I was offered the Sky Dweller...

[hikaru123456]

It came as a surprise.. but I was offered the Sky Dweller 2021 version on jubliee bracelet.. I dont have much understanding about this watch.. i like the design but the price is on the high side... Just wonder whats the investment value is like? <- my mistake, not flipping for sure but just curious so its a random qns, amended slightly to clarify, should be using the word "retaining value"

I saw youtube review on this watch is that it is much thicker compared to other rolex models. Its even thicker than GMT and review seem to say its hard to stuff it under the long sleeve at times.
Ok now I am not even sure does it classified as a sports model

[Jimmy74]

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[dpt.calvin]

Inquiring about investment value? Big TRF no-no.

[Jimmy74]

If you don’t « have much understanding about this watch » you’ d better be interested in learning more about it rather than its supposed « investment value », especially if price is on your « high side ».

Buy what you like/wear what you buy should be a good rule of thumb.

[Andad]

You might take a bath on the TT?

Buy it if you like it.

[Jimmy74]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Inquiring about investment value? Big TRF no-no.

Exactly!

Let me rephrase this post: «  I don’t especially like this watch nor do I know anything about it, but I understood Rolexes are hard to get so if I buy it how much could I get from flipping? »

[eijiboy]

Originally Posted by Jimmy74

Exactly!

Let me rephrase this post: «  I don’t especially like this watch nor do I know anything about it, but I understood Rolexes are hard to get so if I buy it how much could I get from flipping? »

Exactly. Wants to buy it and flip and maybe hes hoping he can get the sports watch sooner since he bought this watch.


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[rkny]

Don’t see how this is considered a sport watch. It’s a Datejust with some extra doodads.

[hikaru123456]

Thanks all, well I am not going to flip it for sure. Just curious so asked about the investment value.
I am considering because the dial looks very complicated actually.
And when I look at the annual calender mode, it takes quite some effort to hack the watch.
I rotate my watches so very frequently, it will stop and needs to be hack again frequently.

[Ollie1982]

Poor post, we're not here to offer investment advice.

[hikaru123456]

Originally Posted by rkny

Don’t see how this is considered a sport watch. It’s a Datejust with some extra doodads.

i agree with you after reconsidering, it does look very identical to a datejust model.

Clarified on the wrong choice of words at the first thread.

Anyway thanks again all, had make my decision.

[rambo99]

depends on the colour of the dial.

[TimepieceRPP]

Haha, I have been waiting for 2 yrs not being offered a single one. You re so lucky. Just take it whatever it is, no regret

[Rollieo]

Well he didn’t say what kind of SKyD. It could be a TT or PM model on oyster flex, which aren’t as hard to come by.

Personally I think the SkyD is too thick and too big. It’s a beautiful watch, and I really like the way Rolex did the annual calendar complication. But I don’t think it wears well on my wrist (7.25”) cause it’s just too massive looking.

P.s. If you’re interested in resale value, just take a look at chrono24. It’s a pretty good indication.

[majidessa]

You have to give more info, SS models are most sought after with the blue dial is the hardest to get however, TT variations are least desirable. The Sky dweller is the most complicated watch in Rolex line and that what made it special.

Nowadays any Rolex at retail is a good buy, if you are offered one and you want to flip it there is nothing wrong with that, and in terms of value retention most probably you won't lose money.

[hikaru123456]

Originally Posted by rambo99

depends on the colour of the dial.

Its a black dial

Originally Posted by TimepieceRPP

Haha, I have been waiting for 2 yrs not being offered a single one. You re so lucky. Just take it whatever it is, no regret

Thanks for your advice, hope you get yours soon

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Well he didn’t say what kind of SKyD. It could be a TT or PM model on oyster flex, which aren’t as hard to come by.

Personally I think the SkyD is too thick and too big. It’s a beautiful watch, and I really like the way Rolex did the annual calendar complication. But I don’t think it wears well on my wrist (7.25”) cause it’s just too massive looking.

P.s. If you’re interested in resale value, just take a look at chrono24. It’s a pretty good indication.

Its a two tone model on jubilee bracelet
i suddenly just feel hacking the watch maybe on a few days basis is quite tedious which will warrant it much less wrist time.

[hikaru123456]

Originally Posted by majidessa

You have to give more info, SS models are most sought after with the blue dial is the hardest to get however, TT variations are least desirable. The Sky dweller is the most complicated watch in Rolex line and that what made it special.

Nowadays any Rolex at retail is a good buy, if you are offered one and you want to flip it there is nothing wrong with that, and in terms of value retention most probably you won't lose money.

thanks for the advice.. i did not realised TT was the least desirable even for Sky Dweller, thought the TT actually makes it more attractive haha..

