Rolex Sky-Dweller will NEVER be in Stainless Steel

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by snaggle

Well, I've seen a lot of talk mentioning "When the SKD is in SS, ill buy it, etc..." And it seems to me that quite a few people think its possible that the SKD will be produced in SS.

Point of the fact is, it will never happen. For many reasons. I am 100% sure, but hard to explain exactly why, but ill try my best.

#1. The SKD has a fluted bezel. Fluted is ALWAYS precious metal - no such thing as SS fluted bezel. So for starters, the least it could possible be is SS with WG bezel.

#2 The SKD could be considered as Rolexes "Grand complications" And the new benchmark or flagship model of Rolex, so if they were to introduce it in SS, they would do it for the Day Date first, then the SKD.

#3 Do you really think Rolex would make a watch with those complications in SS?

#4 If it were in SS (keep in mind it must have a WG bezel at least) it would be VERY similar in looks to the DateJust II, very similar. This would consider it to be a competitor or comparable to the DJII - wont work good for marketing - I can't really explain this point really well but if you know/ studied marketing very well, you will know this automatically. (Basically, either spend $30-$50k for the SKD, or whatever it will cost, or if you want it in SS, then buy the DJII, and tough luck)

#5 Back to the part of flagship model being the SKD. If Rolex were to make it in SS, it would depreciate its imagine or "degrade" would be the appropriate word, and again - its to do with marketing, won't look good for the SKD.

#6 Very important point : If it were in SS, then it will look almost IDENTICAL to the WG model - again, no way this will work out for marketing - nobody will buy the WG. Same reason why they wont make a SS BLUE Submariner.


Basically the same reasons why the DD/DDII is only produced in precious metal - you will never see a SS DD/DDII, same for the SKD, it won't happen.

Im not trying to break anyones hopes if they thought it would come out in SS. Im just stating the obvious. (Im a marketing guy and do have interest in this too )

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[tomchicago]

Gretch just make sure to try it on in person. It is huge.

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Is it really that big?

I think this is awesome and I want one. I am guessing we will see a good discount in the secondary market, mostly because its not a watch for everyone and people will buy and flip. Now...this or a ss daytona-c

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by snaggle

#6 Very important point : If it were in SS, then it will look almost IDENTICAL to the WG model - again, no way this will work out for marketing - nobody will buy the WG. Same reason why they wont make a SS BLUE Submariner.

I hope you're "right" - again - for Basel 2018.

SS Sub with blue sunburst dial FTW.

[Lordofrolex]

Lol

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Is it really that big?

Yes.

It wears much bigger than similarly sized watches, at least on my 6.5'' wrist.

[Borsika]

Actually the whole watch and bracelet is SS now, only the bezel is gold.!!!!

Originally Posted by snaggle

Well, I've seen a lot of talk mentioning "When the SKD is in SS, ill buy it, etc..." And it seems to me that quite a few people think its possible that the SKD will be produced in SS.

Point of the fact is, it will never happen. For many reasons. I am 100% sure, but hard to explain exactly why, but ill try my best.

#1. The SKD has a fluted bezel. Fluted is ALWAYS precious metal - no such thing as SS fluted bezel. So for starters, the least it could possible be is SS with WG bezel.

#2 The SKD could be considered as Rolexes "Grand complications" And the new benchmark or flagship model of Rolex, so if they were to introduce it in SS, they would do it for the Day Date first, then the SKD.

#3 Do you really think Rolex would make a watch with those complications in SS?

#4 If it were in SS (keep in mind it must have a WG bezel at least) it would be VERY similar in looks to the DateJust II, very similar. This would consider it to be a competitor or comparable to the DJII - wont work good for marketing - I can't really explain this point really well but if you know/ studied marketing very well, you will know this automatically. (Basically, either spend $30-$50k for the SKD, or whatever it will cost, or if you want it in SS, then buy the DJII, and tough luck)

#5 Back to the part of flagship model being the SKD. If Rolex were to make it in SS, it would depreciate its imagine or "degrade" would be the appropriate word, and again - its to do with marketing, won't look good for the SKD.

#6 Very important point : If it were in SS, then it will look almost IDENTICAL to the WG model - again, no way this will work out for marketing - nobody will buy the WG. Same reason why they wont make a SS BLUE Submariner.


