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lig · 28 July 2017, 02:50 PM

Daytona by far for me.

Simon_e · 28 July 2017, 03:02 PM

Daytona by a mile.

lord91 · 28 July 2017, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sager

not even close, Daytona.

regnant · 28 July 2017, 05:44 PM

Daytona 116500 LN

Singslinger · 28 July 2017, 06:23 PM

The blue dial S/S Skydweller, no question.

nGage7962 · 28 July 2017, 06:32 PM

White Dial SS Skydweller would be my choice today.

Ruud Van Driver · 28 July 2017, 07:02 PM

SkyD. No question, not even close.

Mick P · 28 July 2017, 07:12 PM

Chaps

The Skydweller is the better watch due to its functions but it is just too chunky to be sensible. If Rolex could get it down to 40mm then I would look again at it.

The Daytona (which I have) is just plain over rated and would sit unused in a safe like mine is now. The only reason for keeping it is that it is likely to be an investment. To summarise, it was a let down.

So neither gets my vote.

Regards

Mick

zama · 28 July 2017, 08:57 PM

Daytona

brandrea · 28 July 2017, 09:13 PM

Daytona

CPRWATCH · 28 July 2017, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

The blue dial S/S Skydweller, no question.

All day long .

Melchizedek · 28 July 2017, 09:47 PM

Sky D

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beshannon · 28 July 2017, 09:52 PM

Two different watches.

Do you need a chronograph or a perpetual calendar?

shihtzu · 28 July 2017, 10:29 PM

Sky Dweller.

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tx02ag · 29 July 2017, 12:04 AM

Sky-Dweller, annual calendar, dual time zone.

More complications that are useful to me.

Devildog · 29 July 2017, 12:10 AM

There was a time I'd have said Daytona (in white). And if I had the opportunity in real life I may still take that option.

However, having seen and tried on the SS Sky Dweller, Id have to say that one gets my vote. With the white dial. It is much nicer in the metal than the pictures would suggest.

TT its no contest. TT SD with balck dial. Its beautiful.

brucethemanlee · 29 July 2017, 12:15 AM

Daytona hands down

IMHO - Skydweller looks like a extra large DJ41. I'd rather get a more traditional annual calendar. I know Patek and ALS are different price category but i'd save up for those ones instead. Or maybe a JLC

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Magwitch · 29 July 2017, 12:22 AM

I vote Daytona, black dial. Iconic, easy wearing. I have no use for a 2nd time zone and already have an IWC AC which shows the day of the week, month, and day.

tkerrmd · 29 July 2017, 12:24 AM

Daytona no question!!

RichM · 29 July 2017, 12:30 AM

Just flipped my Daytona so I'd go Sky Dweller for now.

Mirx · 29 July 2017, 01:59 AM

Daytona.

OgSnowflake · 29 July 2017, 02:30 AM

I'm gonna give the sky dweller a shot, will I keep it forever prob not. I have a love hate relationship with my Daytona, but It's a watch I could never part with and trust me there's days where a new scratch pops up on a pcl and I wanna spike it on the ground and put it out of misery...but I don't, I wear her and love her.....I don't think I could have that type of relationship with a skydweller..

HogwldFLTR · 29 July 2017, 02:32 AM

Here's the choice imho:

Daytona is a classic with a huge fan base; as a collectable they're highly sough after. For many they're very high on the list of watches to have. They can be difficult to read and wear smaller than they really are. Because they are highly sought after they command a premium price so for many they aren't only a watch but an investment.

The Sky Dweller is new to Rolex having been introduced only five years ago. They are much flashier than the Daytona because of both size and fluted bezels. They are more technically advanced and much less common than the Daytona. They don't have the well developed fan base that the Daytona has. They are relatively large on the Rolex size continuum. They are not for the conservative Rolex collector. On the other hand, from an Annual Calendar perspective they are relatively inexpensive. That said, Rolex isn't know for their ACs and as such the movement is a bit of a gamble in comparison to the Daytonas which have been made for many years. They not only have the Annual calendar but also a second time zone function. They also are comparative in size to other ACs.

I'm not conservative and I can definitely use the functions the Sky D provides much more readily than those provided by the Daytona. The watch size doesn't bother me at all so the Sky D is the way I'm rolling.

904VT · 29 July 2017, 02:35 AM

I own plenty Daytona for my collection, but no Sky Dweller. I just don't see much value in adding a white 116500LN when I already own a late model, green tag 116520 (white) from 2016...

gccmd · 1 August 2017, 03:51 PM

I have a white face Daytona 116500LN. I put down a deposit for the blue face stainless steel Skydweller this past weekend. They are very different watches and I like them both. I can be considered a Rolex hoarder. I wear my Submariner that was purchased in 1991 about 99% of the time.

maton12 · 1 August 2017, 09:07 PM

Sky Dweller

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HK Islandboy · 1 August 2017, 10:39 PM

Sky dweller blue dial!

peterpl · 1 August 2017, 10:42 PM

SkyD for sure. Never liked or been a fan of the Daytona.

Andrés G · 1 August 2017, 10:44 PM

Skydweller

Andrés G · 1 August 2017, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Two different watches.

