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watchwatcher · 18 January 2019, 08:45 AM

I think any Rolex has wrist presence. In my mind, that's simply how something looks on your wrist...and all Rolex watches have a way of distinguishing themselves, IMO. From 36mm to 44mm, they definitely make a statement on one's wrist.

As far as which one between these two, I think they both make their statement in different ways, the CHNR with color and the Sky with size and fluted bezel. I'm not sure I could make the call which one has "more," though.

Nepats81 · 21 February 2019, 01:01 PM

just grabbed a CHNR TT, but plan on picking up a black SS skydweller down the line too

woof · 21 February 2019, 01:08 PM

My vote is CHNR

watchaser · 21 February 2019, 02:07 PM

SD gets my vote.

Carry The Interest · 21 February 2019, 02:25 PM

Objectively speaking, I personally think the TT CHNR has more "wrist presence" from the lens of the everyday universe of people (among WIS'ers is a totally separate topic).

That being said -- they are both amazing watches and neither is a bad decision!

t65tampa · 21 February 2019, 02:28 PM

I love my Sky-Dweller. I have two GMT Masters - a BLNR and a 116713. My black dial Sky-Dweller gets my vote easily.

HogwldFLTR · 21 February 2019, 02:31 PM

Black SkyD has in your face beauty. The CHNR is much more subtle. I thing It is truly a thing of beauty.

mjr24 · 21 February 2019, 02:53 PM

Old thread! I ended up going with the CHNR. It's gorgeous. I just can't get over the fact the SD looks like a little bigger Datejust (and we are only talking 2mm....so not much bigger) and basically $18k or so if you want it now. It didn't help that no one has one in the dealers to try on. The fluted bezel tapers down in height.....so I'd bet the SD actually wears smaller due to this (versus the GMT or Sub....where the dial is the same height all the way across).

I don't feel Rolex did any favors making the inner dial basically the same color. If it were white or contrasted....it would have made the watch look better.

Air Rescue 5 · 21 February 2019, 03:02 PM

The SD definitely has more wrist presence. The 42 mm case and fluted bezel stand out. And no, I don’t need a definition of wrist presence. I’m happy to use my own.

That said, if you can swing the RG CHNR, stay away from the TT, I believe you will find the west presejce that you are looking to achieve. I know I did.

fishingbear · 21 February 2019, 03:03 PM

Sky

singe89 · 21 February 2019, 04:02 PM

Sky dweller unless you’re going full PM gmt. TT is useless.

Tape · 21 February 2019, 04:25 PM

Last thing I want is wrist presence

enjoy yours

mjr24 · 21 February 2019, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air Rescue 5

The SD definitely has more wrist presence. The 42 mm case and fluted bezel stand out. And no, I don’t need a definition of wrist presence. I’m happy to use my own.

That said, if you can swing the RG CHNR, stay away from the TT, I believe you will find the west presejce that you are looking to achieve. I know I did.

I have to be honest.....the fluted bezel doesn't do it for me like I thought it would. It surprised me. I tried a DJ and I don't know.....I get it catches the light and sparkles...but not more than gold. The 42mm isn't big, either, by today's standards.....I just think the CHNR colors do it for me whereas the black SD is just another SS black-dialed watch. That's why I would have loved a contrasting dial like the gold SD versions with black dial.

And, yes, the 116718 is/was my grail.....but I am thinking of hopefully swinging for the full RG instead once prices stabilize. Just not sure I want to throw out $12k more on the full RG versus the full YG.

mjr24 · 21 February 2019, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tape

Last thing I want is wrist presence

enjoy yours

Be serious. We all aren't paying $10-20k for wristwatches solely because we like the "history of Rolex"....and definitely not if you have a modern Rolex model. It may not be diamond watch wrist presence (which I also don't want).....but if you think ANY Rolex doesn't have some sort of large wrist presence, you are mistaken.

Nepats81 · 24 February 2019, 10:48 AM

I think skydweller would impress others in the boardroom. CHNR more likely to impress young hot women. Depends on what you’re looking for.

Dr Watches · 24 February 2019, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjr24

That's the thing. The SD is 42mm.....I feel it wears smaller due to the fluted bezel being smaller while the GMT's wear bigger due to larger bezels.

If you saw two people next to each other with a SD on and the other having a GMT....you would not tell they were different sizes.

The sky dweller is surprisingly thick. It wears much larger than a 42mm speedmaster pro.

steve099 · 24 February 2019, 11:48 AM

rootbeer all day long

Headhunter007 · 24 February 2019, 11:57 AM

it's got to be the Skydweller!

timeisfathaoftruth · 24 February 2019, 12:10 PM

I love the TT CHNR, but my vote, but with the OP's wrist shot, goes to the Sky Dweller!!

vipergts · 24 February 2019, 02:59 PM

Skydweller

blue lion · 24 February 2019, 03:51 PM

No idea what wrist presence is but I prefer the SD

Dean88 · 24 February 2019, 04:35 PM

Root beer

TswaneNguni · 24 February 2019, 04:54 PM

Both excellent designs .Both great choices.

shalako · 24 February 2019, 06:53 PM

Definitely the GMT TT Root Beer.

