Why are SkyDweller prices not higher?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by David5807

I don't think I would agree that this watch isn't for an average sized person but it's definitely not a daily wear.

Fully respect your preference.

Wore SkyD blue as daily for over a year and love it still to this day. Especially those who travel a lot and need full date capability. As others have said, the Rolex version of the annual calendar is VERY impressive. I sooooo do not miss that old-school side-of-case pusher sequence.

[05carbondrz]

Daytona’s have commanded a premium for well over a Decade and the SkyD is too big IMHO.

[Xerxes77]

Originally Posted by glamorama

What is it in your opinion that is the main factor for your affection with the SkyD over DD40 or DJ41? The complication, size?

I like size and also complicated.
I think it’s very soon to can decide what’s going to happen with Sky Dweller price.
Remember in the first years after was released Daytona nobody want it. I see on forum and an announcement of that time when a AD buy all models Rolex pre owned but NO Daytona.
SS Sky Dweller have 2 years of existence and have a pretty good resales price.
Maybe it’s better to have this discussion after 20 years of SkyDwellers SS existence.

[Gold Crown]

The real question is why would this watch cost more than $6000 more than an Explorer 2. They are more or less the same watch. Where is the extra 6 grand when it comes to the Sky dweller?

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

The real question is why would this watch cost more than $6000 more than an Explorer 2. They are more or less the same watch. Where is the 6 grand when it comes to the Sky dweller?

The large fluted ring command bezel alone for the SkyD is approx $2k+~ and not to mention the annual calendar complication, which the Explorer II doesn’t have. Up to the potential buyer if they see the price difference as worth it or not.

My SS white dial SkyD is my favorite timepiece in my collection and I certainly utilize it for its intended traveling purposes.

[garbanzo]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

My SS white dial SkyD is my favorite timepiece in my collection and I certainly utilize it for its intended traveling purposes.

Same thing here. The SkyD is the last watch I’d let go.

[marc12]

It was my first and will be the only watch I never sell.
I wear mine every single day and it hasn't left my wrist

[Tmac478]

Simple really. Daytonas are more sought after. Supply/demand dictates price. The Skydweller is a relatively new reference compared to Daytonas and subs. Having said that, I owned a Daytona and flipped it within a couple of months. Ended up really hating that watch for a number of reasons. I currently own a Skydweller and love it. I may never sell it.

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[Fort Rolex]

The SkyD to me is one of the best values out there. 14.4k MSRP for an annual calendar in the 100M Oyster case with 3 beautiful dial options. It will climb imo but if it doesn’t I still think MSRP is a steal when compared to similar offerings from other brands. My kids can worry about what it’s worth someday while I’m in a vase on the mantle!

[nda]

Blue SS Sky Dwellers sell for around 65% more than retail - that's a reasonable premium I would have thought.

Mine is a daily wear and I bought it because of the complication and its ease of use - a Rolex annual calendar is a nice thing to have.

[notchview]

Originally Posted by Jona

I love my TT SkyD black and it a great fit on my 7.5" wrist. I found the Daytona too small and the annual calendar and dual time zone are more useful than I chrono which I never use except to watch the hands move.

I wholeheartedly agree. Daytona’s look nice, but they’re smaller and not practical. Without a date, a Daytona is an expensive timer for when I’m cooking steaks, and it’s annoying to unscrew both pushers before each use.

I have the same SkyD reference; it’s the perfect watch. I also love the uniqueness of the two tone.

[csaltphoto]

I think it's mostly that it is new. Hasn't had time to develop a real following although it might just be one music video/celebrity appearance away from super stardom... Keep in mind that the crazy desirable references have been around for 50 years and have a long history, which is part of what makes them cool. It's that link to the past and the history; the accumulated coolness as it were.

[zengineer]

The real question is why people pay $22k for a $12,400 Daytona.

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[djgallo]

No comparison between the SkyD and Daytona.


