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havilwido · 28 March 2023, 05:28 AM

To me it looks like the 33xxxx released today with the new 9002 movement has narrower lugs that taper sharper. Am I right or is it an optical illusion?

sky.jpg

What do you think?

Daytona81 · 28 March 2023, 05:34 AM

Is the case narrower or is the bracelet wider ? I like it either way.

havilwido · 28 March 2023, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona81

Is the case narrower or is the bracelet wider ? I like it either way.

I really don't know. I only saw the pictures on Rolex site and noticed a difference, then found a picture of the 32xxx model to compare. It could be just light reflections so I hope someone here has a definitive answer.

steeevvvooo · 28 March 2023, 04:48 PM

Would love to know if the thickness of the case has changed. I guess not, but when I have tried them in person they have felt too slab sided for me. I have thicker watches, an SD4k for example, but that doesn't look as thick from the side IMO due to the profile.

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bogdanthegreat · 28 March 2023, 05:01 PM

You have better eyesight than me.

gnardex · 28 March 2023, 05:12 PM

you're definitely right!
Lugs seem much slimmer!
(much better now IMHO)

rolexgs · 28 March 2023, 05:45 PM

does the thickness change?

Seo · 28 March 2023, 06:30 PM

Oh wow… good eye

diver2012 · 28 March 2023, 06:32 PM

I think it's impossible to tell from those pics.

robertengel · 28 March 2023, 06:33 PM

The pictures are not great for comparison, if the proportions were as seen there the case would be significantly more narrow also

Henrimontgomery · 28 March 2023, 06:42 PM

That’s why it looks so good now!

Atmwireless · 28 March 2023, 07:10 PM

Can’t tell. The dial sizes are different in both pics. Doesn’t seem to be a 1 to 1 photo comparison

Vince_76 · 28 March 2023, 08:18 PM

From those pics, the update definitely looks like an improvement imo

Harry-57 · 28 March 2023, 08:22 PM

Those pictures are different sizes. I suggest you size them exactly equally and superimpose a grid. This will tell you with a higher degree of accuracy.

enjoythemusic · 28 March 2023, 10:54 PM

Imho you can't really judge by using two very different pics due to lens optics and even 3D rendering could be slightly different. Optimally, you'd want to have both side-by-side.

Bulldozer · 28 March 2023, 10:57 PM

No, you're seeing things that aren't there

brandrea · 28 March 2023, 10:57 PM

If you have to squint your eyes to see it, does it really matter?

levvity · 28 March 2023, 11:00 PM

Right definitely looks better to my eye. I hope this is accurate.

RTG · 28 March 2023, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havilwido

To me it looks like the 33xxxx released today with the new 9002 movement has narrower lugs that taper sharper. Am I right or is it an optical illusion?

Attachment 1356868

What do you think?

Nice catch. New lugs definitely look slimmer. Sky-D has been working out and does appear more fit and trim.

havilwido · 29 March 2023, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

due to lens optics and even 3D rendering could be slightly different.

Indeed. Hopefully as time progresses we'll hear a definitive yes or no. I'd imagine soon articles will be written with side by side comparisons

HogwldFLTR · 29 March 2023, 03:24 AM

I thought most Rolex had assymetric lugs to balance the appearance due to the crown presense. Can't compare left to right lugs between two watches as shown above.

28 March 2023, 05:28 AM	#1
havilwido "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY. US Posts: 9	Did they change the case of the Sky-Dweller? To me it looks like the 33xxxx released today with the new 9002 movement has narrower lugs that taper sharper. Am I right or is it an optical illusion? sky.jpg What do you think?

28 March 2023, 04:48 PM	#4
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Would love to know if the thickness of the case has changed. I guess not, but when I have tried them in person they have felt too slab sided for me. I have thicker watches, an SD4k for example, but that doesn't look as thick from the side IMO due to the profile. Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

28 March 2023, 08:18 PM	#13
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28 March 2023, 10:54 PM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,454	Imho you can't really judge by using two very different pics due to lens optics and even 3D rendering could be slightly different. Optimally, you'd want to have both side-by-side. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 March 2023, 03:24 AM	#21
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	I thought most Rolex had assymetric lugs to balance the appearance due to the crown presense. Can't compare left to right lugs between two watches as shown above. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 March 2023, 05:34 AM	#2
Daytona81 Banned Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Houston Posts: 62	Is the case narrower or is the bracelet wider ? I like it either way.

28 March 2023, 05:01 PM	#5
bogdanthegreat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Albania Posts: 22	You have better eyesight than me.

28 March 2023, 05:12 PM	#6
gnardex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: ITALY Watch: 16610LN - 126600 Posts: 335	you're definitely right! Lugs seem much slimmer! (much better now IMHO)

28 March 2023, 05:45 PM	#7
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	does the thickness change?

28 March 2023, 06:30 PM	#8
Seo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Depends Posts: 299	Oh wow… good eye

28 March 2023, 06:32 PM	#9
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,360	I think it's impossible to tell from those pics.

28 March 2023, 06:33 PM	#10
robertengel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Budapest Posts: 142	The pictures are not great for comparison, if the proportions were as seen there the case would be significantly more narrow also

28 March 2023, 06:42 PM	#11
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,206	That’s why it looks so good now!

28 March 2023, 07:10 PM	#12
Atmwireless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Burbank Posts: 226	Can’t tell. The dial sizes are different in both pics. Doesn’t seem to be a 1 to 1 photo comparison

28 March 2023, 08:22 PM	#14
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	Those pictures are different sizes. I suggest you size them exactly equally and superimpose a grid. This will tell you with a higher degree of accuracy.

28 March 2023, 10:57 PM	#16
Bulldozer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 55.8554 °N Posts: 269	No, you're seeing things that aren't there

28 March 2023, 10:57 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	If you have to squint your eyes to see it, does it really matter?

28 March 2023, 11:00 PM	#18
levvity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 285	Right definitely looks better to my eye. I hope this is accurate.

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