BMWatch · 24 February 2019, 06:57 PM

I would go with Sky D.

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BMWatch · 24 February 2019, 06:58 PM

Sky D.

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BMWatch · 24 February 2019, 06:58 PM

Sky D

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bill.76 · 25 February 2019, 02:45 AM

CHNR but I’m biased...

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Danny83 · 25 February 2019, 03:36 AM

I say SkyD

Mystro · 25 February 2019, 03:42 AM

Rootbeer all day long. Its a rock star. To the rest of the world the SkyD looks like a another DateJust.

21 February 2019, 01:08 PM	#63
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	My vote is CHNR __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

21 February 2019, 02:28 PM	#66
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	I love my Sky-Dweller. I have two GMT Masters - a BLNR and a 116713. My black dial Sky-Dweller gets my vote easily. __________________ t65tampa

21 February 2019, 02:31 PM	#67
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Black SkyD has in your face beauty. The CHNR is much more subtle. I thing It is truly a thing of beauty. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 February 2019, 12:10 PM	#79
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I love the TT CHNR, but my vote, but with the OP's wrist shot, goes to the Sky Dweller!! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

24 February 2019, 06:57 PM	#85
BMWatch 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: K Location: USA Watch: DSSD D Blue Posts: 407	I would go with Sky D. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -----Live Life King Size

18 January 2019, 08:45 AM	#61
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I think any Rolex has wrist presence. In my mind, that's simply how something looks on your wrist...and all Rolex watches have a way of distinguishing themselves, IMO. From 36mm to 44mm, they definitely make a statement on one's wrist. As far as which one between these two, I think they both make their statement in different ways, the CHNR with color and the Sky with size and fluted bezel. I'm not sure I could make the call which one has "more," though.

21 February 2019, 01:01 PM	#62
Nepats81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boston/Miami Posts: 311	just grabbed a CHNR TT, but plan on picking up a black SS skydweller down the line too

21 February 2019, 02:07 PM	#64
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,424	SD gets my vote.

21 February 2019, 02:25 PM	#65
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	Objectively speaking, I personally think the TT CHNR has more "wrist presence" from the lens of the everyday universe of people (among WIS'ers is a totally separate topic). That being said -- they are both amazing watches and neither is a bad decision!

21 February 2019, 02:53 PM	#68
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	Old thread! I ended up going with the CHNR. It's gorgeous. I just can't get over the fact the SD looks like a little bigger Datejust (and we are only talking 2mm....so not much bigger) and basically $18k or so if you want it now. It didn't help that no one has one in the dealers to try on. The fluted bezel tapers down in height.....so I'd bet the SD actually wears smaller due to this (versus the GMT or Sub....where the dial is the same height all the way across). I don't feel Rolex did any favors making the inner dial basically the same color. If it were white or contrasted....it would have made the watch look better.

21 February 2019, 03:02 PM	#69
Air Rescue 5 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT MII Posts: 247	The SD definitely has more wrist presence. The 42 mm case and fluted bezel stand out. And no, I don’t need a definition of wrist presence. I’m happy to use my own. That said, if you can swing the RG CHNR, stay away from the TT, I believe you will find the west presejce that you are looking to achieve. I know I did.

21 February 2019, 03:03 PM	#70
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,386	Sky

21 February 2019, 04:02 PM	#71
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	Sky dweller unless you’re going full PM gmt. TT is useless.

21 February 2019, 04:25 PM	#72
Tape Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wyoming Posts: 173	Last thing I want is wrist presence enjoy yours

24 February 2019, 10:48 AM	#75
Nepats81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boston/Miami Posts: 311	I think skydweller would impress others in the boardroom. CHNR more likely to impress young hot women. Depends on what you’re looking for.

24 February 2019, 11:48 AM	#77
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	rootbeer all day long

24 February 2019, 11:57 AM	#78
Headhunter007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Anthony Location: East Coast Watch: Submariner 116619 Posts: 234	it's got to be the Skydweller!

24 February 2019, 02:59 PM	#80
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 243	Skydweller

24 February 2019, 03:51 PM	#81
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	No idea what wrist presence is but I prefer the SD

24 February 2019, 04:35 PM	#82
Dean88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: London Posts: 67	Root beer

24 February 2019, 04:54 PM	#83
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Both excellent designs .Both great choices.

24 February 2019, 06:53 PM	#84
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 607	Definitely the GMT TT Root Beer.

24 February 2019, 06:58 PM	#86
BMWatch 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: K Location: USA Watch: DSSD D Blue Posts: 407	Sky D. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -----Live Life King Size

25 February 2019, 02:45 AM	#88
bill.76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CA Posts: 133	CHNR but I’m biased... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2019, 03:36 AM	#89
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	I say SkyD

25 February 2019, 03:42 AM	#90
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	Rootbeer all day long. Its a rock star. To the rest of the world the SkyD looks like a another DateJust.

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