Sea-Dweller 4000 dimensions?

[JP Chestnut]

Frankly I was disappointed when the SD400 came out at 40mm. 41, 41.5 or 42mm would take the height effortlessly.

I'm getting fixated on a ratio. Anybody here smarter than me willing to speculate?

I don't know about a fixed ratio, but my speedmaster pro is superbly comfortable due to its height/width.

[marchone]

Agreed. I have a smashed one I wore for years.

[Joeprez]

It may be thicker than the Sub-c, but for the time I played with it, it didn't look out of proportion.

[mfxr]

I tried one a few months back and did not like how it sat tall compared to the flatter Sub-C.
I think I would have to try it for longer, and with a correctly sized bracelet before writing it off, but on face value It would not dislodge my Sub-C from my collection.

my 2c from a very brief encounter.

[bzabodyn]

I loved mine - wore just beefy enough to distinguish it from the Sub. As the gap between the ND Sub C and the SD-C closes, I'll flip back to one. Just had too much tied up in mine to wear it like I wanted to - as pussy-fied as that sounds.

BZ

[hoppyjr]

Still dreaming of a subC 42mm No Date with normal lugs.
I'll even take the retarded 21mm lug width

I've been saying this a while now too;

22 lugs on 42 case. Drill those lugs too. Matte dial, no-date, aluminum bezel insert in a new style bezel with the ball-bearing detents.

Call it "Submariner Heritage Edition" or some other goofy name. I'll give up a kidney

[hoppyjr]

Frankly I was disappointed when the SD400 came out at 40mm. 41, 41.5 or 42mm would take the height effortlessly.

I'm getting fixated on a ratio. Anybody here smarter than me willing to speculate?

I agree about proportion, it's very important. My 114060 has the right mix of height/diameter/weight/lug width and that makes it more enjoyable to wear. It's why I prefer the 2500 PO to the 8500 I think. It's also true about the Shogun.

[belligero]

It's chunky for sure, but I generally don't wear diver's watches for subtlety. I can't imagine why anyone would think that 42 mm would be a good idea, though. There are enough fashion watches out there already.

[Jeep99dad]

Frankly I was disappointed when the SD400 came out at 40mm. 41, 41.5 or 42mm would take the height effortlessly.

I'm getting fixated on a ratio. Anybody here smarter than me willing to speculate?

I agree about proportion, it's very important. My 114060 has the right mix of height/diameter/weight/lug width and that makes it more enjoyable to wear. It's why I prefer the 2500 PO to the 8500 I think. It's also true about the Shogun.

Felt the same. Really enjoyed the 2500 PO and didn't even wear the 8500 a whole day.
Sub has perfect proportions and is comfortable. Just wish for thinner lugs.

[marchone]

Sub has perfect proportions and is comfortable. Just wish for thinner lugs.

Thinner lugs and wider bracelet would balance it better.

[wrist enthusiast]

I have the SD 4000. I also have a wrist that's 6.5"-6.75". It wears great for me. Not top heavy and visually i think it looks proportioned. If I have a tight cuff shirt, the SD4000 will ride under the cuff and I have to tug it back to check the time. My JLC Reverso never does that. But on any other shirt, no problem.

I understand what people are saying about ratios and all, but subtle design differences can make a huge difference in how all those numbers play out in the real world. Nothing beats just trying one on.

[JP Chestnut]

I have the SD 4000. I also have a wrist that's 6.5"-6.75". It wears great for me. Not top heavy and visually i think it looks proportioned. If I have a tight cuff shirt, the SD4000 will ride under the cuff and I have to tug it back to check the time. My JLC Reverso never does that. But on any other shirt, no problem.

I understand what people are saying about ratios and all, but subtle design differences can make a huge difference in how all those numbers play out in the real world. Nothing beats just trying one on.

A big thing is how much of the caseback actually touches your wrist. The smaller the area the more likely the watch will be to "tip over" and feel top heavy. This only matters if you're not fat. Fat people can simply dig the watch into their wrist - more cushion for the pushin'.

[wrist enthusiast]

I am not fat, except for my head.

[Knome]

I got a chance to see one in person yesterday and the guy who it belonged to had a tiny wrist, the clasp side of the bracelet only had 3 links...
Therefore I didn't get to wear it. But I do recall wearing it at an AD and it felt surprisingly comfortable. I have a roughly 7" wrist though, maybe a little smaller.