Rolex Sea Dweller 43 ref 126600 6 month review and catch up
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- A 6 month breakdown of life with the Sea Dweller 43 as well as what has been happening. What is being sold and what is being predicted.
Next few weeks will have some more content.
*Correction*
Explorer 2 weighs 124gram and SD43 weighs 195gram!!
This is the best looking Rolex I’ve seen so far. It just screens ROLEX in a style and with so much presence. On your wrist, well, I can easily say it looks amazing. I’ve never seen it looking that good on a wrist before. Thanks for the video.
I think Rolex has created a problem with the SD43. This watch is so perfect in its proportions. the wider bracelet makes the "oyster" shoulders slimmer and more esthetic. a ceramic Submariner, on the other hand, looks like a brick. The larger diameter and its proportions to the height are estethically correct in contrast to the deepsea. Incidentally, the SD 43 is the same height as the 40mm SD 4000. If you got used wearing the SD43, a Daytona feels like a ladies' watch and a Submariner looks disproportionate. at least that's how it has been for me since I wore my 126600.
Hi mate, thanks for your feedback. I agree it is quite perfect size wise, however I do find at times my wrist wants some 'watch-free' time after wearing this watch. However when wearing a sub or exp2, my wrist never needs a breather. The exp2 feels like a ladies watch after I wear the sd43, but Its nothing bad, just goes show that the SD43 may be a tad heavy Imo :)
What do you think of the dial. Is it tropical ?
The sea dweller is so big it's giving you tennis elbow.
😂😂😂
I have had my 43 Red line anniversary Sea Dweller since March 2018. I love mine as well. It is as accurate as heck. About + 2seconds a day. I have seen another one. Mine is keeper. Going nowhere for the time being. Enjoy yours as I will mine. By the way, I left the extension on.
Steven P thanks Steven. Happy to hear that you have one of these lovely new single reds! Mine is prob -1 second per day, depends on how I wear it so if I’m surfing a lot or just doing office work. :)
I recently bought an Explorer II Polar 42mm, that is great for somebody with "our wrist size". I believe that might be more appropriate for you, rather than the 40mm ... Anyway, love the SD, hope you enjoy it for many more years to come.
Late to the party, but I'm just looking at the 43 Red Line now! Looks fantastic and a lot more manageable than the Jimmy Cameron. Hope you still have it!
Great watch. All my sea dwellers are staying with me.
I bought the SD43 about a month ago , traded my Deepsea 116660 in for it which i liked but felt it was a little too thick especially the Sapphire which annoyed me the most on the Deepsea , just a little too overkill for my taste even though i love dive watches and you could argue the Deepsea is the ultimate dive watch but i just wanted something with better proportions and felt the SD43 was that watch being a touch smaller. I have owned Ceramic Subs and GMT's previously and I am a similar build and have the same size wrist as Michael S , haven't made my mind up yet on whether i prefer the SD43 to the 40mm Subs/GMT's , Time will tell .Good vids.
1st SD43 in the whole of Kazakhstan, my Sister/wife loves it.
You sister is your wife???
Great success!!
i removed the divers extention and also moved the half link to the 6 oclock side as the wrist moves more there ( left handed wearer) and its so so much a better fit
I removed the diver extension on mine.
The sd 43 is the perfect watch
ditto on every word
I don't think it looks too small. Definitely smaller but not too small. Looks good. I agree with the good look of the white face. Bravo!
Just tried on the deep sea the other day. After wearing my Omega PO and my Doxa 1500T, it felt fine. But I would opt for the 43. I need to decide on the steel or gold/steel version.
Well done. I've the rolesor. A beast. The cyclops was absent on the earlier due to depth resistance issues apparently. I love the 60min bez. Pops!
Dear Micheal, I too have a SD43 and again 2017 (MK1) . I too love this watch and have had it for two years or so. My son has a Sub, and it feels delicate on my wrist. Happy to send you some images if you like. Its well worn, if you know what I mean. Best regards, David
It’s a beautiful piece mines going nowhere any time soon love your reviews
Lee Jasiok thanks for the kind words pal :) agreed, great watch and a real bruiser
Michael S just waiting on my hulk now should be very soon can’t wait
Where the hell do you guys find the 126600? I've been waiting two years but refuse to pay the inflated prices on Ebay.
Glad to see you’re back!
Simon Warriner Cheers mate !
I removed the diver extension on my SD43 and DBlue and they wear much more comfortably. As for owning a Submariner, LVC, DBlue and a SD43 in one collection ... IMO the Submariner is THE quintessential Rolex diver and makes for the perfect Rolex diver quartet.
U convinced to add an SD43 to my list. I am on the list for 126660, it will be my first box queen 😉. What do you think ?! Will I loose ?! Or they will discontinue.
I liked it and I didn’t resist wearing it.
Trust me remove the divers extension, it was bugging me and now the watch feels more balanced and comfortable on the wrist!!
Jacobus du Randt thanks mate I might even do it this weekend. :)
pegasus Troglodyte Agreed
Just imagine a “No-date” hulk. That would be incredible.
Awesome video! Well done. Definitely liked the information and the thought process with regards to the new movement possibility for a hulk before they discontinue it as they did with the explorer 2.
C G cheers buddy. Glad you liked it.
Hi I’ve just acquired one of these beautiful watches from my AD they insisted on taking all the protective covers and the bezel cover and also kept the warranty card for 12 months and did the same on the GMT master 11 bi metal root beer I got last year 🤔
Great video mate. I love this watch, hope to get one from an AD soon. It is a mean looking Rolex!
Great vid! Thanks my man.
Thank you for this great video. The watch fits perfect to your wrist. May I ask what your wrist size is? Usually it looks a little to big on many wrists, but it wears quite nice...
