Here's how Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 wears on smaller wrists

Here's how Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 wears on smaller wrists | Hafiz J Mehmood

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Watch Reference; Rolex 126600, Sea-Dweller aka SD43
My wrist size is 6.5"
Wrist width/span is 55mm
Watch Lug to lug; 50.5mm
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@BonemanTrack 4 жыл бұрын

Best wrist shots on KZfaq, can actually tell how it wears instead of looking at it from an inch away

@Cartman5101 2 жыл бұрын

thats the reason i only watch these videos

@trevbarlow9719 3 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons why Hafiz' videos are so great is because he shows wrist shots from various distances from the camera. Watches can look bigger than they are when on the wrist with the camera just a few inches away. But on his shots from further away, one can see that they look quite appropriate.

@retiredbroker Жыл бұрын

I just bought one from my AD today!! Waited for 3 years! Dreams do come true

@SuperSnakePlissken Ай бұрын

Congratulations. Curious though why on earth would you have to wait 3 years?

@davidofglenbrook4487 4 жыл бұрын

I recently sold my 7 year old Submariner Date and bought this as an upgrade/replacement. No regrets here.

@tiagoalmeida44 4 жыл бұрын

David B No Ragrets

@bak2mb 3 жыл бұрын

just got mine a week ago and yesss it looks perfect on my 6.5 wrist!!

@michaelbishop9157 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just bought one of these after watching your video ... I have a 7 inch wrist and was worried it might wear too large but your video reassured me. they should pay you commission..

@nicklestat 4 жыл бұрын

Tx for this video. I'm surprised it wears so well on a 6.5inch wrist. I guess I have just found my next grail... Thanks again and stay safe 👍🏻

@occultdestroyer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you actually show how it looks on an average 6.5" wrist, unlike most other watch channels that use the title just as clickbait. Great video, as usual. 👍

@vassosent 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I own the watch for one year and believe me its the most balanced and beatiful rolex diver

@ScooterYY 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Covered it well. Bought this only in February but it's already my favourite piece and one I'll never get rid of. After wearing this 43 I don't feel like I could ever going back to sub size. Looking forward to the comparison! Well done

@Maarten_official_account 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👌 I’m starting to appreciate the SD more and more every day.

@SH__- 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch a real stand out, if you’re thinking about buying this but worried about the size, really don’t worry as it wears so well. Future classic and a good investment!

@MrWallexxx 4 жыл бұрын

This was so so so good! Loved the part you show how it wears from a distance, very helpful! Can’t wait to see the comparison 😁

@user-do8ef4np7q 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this on today. Fantastic. I never fought it would wear so good on my 17 cm wrist. It looks even better than my mk2 explorer...

@jeremydahm2124 Жыл бұрын

I have the Rolesor and the ExpMk2 as well. Same wrist basically. The SD has a slightly smaller dial and a lug to lug like a Black Bay. Why so many hesitate?

@rockymtnhigh269 7 ай бұрын

This watch is my daily.. Absolutely love the SD43..

@Bandionaire Жыл бұрын

Great review. You make the best wrist shot videos I’ve seen. Just beautifully presented.

@JBlakeS23 Жыл бұрын

Just picked mine up. Absolutely love this watch. Had a choice between this and the sub. The submariner felt fake after wearing this. So happy

@darellhunter2205 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a big fan of this time piece. Something about the red text that really pops.

@tomtomd.6841 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Hafiz, a great video ! I love this watch, today it`s on my wrist. There is also the Deep sea blue James Cameron in my collection, and these two are my absolute favorite rolex watches. Best regards, Tom...

@thomasbonass7239 4 жыл бұрын

Another very interesting episode . Great job on the close ups . The red lettering really pops .

@MrVoayer 4 жыл бұрын

Packed with technical details accompanied with alluring shots... Yet another "Hard to Rsist" video ! Great job, Hafiz !

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your continued encouragement my friend :)

@vinnysingh7485 4 жыл бұрын

Nice production and packed with info. Love the content Hafiz, keep it up!

@logwind 4 жыл бұрын

This channel needs more views.

@m3tek44 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video and look forward to up coming comparisons video.

