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topcat30093 · 19 February 2018, 06:23 PM

It is my considered opinion that fans of Rolex watches, believe that the blue dial S/S Skydweller is the favourite - similar to the DJ 41.
It is also recognised that this particular configuration is extremely difficult to obtain.
But which is the 2nd favourite colour and why?
What made you choose one variation over the other?
Perhaps you prefer either light or dark coloured dial or that one is more easier to read.
I would be most interetesd in reading your thoughts, especially from members who have gone through the same thought process.
Of course, it goes without saying, that photos are a necessity of each thread, so please feel free to include some.:thumbs:

HL65 · 19 February 2018, 08:18 PM

Black is my favorite color of the 3. I was offered each color and chose black as it was perfect IMHO. Blue would be my 2nd followed by white as 3rd. The black sunburst/sunray dial is incredible changing colors with each turn of the wrist. Also in black it is the sleekest or sportiest of the 3 as well. Either way all 3 colors are great in this metal so one can't really make a bad choice.

PS Tony I never buy a watch because others think it is a consensus first pick. I buy watches I like the most and in this case black easily won so your poll needs a 3rd option as neither black or white is my 2nd choice.

topcat30093 · 19 February 2018, 10:52 PM

Ken, I hear what you are saying.
Black is usually my first choice, though I wanted to read what other members said.
Sounds like the black dial must be similar to the one used on the DJ 41 as that one also can look different under light.
Interestingly an AD told me that the blue on the Skydweller was lighter than the one on the DJ 41.
I did momentarily consider putting another option, but couldn’t come up with one, apart from blue!!

ap1 · 19 February 2018, 11:46 PM

black is no second fiddle. Have yet to c the elusive blue though so I’m not fully informed. White suffers from, appears bigger syndrome, which doesn’t work for my svelte wrist

watchwatcher · 20 February 2018, 01:08 AM

Hard to say since I've never seen one in the flesh.

WAK4 · 20 February 2018, 02:32 AM

If straight black gloss, it'd be white for me... But the charcoal, sunburst dial in person was fantastic... Made me doubt my blue choice for a minute when I saw all 3 at a Rolex trunk show event with the prototypes.

antbkny · 20 February 2018, 02:33 AM

the black is really sharp

Cru Jones · 20 February 2018, 03:14 AM

Black > white > blue for me. The black is just so sharp, and I feel like there are better blues out there for me.

That all being said, they are all good. Just a matter of personal preference.

roger0770 · 20 February 2018, 03:18 AM

I just think the dial looks extreme busy with the white dial.

yannis · 20 February 2018, 03:56 AM

Black is the most beautiful and the classiest of the three imo, followed by blue then white.

kilyung · 20 February 2018, 05:19 AM

I like the white because it's easiest to read. It also looks most like my WG SkD.

Linuxpenguins · 20 February 2018, 06:18 AM

Will the availability become easier once baselworld 2018?

GB-man · 20 February 2018, 06:24 AM

Black I guess. I like darker dials.

topcat30093 · 20 February 2018, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

Will the availability become easier once baselworld 2018?

I was wondering the same thing.

Especially if the interest moves away from the Skydweller to one of the 2018 releases.

Linuxpenguins · 20 February 2018, 07:25 AM

Yeah, I’m hoping so! I want the Blue!

Starhutch · 20 February 2018, 07:56 AM

Black was my first choice and didn’t disappoint when it arrived. Classic look for me and timeless.

AK797 · 20 February 2018, 08:07 AM

White is doing very well, esp against a sunburst black dial. Bodes well for a white PepC or CokeC if Rolex feel like it.

Xerxes77 · 20 February 2018, 08:11 AM

For me black dial!
Black remain a classic!
I see both black and blue and think black have more contrast but also blue it’s unique

Chadridv · 20 February 2018, 08:17 AM

this one is a real sleeper!

HL65 · 20 February 2018, 08:20 AM

Beautiful shot Chad...Might as well show a shot of my black.

Lambo Jota · 20 February 2018, 08:35 AM

Is the black dial color the same as white gold vs stainless?

HL65 · 20 February 2018, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lambo Jota

Is the black dial color the same as white gold vs stainless?

No the WG black dial is matte.

Lambo Jota · 20 February 2018, 08:43 AM

Thanks

topcat30093 · 20 February 2018, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Beautiful shot Chad...Might as well show a shot of my black.

Ken, that is a stunning photo may be a clincher:thumbs:

The poll is showing quite an even match.

For those in the know does the white dial read more easily than the black or the other way round?

HogwldFLTR · 20 February 2018, 06:31 PM

I've really grown to like the icy white dial!!! Blue is what I've got of course.

BrazenC5 · 20 February 2018, 07:11 PM

Lee,

You captured the blue dial well in this picture. I would say this is my favorite pic of a blue dial SkyD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I've really grown to like the icy white dial!!! Blue is what I've got of course.

G'ed · 20 February 2018, 07:42 PM

White camp, 1st choice

HogwldFLTR · 21 February 2018, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

Lee,

You captured the blue dial well in this picture. I would say this is my favorite pic of a blue dial SkyD.

