolex dealer a few days ago. Does anyone know since when these are coming without the diver's extension? I was just told via e-mail that that is the way it is now... one can order the extension for an additional 410 €...



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[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by stogie113

Dear all, I just got the SD43 from an official Rolex dealer a few days ago. Does anyone know since when these are coming without the diver's extension? I was just told via e-mail that that is the way it is now... one can order the extension for an additional 410 €...



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about two, three months ago.

[stogie113]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

about two, three months ago.

thanks, that's the third price increase then... alright. it is what it is.


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[gnardex]

If I remember well,
it was announced in the 2022 W&W (march 2022) that the SD43 no longer come with the extension.
Then, probably, the watches that were already on the market had it, but
officially the date should be watch and wonders 2022

[mucrewbtp]

I picked my SD43 up in October of ‘22 from an AD in Honolulu. It had the divers extension, my buddy got one in January of ‘23 and it did not have it, so it seems like somewhere near the end of ‘22 they stopped being standard issue.

[stogie113]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the input!


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[bosphorus]

Originally Posted by rolexnub

Wrist shots would be better ...

[Exracer1985]

I purchased my TT SD from an AD in august of 2022 and it did not include the divers extension. It was still all wrapped up in the original packaging.

[Bobcat Sig]

While my SD43 came with the divers extension installed, I had it removed and wear it without. It's much nicer to wear in that configuration.

[samson66]

On Rubber B



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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by samson66

On Rubber B



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Looking good Mike.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by samson66

On Rubber B



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Looks lovely. What's the clasp like?

Thanks

[samson66]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Looks lovely. What's the clasp like?

Thanks

Thank you. This one utilizes the clasp from the original bracelet. It can also be purchased with a standard tang buckle if prefered.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by samson66

Thank you. This one utilizes the clasp from the original bracelet. It can also be purchased with a standard tang buckle if prefered.

Oh, I didn't realise you could use the original clasp, that makes it even better.

I'll look into getting one for my SD!.

Thanks

[samson66]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Oh, I didn't realise you could use the original clasp, that makes it even better.

I'll look into getting one for my SD!.

Thanks

You're welcome. Here's a link to this strap. You can also order in solid black, instead of the black with red trim that I have.

https://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-b...ected-color=55

[1st amg]

Built RAM tough!


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[swish77]

My second go-round with the great SD43. First time, a couple of years ago, I found it a little heavy and not that comfortable. Now I realize I just didn't have it sized properly on my 6.75-inch wrist (remove the diver's extension, people!) and I was trying to wear it like a regular Sub, a little loose. (This watch needs to be more snug, especially on smaller wrists.)

I've been wearing it daily for a month now and find it very comfortable and not too heavy at all. Actually wears smaller than 43mm because of the tapered lugs. Not sure what I was thinking the first time around.

I've always been a sucker for SDs, and have owned them all .... DRSDs, Great Whites, 16600s and even the 116600. Gotta say this SD43 could be my favorite modern version.

[Xyza0722]

Yesterday at my AD

[sdlivin]

I have now joined the SD43 owners club!!!! Whats a good app to resize pics????

[jmrxtr]

hoping to score one. i dig the red on black. it's a watch with a lot of presence. a goldilocks fit. bigger than Sub, smaller than DSSD - love both of them, but when you want that one that fits right in the middle..has the cache

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by sdlivin

I have now joined the SD43 owners club!!!! Whats a good app to resize pics????

Welcome to the club!

Photo & Picture Resizer works fine. Go to Resize, then Personalise resolution and size, use TRF limits: 1250x1250 and 293 KB.

I prefer using Talpatalk Pro. I pay the small subscription fee and upload directly from the app, no need to manually resize.

[Saim]

Originally Posted by Pavlos

A huge congratulations to everyone and the new SD43 has inspired me to work harder and be able to afford one someday. I have my perfect everyday comfortable wearing Rolex that can fit most occasion s for a 7 inch wrist. It would be so cool to have a SD43 for wearing one or two days in the week.

With consistent hard work and dedication, anything is possible. The Submariner Date 43 is a classic watch that will never go out of style, so you'll be able to enjoy it for many years to come. Good luck and congratulations on your new watch!

[BMess]

Originally Posted by Saim

With consistent hard work and dedication, anything is possible. The Submariner Date 43 is a classic watch that will never go out of style, so you'll be able to enjoy it for many years to come. Good luck and congratulations on your new watch!

Bumping this thread. Also, the submariner date is not 43mm.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by Saim

With consistent hard work and dedication, anything is possible. The Submariner Date 43 is a classic watch that will never go out of style, so you'll be able to enjoy it for many years to come. Good luck and congratulations on your new watch!

me thinks ChatGPT wrote this...

Originally Posted by BMess

Bumping this thread. Also, the submariner date is not 43mm.

If you're gonna bump the thread, you could at least toss in a relevant pic, not just point out the obvious to all us SD43 owners/fans ...



...and regarding the topic of size...

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by swish77

My second go-round with the great SD43. First time, a couple of years ago, I found it a little heavy and not that comfortable. Now I realize I just didn't have it sized properly on my 6.75-inch wrist (remove the diver's extension, people!) and I was trying to wear it like a regular Sub, a little loose. (This watch needs to be more snug, especially on smaller wrists.)

I've been wearing it daily for a month now and find it very comfortable and not too heavy at all. Actually wears smaller than 43mm because of the tapered lugs. Not sure what I was thinking the first time around.

I've always been a sucker for SDs, and have owned them all .... DRSDs, Great Whites, 16600s and even the 116600. Gotta say this SD43 could be my favorite modern version.

High praise considering your collection.

[Gerry62]

[timewarpboy]

Does anyone know the correct bracelet number for a 126600?

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by timewarpboy

Does anyone know the correct bracelet number for a 126600?

There are no number(s) stamped on the bracelet...

Having said that, I doubt that anyone outside of an AD can order one (I'm not even sure grey dealers can manage that...).

In any event, good luck with your search

[BMess]

Originally Posted by Travelller

me thinks ChatGPT wrote this...

If you're gonna bump the thread, you could at least toss in a relevant pic, not just point out the obvious to all us SD43 owners/fans ...



...and regarding the topic of size...

I dont have a relevant picture as I don’t own a SD43 [yet].
Thanks for the size comparison. I’ve been looking for a comparison between the 11 and 12 series subs, the SD 43, and the DSSD. I might want to add one. I have a tiny 6.25” wrist but wear 42mm Omegas and 47mm Panerai.

[Reikolexguy]

Rejoining this club. Reacquired my very first Rolex.





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