@PB2536 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hafiz I asked and you delivered! A fantastic review with your usual world class photography. The watch looks great on your wrist. The SD43 is simply the best daily dive watch in the world. Your description and measurements highlight the amazing contours of the watch which make it fit perfectly on the wrist. So many conversation points on this watch. Escape valve, diver extension, depth rating etc. A magnificent piece and a lifetime keeper for me thanks for your time in creating the video. I look forward to the comparison video with the submariner. I wish you good health and happiness!

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Yes, I remembered your comment :) Comparison video will come up soon. :)

@MrLeafsta 3 жыл бұрын

Mint watch. Looks great on the wrist. Love the sea dweller.

@rcm4u2 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. It’s a great watch, I love it!

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

@ronin7106 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. have been a fan of your reviews having seen the SD43 vs, the sub. Im likewise considering the SD43. Cheers!

@krishnar3493 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Hafiz! Excellent video

@_STAR_LORD_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, that's exactly what I was looking for

@radoslavmilev4896 4 жыл бұрын

This is one great watch, i'm still not sure which one i prefer more SUB or SD43, but in my opinion a diver watch should have a markers also on the bezel like SD43. Great video Hafiz, thank you

@FABM27 4 жыл бұрын

the part about how it actually wears in the wrist was useful.

@hahmed3765 4 жыл бұрын

Wanted to fall asleep after sehri, and you post this...!!!

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Let’s say I’ve given you something to dream about. Hope your fasting going well 👍

@TheSpread1 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't feeling the bubble at first because Sea Dwellers never have them, but this watch is beautiful.

@tennishill177 3 жыл бұрын

great video on how it looks on the wrist.

@CamGTS 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and spot on on your summations

@AJott76 4 жыл бұрын

perfect on your wirst...perfect macro view! great!

@MTbone7 4 жыл бұрын

Big brothers to the Sub, nice one Hafiz!!

@scottwexlin6456 3 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting on one of these from my AD. Hopefully this year...at some point! Nice review

@harry-eto 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice Wristshot!

@Bandionaire Жыл бұрын

This watch is beautiful 😮

@kizzymulcaster6057 4 жыл бұрын

Sensational engineering 🦋👍

@beagle101ful 4 жыл бұрын

Spot on, love mine👊👍

@WatchesJourney 4 жыл бұрын

The best macro shot channel, exposing Rolex lack of finishing quality especially compared to Audemars Piguet. I prefer the Deep Sea without the cyclops. Thanks Hafiz, enjoy your watches journey

@crowleykr 3 жыл бұрын

best watch reviewer on youtube.

@cyriloblouk6405 2 жыл бұрын

I'm beginning the process of deciding on the various iterations of Rolex divers. A Submariner was my "grail" watch but now I'm looking at Subs, Sea-Dwellers and Deep Sea. I go back and forth between the Sea Dweller and Deep Sea. The 43 may be perfect. I do have relatively small wrists (6.8 in) but have worn other watches from 45 mm Panerai, 45 mm Sinn and 44 mm x18 Breitling Sea Wolf. So size and thickness don't intimidate me. Your wrists shots do make the videos unique. Seeing an up close wrist shot doesn't tell the story. Longer arms and flatter wrists make a difference. I'm still somewhat undecided but these videos are enjoyable and helping me to make a better decision.

@christopherbarone3987 2 жыл бұрын

I have both SD43 and Deepsea. They both are great. No complaints, i have a small wrist also. Def nicer to see also compared to everyone wearing a Submariner

@johnduncan4416 9 ай бұрын

Excellent. I have an explorer, Submariner,Sea Dweller 126600 and I am getting a Sea Dweller Deep Sea. All worth their cost in reliability,and accuracy.

@LuisFranciscoAguilar 4 жыл бұрын

New suscriber here mate. Awesome videos. Whished your video was way earlier. Had the opportunity to buy it, but we have the same wrist size so i didn't do it

@hdebhdeb 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video 👍

@Treetopflyer777 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 7 1/4” wrist. Thinking of picking one up

@traviswatts6661 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the Sea Dweller. Beautiful timepiece. However my ceramic Sub has plenty of presence on my 7 inch wrist.