1. Dayton has 60 years of history...SkyD a few years.
2. Daytona design is a proven classic....we’ll see how the SkyD is appreciated over the years.

The SkyD is a unique timepiece, but it’s just wishful thinking that the SkyD will ever attain the popularity and cult following that the Daytona has achieved!

[datejustrms]

Originally Posted by zengineer

The real question is why people pay $22k for a $12,400 Daytona.

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Spot on

[Alan111]

I bet if it were 39mm and less thick, it would be a very hot seller. In all metals.

[Alan111]

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[Rado63]

It's an amazing watch. The Rolex 9001 movement, annual calendar and dual time zone, and also quite stunning to look at in any material. It makes a statement on the wrist. I think if it was 40 mm maybe it would have an even wider appeal. Rolex started offering Yachtmaster models in smaller cases. Started at 44mm. So we shall see what happens if a smaller skydweller were to appear.

[Anestheticsaregood]

Originally Posted by Tmac478

Simple really. Daytonas are more sought after. Supply/demand dictates price. The Skydweller is a relatively new reference compared to Daytonas and subs. Having said that, I owned a Daytona and flipped it within a couple of months. Ended up really hating that watch for a number of reasons. I currently own a Skydweller and love it. I may never sell it.

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Opposite happened to
Me. Has sky d blue and sold it. Have a white Daytonac and hopefully will
Pass it down to any potential future kids

[pigman08]

Originally Posted by JasonBetts

Because Daytona looks and fits better on the wrist...my wrist at least


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That thing is a garish monstrosity compared to the Daytona. My wrist is a flat 7-1/2”, and I would definitely feel uncomfortable trying to pull that off.


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[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

I think it's mostly that it is new. Hasn't had time to develop a real following although it might just be one music video/celebrity appearance away from super stardom... Keep in mind that the crazy desirable references have been around for 50 years and have a long history, which is part of what makes them cool. It's that link to the past and the history; the accumulated coolness as it were.

+1

SkyD has all the rights Ingredients to achieve super stardom. One thing it's lacking is the history


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[Wimbledon]

The Sky Dweller is an amazing watch. It just doesn't have the fanboy following of the Daytona or Batman at the moment.

I love my SD with the white face.

[Anamelistic]

Originally Posted by Freespeach

Since the Sky Dwellers are far and few in between...either at ADs or greys...why are there prices on the secondary market not higher? Supposedly ADs get a fraction of SkyDwellers compared to Daytonas and one would think in the world of mass production this would make the SkyDweller relatively rare. Yet Daytonas as a percentage of MSRP command 100% premium versus 50% for the SkyDweller. I understand demand is a component...just thought that the SkyDweller would be higher in the sky than the Daytona.

Sound like a guy sitting on a stock of Sky-Dwellers that was expecting to make A LOT more than he is right now lol

[iLLGT2]

I have YG SKY and have had another yellow and a rose chocolate and my opinion is that they are WAY WAY overpriced. so who knows

[vipereaper30]

Because they haven't released it with a green dial.

[brucethemanlee]

Price is dependent ok both supply and DEMAND. In percentage terms demand is much lower for SkyD than Daytona given the relative supply


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

The large fluted ring command bezel alone for the SkyD is approx $2k+~ and not to mention the annual calendar complication, which the Explorer II doesn’t have. Up to the potential buyer if they see the price difference as worth it or not.

My SS white dial SkyD is my favorite timepiece in my collection and I certainly utilize it for its intended traveling purposes.

Indeed for all its innovations it is actually retail priced rather cheaply, probably a consequence of getting a bit burned on the PMs, and the high resales are a symptom of that.

[subtona]

Nice watch, A bit thick.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by JasonBetts

Because Daytona looks and fits better on the wrist...my wrist at least


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Had no idea it was that large. Guess I need to try one on...

[zion_rasta]

The Sky D is 8 years old. The Sub is 67 years old.