Basically the same reasons why the DD/DDII is only produced in precious metal - you will never see a SS DD/DDII, same for the SKD, it won't happen.

Im not trying to break anyones hopes if they thought it would come out in SS. Im just stating the obvious. (Im a marketing guy and do have interest in this too )

[Maiden]

Ha Ha, now we just have to find the thread where the OP claimed hisAD showed him the "official" early release documentation on the GMT Coke in stainless.

[thomaspp]

I also remembered this thread... lol

[904VT]

Of course Rolex wouldn't launch a SS model at the same time as the PM pieces were launched. But it's not all that surprising considering Patek and AP offer complicated steel models and this model with its movement features is a closer competitor to those than others in the Rolex line.

I'm pretty pumped, Rolex making a power play

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Aceofspades2345

It's in two-tone, not straight SS

I think you need to reread my comment.

[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I hope you're "right" - again - for Basel 2018.

SS Sub with blue sunburst dial FTW.

Let's not get silly here - Rolex didn't release an identical model in stainless steel. The steel Sky-Dwellers have stick dials and different different colors. It's a small differentiation, but it still keeps them apart. A blue bezel, blue dial Sub would not have enough to separate it from the WG model.

[alika]

Originally Posted by Aceofspades2345

You mean this one which says white gold and steel?

[cht]

Originally Posted by snaggle

And it seems to me that quite a few people think its possible that the SKD will be produced in SS.

Point of the fact is, it will never happen. For many reasons. I am 100% sure, but hard to explain exactly why, but ill try my best.

#1. blah

#2 blah

#3 foot

#4 in

#5 mouth

#6 still stuck

Im just stating the obvious. (Im a marketing guy and do have interest in this too )

So.....when you say 100%, you ACTUALLY mean?

Just wondering what you "market?"

[Wahlberg]

What's the price difference between the steel and gold models? If I was Rolex I would make the price difference really small, only 5k max or something. You have to be 'crazy' enough to get one, make it special like a SS Patek. It will be popular.

Edit: I just read 14k? That's low.

[kdphan]

can a new thread be made with "Rolex will never make another SS Coke GMT"?

[doubleosullivan]

What this thread tells me is that Rolex will 100% come out with a ss blue sub at bazel 2018

[ivanos]

Nice update

[GoingPlaces]

And here we are.

[HogwldFLTR]

Loving the steel and gold SkyD; it may be the one.

[Star Ferry]

love this place. 5 years later and we are still holding the OP accountable

[bphilli18]

I do have to say that the sales training class and the rep said that they would not ever come out with this in stainless a few years back. But shit happens

[subtona]

Simply a case of Rolex spite production.


I recall a guy told me I was crazy for suggesting red lettering would come back on sub



Funny the thread has received more replies 5 years later than when originally posted

[RaceDoc]

+1

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I hope you're "right" - again - for Basel 2018.

SS Sub with blue sunburst dial FTW.

[vladamir15]

lol remember this thread. Oh well as always we never know what rolex is going to do.

[topgear]

He he he

thread diggers

but we need thread diggers to remind us

I am happy that SKD is in SS. It is still expensive but not an impossible option for a lot of SKD fans who prefer not to plonk good money down for WG SKD.

[Xerxes77]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

Rolex has made in the past complications in SS

What I do not understand is how they retail let's say $8.000
for their X... SS model and $30.000 for the same model in 18k.

The difference of their cost between 200 grams of steel
and 200 grams of gold is extraterestrial...yet the retail price
is only 3.5 times more money for the same model in Gold ?
I guess buying a Gold Rolex is a better deal..?

Well, if you look at AP ROC steel is 23000€ and the same AP ROC are 44000€.
So I don't think Rolex are only due this astronomical difference.
Many people can now to enjoy SKD complication at a small price but the rg, wg, yg make the difference!!

[Gasoil4ever]

Originally Posted by gretch6364

Is it really that big?

I think this is awesome and I want one. I am guessing we will see a good discount in the secondary market, mostly because its not a watch for everyone and people will buy and flip. Now...this or a ss daytona-c

It's not small for sure.

My wrist is 8".

[henry333]

Lol

[Exploradori]

Hahaha

Just goes to show that in today's time, and across all topics, nobody knows jacksh%t.


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[Flyfisher]

Nostradamus you ain't.