@martinpikna7603 3 жыл бұрын

An absolutely best thing about SD43 is the ridges on the bezel. Even when your hands are oily or soapy you can turn the bezel so easy.

@theodoreestienne5492 3 жыл бұрын

Cause you re timing your shower👌

@mooboo6603 2 ай бұрын

can't get that without $12,000

@cg5482 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can’t wait for the comparison video with the sub to see how they compare on your wrist for size.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Will make sure I discuss wearability on the wrist, now that you’ve mentioned it :)

@cg5482 4 жыл бұрын

Hafiz J Mehmood that would be great. I’ve often contemplated letting my SD43 go to get a sub as I have a 6.5 inch wrist as well and sometimes feel the SD is too big. Problem is given the state of Rolex I can’t go in to a store and try a sub in to compare.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

C G to be honest, for me personally, sub wears better on our 6.5” wrist. The sd43 doesn’t stick out of the wrist or wear large, but it still looks a tad larger and circular than I like my watches to look. I hope my video helps you decide and I’ll make sure to share wrist shots in multiple angles.

@AP-gn9fd 3 жыл бұрын

The perfect Rolex.

@patrickjean-philippe7679 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thank you.

@ivanl1370 3 ай бұрын

Great Video which helped me in my decision. Just got my SD43. Perfect watch. Have GMTII too. Which is siize/weight comparable to Sub. Prefer SD43. Much better quality. Weight difference is just about 30 gr. Made very robust. Very underestimated watch. Advise to all who like to get robust Rolex for daily activities. From my point of view SD43 looks more interesting than the sub. Red letters, bezel looks amaizing. Have 6.5" flat wirst. Looks perfect.

@craig2100 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@vintagecrazyjay4970 Жыл бұрын

Bought it, love it, that is all. Enjoy!

@villetaone 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, is your watch making a clicking noise when unscrewing the crown? And keeps clicking if you keep turning the crown anti clockwise?

@jeromec 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! Thank you. Beautiful photography. I've been wondering how it fits on a smaller wrist, very useful to see.

@martinlozano9005 4 жыл бұрын

As a 6.75 wrist. I will be watching more of your reviews! Please review the 2018 seamaster too!

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m getting it on the channel very soon 😃

@mkyhou1160 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve put my name down at the AD for one of these, just hoping I get the call in the next year or so. Ive tried on the two tone, a bit too flashy for me (gold on diver seems odd to me). Great video.

@powerplay.556 2 жыл бұрын

did you get the call?

@mkyhou1160 2 жыл бұрын

@@powerplay.556 not yet …

@jeremydahm2124 Жыл бұрын

A lug to lug like a Black Bay and a dial smaller than an OP41 or Exp39. The watch wears great for such an over achiever. The fully graduated bezel and matt black dial really takes the watch beyond the Sub in looks for me. Red text, cool. And the Rolesor is even better if you ask me............yellow gold is even cooler when it's "not cool"

@1984soldierboy 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. If possible a review of the 116500LN sometime soon!

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Yes, Daytona is coming to channel sometime soon. :)

@Laguna2013 Жыл бұрын

how does it do with shirt cuffs please?

@feelgoodconcept 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful comments 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@villetaone 4 жыл бұрын

forgot to mention Great review

@FJBMAGAPatriotUSA1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chrisk105 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Can we hope for a review of the James Cameron model?

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. I actually already did James Cameron 126660 (new model) few months ago. Here’s the link :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f55gbN2Jz7nOe5c.html

@smoothacceleration437 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, you have the best wrist shots of anyone i know... Is there ANY watch that doesn't look good on that wrist of yours???

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. :)

@macoyupadoodle 4 жыл бұрын

Personally this watch is better than the sub . It goes deeper , keeps the look, and brushed center links. The size may not fit everybody (only negative) but personally the size does fit my wrist . The polished center links on other models suck (scratches stand out on my Dytona)

@jeremycolle1521 3 жыл бұрын

"it goes deeper" very useful when you take your bath 👌🏾

@macoyupadoodle 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremycolle1521 hahahahahahahaha yeah I make that joke too (the triggered people have nothing on me ) , thats only because I do dive and really use my mechanical watch as backup (seriously not needed also) . Mostly use my frogman G shock as backup.

