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sensui · 13 August 2017, 11:05 AM

Wanted to like the watch....certainly more than the sd43.....but at the end of the day my slightly smaller than 6.5" wrist just looks like a stick with these pieces. The skydweller wears better for sure compared to new sd43....just nowhere near as sleek/good looking as a Daytona/other 40mm as Rolex for me. Still too thick and busy for me. Very photogenic though in this thread and others, congrats op.

rmlovett1 · 13 August 2017, 11:22 AM

Beauty, congrats!:)

maton12 · 13 August 2017, 11:29 AM

Whilst the hype was all around the blue dial, after seeing both, would also choose the black

Congratulations, great watch

HACKNSACK44 · 13 August 2017, 11:32 AM

Congrats!!

173rdabn · 13 August 2017, 11:33 AM

Wow, totally different look. Really, really nice.

AK797 · 13 August 2017, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Agree, the Daytona is the absolute best size for my wrist. I tried om a PM sky and dismissed it. These posts making me magically wanna think that a change to ss shrinks it, which of course is doubtful

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TBH Adam if you can wear a Platona I think you can this. We'll get an AP 44 on you yet.

Congrats Sammy, on seizing the day and the black dial, I think I would go for that one now as I'm covered for blue.

HK Islandboy · 13 August 2017, 12:47 PM

That is a great story. And the sky dweller looks great on you - the Daytona fits you perfectly

watchmework · 13 August 2017, 12:51 PM

Congrats, didn't realize the wrist presence the sky dweller had..pretty awesome!

AJM914 · 13 August 2017, 12:58 PM

Congrats looks great!

ap1 · 13 August 2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

TBH Adam if you can wear a Platona I think you can this. We'll get an AP 44 on you yet.

Congrats Sammy, on seizing the day and the black dial, I think I would go for that one now as I'm covered for blue.

Neil, the AP divers at 42 look huge on me even. I'm closer to 15450 than upsizing. That said, waiting on a diver, roo, ro chrono to be 39/4O and I'm back in to the brand. 44 like yours, just not in the cards for me. As much as I'd like to own one.

A.I. · 14 August 2017, 04:02 AM

Great story and very envious as we are still waiting for this release our side of the big pond.

I have spoken today with my AD and confirmed I would consider Blue or Black dial options..

Here's hoping I'll get it before any price increase.

Fleetlord · 14 August 2017, 04:50 AM

This is how AD visits should go....thanks for the report.

Visit an AD....see a reference you that you like after trying on..

Slap the cash down.

Wear and enjoy!

None of this silly bruised ego nonsense about diet cokes being the right temp and whether the SA rolled out the red carpet once you opened the door.

This is the way you do it..

superdog · 14 August 2017, 05:44 AM

I think it actually looks just slightly bigger than your Daytona. Looks good on you.

I've got a black myself. And I'm liking it more daily.

sampelligrino · 14 August 2017, 05:45 AM

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. My father actually surprised me and flew in to Honolulu yesterday for my birthday to spend a week back home here, so I am showing him the SS SkyDweller now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

This is how AD visits should go....thanks for the report.

Visit an AD....see a reference you that you like after trying on..

Slap the cash down.

Wear and enjoy!

None of this silly bruised ego nonsense about diet cokes being the right temp and whether the SA rolled out the red carpet once you opened the door.

This is the way you do it..

Yep totally, all that matters to me is I get the watch I want....you'll like my AD "extra" that came with this purchase. Guess what I got with my purchase aside from just the green Rolex bag, watch, box and accessories, and sales receipt?

A used, take-out bag from the SA's co-worker's lunch... No joke

Since I had to walk downtown through a not-so-nice part of town after the purchase to make a dinner, I wasn't keen on just waving this green Rolex bag around. I asked the SA for the most inconspicuous bag possible please, and that was what he returned with!!! I said that is bloody perfect!

Most expensive sandwich I've ever bought

yessir69 · 14 August 2017, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Agree, the Daytona is the absolute best size for my wrist. I tried om a PM sky and dismissed it. These posts making me magically wanna think that a change to ss shrinks it, which of course is doubtful

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Beautiful black dial. But we need to talk about your shirt.

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sampelligrino · 14 August 2017, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I think it actually looks just slightly bigger than your Daytona. Looks good on you.

I've got a black myself. And I'm liking it more daily.

Thanks Seth. The black dial is really just freaking awesome, congrats on yours and glad to see you are liking it. It's a great combo with your DJ 41.

