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Hands-on the Rolex Sea-Dweller 43 & Submariner 41 - side by side comparison
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Welcome to another watch review. In this video, we take a closer look of the Rolex Sea-Dweller 43 ref. 126600. We talk about the history of the Rolex Sea-Dweller and also compare it to its sibling, the Rolex Submariner ref. 126610LN.
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I tried on the 43 mm Sea Dweller at the boutique the other day. I was surprised to find the Sea Dweller to be a better fit than smaller watches like the Oyster Perpetual and Datejust, as I have a smaller wrist at 6.75 inches, and I think I have debugged why.
With the lugs right on the edge of the wrist, or with some overhang, the first link drops straight down. With a smaller watch, the wrist pushes the first link out at an angle, and then drops down further from the second link, which is further out than the first link of the Sea Dweller.
Another bonus of the Sea Dweller vs the Submariner, is just that it’s less popular, and not something you see a lot of.
The sub is iconic, but the black sub is just a bit cold machine feel and a bit lack of fun. The SD43 is more interesting and is currently a better value if you look at the grey market price. Great video
Dude, you are right. It’s much like a TT GMT ceramic in yellow gold. Currently, it’s around 6k less than a RootBeer and it’s even less than the TT Seadweller.
Just snagged myself my first Rolex ever a brand new Sea Dweller 126600 and it’s absolutely beautiful in person. 😁🙌🏽
SD any day over the sub
Facts 😊
Lucky enough to own the SD 43 since new. I love it
Really enjoying your vids guys!
SD43 Advance Pro Tip : Remove the extension clasp and adjust the links on the inner side of the watch. The top heaviness goes off and it sits firm on the top of the wrist. Again adjust more links to your size on the inner size for a smooth balance.
Good tip!
but if you remove weight from bottom of the watch won't that make it more top heavy??
i did the same. the links are perfectly balanced on each side of the clasp
Do you mean the divers extension? I think it’s not there in the newer models .
SD43 is my personal pick. Because I've owned both and the SD43 is still in the collection but the sub isn't :)
I love the 126600 And the representation of the great Rolex innovation. The proportions on the wrist despite the 43 millimeters are well balanced and the cyclops lens that has been added represents the ability of rolex to overcome obstacles.. The lens is absent in previous editions because the pressure of the lens would have broken the crystal, its presence on the 126600 is as if the rolex told the world: you can do it ✌️ This beautiful watch
Fortunate to own a Sub 114060 and a SD43. I liken it to a Carrera 911 and 911 turbo respectively. Love both and have a 6.69 inch (17cm) wrist and both feel good on wrist. The SD43 wears really compact for its size thanks to sloping & slim lugs.
I feel the SD43 is better engineered and more capable with a tool watch feel thanks to matte dial. Feels more epic like a 911 turbo compared to a standard 911. I think anyone with a wrist of 6.5 inches up would feel comfortable with SD43. The Sub is classic beauty with its gloss dial. Love alternating between the two. Can’t lose with either though the ‘flex’ of the SD43 is seductive and you avoid the cliche ‘sub wearer’ club in favour of the ‘true Rolex enthusiast’ club with the SD43.
Totally agree. I own the sd43 and since I took it I forgot about the sub
@@vadimdon agree. its just badass.
Exactly
Never been in a Porsche….. but i think i get it all 😉
I picked up a 2 tone SD a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. From all the reviews I saw before on tried it on, everyone said it was too big and bulky. I may be in the minority but I think its a great size, and often feel smalls on my wrist (19.5cm) It may be due to the fact I've been wearing a 44mm watch for the last 8 years may have scued my judgment! 😅
SD43 anytime for me. It commands more wrist presence & the marginal difference in size is really not bothering me much. There are not many rep SD43 going ard unlike the sub.
i just got a call from AD yesterday they had one, and i grabbed it. lol. it's an amazing watch. weird cause i had no history with the AD
@@mainlymusicman You are a very lucky man to get it from the AD during this period. Congrats, wear it in good health.
