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24 April 2017, 12:25 PM | #61 | |
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I am waiting to see a blue dial with domed bezel in person (along with the fluted version to see which one I like most.) Thanks again |
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24 April 2017, 12:31 PM | #62 |
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I don't understand this at all. I'd love to see the reference you are comparing it too.
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24 April 2017, 03:33 PM | #63 | |
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In fact even Omega had to rework the 16.0 mm thickness of the open boxed sapphire caseback ( the Co Ax movement wasnt to be blamed ) of the old 44.25 mm Speedmaster Cal 9300 and announced that the new 2017 Speedy Racing dial Cal 9900 44.25 mm Co Ax MC is now slimmer at 14.9 mm |
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24 April 2017, 05:29 PM | #64 | |
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I did that same calculation, though old school, with a ruler and pencil, based on that same image and the assumption that the bezel would have a diameter of 43mm (which, having seen it live now, feels accurate). My result was 16.52 mm top to bottom without cyclops, i. e. 17.something with cyclops. This is also pretty consistent with the wearing experience, given how similar it felt to the DSSD on the wrist.
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24 April 2017, 06:47 PM | #65 |
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Gruetzi!
Which dealer did you visit? Bucherer or Beyer in Zürich? Great pictures and kind regards from Luzern |
24 April 2017, 07:10 PM | #66 | |
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Greetings to Lucerne, I'll actually be there for a meeting tomorrow, but on too tight a schedule to have a stroll through your beautiful city I'm afraid.
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24 April 2017, 09:20 PM | #67 | |
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25 April 2017, 12:15 AM | #68 | |
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Ya know what I just noticed on this piece (can't believe I didn't see it previously), is that there's a "half link" on the 12:00 side connected to the folding divers extension. This is interesting, as the 116600 didn't come with a half link, and to get "just the right fit" with the folding snap extension removed, I had to add a full link to the 12:00 side. This allowed me to have the glide lock positioned near the middle of it's adjustment mechanism. I tried leaving the divers extension in, but to me the watch looks off when you do this. I prefer it out, only showing the normal links exposed. I also prefer to have the glide lock positioned in the middle of it's mechanism if not even closer to the "end near the folding clasp" if that makes any sense. The curse of having 8" wrists, is that not all Rolex's are delivered with enough links to fit properly. My DaytonaC barely fit with all links in, and the clasp adjusted to it's furthest position. This is good news for me!!! Especially seeing all the documentation states the bracelet and clasp have been resized. I'm just guessing that Rolex USA will not be overloaded on the proper link size in stock in case I need one. Hoping to have the watch in early summer. My AD still hasn't been able to confirm when he'll see stock, and I'm not sure I'm 1st on his list like I was for the DaytonaC last year. Fingers crossed! Cheers, Joe |
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25 April 2017, 12:28 AM | #69 |
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Good stuff...thanks for the info and pics.
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25 April 2017, 02:41 AM | #70 | |
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25 April 2017, 10:54 AM | #71 | |
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28 April 2017, 07:39 AM | #72 |
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Anybody else seen the SkyDs in the flesh? Any other opinions on the white face?
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29 April 2017, 04:16 AM | #73 |
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Hey Nav01L...any thoughts on post #59 of this thread? I'm dying for info on that topic...thanks.
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29 April 2017, 04:19 AM | #74 | |
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5 pictures down on 1st post.
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29 April 2017, 05:15 AM | #75 | |
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29 April 2017, 05:59 AM | #76 | |
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Going to be interesting to see how many change their mind on this watch once they try it on and see the size.
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29 April 2017, 06:15 AM | #77 | |
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I think there's enough that's different between the two pieces to actually keep both in the line up. My 2 cents. Not having seen the new piece in the flesh, I can't say for sure but I think from the photo's and comments from those that have handled the piece this week, it seems to be very positive. Time will tell. Cheers, Joe |
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29 April 2017, 06:23 AM | #78 | |
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29 April 2017, 07:04 AM | #79 | |
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29 April 2017, 08:15 PM | #80 |
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Thank you for your posting the pictures and your inputs on the watches
I appreciate that I think white dial Sky Dweller is looking better than I expected
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