I dont get the Skydweller frenzy

[rolleyme]

Originally Posted by jrs146

I get the hype because it's a very cool and innovative watch. What I don't get is why the hype now when the SkyD had a lot of criticism (not just about price) around here when it was only available in gold.


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They hype is that it's now more affordable to the masses so people a taking a 2nd look. Before it was price very high and unobtainable for most, thus the hate. LOL

[Old Expat Beast]

So the crown on the SS doesn't lock with the coronet 'upright' like it does on the PM models?

[Bigblu10]

Never really looked twice at the reference before, but the blue dial contrasting against the stainless steel really makes for a sharp looking watch. I am definitely a fan of Rolex blue dials. The watch is definitely a unique looking piece.

[Magwitch]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So the crown on the SS doesn't lock with the coronet 'upright' like it does on the PM models?

That is correct! Too bad, a shame really. They could have done it.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Magwitch

That is correct! Too bad, a shame really. They could have done it.

It is a shame, as that was a cool Sky-Dweller 'thing'. (Having said that, the aligned crown is not something that otherwise concerns me).

[Watch This]

I'm actually sorry I started this thread. I thought it was posted under the Rolex "Discussion" Forum. I thought this was a forum for polite discussion. Some people seem to get very bent out of shape over a watch. I guess opinions are great as long as they are all glowing? I love the YM2 which people here rip apart relentlessly. I don't attack them personally. If you can't post here inviting courteous debate then what's the point? And frankly, if the moderators had a problem with my OP, I would likely have heard about it. Some fragile egos here it seems.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So the crown on the SS doesn't lock with the coronet 'upright' like it does on the PM models?

Well mine doesn't. It really takes work for me to see it, aligned or not.

[keylargotime]

Originally Posted by Watch This

I'm actually sorry I started this thread. I thought it was posted under the Rolex "Discussion" Forum. I thought this was a forum for polite discussion. Some people seem to get very bent out of shape over a watch. I guess opinions are great as long as they are all glowing? I love the YM2 which people here rip apart relentlessly. I don't attack them personally. If you can't post here inviting courteous debate then what's the point? And frankly, if the moderators had a problem with my OP, I would likely have heard about it. Some fragile egos here it seems.

Pretty sure it had nothing to do with your lack of enthusiasm for the SkyD

But to say it's "laughable" as to why someone would want an annual calendar could easily be misconstrued as some form of impolite arrogance. I have the PP 5396g- do I need the month display? No, but I'm in awe of the craftsmanship that went into making that happen every time I strap the watch to my wrist.

If you're ever in Key Largo, let's grab a beer

[WhiskeyKoffee]

Originally Posted by Watch This

Some fragile egos here it seems.

Pot meet Kettle.

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

Pot meet Kettle.

Now thats not very judicial-like your honor.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by keylargotime

Pretty sure it had nothing to do with your lack of enthusiasm for the SkyD

But to say it's "laughable" as to why someone would want an annual calendar could easily be misconstrued as some form of impolite arrogance. I have the PP 5396g- do I need the month display? No, but I'm in awe of the craftsmanship that went into making that happen every time I strap the watch to my wrist.

If you're ever in Key Largo, let's grab a beer

Key Largo? Very cool; used to sail the Indian River up in the Melbourne area on my Hobie but never made it to the Keys. I still want to get there. Maybe someday.

The OP had no idea it was annual calendar, fwiw. That didn't help either.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Key Largo? Very cool; used to sail the Indian River up in the Melbourne area on my Hobie but never made it to the Keys. I still want to get there. Maybe someday.

The OP had no idea it was annual calendar, fwiw. That didn't help either.

Today's the day. You need to go to the mel fischer museum

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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Today's the day. You need to go to the mel fischer museum

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Looks good!!! Hopefully sometime soon.

[keylargotime]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Key Largo? Very cool; used to sail the Indian River up in the Melbourne area on my Hobie but never made it to the Keys. I still want to get there. Maybe someday.

The OP had no idea it was annual calendar, fwiw. That didn't help either.

It's a tranquil departure from mainland America- let's enjoy a cold one if you make it to KL

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by keylargotime

It's a tranquil departure from mainland America- let's enjoy a cold one if you make it to KL

You're definitely on!!!!

[jazznpool]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

It's a comically large watch except for those with truly huge wrists.

I agree here. Too large for me to consider. Nice looking sports/ dress watch.

[rolex aficionado]

I wonder if the movement was under a different design other than the Date just?? would that change my feelings toward it?
It does remind me a lot of the Datejust Turn-O-Graph,little bit of a Turn-Off to me!
Movement wise... superb!

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by Magwitch

That is correct! Too bad, a shame really. They could have done it.

That's disappointing to know, but I guess the PM models retain a cool nicety not found on others besides, you know, being gold.

[Kyle78]

I think the dial looks great, don't like that it looks like a huge datejust.

[leonardfell]

Looks a little similar to my TAG released 3/4 years ago

https://www.premiumwatches.com/tag-h...51.html?c=1926

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Watch This

I'm actually sorry I started this thread. I thought it was posted under the Rolex "Discussion" Forum. I thought this was a forum for polite discussion. Some people seem to get very bent out of shape over a watch. I guess opinions are great as long as they are all glowing? I love the YM2 which people here rip apart relentlessly. I don't attack them personally. If you can't post here inviting courteous debate then what's the point? And frankly, if the moderators had a problem with my OP, I would likely have heard about it. Some fragile egos here it seems.