The SD43 felt a lot more special on my wrist so that's the one I picked. It will also depend on wrist size of course. At 7in flat wrist, I think the SD looks better. For small wrists, I'd go with the Sub.
I just went to try all 3 of these beautiful watches in San Antonio, the Submariner, Sea Dweller, and the Deep Sea. Sizes are in order in pricing as well, 41mm sub, 43mm Dweller, and 44mm Deep. I currently wear daily a Longines HydroConquest 41mm and I absolutely love the size, it's perfect for my wrist. But when I tried on the 41mm Sub, it just felt a little to small. But when I tried on the 43mm Sea Dweller, it just felt perfect. It doesn't fit my wrist like a Longines 43mm which just felt to big and the lugs extended a little to far for daily comfort on my wrist. But the 43mm Sea Dweller just fit perfectly, It felt smaller in a sense than the Longines. They wouldn't let me get an allocation their at that store since I don't live there. So I'm now looking to see who's the closest AD to me. I found some online new around retail but I don't know if I should even entertain the thought of ordering something this pricy online. But as you said yourself, SD43 just felt a lot more special.
@ElKomander Good to hear you had a nice experience. I would personally try and get one from a local AD first, but I would also consider a trusted brick and mortar preowned dealer too. Prices have come down a fair bit, not too far off from retail + tax. The SD43 is a terrific piece. Good luck.
@Nexus Achiles I've thought about going the used route but remembering how it felt getting my first luxery watch brand new, I just can't bring myself to buy a used one. And being that Rolex sustains its value pretty well, I'm going to try and get a new one. And you are right, the price of the SD43 is spot on. I can't wait to finally get mine.
Just picked up sd43 mk1 dial unworn, no regrets I’m loving it and I have 7in wrist. Thanks for the video😃
me too. just picked up the mk II brand new from AD. with intentions to flip it, but its so amazing i dont think i can sell it.
Yes and the Mk2 is even better than the Mk1.
@@davidofglenbrook4487 yes and the mk3 is even better than the mk2 🤣
Well MK1 is the collectible one as the production run was only less than a year
Excellent video. I’m leaning towards the SD because my likelihood of actually getting at SD from the AD is MUCH better than ever getting a SM from the AD. Thank you
Keep up the great content guys! A pleasure to watch these reviews as always! Cheers.
Thanks man 🙏🏼
the S-D 43 is a more special Ticker IMO. love the case diameter AND the Cyclops (for my aging eyes). the watch over all has a lot of presence on the wrist.... some who may find it top heavy (i don't) ,. stop complaining. you may wanna consider wearing it on Rubber-B Strap/ Leather/Fabric/Canvas.....etc. problem solved.
personally i love the Bracelet. but once in a while i switch to Rubber..... on a side note.speaking of 43mm case diameter. i WISH Rolex would make some Models like the GMT Pepsi in 43mm as well.... thank you . great episode.
Very interesting video guys, I am collecting my SD43 next week from my AD here in the UK. Very much looking forward to getting my hands on it. I already own an Omega Seamaster 300m, though its an 2003 (Goldeneye) watch, so looking forward to comparing the both side by side. I do love the look of the SD43, especially the red line.
Congrats, Ozzie!
I hv the starbuck and the sd43, and i love them both!!! My wrist size is about 7.5-8inches, the sd43 is a bit heavier than the sub but they re both absolutely beautiful watches, i mean if you want a drivers watch then these two are it!
in addition .. if you have a Mark 1 dial on the SD43 then you can add another 1k to the price as many consider that dial which was produced for only 1 yr as "the true" 50th anniversary Sea Dweller..
I used to have a Pelagos LHD which was similar to the SD. I sold it to make way for the Sub 124060 when l got the call from my AD. The new Sub wears so well with the thinner lugs and case thickness, something that I got tired quickly with the Pelagos thickness of 14.3mm despite the lightness of titanium. My ultimate Sub would be a red line Sub41 with oyster bracelet and Oysterflex...
