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Old 19 January 2021, 01:59 PM   #1
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Rolex Skydweller Strap Combinations

Hello Friends,

My first post here

I am huge strap lover and Skydweller has been a tough one to make pairing. Over the time I paired my Skydweller with a bunch of straps. Thought I would post the combinations here and also see how rest of the friends here are wearing their sky dwellers.
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:06 PM   #2
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Rolex Skydweller Strap Combinations

Nice first post! I like the racing strap (#2) best

Have tried the Black SkyDweller on and it is a stunning watch! It’s a shame I can’t wear it as it doesn’t look right to me on my own wrist!
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:22 PM   #3
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Great post and strap collection!

Really like most of the combos.

I wear mine mostly on RubberB now...




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Old 19 January 2021, 02:31 PM   #4
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It wears much smaller on a strap imo. But I agree too, it's on the larger side on oyster bracelet
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:33 PM   #5
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Great post and strap collection!

Really like most of the combos.

I wear mine mostly on RubberB now...


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Thank you Lovely shot and rubberb has some awesome straps. Have to try them out too
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Old 19 January 2021, 06:27 PM   #6
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Some very nice combo’s ! Love your post !
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Old 19 January 2021, 10:29 PM   #7
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Thank you Lovely shot and rubberb has some awesome straps. Have to try them out too
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Old 19 January 2021, 10:49 PM   #8
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All of them look great! Thanks for sharing. Do you recommend a particular strap maker?
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Old 19 January 2021, 10:54 PM   #9
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very nice!
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Old 20 January 2021, 01:31 AM   #10
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Thank you

Vario sg have super good leather straps and I find them to be a good matches to my Rolexes

The common issue i usually have is that the case rubs to the strap and bite off the edges. But with Vario I always have found that the strap ending is thin enough that it doesn't rub the case.

Wearhadley , strapsco have some really god options as well.

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Old 20 January 2021, 01:32 AM   #11
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All of them look great! Thanks for sharing. Do you recommend a particular strap maker?
Thank you.

Vario sg have super good leather straps and I find them to be a good matches to my Rolexes. The common issue i usually have is that the case rubs to the strap and bite off the edges. But with Vario sg I always have found that the strap ending is thin enough that it doesn't rub the case.

Wearhadley , strapsco have some really god options as well.

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Old 20 January 2021, 01:32 AM   #12
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very nice!
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Old 20 January 2021, 01:33 AM   #13
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Some very nice combo’s ! Love your post !
Thank you

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Old 20 January 2021, 05:17 AM   #14
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I swapped a distressed leather strap on the black dial over the weekend, and I liked the change. But it found its way back to the bracelet pretty quickly.




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Old 20 January 2021, 05:32 AM   #15
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Nice variety there, very original! Might I suggest perusing the CombatStraps/AaronBespoke website to see what they can do. Not cheap but full custom made from anything you can imagine.
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Old 20 January 2021, 06:18 AM   #16
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some very nice combo’s ! Love your post !
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Old 20 January 2021, 08:06 AM   #17
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Nice first post! I like the racing strap (#2) best
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Very nice gallery you've put up there - thanks for sharing.

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Old 20 January 2021, 08:10 AM   #18
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I swapped a distressed leather strap on the black dial over the weekend, and I liked the change. But it found its way back to the bracelet pretty quickly.

Takes me by surprise how good this looks actually! I'll never remove the bracelet I'm sure, I think it's perfect, but I like the fact that some do.

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Old 20 January 2021, 08:51 AM   #19
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A lot of cool straps, it definitely changes the look of the watch from the bracelet.
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Old 20 January 2021, 09:17 AM   #20
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The straps are so nice!! So neat and i love the edge.
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Old 20 January 2021, 09:48 AM   #21
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The grey suede strap is something else!


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Old 20 January 2021, 12:04 PM   #22
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Great post and strap collection!

Really like most of the combos.

I wear mine mostly on RubberB now...




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Is this Ref: 326939; White Gold Case, White Gold Numerals and a Black Dial? Because if so, the sunlight makes that dial appear grey?

Or, is is a grey dial, if so I didn't think they did that dial/case combination?
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Old 20 January 2021, 12:18 PM   #23
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Beautiful...good stuff.
Am getting custom leather straps made for my sky dweller. The wait is killing me.But will be worth it.
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Is this Ref: 326939; White Gold Case, White Gold Numerals and a Black Dial? Because if so, the sunlight makes that dial appear grey?

Or, is is a grey dial, if so I didn't think they did that dial/case combination?
That is a 326139. In direct light (outdoors or in) the dial looks a masculine gray. But it has multiple personalities. I attached a photo where it is a lot darker.
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That is a 326139. In direct light (outdoors or in) the dial looks a masculine gray. But it has multiple personalities. I attached a photo where it is a lot darker.
What a lovely metal and color combination. Enjoy it my friend.
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Is this Ref: 326939; White Gold Case, White Gold Numerals and a Black Dial? Because if so, the sunlight makes that dial appear grey?

Or, is is a grey dial, if so I didn't think they did that dial/case combination?

Yes, it is the 326939, but in direct light the dial turns into this beautiful grey.

Here goes another shot, not in direct sunlight...




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That is a 326139. In direct light (outdoors or in) the dial looks a masculine gray. But it has multiple personalities. I attached a photo where it is a lot darker.

Precisely..!


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The fourth one!
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Old 20 January 2021, 07:52 PM   #30
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Yes, it is the 326939, but in direct light the dial turns into this beautiful grey.

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Well, i definitely prefer that to the blue now I've seen this, and quite possibly my own white which is always... white regardless.
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