Sky-Dweller 326934 or Sea-Dweller 126600

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by BVLDARI

It really depends on your life and what you do. They are such different animals. I voted Sky Dweller assuming you only have one watch. If for example you had a DJ, a President and an OP I would have voted SD43.

I have BLNR and DSSD. Daytona C white in the future whenever my name calls.

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

SD43 for me...

however two completely DIFFERENT watches - not even in the same category on any level besides the same manufacturer

Different purposes and different wearability

Agreed. But still just can choose one or another

[watchwatcher]

The SD for me, as it goes with my sense of style and activities these days. I don't wear much where I think a fluted bezel matches up well, and if I do, I have the DD40. Also, I don't really travel much now, and if I do, I have numerous GMT watches that I think do the job more intuitively.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by citadel777

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 is way more attractive in my opinion...

Yep!

[t65tampa]

I got both this summer. They are probably my two favorite.

[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

I have BLNR and DSSD. Daytona C white in the future whenever my name calls.

I stand by my vote: Sky Dweller all day. SD43 will be more of the same - round hour markers plus ceramic rotating bezels. Sky Dweller gives you baton markers, starburst dial and a fluted bezel. No brainer in my opinion based on your collection.

[SS Oyster]

SD43 is my vote. Sky Dweller is just too bling. Oh, and my wife hated the SkyDweller’s fluted bezel. She said, “is it trying to be some monster in 1978 Vegas”?


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[kelsmith]

Sky-D for me

[citadel777]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

SD43 is my vote. Sky Dweller is just too bling. Oh, and my wife hated the SkyDweller’s fluted bezel. She said, “is it trying to be some monster in 1978 Vegas”?


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I totally agree

[Manu74]

First SD43, it's the perfect SS sports Rolex for me.
Still on the list for the blue SkyD...

[1William]

I choose the SD43 for the overall versatility and ruggedness. I own both the SD43 and the white dial Sky-Dweller and the SD43 gets a lot more wrist time. I don't think you can go wrong with either, it is a matter of personal preference. If price is a consideration it would be the SD43.

[tyler1980]

i would get the sky dweller

[Mystro]

What is the weight of the SS SkyDweller? I know the SD43 is around 185 grams without the extension link. Both watches will do anything you ask in and out of the water. I have recreation dive with a DJ2 so swimming or any other water sports is a non issue. This boils down to what look do you like and how do they wear. The SD43 will be stealth as it looks like any other black Sub to most people. The fluted bezel is just the opposite as it puts on a light show. This is a personality question and not a watch question.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I don't have a need for the complications on the SkyD. The SD43 is perfect for my needs.

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Exactly my thoughts ...

[Stratos]

SD for me.

I have no interest whatsoever in Sky-D and its complication.

[Houston77]

This poll is as close as it gets! Sky-Dweller for me.

[travisb]

I prefer the sportier looks of the SD.

[HogwldFLTR]

Sky D no doubt; accidentally clicked the other way however. Dang it!!!

[Manu74]

Originally Posted by 1William

I choose the SD43 for the overall versatility and ruggedness. I own both the SD43 and the white dial Sky-Dweller and the SD43 gets a lot more wrist time. I don't think you can go wrong with either, it is a matter of personal preference. If price is a consideration it would be the SD43.

Great combo!

[lenfried29]

It's dead even so far

[blue lion]

This will be an interesting result. Sky all day every day for me, black and stainless isn't my thing.

[Chalet]

Originally Posted by dr.fiddy

Impossible choice... That's why I got both

I own both, it’s not even a contest - SkyDweller by a mile.

[Carry The Interest]

Both are valid answers - really depends on what you're looking for and how it fits into the collection.

I'd go with the Sky D for the complications.

[Rode]

I prefer the sky dweller, I never liked the cyclops on the Sea dweller

[GreatHarry]

Great thread, guys.
In fact I had this exact dilemma back in August. It was my 50th and of course I just needed to treat myself.
I had narrowed the list to the two pieces in contest here. The SD43, because of course it's also 50 years old, and the Sky-D, since I had admired it from first seeing it on the Rolex web-site, back when it was released in precious metals. But was kind of put off by too much PM. Although, if I'm honest, ahem, it was outside of my budget.
I figured that because I already have a Sub, getting the SD43 was too much alike, although it is a great watch, love it.
I felt I wanted something a little "blingey", to use the word that most guys are using here. I have two Panerai's PAM232 & PAM587, although a lot of wrist presence, still quite tame by comparison.
So, I got the Sky-D black dial, also treated the GF to a DJ mid-size too. She was made up, and I'm delighted with the Sky-D. Have had many compliments about it and is quite a change from the diver watches.
Having said that, i don't think that one could go wrong with choosing either.

[KeithP]

I voted Sea Dweller- just a lifestyle thing. Brushed surfaces that will wear well with use, timing bezel I use many times a day. It’s a watch that will look better and better the more it’s used.
Sky D is gorgeous and the complications are impressive, but I doubt it would see much wrist time.

[skiahh]

Sky-Dweller. Pretty simple, I like it better.

[sgwatch]

Sky Dweller for me. It's about as large a watch as I care to wear. Also, it is an annual calendar watch that these old eyes can read. :-)

[danwang0520]

it really depends on what you have in your collection as these two watches are complete opposite beast.......

one is great for travelling and daily semi-formal wear purpose as it's got GMT plus an annual calendar..........another is great for every day, dress up and dress down diving watch......

[Jeee]

Sky dweller all the way