Thank you for the positive feedback :) My wrist is approx 7.25 inches. It's a flatter wrist so helps too
@@SteelmoonWatches Thanks chief, really really appreciated. I am picking mine up tomorrow, now I am really excited to get the watch...
xxxdan82xxx wear it in good health bro!!
Great review. Very helpful. Interesting painting in the background. What’s the story behind it?
thanks mate, I picked this oil painting up in Indonesia a few weeks ago when I was travelling. Really like it :) I am sure there is an actual story but I do not know it sadly.
im wearing mine right now :)
Well first of all great and different review! I can tell your really passionate about watches especially Rolex’s. I have a omega PO orange strap watch and I wanted to add a Rolex ( my first ) and eventually start a collection of watches really and your review has made me message goldsmiths straight away to purchase one as soon as I get back to UK as Im currently working offshore. So my question is do think when I buy the SD50 that even if I wear it alot and say with minimum signs of wear after say a year or two ( always taking care of it of course ) do you think it will be worth the same price I bought it for ( looking at £8,750 ) or might I lose money on it? Or even better it be worth more lol. Sorry for the long winded message and question. Hope your reply. Thanks again mate! Subscribed 😎⌚️
Hey buddy, thanks for your feedback. I think the SD50 will get its AD price back always, probably with an extra 10-15% more. Would be best if you bought a mk1 sd50 if you are looking down the sales route I guess. I find the rolex price more of a comfort rather than the main reason for buying rolex, I would urge you to really enjoy your watch and not to worry about the future and all that crap too much. Best is to live and be happy and wear the watch you like :)
Cheers for reply mate, yeah I know what your saying like. I don’t worry about the price really just kind of interested to know really :) but saying that iv rang up 10 different places today and everywhere is sold out and offering a waiting list. Some are saying it’s going to be up to a year and most are not sure 😩.. but looking in places like eBay NEW they are getting sold for minimum £10,500, I don’t know if I’m being stupid paying ten and half or just go in waiting list to end up paying 8,750. But ah well we will see what happends! Keep the videos coming mate 😎😎
Elliott Thomas all the best mate. It’s a heavier watch so be prepared for the heft!
Thanks for your vid. Re cyclops: it isn't about technology. They can do watches with atomic accuracy now. These old school inaccurate relics are about tradition...
Why did you originally sell your hulk? I have been contemplating selling my Batman or hulk for a SD 43....
Got my SD43 this past Saturday from my local AD. Loving it. Wears more comfortably than the hulk. Like the size more and color for everyday wear.
I see your logic getting rid of the no date , I think you'll miss it though . I suppose it's easier to get back a no date than a hulk so if you miss it too much down the line you can always buy back .
That what I figured ! Easier To get it back in case of anything.
I've been on the waiting list for a hulk over a year , congrats on getting hold of one .
I think they’ll update the movement on the sub, but write “submariner” in red...
G1234 X I think that the movement will defo change due to economies of scale with reference to production, however the design won’t change for the next 10 years.
what a great video, just signed up as a subscriber..
Thank you
Thanks for your helpful Info
I've had the Deep Sea James Cameron couldn't believe how balanced it was not top heavy
You know it’s a heavy watch when six months later you develop tennis elbow on your left arm! 😂 You wear it well at least. Congrats!
You the man! Great review and good points.
Get well soon mate. Where did u buy the 126600 from? I like this video because you are bit far away from the watch so I can actually see it on your hand and how it looks on a once hand. Rolex says, "You will be able to spot a Rolex 20ft away". You also took it off and put it on, which showed the contrast between the two watches. Rolex 126600 is definitely the best choice.
Sachith Abayakoon cheers buddy. I got it in Peru :)
Sachith Abayakoon thanks for he detailed feedback matey. I like to get the viewers kinda really seeing the watch in action and getting a good look. Glad you like it 👌🏼
Ya mate its a really good overview. Don't know why u need the hulk watch when you are already the Hulk lol. Keep it up mate.
Do you own Mark2 or Mark1 ? Do the Mark2 has a wider bracelet ?
Was a mk1
@@SteelmoonWatches is the bracelet exactly the same as Mk2 ?!
They developed stronger glue to attach the Cyclops
I used to watch your channel a few years back. Re-watching now bc I got lucky and walked into a dealer with a SD43 available. I snatched it up (and it hurt). Do you have an instagram acct? if so whats your handle. I found a few different Michael S that are into watches but its not you. LOL
His instagram handle is steelmoon_watches
Would jou say that the Dial of the Seadweller is Tropical ?
Thilo Janssen no I wouldn’t pal
You do go on a bit mate...
Totally
i guess this model will be discontinued next year 🎉
What is the size of your wrist in cm?
And no DSSD??
srbell67 hi mate, the DSSD JC is just a box queen.
No gold??
srbell67 afraid not pal. Not really my bag, tho I’ve always admired the YG Sub.
Tendonitis is annoying I hear get better big man!
A.K 47 thanks buddy!
It's looks hunky.
Bye bye 114060 Sub :-( I'd be sorry :-(
dont remind me! I'm sure I will have another at some point :/ maybe when I'm out of the game hehe
It's not a submariner no date
Exactly it’s much better.
Why can’t any of these youtubers pronouns aficionado correctly? It’s afi-shia-nado
DLH not sure mate most of us probably never had elocution lessons. We can shoot for the stars but come up short at times :/
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Michael S neither have I. English is my second language.
Michael S but thank you for sharing your thoughts on the sd43.
Thanks mate we all make mistakes, kinda like when you wrote pronouns instead of pronounce. Shall we draw a line under it now and get back to loving watches buddy? ;)
What’s the circumference of your wrist? Thank you
Little over 7 inches.