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Well that's the fastest I've ever got my name down on a list for watch! Name down for the new SD at my local AD.

This is the Super Sub I've always wanted. My only gripe is the smallish dial (27mm, same as Sub/YM/DSSD). A logical larger dial would have made the watch look more proportionate. Not a deal breaker though, still on the waiting list.

I see what you're saying, but I think it actually looks more noticeable in pictures than it does in real life. In the flesh (metal) the wider bezel gives it a really tough and compact look, like a bathesphere or something. I really can't fault this watch at all.

I was lucky enough to purchase this watch two weeks ago at my AD, being first on the waiting list. It blew me away.

It's big on my 6.9in / 17.5cm wrist but not overly so, no overhang. Almost everything is larger: case, dial (now 29mm actually instead of 28mm from the Sub/SD4K/DSSD), bezel, hour hand, bracelet (22mm). Its tapered lugs and larger bracelet help with comfort, balance and proportion. Now at last with the first 3235 movement in a sports model. Then there's the red lettering to make it a little bit more special and remind us of its heritage. I just love everything about this watch. I've even made my peace with the cyclops.

It doesn't wear much bigger than a 40mm Yacht-Master, check my side by side pictures below.[img]

43mm...hmmm....actually for Rolex design 40mm seems already the right size IMO...for daily users....well for divers the size justifies. If they retain the 40mm size then the Sub would seem obselete.

One of the few times I actually agree with you. In regards to 40mm being the sweet spot for for daily users.

Not sure what you mean by the sub being obsolete. I can tell you this....it's a well know fact that the submariner is most likely the best selling high end tool watch in the world.


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What I meant was that the old SD did not have a cyclops while the Sub do. Therefore they had their own fans. If say the new SD were to adopt the same 40mm size, with the cyclops, it would have become a Sub look alike, but with a much better WR and more balanced looking bezel. For me I would not hesitate to pay slightly more for a technicially better SD than stick with the old Sub. I believe Rolex adopted a different size for the new SD to prevent killing the Sub.