Thanks so much. The lighting worked out well. Fortunate to have caught perfect lighting from outside.

topcat30093 · 21 February 2018, 06:13 AM

Having experienced the white dial, I just need to find someone who has the black

topcat30093 · 7 March 2018, 05:37 PM

I managed to track down a bi-metal with the black dial. The dial looks superb and I love the way that the sunburst affects the way that it looks.
Oh decisions, decisions!!!!

View Poll Results: Which is the S/S Skydweller second favourite colour dial
Black	74	53.62%
White	64	46.38%
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19 February 2018, 06:23 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	S/S Sky-Dweller 2nd favourite colour dial and why? It is my considered opinion that fans of Rolex watches, believe that the blue dial S/S Skydweller is the favourite - similar to the DJ 41. It is also recognised that this particular configuration is extremely difficult to obtain. But which is the 2nd favourite colour and why? What made you choose one variation over the other? Perhaps you prefer either light or dark coloured dial or that one is more easier to read. I would be most interetesd in reading your thoughts, especially from members who have gone through the same thought process. Of course, it goes without saying, that photos are a necessity of each thread, so please feel free to include some.:thumbs: __________________

19 February 2018, 08:18 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Black is my favorite color of the 3. I was offered each color and chose black as it was perfect IMHO. Blue would be my 2nd followed by white as 3rd. The black sunburst/sunray dial is incredible changing colors with each turn of the wrist. Also in black it is the sleekest or sportiest of the 3 as well. Either way all 3 colors are great in this metal so one can't really make a bad choice. PS Tony I never buy a watch because others think it is a consensus first pick. I buy watches I like the most and in this case black easily won so your poll needs a 3rd option as neither black or white is my 2nd choice. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 February 2018, 10:52 PM	#3
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Ken, I hear what you are saying. Black is usually my first choice, though I wanted to read what other members said. Sounds like the black dial must be similar to the one used on the DJ 41 as that one also can look different under light. Interestingly an AD told me that the blue on the Skydweller was lighter than the one on the DJ 41. I did momentarily consider putting another option, but couldn’t come up with one, apart from blue!! __________________

20 February 2018, 03:56 AM	#10
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Black is the most beautiful and the classiest of the three imo, followed by blue then white. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

19 February 2018, 11:46 PM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	black is no second fiddle. Have yet to c the elusive blue though so I’m not fully informed. White suffers from, appears bigger syndrome, which doesn’t work for my svelte wrist

20 February 2018, 01:08 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Hard to say since I've never seen one in the flesh.

20 February 2018, 02:32 AM	#6
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	If straight black gloss, it'd be white for me... But the charcoal, sunburst dial in person was fantastic... Made me doubt my blue choice for a minute when I saw all 3 at a Rolex trunk show event with the prototypes.

20 February 2018, 02:33 AM	#7
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	the black is really sharp

20 February 2018, 03:14 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	Black > white > blue for me. The black is just so sharp, and I feel like there are better blues out there for me. That all being said, they are all good. Just a matter of personal preference.

20 February 2018, 03:18 AM	#9
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	I just think the dial looks extreme busy with the white dial.

20 February 2018, 05:19 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I like the white because it's easiest to read. It also looks most like my WG SkD.

20 February 2018, 06:18 AM	#12
Linuxpenguins "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Watch: SD4k - Sky D Posts: 749	Will the availability become easier once baselworld 2018?

20 February 2018, 06:24 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	Black I guess. I like darker dials. __________________

20 February 2018, 07:25 AM	#15
Linuxpenguins "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Watch: SD4k - Sky D Posts: 749	Yeah, I’m hoping so! I want the Blue!

20 February 2018, 07:56 AM	#16
Starhutch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,333	Black was my first choice and didn’t disappoint when it arrived. Classic look for me and timeless.

20 February 2018, 08:07 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	White is doing very well, esp against a sunburst black dial. Bodes well for a white PepC or CokeC if Rolex feel like it.

20 February 2018, 08:11 AM	#18
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	For me black dial! Black remain a classic! I see both black and blue and think black have more contrast but also blue it’s unique

20 February 2018, 08:17 AM	#19
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	this one is a real sleeper! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

20 February 2018, 08:20 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Beautiful shot Chad...Might as well show a shot of my black. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 February 2018, 08:35 AM	#21
Lambo Jota "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 91	Is the black dial color the same as white gold vs stainless?

20 February 2018, 08:43 AM	#23
Lambo Jota "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 91	Thanks

20 February 2018, 06:31 PM	#25
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	I've really grown to like the icy white dial!!! Blue is what I've got of course. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 February 2018, 07:42 PM	#27
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	White camp, 1st choice

21 February 2018, 06:13 AM	#29
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Having experienced the white dial, I just need to find someone who has the black __________________

7 March 2018, 05:37 PM	#30
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	I managed to track down a bi-metal with the black dial. The dial looks superb and I love the way that the sunburst affects the way that it looks. Oh decisions, decisions!!!! __________________

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