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Vetracer · 25 March 2019, 08:52 AM

I’ve not been a fan of the SkyDweller in precious metal or it’s recent stainless steel form. To me the off-centre second timezone hour wheel looks peculiar. The watch also wears big on my 7 inch wrist.

I must give it credit though on the design of the complication; it’s original and quite ingenious.

Do you think Rolex will ever amend this movement to relocate the off-centred second timezone hour wheel to satisfy the OCD among us? Wishful thinking...

oldman2005 · 25 March 2019, 09:09 AM

Here's my 2 cents: Rolex masterfully simulate the extreme high demand of this Sky Dweller by releasing 1-2 pieces to each AD a year, the research and tooling cost is always high...So good luck in getting to get Rolex redesign and retooling for such small quantity production watch.

Seriously, I doubt too many even have seen this SS Sky Dweller watch in real life.

FTX I · 25 March 2019, 09:26 AM

I think it's a wonderful watch. To be on my radar all it needs is a glidelock clasp.

Net-man · 25 March 2019, 10:00 AM

There is not a single watch like this, a reason enough to buy if you like the idea. Wrist size is a different matter.

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enjoythemusic · 25 March 2019, 10:02 AM

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Personally I treasure it and love the look. It's incredibly easy to use, easy to read, and all bussiness. Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

dwjez14 · 25 March 2019, 10:05 AM

I loved mine but it was just to big on my wrist. I couldn’t pull it off

whuang29 · 25 March 2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Net-man

There is not a single watch like this, a reason enough to buy if you like the idea. Wrist size is a different matter.

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Agreed. If it wasn’t for the huge size, it would definitely be number one on my list

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SLRdude · 25 March 2019, 10:49 AM

My wrist is under 7 inches and I have no problem with the sky.

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Etschell · 25 March 2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by whuang29

Agreed. If it wasn’t for the huge size, it would definitely be number one on my list

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Its 50 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Not exactly huge even on a 6.5 inch wrist....

doboy007 · 25 March 2019, 11:27 AM

I like my SkyD, especially the fact that the second time wheel is off center.

Likestheshiny · 25 March 2019, 11:43 AM

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Its 50 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Not exactly huge even on a 6.5 inch wrist....

That's enormous for a watch in the same style family as a Datejust. I have several big, sporty chronographs that aren't that large.

inadeje · 25 March 2019, 12:47 PM

Its not for me (yet). I say “yet” because Rolex watches have a strange way of growing on me

Slippy Chips · 25 March 2019, 01:57 PM

I can see how it isn’t for everyone but I love everything about it. My favorite is the WG on bracelet with the Roman numerals. But the SS models are fantastic also.
Part of what I love about it is the below-center GMT sub-dial. My preference would be for it to remain unchanged

25 March 2019, 08:52 AM	#1
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 577	Being critical of the Rolex SkyDweller I’ve not been a fan of the SkyDweller in precious metal or it’s recent stainless steel form. To me the off-centre second timezone hour wheel looks peculiar. The watch also wears big on my 7 inch wrist. I must give it credit though on the design of the complication; it’s original and quite ingenious. Do you think Rolex will ever amend this movement to relocate the off-centred second timezone hour wheel to satisfy the OCD among us? Wishful thinking...

25 March 2019, 10:02 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	One man's trash is another man's treasure. Personally I treasure it and love the look. It's incredibly easy to use, easy to read, and all bussiness. Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 March 2019, 10:49 AM	#8
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	My wrist is under 7 inches and I have no problem with the sky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

25 March 2019, 12:47 PM	#12
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25 March 2019, 09:09 AM	#2
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Here's my 2 cents: Rolex masterfully simulate the extreme high demand of this Sky Dweller by releasing 1-2 pieces to each AD a year, the research and tooling cost is always high...So good luck in getting to get Rolex redesign and retooling for such small quantity production watch. Seriously, I doubt too many even have seen this SS Sky Dweller watch in real life.

25 March 2019, 09:26 AM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	I think it's a wonderful watch. To be on my radar all it needs is a glidelock clasp.

25 March 2019, 10:00 AM	#4
Net-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: Sky-D, Sea-D Posts: 166	There is not a single watch like this, a reason enough to buy if you like the idea. Wrist size is a different matter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2019, 10:05 AM	#6
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	I loved mine but it was just to big on my wrist. I couldn’t pull it off

25 March 2019, 11:27 AM	#10
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	I like my SkyD, especially the fact that the second time wheel is off center.

25 March 2019, 01:57 PM	#13
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I can see how it isn’t for everyone but I love everything about it. My favorite is the WG on bracelet with the Roman numerals. But the SS models are fantastic also. Part of what I love about it is the below-center GMT sub-dial. My preference would be for it to remain unchanged

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