I tend to TRY and stay out of these types of inflammatory threads lately. But you really seem to want to keep it going, and I can't sleep, so why not. I'll add my few bits.

I think most threads, even negative ones like yours, tend to go just fine. Imho, you went wrong in a few places.

1. Instead of just starting a typical negative thread, you do actually use some insulting language.
2. You didn't appear to have full knowledge of the watch you were commenting on.
3. You accuse someone of attacking you personally, and judge his character. Fwiw, I might have missed it, but I didn't see where anyone attached you personally.
4. You throw a sucker punch and then hide behind the "ignore list". Sorry pal, I just feel that practice is cowardly as a whole. There's another guy here that does it regularly. I find the "hit and run" distasteful.
5. Instead of letting the thread fizzle out, you actually come back into it and say you wish you never started it. . Then, in this continuation post you proceed to make a blanket statement about the forum and how it's apparently not ok to post something negative about a watch.

It's more than fine. It's not my style, but people do it all the time. It's just usually done without insinuating the people that want one are laughable.

Personally, I have one. I like it a lot. I don't love it, because it's just too big for my style. I prefer watches on the smaller side. It'll likely not ever be a daily for me. I might even flip it someday. But for the moment, I really think it's pretty cool.

But the dial is awesome imo, the movements is incredible and the innovation is landmark for a brand not know for their movements. While big, I don't think it's even near to comically big as some suggest. It is a typical 42mm watch. Many many larger watches out there these days. And it's built tough. I don't see many tough annual calendars out there.

I do wish the case was smaller. But I also wish I was asleep and that I wasn't on my phone writing on an Internet forum at 4:50 on a Saturday morning.

So there you have it. My thoughts on the subject, which I realize are basically worthless. Time to toss and turn a bit more.

[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by superdog

I tend to TRY and stay out of these types of inflammatory threads lately. But you really seem to want to keep it going, and I can't sleep, so why not. I'll add my few bits.

I think most threads, even negative ones like yours, tend to go just fine. Imho, you went wrong in a few places.

1. Instead of just starting a typical negative thread, you do actually use some insulting language.
2. You didn't appear to have full knowledge of the watch you were commenting on.
3. You accuse someone of attacking you personally, and judge his character. Fwiw, I might have missed it, but I didn't see where anyone attached you personally.
4. You throw a sucker punch and then hide behind the "ignore list". Sorry pal, I just feel that practice is cowardly as a whole. There's another guy here that does it regularly. I find the "hit and run" distasteful.
5. Instead of letting the thread fizzle out, you actually come back into it and say you wish you never started it. . Then, in this continuation post you proceed to make a blanket statement about the forum and how it's apparently not ok to post something negative about a watch.

It's more than fine. It's not my style, but people do it all the time. It's just usually done without insinuating the people that want one are laughable.

Personally, I have one. I like it a lot. I don't love it, because it's just too big for my style. I prefer watches on the smaller side. It'll likely not ever be a daily for me. I might even flip it someday. But for the moment, I really think it's pretty cool.

But the dial is awesome imo, the movements is incredible and the innovation is landmark for a brand not know for their movements. While big, I don't think it's even near to comically big as some suggest. It is a typical 42mm watch. Many many larger watches out there these days. And it's built tough. I don't see many tough annual calendars out there.

I do wish the case was smaller. But I also wish I was asleep and that I wasn't on my phone writing on an Internet forum at 4:50 on a Saturday morning.

So there you have it. My thoughts on the subject, which I realize are basically worthless. Time to toss and turn a bit more.

Perfect response.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So the crown on the SS doesn't lock with the coronet 'upright' like it does on the PM models?

Interesting to note that it doesn't ...

I wonder why

[broken_link]

I have a recent GMT II and it's currently at +0,2 sec a day. This gives about 300 days till it's off by a minute. So given the SD can properly account for all 11 months length but the February it could run more or less exactly a year without an adjustment. Could this be the rationale behind the design and the timing? I.e. Rolex has managed to have their movements be so precise, that it's worth it to have an annual calendar added?

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Interesting to note that it doesn't ...

I wonder why

Guess it is part of what you pay the extra $30k+ for with the gold model...

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Great shot Bill

Thanks!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by WAK4

Guess it is part of what you pay the extra $30k+ for with the gold model...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Watch This

Now thats not very judicial-like your honor.

It is accurate though, you used the derogatory term "laughable" and then when it was used back at you, you didn't like it. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, Judge Rules, so no need to feel hard done by.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

It's a comically large watch except for those with truly huge wrists.

"Comically large"??? Soooooooooo, your GMT thats 40mm (mind you, only 2mm smaller), is what, just "really large"? DJ41 must be really really large, and, SkD of course comically large. Got it!

You must have 5" girly wrists, in which case, I understand.

[regnant]

I assumed the crown �� would always be in upright position no matter what given that's a trademark ® feature to the Sky Dweller but I can see why and can't critize the brand for it.
It remains to be a gold variations privilege. In same way, gold and Platinum Daytona come with beefier lugs while even Rolesor Daytona comes with slimmer lugs