I really just love the black dial.... can't say it enough. It is so cool how it's black, but then turns grey and rhodium-like in the lighting. Just works so well with the watch design for everyday wear.

sampelligrino · 14 August 2017, 06:01 AM

He's trying it on now.... he's torn!! He's owned two GMT2Cs because he regretted letting go of his first one and he's worried he'd regret letting his GMT go again.

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Chiboy · 14 August 2017, 06:14 AM

Congrats! What a great story. I am sure one of you will enjoy this.

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SemperFi · 14 August 2017, 06:15 AM

Congratulations Sammy! Wear it in excellent health.

superdog · 14 August 2017, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sampelligrino

He's trying it on now.... he's torn!! He's owned two GMT2Cs because he regretted letting go of his first one and he's worried he'd regret letting his GMT go again.

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Wow. Looks so nice on him.

Love the GMT. But damn. The SkyD looks fantastic.

Danny83 · 14 August 2017, 11:07 AM

Congrats !!! very nice

watchwatcher · 14 August 2017, 12:45 PM

Yeah...I'm leaning more and more to the black.

Congrats!

Hodog16 · 14 August 2017, 01:34 PM

Great thread. I would go with the black dial of the three. Man that watch looks really good in those pictures. If I try this watch on in the AD I will be in big trouble. . .

tomchicago · 14 August 2017, 01:49 PM

I hate to say it hombre but the SkyD looks way too big.

Hairdude1 · 15 August 2017, 12:17 PM

Congrats!!

Left wrist · 15 August 2017, 12:46 PM

i think a PM sky is in the midst for me, about to pull the trigger on one... I have to admit the SS versions are growing on me.

Those look great on you well done, wear it well!

Psmith · 15 August 2017, 01:57 PM

Congrats

Singslinger · 15 August 2017, 06:05 PM

Great story - enjoy the watch!

Al1969 · 16 August 2017, 08:58 AM

Very nice OP, but guess you decided to let it go.
Best of luck with the sale.

nick c · 16 August 2017, 09:06 AM

Congratulations!

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13 August 2017, 11:05 AM	#31
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Wanted to like the watch....certainly more than the sd43.....but at the end of the day my slightly smaller than 6.5" wrist just looks like a stick with these pieces. The skydweller wears better for sure compared to new sd43....just nowhere near as sleek/good looking as a Daytona/other 40mm as Rolex for me. Still too thick and busy for me. Very photogenic though in this thread and others, congrats op.

13 August 2017, 11:22 AM	#32
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,513	Beauty, congrats!:)

13 August 2017, 11:29 AM	#33
maton12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 400	Whilst the hype was all around the blue dial, after seeing both, would also choose the black Congratulations, great watch

13 August 2017, 11:33 AM	#35
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,318	Wow, totally different look. Really, really nice.

13 August 2017, 12:47 PM	#37
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	That is a great story. And the sky dweller looks great on you - the Daytona fits you perfectly

13 August 2017, 12:51 PM	#38
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats, didn't realize the wrist presence the sky dweller had..pretty awesome!

14 August 2017, 04:02 AM	#41
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	Great story and very envious as we are still waiting for this release our side of the big pond. I have spoken today with my AD and confirmed I would consider Blue or Black dial options.. Here's hoping I'll get it before any price increase.

14 August 2017, 04:50 AM	#42
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,921	This is how AD visits should go....thanks for the report. Visit an AD....see a reference you that you like after trying on.. Slap the cash down. Wear and enjoy! None of this silly bruised ego nonsense about diet cokes being the right temp and whether the SA rolled out the red carpet once you opened the door. This is the way you do it..

14 August 2017, 06:01 AM	#47
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,049	He's trying it on now.... he's torn!! He's owned two GMT2Cs because he regretted letting go of his first one and he's worried he'd regret letting his GMT go again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2017, 11:07 AM	#51
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Congrats !!! very nice

14 August 2017, 12:45 PM	#52
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	Yeah...I'm leaning more and more to the black. Congrats!

14 August 2017, 01:34 PM	#53
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,712	Great thread. I would go with the black dial of the three. Man that watch looks really good in those pictures. If I try this watch on in the AD I will be in big trouble. . .

14 August 2017, 01:49 PM	#54
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	I hate to say it hombre but the SkyD looks way too big.

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15 August 2017, 12:46 PM	#56
Left wrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: NYC Watch: AP PATEK PAM ROLEX Posts: 523	i think a PM sky is in the midst for me, about to pull the trigger on one... I have to admit the SS versions are growing on me. Those look great on you well done, wear it well!

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15 August 2017, 06:05 PM	#58
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