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regnant · 24 March 2017, 09:51 PM

I don't know whether or not I would buy it but I think I can. That was my grail

cdbeaver66 · 24 March 2017, 09:55 PM

I do like the blue, maybe one day

Ruud Van Driver · 25 March 2017, 01:06 AM

The more I see it, the more I'm loving the black dial. My BLNR should be very worried right now.

watchwatcher · 25 March 2017, 01:15 AM

I don't know...it's a definite maybe.

sand lizard · 25 March 2017, 02:13 AM

Added my name to the list at local AD, torn between white and blue dial
will also shop TS here. if demand is high will wait a year to buy used

Xerxes77 · 25 March 2017, 03:03 AM

I have the best Sky Dweller, Sky Dweller 326935 Rose Gold with sundust dial!

bobernet · 25 March 2017, 05:56 AM

No. I was ready to buy one in WG until I tried it on in person. I really, really wanted to like the watch, but it doesn't make any sense. The styling says "dressy watch" but it wears huge. A price drop doesn't change my opinion.

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enjoythemusic · 25 March 2017, 11:39 AM

AD has my order for blue dial :)

Old Expat Beast · 25 March 2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Does the addition of a stainless and a two tone model push you to adding one to your collection?

Personally for me I'm now lusting after the Stainless.

Aren't they all two tone or WG/SS this year? Or is there a stainless I haven't found yet? (it's not a watch on my want-list so I haven't been following that closely).

Investr · 25 March 2017, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rw2008

There needs to be a "waiting to see it in person" option.

But let's just say my BLNR is nervous right now, and I love my BLNR.

X2 exactly!

Chewbacca · 25 March 2017, 01:06 PM

i would certainly buy one used at the right price out of curiosity.

AK797 · 25 March 2017, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Aren't they all two tone or WG/SS this year? Or is there a stainless I haven't found yet? (it's not a watch on my want-list so I haven't been following that closely).

Like the DJ, only the bezel is WG so effectively SS.

Old Expat Beast · 25 March 2017, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Like the DJ, only the bezel is WG so effectively SS.

Ok, thanks, I thought the bracelet centrelinks were maybe WG, too, for some reason.

gossbeau · 25 March 2017, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camel

I loved the Sky Dweller since it's launch, but can't afford a precious metal watch and don't like them either. In stainless steel I want one, but will wait and see what the used market will do.

Yet you could buy at least 4 PM if you flipped your collection lol

DCheeta · 25 March 2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Ok, thanks, I thought the bracelet centrelinks were maybe WG, too, for some reason.

Yeah, I found it confusing that Rolex is referring to it as "Rolesor" even though only the bezel is gold. Or maybe they always have with the DJ also. Like you, Adam, I don't follow these particular models too closely.

HogwldFLTR · 25 March 2017, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Aren't they all two tone or WG/SS this year? Or is there a stainless I haven't found yet? (it's not a watch on my want-list so I haven't been following that closely).

Stainless and WG is much different from SS/YG. Many thought the band on the WG was also WG center links as you did too (and I did initially). Hence calling it stainless..

henry333 · 25 March 2017, 04:25 PM

Everyone that want a skyD need to try it on first. Of course it looks great in photos especially with a lowered price for SS. It's a thick watch .. try it on before saying will buy etc. in the photos it looks like a DJ but it is a lot thicker and bigger

brettpaul · 25 March 2017, 04:45 PM

Will definitely get the blue or black dial

peterpl · 25 March 2017, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry333

Everyone that want a skyD need to try it on first. Of course it looks great in photos especially with a lowered price for SS. It's a thick watch .. try it on before saying will buy etc. in the photos it looks like a DJ but it is a lot thicker and bigger

Exactly! hit the nail on the head right there. Lets just say its not a watch for everyone and not everyone can pull one off either.

NLYogi · 25 March 2017, 05:04 PM

Yes I would buy it. But only in blue because skies should be blue

Etschell · 25 March 2017, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Ok, thanks, I thought the bracelet centrelinks were maybe WG, too, for some reason.

Only way I figured it out was price on one was 3k less than the tt gold.

Etschell · 25 March 2017, 10:36 PM

Does anyone think the lighter ss case will be less top heavy than the gold ? Just a complaint I've heard in the past.

Phudu · 26 March 2017, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLYogi

Yes I would buy it. But only in blue because skies should be blue

I am first in line for one at my AD. Definitely blue.

HogwldFLTR · 26 March 2017, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Does anyone think the lighter ss case will be less top heavy than the gold ? Just a complaint I've heard in the past.

Much lighter.

FWIW, From the Rolex site, here are the specs for the SS/WG version. Note the details regarding the bracelet.

Reference
326934
Model case
Model case
Oyster, 42 mm, steel and white gold
Oyster architecture
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Diameter
42 mm
Material
White Rolesor - combination of 904L steel and 18 ct white gold
Bezel
Fluted, bidirectional rotatable Rolex Ring Command
Winding crown
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system

Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water-resistance
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Movement
Movement
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, dual time zones, annual calendar
Calibre
9001, Manufacture Rolex
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. 24-hour display on off-centre disc. Second time zone. Instantaneous annual calendar at 3 o'clock and rapid-setting of the date. Month display via 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Oscillator
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Winding
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve
Approximately 72 hours

Bracelet
Bracelet
Oyster, flat three-piece links
Bracelet material
904L steel
Clasp
Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Dial
Dial
Blue
Details
Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

As opposed to the two tones:

Reference
326933
Model case
Model case
Oyster, 42 mm, steel and yellow gold
Oyster architecture
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Diameter
42 mm
Material
Yellow Rolesor - combination of 904L steel and 18 ct yellow gold
Bezel
Fluted, bidirectional rotatable Rolex Ring Command
Winding crown
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system

Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water-resistance
Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Movement
Movement
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, dual time zones, annual calendar
Calibre
9001, Manufacture Rolex
Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. 24-hour display on off-centre disc. Second time zone. Instantaneous annual calendar at 3 o'clock and rapid-setting of the date. Month display via 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Oscillator
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Winding
Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve
Approximately 72 hours

Bracelet
Bracelet
Oyster, flat three-piece links
Bracelet material
Yellow Rolesor - combination of 904L steel and 18 ct yellow gold
Clasp
Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Dial
Dial
White
Details
Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

build4boost · 26 March 2017, 05:21 AM

iLLGT2 · 26 March 2017, 05:25 AM

Maybe I'm one of the haters however owning a yellow silver dial and rose choc dial I feel the as and TT ruin the line, especially with the stick dial and wheel dial color
Looks like a datejust ii to me

Snow-Dweller · 26 March 2017, 05:29 AM

Maybe one day....

build4boost · 26 March 2017, 05:56 AM

The Sky Dweller has been on my grail list, but the chance of Rolex coming out with a SS model made me nervous. I was hoping it would stay exclusive like the Day Date and only come in precious metals.
I guess it will be like all the other models that come in various metal combos and give everyone more options.

johnnyjazz · 26 March 2017, 06:00 AM

I think it will wear a lot worse in steel, very top heavy. I have tried the pm one on before and it was just perfect. I think the weight is mainly in the pm bracelet because the head is hollowed out. With the steel one the thick head will be bobbing about on the light bracelet, just look at the latest Rolex Federer video he hase to hold it.

Maiden · 26 March 2017, 06:32 AM

Intrigued but need to try it on. I have been moving away from larger watches, Sub C is as big as I want to go. Still prefer the 36mm dj/dd with flutes vs the new 41/40 or DJ2, so will have to see.

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24 March 2017, 09:51 PM	#31
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I don't know whether or not I would buy it but I think I can. That was my grail __________________

24 March 2017, 09:55 PM	#32
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	I do like the blue, maybe one day __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

25 March 2017, 01:06 AM	#33
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	The more I see it, the more I'm loving the black dial. My BLNR should be very worried right now. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 March 2017, 11:39 AM	#38
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	AD has my order for blue dial :) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 March 2017, 01:15 AM	#34
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I don't know...it's a definite maybe.

25 March 2017, 02:13 AM	#35
sand lizard "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Some Beach Watch: Day Date 40 Posts: 75	Added my name to the list at local AD, torn between white and blue dial will also shop TS here. if demand is high will wait a year to buy used

25 March 2017, 03:03 AM	#36
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I have the best Sky Dweller, Sky Dweller 326935 Rose Gold with sundust dial!

25 March 2017, 05:56 AM	#37
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	No. I was ready to buy one in WG until I tried it on in person. I really, really wanted to like the watch, but it doesn't make any sense. The styling says "dressy watch" but it wears huge. A price drop doesn't change my opinion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

25 March 2017, 01:06 PM	#41
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	i would certainly buy one used at the right price out of curiosity.

25 March 2017, 04:25 PM	#47
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	Everyone that want a skyD need to try it on first. Of course it looks great in photos especially with a lowered price for SS. It's a thick watch .. try it on before saying will buy etc. in the photos it looks like a DJ but it is a lot thicker and bigger

25 March 2017, 04:45 PM	#48
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Will definitely get the blue or black dial __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

25 March 2017, 05:04 PM	#50
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	Yes I would buy it. But only in blue because skies should be blue

25 March 2017, 10:36 PM	#52
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Does anyone think the lighter ss case will be less top heavy than the gold ? Just a complaint I've heard in the past. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

26 March 2017, 05:21 AM	#55
build4boost "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Baltimore MD Watch: My next Rolex! Posts: 159	__________________ Chris N. SS Yacht-Master II "random". Explorer 42mm Polar "G". DSSD "V". SS GMT-C "V".

26 March 2017, 05:25 AM	#56
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	Maybe I'm one of the haters however owning a yellow silver dial and rose choc dial I feel the as and TT ruin the line, especially with the stick dial and wheel dial color Looks like a datejust ii to me

26 March 2017, 05:29 AM	#57
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,271	Maybe one day.... __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

26 March 2017, 05:56 AM	#58
build4boost "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Baltimore MD Watch: My next Rolex! Posts: 159	The Sky Dweller has been on my grail list, but the chance of Rolex coming out with a SS model made me nervous. I was hoping it would stay exclusive like the Day Date and only come in precious metals. I guess it will be like all the other models that come in various metal combos and give everyone more options. __________________ Chris N. SS Yacht-Master II "random". Explorer 42mm Polar "G". DSSD "V". SS GMT-C "V".

26 March 2017, 06:00 AM	#59
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	I think it will wear a lot worse in steel, very top heavy. I have tried the pm one on before and it was just perfect. I think the weight is mainly in the pm bracelet because the head is hollowed out. With the steel one the thick head will be bobbing about on the light bracelet, just look at the latest Rolex Federer video he hase to hold it.

26 March 2017, 06:32 AM	#60
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Intrigued but need to try it on. I have been moving away from larger watches, Sub C is as big as I want to go. Still prefer the 36mm dj/dd with flutes vs the new 41/40 or DJ2, so will have to see. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

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