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Old 17 December 2017, 08:59 AM   #1
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I might never take this off...incoming Sky Dweller...

I had actually put my name in for the black dial because it's so elegant and seems more dressy. But then I started thinking that I already have a couple of black dials (Daytona and Milgauss), and a quirky Z-Blue Milgauss...so when my AD ( a Rolex boutique in a regional chain jewelry store) said she thought she was getting the Sky Dweller, I told I'd prefer white. Lo and behold 5 days later it's on the wrist. I love it.
Couple early wrist shots...we have a thing to go to, but I wanna take more with my good camera and lenses later.

Driving over the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC, and downtown for the evening.

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Old 17 December 2017, 09:01 AM   #2
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Looks like it was made for you. Congratulations
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:05 AM   #3
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Looks like it was made for you. Congratulations
Thank you...looks a little big in pictures (wide angle on the phone camera I guess), but in person it's actually perfect. Any larger, and it probably would be too big.

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Old 17 December 2017, 09:13 AM   #4
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That watch looks incredible! Digging the white dial.
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:15 AM   #5
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Nice work. How long ago did you put in your order?


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Old 17 December 2017, 09:15 AM   #6
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Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar. Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller. Regards, -Rick.
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:18 AM   #7
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Looks great. Congrats
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:20 AM   #8
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Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar. Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller. Regards, -Rick.
Yes that looks great with the white dial

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Old 17 December 2017, 09:24 AM   #9
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:24 AM   #10
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Nice work. How long ago did you put in your order?


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I've been talking to her about it since probably July. The ironic thing is that they actually got a white Skydweller in early August and I had decided I was going to get black back then, so I declined it. Fast forward four months later, and I was lucky enough to get another opportunity. Believe it or not, this AD/rep got me a black Daytona in October 2016.

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Old 17 December 2017, 09:29 AM   #11
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Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar. Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller. Regards, -Rick.
Thanks, that's my MP. You shoot?

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Old 17 December 2017, 09:31 AM   #12
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:32 AM   #13
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:02 AM   #14
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Looks great on you!
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:12 AM   #15
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Congrats on the SD! Looks sharp!
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:31 AM   #16
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Thanks, that's my MP. You shoot?
Lol, I'm strictly just an amateur hobbyist. When I was a college student in the 1970s, I had a Ricoh SLR, then a Pentax SLR. I loved shooting with Ektachrome slide film. In the '80s & '90s, I kind of got away from photography for a while. I eventually picked up a Nikon Coolpix in the early 2000s. These days, I mostly just take pictures of my watches with a cell phone camera, lol. I've researched Leicas from time to time, and I appreciate the precision (and the history), but I haven't seriously pursued one. Of course, I guess that could always change. -Rick.
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:43 AM   #17
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Wow, just wow, I'm so glad I didn't try it on,its stunning and I might have regrets for letting it go.. seems to wear big which i love, even bigger looking than the sd43 which I really love

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Old 17 December 2017, 10:43 AM   #18
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Lol, I'm strictly just an amateur hobbyist. When I was a college student in the 1970s, I had a Ricoh SLR, then a Pentax SLR. I loved shooting with Ektachrome slide film. In the '80s & '90s, I kind of got away from photography for a while. I eventually picked up a Nikon Coolpix in the early 2000s. These days, I mostly just take pictures of my watches with a cell phone camera, lol. I've researched Leicas from time to time, and I appreciate the precision (and the history), but I haven't seriously pursued one. Of course, I guess that could always change. -Rick.
Probably a discussion for another thread, but SLRs and other film cameras are experiencing a re-discovery of late. I've shot rangefinders for awhile...it's just more expeditious to shoot the M240 which is a digital rangefinder and takes M series lenses. You can get some really well-kept Leicas for not too much if you know where to look. But honestly a lot of the film vibe is "you get what you get," and "if I can take a decent shot with this pos lens/camera..."

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Old 17 December 2017, 10:46 AM   #19
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Congrats. Looks awesome on you.
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:51 AM   #20
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Wow, just wow, I'm so glad I didn't try it on,its stunning and I might have regrets for letting it go.. seems to wear big which i love, even bigger looking than the sd43 which I really love

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It really doesn't feel big to me on my 6.75 wrist. I have a Casio Mudmaster which looks big but feels good. This wears bigger than Daytona but honestly is not cumbersome or awkward even though it may seem so in the photo.

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Old 17 December 2017, 10:51 AM   #21
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That’s a nice watch. Congrats.
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:55 AM   #22
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Not quite certain why my congratulations post didn't show. At any rate this is the 53rd Rolesor received and it gorgeous as all have been. Congratulations on a great watch!!!
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:00 AM   #23
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:02 AM   #24
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:04 AM   #25
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:04 AM   #26
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The white dial looks really good
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:06 AM   #27
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Congrats! Great watch and great pics of one of the best cities in the country!

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Old 17 December 2017, 11:17 AM   #28
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:38 AM   #29
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It looks great on you. Congratulations!
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:40 AM   #30
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Congrats and gorgeous piece. ? For OP or othef SD owners, do you plan on keeping it on a winder? I've admired the SD since it was released and hope to acquire one someday however I always wonder how many let them run out of power and need to adjust the various time zones. OR do you not care and just set the minute/hour hand and not care about the other zones?
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