Not going to flip it for sure.. just that the inital retail price is not low for this model as well.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

..I was offered the Sky Dweller 2021 version on jubliee bracelet.. I dont have much understanding about this watch.. i like the design but the price is on the high side... Just wonder whats the investment value is like? <- my mistake, not flipping for sure but just curious

The TT DJ36 you recently bought looked like a good size on your wrist. I even wondered if it was a 41 for a moment.

I'm not convinced you'd actually wear a SkyD.

If you're investing then no point asking for advice here. Do your own research 'cause you're the one who's going to have to sell it. Got to think these things through...

[majidessa]

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

thanks for the advice.. i did not realised TT was the least desirable even for Sky Dweller, thought the TT actually makes it more attractive haha..

Not going to flip it for sure.. just that the inital retail price is not low for this model as well.

If you like TT buy one, nothing wrong with it for sure some stay away because they are more blingy, also the type of bracelet is important Jubilee Vs oyster with the later being more sporty.

[hikaru123456]

Originally Posted by drrd

The TT DJ36 you recently bought looked like a good size on your wrist. I even wondered if it was a 41 for a moment.

I'm not convinced you'd actually wear a SkyD.

If you're investing then no point asking for advice here. Do your own research 'cause you're the one who's going to have to sell it. Got to think these things through...

Thanks for the advice, agreed the 36mm is a good size for me as I used to have a dated sub at 40mm which in the end, i keep knocking it on to other things...

[Koolpep]

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

Thanks all, well I am not going to flip it for sure. Just curious so asked about the investment value.
I am considering because the dial looks very complicated actually.
And when I look at the annual calender mode, it takes quite some effort to hack the watch.
I rotate my watches so very frequently, it will stop and needs to be hack again frequently.

You mean advancing the date (thanks to the annual calendar that’s all you need to do) and then setting the time is hard? Even if you did not wear the watch for months, thanks to the command bezel setting system, this watch is one of the quickest to set….

[Koolpep]

31mm looks good on wifey’s wrist, I can pull off a Sky Dweller. But my advice is - just try it on before. If you are used to 36mm then this is huge.



Here the 36mm Explorer I two tone on my wrist for comparison.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

Thanks all, well I am not going to flip it for sure. Just curious so asked about the investment value.

It has zero investment value. It's a watch. If you want to know how much some people are trying to gouge out of it, try eBay, Chrono24, Watchfinder... TRF is not the place for such discussions.

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

I am considering because the dial looks very complicated actually.

It's a simple dial to read, given that the watch has a number of complications. One thing to watch out for is the reference time disk. I have found that some colour combinations are easier to read at a glance than others.

Originally Posted by hikaru123456

And when I look at the annual calender mode, it takes quite some effort to hack the watch.

The Sky Dweller is very simple to hack and set up. I don't think it could be any easier. This is the beauty of the 9001 movement, it's cleverness lies in its simplicity and user friendliness. The clever simplicity continues onto the dial and how it lays all the information out.

The Sky Dweller is my favourite Rolex model. I am biased. I've never met one I don't love.

[Benzsiam]

I passed on the SS black dial, TT and PM but waiting for the blue dial.

Buy and wear what you like only.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by rkny

Don’t see how this is considered a sport watch. It’s a Datejust with some extra doodads.

But then so is a GMT, Sub Date, and Day Date. For me it’s too large and complicated.

[1665fan]

Flippers usually stay away from 2 tone….. so OP should probably pass

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by rkny

Don’t see how this is considered a sport watch. It’s a Datejust with some extra doodads.

It isn't. It's a Rolex Classic model. It has a Rolex Professional complication and a visual reference to a Professional model, which is a nice touch.

The Milgauss is a Rolex Professional model in a Rolex Classic case. These little hybrid wrinkles make Rolex all the more interesting to me.

[nosignalbmwdriver]

Do it. The DJ41 feels small and the fluted bezel has less impact vs the sky. It’s got great weight behind it too.

[JodyHighroller]

Go view the watch in person and see how it wears. It is a thick watch because the movement complications.

Investment and flipping are considered pretty much the same around these parts. Just buy what you like, but so far it sounds like this may not be the right fit for you.

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It isn't. It's a Rolex Classic model. It has a Rolex Professional complication and a visual reference to a Professional model, which is a nice touch.

The Milgauss is a Rolex Professional model in a Rolex Classic case. These little hybrid wrinkles make Rolex all the more interesting to me.

Correct. To further add, there’s no such thing as a professional/sport model with a fluted bezel.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

there’s no such thing as a professional/sport model with a fluted bezel.

Good point. My inner nerd is having a good day today.