I went to try one on yesterday and really liked it, but can't see it as an investment because the prices of the more recent old models are relatively reasonable.
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Nope, I tried it on as I like the Idea, but it's too thick imo for a 40mm watch so imo it looks a bit stupid and is top heavy, I do see people on here cutting off their blood supply with a bracelet though, maybe that's the key to have it tight as f**k lol
It was a poor seller, I don't get the hype on it esp now. the bracelet don't even fit right to the case !!! I think people just like the new lugs as the ceramic Sub also looks daft imho.
I'll stick to my LV Kermit and BLNR they just seem to work and wear much nicer, the only watch I would like to add is a 14060M 2 liner.
how can people like this ill fitting mess ?
Best pic of child's wrist eva! :)
Notwithstanding the obvious deference to the two wise old owls who have posted above, I do understand why anyone who'd been thinking of buying an SDc recently would try to get one now. The vagaries of the market carry risk of both unobtainable lit years and price hikes in the future, so it does make sense to head that off if at all possible.
I've had two in the past, and both were flipped to provide a financial cushion against more desirable incomings. I would like another, but right now I'm unsure as the model I want and certainly won't pay list or over for a watch that isn't mine from new. Oh, and I still don't like the way the end links overhang the lugs... stupid design decision IMO.
I ask the same about how people can like the hulk sub. It's called personal preference and just because you dislike something doesn't mean others don't love it. IMO the sd4000 is the best modern rolex to date, new releases aside, but that's just my opinion.
Also, the lugs not meeting the bracelet aren't noticeable on the wrist, but they are on a massive 20" screen. If they followed the curve of the case, it wouldn't wear anywhere near as well as I find it does.
The bracelets just not right, so much so it's seems like an after thought, no other Rolex does it and the new SD has a correctly fitted one also, SD4000 is ill fitting and top heavy imho of course ;-), I also agree the Hulk looks ugly but that's with any new Ceramnic Sub with the wide lugs.
I like to wear my watch a bit loose and the SD4000 just turns on the wrist, hence you see the new arrival thread with blood cutting off fitment time and time again ! again it's personal to wear a watch that tight, but it's not for me.
imho the best modern Rolex is the BLNR, but that's why I own that and you own the SD4000, life would be dull if we all wore the same watch.
I was looking at 5 digit sd's 2 to 3 years ago from what I have seen they are going for quite a bit more now.
The ceramic sd has only been mass produced for a few years so surely that means the numbers will be limited compared to other models?? Why will it take 20 to 30 years to appreciate??
its crazy the sd4000 is one of the most beautiful watches I have had. A few people on here actually didn't like the sd4000 and now that it could be discontinued everyone wants one!!
Picked my SD 4000 up today from watchfinder - a few hundred quid under the (old) MRP for a 6 month old watch - very happy..
Martyn
So as one of the people who bought amongst all the hype over the last few days, I think a sensible viewpoint is warranted. I was looking at adding my first Rolex to the collection due to my first child being born and was holding out for a BLNR. At current wait times, it would be 2018 by the time I got one, at which point I wouldn't be buying a birth (of my son) year watch. I liked the SD4K beforehand, and as mentioned earlier in this thread, it was worth picking one up to "nip it in the bud" as it were, before prices went crazy.
I picked mine up for around £7k BNIB and the list price being around £7700. Now if I sold mind tomorrow to Watchfinder or the like, I would likely get 7K as an offer (Or less). Getting my money back is more important than making thousands of pounds - but of course this is a watch purchased purely because of my Son's arrival - and hence will never be sold anyway.
It would be lovely that it was worth loads more in the future - but that's not the point.
It would certainly be interested to know what value WF put on a SD4k after the last few days events. I'm not going to approach them, since I'm keeping mine.
the sdc4000 will climb in value certain.They all do !
Well. No disrespect but - just picked up my SD4000 today and well happy. Comfortable, glide-lock means bracelet fits perfectly whatever the weather. Well balanced and bracelet just great balance. No blood supply cut !
The 40mm size is spot on for this watch. 43mm would be bloated considering the dial size remains unchanged on the 50th Anniversary Edn.