Pelagos is no where in same category as sub or sd 43. Sold my pelagos after 6 weeks boring and dull watch after honeymoon. Far far below sd 43 which got recently. Pelagos feels far cheaper than rolex and not close to omega or even breitling either..Great lume and that's it
The sd 43 depajte being thicker wears thinner than pelagos 42. The titanium besides just very dull looking
Could you compare the deep sea with the sub no date🙏
Everyone has a submariner… SD is the way to go … it’s more special and better looking
my wrist is 7 inches, but sub feels too small for me. SD would be my choise
Just Coming from the SD 43mm: Bought it and sold after 1 month of owning, and just got the New 41mm ceramic Submariner. I Have a 7.5” wrist, so size was never a problem with me. I realized that as much as I loved the look of the red letters and the tone of black on the SD, it’s main problem for me was that the “43mm” size, is far from a good implementation: The dial size is practially the same as the Sub, only with a bigger bezel. This was a big mistake from Rolex, since the SD has to show the same information inside and then some more, making it look congested and cluttered, and at the same time also disproportionately on. Why not make the dial and bezel bigger in a symmetrical way from the beginning? They could have respected the 43mm size all in all proportions, and still keep room for the next 1mm needed to differentiate it from the upper brother, the Deep Sea. Yes, In terms of design an proportions, definitely the Sub 41mm has the edge. Hope Rolex can redesign and fix this issues and help the SD43 to look better.
So you got ladies wrist but try a men’s watch … well, not surprise here you end up selling it
@@impexRQ well, it’s seems that fortunately I’m not the one complexed with the peeny weeny 🤣🤣🤣
For me l like better the Sea Dweller with Red and cyclop.
I have the Sd43, but I am seriously thinking about trading it for a Submariner 41. The sd43 is beautiful, but really top-heavy, and just doesn’t feel right on my wrist (18cm). case back is the big difference compared to the sub, so the watch doesn’t sit flat on my wrist.
Have u tried removing the extension clasp and adjusting the bracelet ( remove more links from inner side to the head of the watch remains flat on your wrist )
@@jda7499 yes of course.. that doesn’t help with the case back
What a shame. Such a beautiful piece really. But nothing wrong with a Subby either.
Very nice review guys; you work well together... You answered all the Q's I had about comparing the two watches... I have a Bluesy Sub, and have a chance to pick up a 43SD... was on the fence with it, vs another brand... now leaning toward the SD... obviously I have to decide in the next day or two... thanks again..
I like the bigger size of SD but would like it without the date for a more clean look soni will try a Sub to se how it fits. Using a Pam382 as a Daily so it might feel abit small.
Bout to pick up my SD43 at my AD this week....cant wait...really stewed over this one...the Sub was my grail watch..but the SD43 is a classic
i just got call yesterday, they had one sd43 , i grabbed it with intentions to sell it right away but i love it so mc i don't think i can sell it. the sound of the bezel is unreal
Sea Dweller offers better bang for buck on the secondary market.
I’m a GMT rolex fan, but I think the SD43 Red is probably a decent investment at 13-14k if you can get it. It’s a sub on steroids and the red makes it better than your garden variety sub
Great review. Personally I prefer the Sub but the SD is a great watch to. Cheers
It was not commissioned for Comex divers. It was conceived between Navy Diver Bob Barth and T. Walker Lloyd of Rolex after reports of crystal damage during decompression after inert gases were introduced in the watch.
my wife agrees that the is top heavy, that's why she wears a women's size submariner! Sea-dweller is for men!
These guys great to listen to ✌️
🙏🏼🙏🏼
If ur into classic fit then the sub is preferable. If u have a lil man complex the get the sea dweller . At first I really like the SD but after a side by side , and for the $$$ I think the sub is for me.
Apologize if I missed it, but is the dial and bezel a deeper black on the sub 41 vs the sea dweller 43? Thank you!
I like heavy and 43 because it is manly💪 Sea Dweller all the way
Another fantastic review!