@villetaone 4 жыл бұрын

over the years I owned, submariner 116610ln, wich I though was nice watch but too square and too small, then got the deepsea, wich it was great dial size but to thick and too hight on the wrist, then I ve got the sea dweller 116600 I love this watch but was too small for me, then got this 126600 and really enjoying the size, people complaint that is too heavy, but after couple of days i barely notice in on my wrist. Maybe that's the nature of humans we get exited when we get a new watch and after sometime we get bored with them and want something new to keep us happy for a while. the only thing I can tell people when the ask for advice about a watch is not to let people opinons about a watch let influence what you want or like to wear, if you like the watch you have not matter if big, small, thick, slim, no matter what, if it makes you happy and you like it that's the most important thing.

@michaelturner7949 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best looking watches in the world. The hands ought to be wider to match the GMT.

@hansmartin3028 4 жыл бұрын

and what do you think about the matte dial. Is it nicer than die dial of the sub...?

@erwinleen4321 4 жыл бұрын

Not only the Seadweller...the Yachtmaster 2 is also bigger. Cheers.

@michaeltran7184 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it'd wear big but it looks great on your wrist.

@errorlogging459 4 жыл бұрын

Nice... every watch you review feels like worth buying! Hahaha

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks so much. Although I do share shortcoming in pretty much each of them 😅

@billflixtone6684 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great reviews and channel. Just for info nobody takes a rolex with them on a saturation dive. Almost everything inside the chamber and bell is metal and square edges. Also in the water, working with umbilicals, hand tools, wrist lanyards, metal slings, wires and flanges would very soon destroy any watch. The Comex divers only wore them on some tank dives for publicity. Bill

@SB-Kiwi 6 ай бұрын

😂 You'll find the two most commonly worn watches for saturation diving are omega and rolex

@faizsani 4 жыл бұрын

Nice content. The odd thing about this 50th Anniversary Rolex is there’s no green anywhere on this piece as were on the Sub Kermit and GMT Master 50th Anniversary.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

The original sea-dweller had red text so the commemorative 50th anniversary SD follows the same.

@faizsani 4 жыл бұрын

Hafiz J Mehmood it’s genius on the part of Rolex for that single red line of text. The dial seem so much more special because of it..

@FabioPascuaThePilot 4 жыл бұрын

You have a very good macro lens.... maybe TOO GOOD... if you know what I mean... I’ve a 6 3/4” wrist and tried on one of the first pieces that came to Spain back in 2017 and ended up buying a NOS Y series 16600, country code 170 (Italy). 40mm. no Cyclops, holes case (I wanted that), and it’s on a NATO strap since day one. I really loved that SD43 but I look at the pics I did that day and they don’t look as good on my wrist, as yours do.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

haha.. thanks so much, Yeah I do think my gear does the job really well. :)

@Lekshmikrishnag 3 ай бұрын

Hi where did you got the NATO straps for SD?

@simeonaleksiev8690 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video but helium escape valve has notning to do with water resistance and depth rating.

@richardbrown8099 2 ай бұрын

Best watcb ever.

@TheGrouti 4 жыл бұрын

would you recommend buying a new (2020) SD43, the SD4000 as its discontinued, and has no cyclops or try and find the SD43 from 2017? This will be my first Rolex and the start of a collection so am looking for a special piece

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

I would pick 2017 SD43 if I can save on it. Otherwise for same price, I’d pick SD43 2020. I personally wouldn’t pick SD4000 as lug to lug is very short on it and it wears small yet very thick. I personally don’t think it will be future classic better than others but it’s just my opinion.

@TheGrouti 4 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood Thanks so much Hafiz, been on AWBSS for a while and just joined AWT, love both groups - see you around there I'll keep looking for both and see what comes up!

@michaelturner7949 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrouti Luckily I wear the Submariner, Sea-Dweller 4000 and the 43mm. All are winners!

@faithherman9212 Жыл бұрын

The only i buy rolex sub instead of seiko marinemaster because of the size. I will keep classy 114060.

@svdb2389 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking of Putting on a Everest rubber bracelet for the summer, avoiding scratching by wearing a t-shirt. What do you think?