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Another convert! ;-)
What rest of your property? As I understand it, if you sign (and pay, of course!) then you get the watch when it arrives and presumably all the bits that come with it.
Or did I miss a point on stuff being withheld as well as this 'contract'?
By the way, IANAL but, in general, taking possession of your own property is not theft, as long as it is of course genuinely your property. But you might be breaking other criminal laws depending on how you do it and you may be breaching a civil agreement (but only the court can finally decide if any particular civil agreement is enforceable or not).
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Apart from everyone looking like k**bs argueing in the dealers I really don't know, possibly they are relying on integrity, or maybe you will go on a banned from future buying list.
The warranty card will be withheld I thought that was sorted in another thread.
TBH Mark they will end up keeping the watch and giving you a wrist shot to keep.
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Morning, there's one at Schipol now for 9214Euro's which seems an odd number to me?
Suspect its not worth it given the exchange rate but would consider picking it up for one of you if anyone fancies it?
Well, except every precious metal Daytona (including latest ceramic platinum) and entire Yacht Master range for over 20 years (from launch until recent update of YM 1. Still on YM2) and the Deepsea. But apart from that lot of more expensive models, Rolex doesn't do this on any others ;)
It's like their no doubt hugely experienced, professional and probably hugely respected designers didn't notice.
Seriously though it does seem an odd feature, which has interestingly been removed from latest cheaper models (SD and YM1) but still on the top of range versions. I have two watches with these sticky out end links and day to day they are not really noticeable. I assume that the designers knew what they were doing. Either to balance it physically or asthetically on the wrist, or both.
And so it begins. £8500!
https://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/se...mpaign=sharing
There's only so much the prices can be pushed, £8500 would get you multiple decent watches.
If anyone is desperate, there's a brand new, stickered and all paperwork/boxes 2017 one available for rather less at:
https://www.watchmaster.com/en/rolex...ode=KZ387PQWJ6
Asking £8.5k for a 2015 SDc is barking mad and plain greedy. Plenty still around if anyone bothers to look hard enough.... although the unworn one's are disappearing uber-fast.
Pretty crazy stuff.. for the inexperienced/uninformed its going to be expensive.
https://www.miltonsdiamonds.com/watc...ge2:infscr3046
are showing some SD4000 available under £7k but they may not be there now. I noticed Haywood has been busy but his stocks of desirable other Rolex sports models remain ok for the moment.
Well folk will hope the SD C will climb and be worth over Rrp one day. It still the same watch that struggle to sell before the being discontinued. I have had a few in past and trying to sell the watch was not easy. It was discountied for reason not just cause the new sea dweller may be Rolex get rid and the 50 anniversary will do better.
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I wonder if the new SD will only have the red text for the first year and then at Basel next year will be replaced with white text with minor or no other changes
I tried to replicate the angle and shot you took above.
on your photo it looks like the bracelet had not been sized so you may not have got it fitted properly? I have to say it is extremely comfortable and with the glide lock system can be fine tuned to whatever fitting you want.
Couple more shots:
It it fits like the proverbial . . . round a . . .
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 26th March 2017 at 00:23.
Is this yours Haywood?
https://www.miltonaires.com/product/5157
Martyn
Hopefully he doesn't mind me answering for him but yes it is Martyn.
Don't know about the value going up, but admiring mine in the lovely Yorkshire sunshine this morning I now am particularly glad I decided to stop agonising over it and just bought mine new in 2015. For my skinny wrist < 6.5 inches, it wears very comfortably and looks fine (IMHO). I wore a 43mm B-1 for the previous 8 years and was quite happy with the size and thickness of that. Value may get boosted a bit more (along with all models) by the continued weakness in sterling.
The world is a funny place,now to get me a DSSD??
I'm surprised anyone would find these uncomfortable. Mine is the most comfortable watch I've owned.
I really don't think any of these heavy watches are meant to be worn loosely. You really need a lighter watch if you want it dangling off your wrist like a charm bracelet.
I found 2 for $8875. Bought one, and can help someone else get theirs. Offers?
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