Crazy I bought one this week and was looking forward to it so much. Now every time I look at it, it just doesn’t do anything to me. And I think a 12’000 steel watch should should evoke emotions. So I keep it unscratched and will sell it one day.
Sea Dweller 100%
The difference is one is bigger than. The other .
I’m sorry, but the side by side comparison looks like a his and hers package.
Sea Dweller…..redline……👍👍👍….it’s a Sub Killer!
I cringe when when I hear that a 43 is too big. No one complains about Gshocks worn by billions of people. No one complains about those hideous Richard Mille. But 43 Rolex. God forbid. I wear this watch and a Subby, I enjoy my Oris Aquis 43.5 and my 46 oris Titan, Gshocks even more. Funny thing is the only compliments I ever get is when I where my fake Hublot gold skeleton from Thailand. Go figure. 🤔
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮--->Hub-lott
Good to have both, bold and bolder!
It would have been cool if the new submariners were red letters and eliminate the last two lines of text.
Seadweller 🔝
I personally wouldn't say that SD 126600 is a classic. Older model designs would be 'classic'
The only Point, in my Opinion, the matte black is not as nice as by the submariner, isn t it ?
to me if you wear a sea dweller it makes you a Rolex connoisseur where a submariner and you just want a Rolex and knows nothing about watches.
@nigel, honestly are you a (professional) diver? I am and I am using for years a vintage submariner while I am diving. Will you use the Helium Escape Valve? This valve is basically unnecessary for recreational diving. You pay for it a lot when you buy the SD together with some other options that you'll never use. And to be honest some of my friends who are professional divers are using other tools/watches than a Rolex. Both SD and SM are marketing watches. I personally like the SD due to the redline and the development to make it all happen, the rest is just up to the person's choice but saying that a submariner is just for those that knows nothing about watches and wants a Rolex (?)... well no comments on that one.
@@RobinDaelman Think your missing the point my friend
Pls explain me the missing point you try to make
@@joemomma8905 i like this model as it look like a SM but only bigger in size 🤓
Sea dweller all day for me.
You boys know what we like to see…
sea dweller retail isnt 14000. i just bought one for 13,700 canadian, so about 10,000 USD
They are 12950 usd
@@christopherbarone3987 just got mine from AD for Euro 10,900. At todays FX thats ~$11,720.
If you just bought one for 13700 Canadian then you should go back and purchase 100 of them Right Now!! Because every single one of the 10 dealers that I have checked out is selling the Sea Dweller for $15750.CDN. That is a huge 2k profit that you should definitely take advantage of. Better yet how about telling us where the AD is located!!! Don’t worry we won’t tell anyone!!!!!
@@Brad-vs1lk dude that was two price jumps ago. Rolex raises their prices every year. They went up last January and just went up again last month.
SD43 all day over a Sub!
4000ft, 2000ft, 1000ft.. who really cares? Even a prof diver never reaches the depth of 4000ft by scuba diving. Even 400ft is not usual also dangerous. Not in common use. Modern diving computers are more usual. If ya going >2000ft you sure be in a submarine. There you can wear any (cheap) watch either which is even not waterresistant ;) Both models, Subamriner n sea dweller very beautyful chronos. I just dont get the sense of Rolex why they invent more n more depth ability.
Sea dweller 43mm all day long
16600 top heavy ? 🤣
The sea dweller is too bulky… if you want to go extreme … go for the D-Blue otherwise, stay classic … stay Submariner
Anyone can have and wear any watch they want.
Not everyone has chicken wrists 😂😂
@@CGV.69 I don’t think it’s about that … it’s about been classic, elegant… well, everyone has a different taste like some people wear suits with boots 🥾😂😂
@@impexRQ
But not everyone dresses elegant all the time. Hence the reason we love watches for different occasions and different tastes. Either way the SD 43 is one of my rolexes, I also own a Sud no date and a blue dial Sky Dweller I love all of them and will keep buying more 😄😄😄👍
@@CGV.69 same here … GMT Master , Daytona, submariner but not SD43
one guy needs to lose weight and the other guy needs to hit the gym