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

I have a mate who uses it on rubber B. They’re a great alternative I have to say 👌

@SH__- 3 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood can you do a vid on it with the rubber b?

@LeicaCat 4 жыл бұрын

Great close-up shots but you should spend just a little more time with a lens blower brush to get rid of tiny specs of dust and lint.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I’m kind struggling with last few particles and I actually wash everything with water and soapy solution and then am still blowing and brushing yet some particles are either stuck or I’m not sure how to get rid of them. Did you experience something similar or do you know how to remove them?

@renkeschulenberg1596 4 жыл бұрын

The only talkingpoint for me is the gray matte dial. I don t know, is this dial as nice as the submariner Dial ?

@radoslavmilev4896 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the SUB dial is prettier and more shiny. The choice of matte dial here could be because this is a real professional diver watch and my guess would be the matte dial allows better visibility under water.Just a guess :)

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

I personally like subs dial more because I’m more like a modern watch person, and not so much of a vintage fan. SD has more vintage vibe due to greyed out dial, as opposed to glossy deep black on Subs.

@AJott76 4 жыл бұрын

@@radoslavmilev4896 The choice of matte dial is a honor from the first SD 1967 how the red text.

@Teleman01 2 ай бұрын

I've never owned a Rolex, I've been looking at one of these. But there's so many different models over the years I don't know which one to get. I'm not looking for one that's over 11K used. I just don't know what the better one is.

@dobie_bellaruby 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Is this 50th anniversary only?

@HafizJMehmood 3 жыл бұрын

Yeap but it’s still in production

@michaelturner7949 3 жыл бұрын

The lume turns green within half an hour.

@kichfav 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your watch reviews. My AD has this watch, and I decided not to buy it. Now I am thinking if I should have got it.

@TenTen32 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! If you are ever offered ANY Rolex sports model you should take it wihout hesitation. Even if you try it for a few months & then change your mind you will always at least get your money back and depending on the model may even make a bit more - not that I agree with using Rolex as investment, but at least its nice to know your money is safe.

@TheGrouti 4 жыл бұрын

which AD? I'll buy it!!

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I would buy it any day but no AD selling it to me 😅 I bought this one featured on the video at secondary market price 😢

@kichfav 4 жыл бұрын

@@TenTen32 I tried on my wrist and i felt it is slightly on the heavier side on my wrist.

@kichfav 4 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood Visit Texas :-)

@michaelliu8196 4 жыл бұрын

This is a big boy’s watch.

@TheBarts27 4 жыл бұрын

I am struggling to sell my Deepsea 126660 for this Seadweller 43. Can't make up my mind. I have a 8.1" wrist. The SD43 is a little bit more versatile and can be worn every day in almost every situation. The Deepsea is surprisingly comfy for the size and height but a lot of watch but not as versatile. It is from a watch standpoint (technical) a lot of bang for the buck. Difficult. ;-(

@smithtotiemsri8250 4 жыл бұрын

I sold my Deepsea for SD 43. Love the SD43! However if I have the money in the future I would definitely get Deepsea JC for my collection.

@AJott76 4 жыл бұрын

go for the sd43

@bryceraymond7690 4 жыл бұрын

Rolex Submariner 116610 LN is the choice. I maid. Didn't really care for dark gray dial or the red letting. My opinion only.

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

I can easily imagine why sub would be a better choice for many. I’ll talk more about it in my comparison video 👍

@bryceraymond7690 4 жыл бұрын

@@HafizJMehmood Please message me when you have the video. I'll subscribe to your videos. Thank you.

@mooboo6603 2 ай бұрын

Ooh those macro shots, that hurts. What's the $12k paying for...marketing

@iantyler9582 3 жыл бұрын

Strange how nobody has clocked on to the fact that this is actually the MKll version of this watch.

@actnaturally388 4 жыл бұрын

116600 SD4000 is the better choice

@andychoo9605 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I hate cyclops

@liottastudiosllcFineArt 4 жыл бұрын

The bracelet is 22mm...Not 21...

@HafizJMehmood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction. 👍

@joelopic 2 жыл бұрын

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