Do you need a chronograph or a perpetual calendar?

The Skydweller is not a perpetual, just an annual calendar.

28 July 2017, 05:44 PM	#34
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Daytona 116500 LN __________________

28 July 2017, 06:32 PM	#36
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 510	White Dial SS Skydweller would be my choice today. __________________ _______________ ♛ DSSD DJ 41 TT/Champagne Tudor GMT

28 July 2017, 07:02 PM	#37
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	SkyD. No question, not even close. __________________ 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

28 July 2017, 08:57 PM	#39
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Daytona __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

28 July 2017, 09:52 PM	#43
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Two different watches. Do you need a chronograph or a perpetual calendar? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

28 July 2017, 02:50 PM	#31
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	Daytona by far for me.

28 July 2017, 03:02 PM	#32
Simon_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berkshire,England Posts: 362	Daytona by a mile.

28 July 2017, 06:23 PM	#35
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The blue dial S/S Skydweller, no question.

28 July 2017, 07:12 PM	#38
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps The Skydweller is the better watch due to its functions but it is just too chunky to be sensible. If Rolex could get it down to 40mm then I would look again at it. The Daytona (which I have) is just plain over rated and would sit unused in a safe like mine is now. The only reason for keeping it is that it is likely to be an investment. To summarise, it was a let down. So neither gets my vote. Regards Mick

28 July 2017, 09:13 PM	#40
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	Daytona

28 July 2017, 09:47 PM	#42
Melchizedek "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 294	Sky D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 July 2017, 10:29 PM	#44
shihtzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Pasakorn Location: Bangkok/New York Watch: DSSD-D Blue Posts: 7	Sky Dweller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2017, 12:04 AM	#45
tx02ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 225	Sky-Dweller, annual calendar, dual time zone. More complications that are useful to me.

29 July 2017, 12:10 AM	#46
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,638	There was a time I'd have said Daytona (in white). And if I had the opportunity in real life I may still take that option. However, having seen and tried on the SS Sky Dweller, Id have to say that one gets my vote. With the white dial. It is much nicer in the metal than the pictures would suggest. TT its no contest. TT SD with balck dial. Its beautiful. __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

29 July 2017, 12:15 AM	#47
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	Daytona hands down IMHO - Skydweller looks like a extra large DJ41. I'd rather get a more traditional annual calendar. I know Patek and ALS are different price category but i'd save up for those ones instead. Or maybe a JLC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2017, 12:22 AM	#48
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I vote Daytona, black dial. Iconic, easy wearing. I have no use for a 2nd time zone and already have an IWC AC which shows the day of the week, month, and day.

29 July 2017, 12:24 AM	#49
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Daytona no question!!

29 July 2017, 12:30 AM	#50
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,210	Just flipped my Daytona so I'd go Sky Dweller for now. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 July 2017, 01:59 AM	#51
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	Daytona.

29 July 2017, 02:30 AM	#52
OgSnowflake Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 506	I'm gonna give the sky dweller a shot, will I keep it forever prob not. I have a love hate relationship with my Daytona, but It's a watch I could never part with and trust me there's days where a new scratch pops up on a pcl and I wanna spike it on the ground and put it out of misery...but I don't, I wear her and love her.....I don't think I could have that type of relationship with a skydweller..

29 July 2017, 02:32 AM	#53
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	Here's the choice imho: Daytona is a classic with a huge fan base; as a collectable they're highly sough after. For many they're very high on the list of watches to have. They can be difficult to read and wear smaller than they really are. Because they are highly sought after they command a premium price so for many they aren't only a watch but an investment. The Sky Dweller is new to Rolex having been introduced only five years ago. They are much flashier than the Daytona because of both size and fluted bezels. They are more technically advanced and much less common than the Daytona. They don't have the well developed fan base that the Daytona has. They are relatively large on the Rolex size continuum. They are not for the conservative Rolex collector. On the other hand, from an Annual Calendar perspective they are relatively inexpensive. That said, Rolex isn't know for their ACs and as such the movement is a bit of a gamble in comparison to the Daytonas which have been made for many years. They not only have the Annual calendar but also a second time zone function. They also are comparative in size to other ACs. I'm not conservative and I can definitely use the functions the Sky D provides much more readily than those provided by the Daytona. The watch size doesn't bother me at all so the Sky D is the way I'm rolling. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 July 2017, 02:35 AM	#54
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	I own plenty Daytona for my collection, but no Sky Dweller. I just don't see much value in adding a white 116500LN when I already own a late model, green tag 116520 (white) from 2016...

1 August 2017, 03:51 PM	#55
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	I have a white face Daytona 116500LN. I put down a deposit for the blue face stainless steel Skydweller this past weekend. They are very different watches and I like them both. I can be considered a Rolex hoarder. I wear my Submariner that was purchased in 1991 about 99% of the time.

1 August 2017, 09:07 PM	#56
maton12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 400	Sky Dweller Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

1 August 2017, 10:39 PM	#57
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Sky dweller blue dial!

1 August 2017, 10:42 PM	#58
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	SkyD for sure. Never liked or been a fan of the Daytona.

1 August 2017, 10:44 PM	#59
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Skydweller

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