SS Skydweller hypothetical

[HK Islandboy]

I got a message from my AD a couple of weeks back with a glorious photo of a SS Skydweller blue dial in his hands.

Psyche! The next message let me know it had gone to a VVIP, but that I was “next on the list”.

As much as I claim to be on a watch buying diet at the moment, if I get the call for a blue dial SS SkyDweller , of course I’ll buy it.

Here’s a bit of low level AD game theory for you -
The question is : what do you think I should do if I’m in the lucky position of getting the call for a white or a black dial version sometime this side of the turn of the decade instead of the blue dial?

Both of these look great, but I do have a preference for the blue dial and I expect that if I buy one of the others, I’ll be back down to the bottom of the list...with an even longer wait for the preferred blue dial.

SS SkyDwellers are dripping into ADs here at a glacial pace (1 every 4 months or so), so it could be a long wait for my desired dial.

I’m trying to set up my first poll ...bear with e if I fail miserably

[fidd]

As you mentioned, its extremely difficult to get SS Sky-Dweller in Asia - allocations are limited and large waiting lists.

I was into blue dial as well until I saw both blue & black dial on hand and then ended up with black dial. If you have chance, just try to see both colors at ADs and decide which one you like more.

[Devildog]

When I saw all three at the dealer event earlier this year it was (surprisingly) the white that really got my attention. I like the black too and the blue would be my third choice. I should day that black dials are normally always my preference but the white was really suited to the Sky D

If one comes in, go try it on (whatever colour) and see what you think

[Cru Jones]

Personally, I would get the one I want most, regardless of the wait.

[enjoythemusic]

Get whatever they offer, if black or white flip it to a second-hand dealer with added $ for blue dial... or just wait for blue dial. Call greys and see what type of deals they are offering. Seems David, Takuya, SD, etc are buying anything he can get their hands on.

Must say after about a month of wearing one 24/7 the blue dial is incredible! Yet for me it's not just the dial, since i travel the movement is awesome! Far better/easier than any Patek i've had that's for sure (World Time, perpetual, etc), as it is sooo easy to change time zones forward or backward plus the date keeps proper indication too. Rolex has a true winner on their hands here. Rolex may have priced it too low and are now realizing... imho.

BTW, after 24/7 wear for almost a month she is -4 seconds.

[travisb]

Don't settle. The wait will pay off.

[MonBK]

Why would you settle for something else if you want a blue dial?

[tommy91]

I would wait for blue dial regardless

[Etschell]

wait for blue.

white would always be my choice.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by fidd

As you mentioned, its extremely difficult to get SS Sky-Dweller in Asia - allocations are limited and large waiting lists.

I was into blue dial as well until I saw both blue & black dial on hand and then ended up with black dial. If you have chance, just try to see both colors at ADs and decide which one you like more.

Directly comparing the pieces would be the dream...alas they seem to be landing at ADs and heading straight out the door without gracing display cases. Maybe time for a visit to one of my friendly grey dealers to take a peek (though, if the stock is any good, these visits can end up being expensive!)

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by Devildog

When I saw all three at the dealer event earlier this year it was (surprisingly) the white that really got my attention. I like the black too and the blue would be my third choice. I should day that black dials are normally always my preference but the white was really suited to the Sky D

If one comes in, go try it on (whatever colour) and see what you think

They all look very, very good and I’m keen to see one (or more than one) in the wild

[HogwldFLTR]

Had a choice and chose blue!!!!

[jpjsavage]

Blue for me too. Was my first choice and I got the only one my AD had in their allocation.


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[RX0]

Out of curiosity, what is the retail price of a steel Skydweller in Hong Kong now?
What is the grey market in HK asking for now in HKD?

[1William]

There was not a response of wait or don't buy, so I will say, pause. I owned the YG and WG Sky-Dwellers on the bracelet and liked the size, weight and bracelet. I could not get used to the dial and I did not need the functions of the watch. Both ended up leaving my collection to be replaced with a Platinum DD II and a YG Submariner with the black dial. I know that the Sky-Dweller is a hot watch right now, as it is a new release, but I would consider pausing and giving it a little time in the market. When the hype dies down you will still be able to buy the watch if you so desire or you may find something else you prefer. Just my thoughts.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Get whatever they offer, if black or white flip it to a second-hand dealer with added $ for blue dial... or just wait for blue dial. Call greys and see what type of deals they are offering. Seems David, Takuya, SD, etc are buying anything he can get their hands on.

Must say after about a month of wearing one 24/7 the blue dial is incredible! Yet for me it's not just the dial, since i travel the movement is awesome! Far better/easier than any Patek i've had that's for sure (World Time, perpetual, etc), as it is sooo easy to change time zones forward or backward plus the date keeps proper indication too. Rolex has a true winner on their hands here. Rolex may have priced it too low and are now realizing... imho.

BTW, after 24/7 wear for almost a month she is -4 seconds.

It does sound great.

You’re not making the wait easier!!

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Why would you settle for something else if you want a blue dial?

It’s a choice between very, very good and great

(I think...my impressions of the watch are based on the photos posted on TRF and trying on the PM models not the actual SS watches)

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Had a choice and chose blue!!!!

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Originally Posted by jpjsavage

Blue for me too. Was my first choice and I got the only one my AD had in their allocation.

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Gorgeous!

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by RX0

Out of curiosity, what is the retail price of a steel Skydweller in Hong Kong now?
What is the grey market in HK asking for now in HKD?

AD is HKD110k (USD 14k) - not sure about grey, but I’ve seek asking (not traded) of HKD160-175 (20-22k)

[brandrea]

If you want the blue dial, then I'd wait As others have said.

Personally I'd choose the white or black over the blue anyway, so no conundrum for me

[jpjsavage]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Gorgeous!

Thanks!


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you want the blue dial, then I'd wait As others have said.

Personally I'd choose the white or black over the blue anyway, so no conundrum for me

[AK797]

Usually I would wait, but these are infuriatingly unstable times and if I gauge that the wait could be many months and even up to a year then I'd get whichever came in first and enjoy it until you can trade over to the blue. Life's too short to just wait out these strange days.

[ap1]

Pretty good consolation prize


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[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by ap1

Pretty good consolation prize


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It does look great!!
really talking about varying shades of amazing here

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by AK797

Usually I would wait, but these are infuriatingly unstable times and if I gauge that the wait could be many months and even up to a year then I'd get whichever came in first and enjoy it until you can trade over to the blue. Life's too short to just wait out these strange days.

Indeed. The only hope may be that when 2018 brings a crop of shiny new things (and, dare we dream??, Rolex supply better aligned to demand) that the fast boil on SS Rolex demand settles down a bit.

[Andrés G]

I prefer this watch with a black or white dial, so the choice would be easy for me. If you truly want the blue dial then wait for it. I’ve made the mistake before of settling and it never works.

[Showcall]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Why would you settle for something else if you want a blue dial?

Thats why I'm waiting

[No SUBctitute]

I haven't been able to try on a SS Sky.

Is the Explorer II about the same size and weight?

[Smarties]

Torn btw black and blue dial. Black dial always look good IMO.