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acarriles · 27 July 2020, 07:46 AM

I had always admired the beauty and advanced movement on the SkyDweller since it was introduced, but was put off by the cost of being only available in precious metals, so when the SS version was announced, back in 2017, I called my dealer and ordered one right away.

I was able to get my blue dial SS SkyDweller in March of 2018, and I've loved every minute with it. But, I've also missed the beauty of having a SD with a leather strap.

The main problem was that there were no end-link available for it (and still aren't), but I kept searching for a solution.

The main problem is that the lug width of the SS SD is 22mm, as opposed to the gold models, which are 21mm.

The interesting part was that I also have a new 43mm SeaDweller, which also happens to have 22mm lug width.

So, I decided to see if the end links for the SeaDweller would work out for the SkyDweller, and to my surprise, they kind of do!

I say kind-of because the height is not perfect, If you look at the watch from the lugs, you can realize that the end-links do not reach all the way up to the command bezel, but then again, how many times do you look at your watch from that position?

So, here it is, my first attempt at having a leather strap on my SS SkyDweller!

Thoughts?

top SD.jpg

bottom SD.jpg

upper SD.jpg

full SD.jpg

Ranger67 · 27 July 2020, 07:51 AM

Looks fine to me, easy to over scrutinise, enjoy.

ferrissteve11 · 27 July 2020, 08:21 AM

Never really cared for the endlink look with a strap, but to each their own. Good looking watch nonetheless !!

iTreelex · 27 July 2020, 09:04 AM

The leather isn't bad and pairs nicely with the blue. I never got the endlinks however.

Pw92676 · 27 July 2020, 09:06 AM

Looks good to me.

shaunylw · 27 July 2020, 09:10 AM

I think that looks as good as one could hope for considering strap isn’t an option for that watch. It looks really good to me.

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Robf52 · 27 July 2020, 09:26 AM

Agree. Looks good to me.

Rashid.bk · 27 July 2020, 09:29 AM

Thumbs down for me for several reasons, but then you did it for you so that's what matters.

rmagoo57 · 27 July 2020, 09:31 AM

looks horrible to me. maybe black? my thoughts since you asked.

Polarexplorerii · 27 July 2020, 09:47 AM

looks good

Sg6067 · 27 July 2020, 09:59 AM

It’s your watch and if you like it that’s all that matters. But you asked so IMO please for god sake put that unicorn back on its bracelet!!

bigrustypig · 27 July 2020, 10:06 AM

I might do it but will never leave home nor my room with it. Just doesn’t look good.

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Fort Rolex · 27 July 2020, 10:55 AM

I don’t hate it but I don’t love it. Definitely interesting I need more time to let this combo simmer

TJDJ41 · 27 July 2020, 11:00 AM

Not a fan of leather straps in general. Prefer metal or rubber.

HaiovR · 27 July 2020, 11:04 AM

Looks cool

TheVTCGuy · 27 July 2020, 11:52 AM

It’s not for me... I’m afraid at all. However it’s your watch, if it’s what you want then enjoy! My only concern is the security, just wondering since it’s kind of jury-rigged, I would hate to have the lugs break or something while you are standing in a boat in the middle of a lake. Splash!!!!!

brnalkn · 27 July 2020, 12:01 PM

Its really horrible..

TudorTommy · 27 July 2020, 12:59 PM

Gets a thumbs up from me

, I like the blue/brown combination. Like most people are saying though, it's not about what others think, it's about what you like and want. Congrats, nice piece!

woof · 27 July 2020, 01:22 PM

Looks fantastic!!!

Rrpdc · 27 July 2020, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sg6067

it’s your watch and if you like it that’s all that matters. But you asked so imo please for god sake put that unicorn back on its bracelet!!

+1. !!

Rado63 · 27 July 2020, 02:05 PM

Yes the endlinks are the most necessary part of this because the length of the lugs leaves alot of open space if you didn't have end links and want to add a strap. Looks fantastic.

Chewbacca · 27 July 2020, 02:13 PM

I like it.

jimcarver · 27 July 2020, 02:13 PM

I don't like end links on leather or rubber they seem pointless.

It doesn't look too bad but there are far better options for playing around with straps, in particular Omegas.

gmtln · 27 July 2020, 02:27 PM

Any wrist shots?
Not a fan of the end links but I quite like the combo, the brown pairs pretty well with the blue.
It's always nice to switch it up now and again.

SAlNlDllvllAlNl · 27 July 2020, 02:52 PM

I'm with the majority here that don't like the look of endlinks with a leather strap. The leather strap looks great though.

myporsche · 27 July 2020, 03:46 PM

Nice watch, terrible strap.

estrangable · 27 July 2020, 04:06 PM

your watch, your choice… but it looks hideous since you are asking for opinions..

QualityTime · 27 July 2020, 04:09 PM

Not a fan of the strap.

Miexpeman · 27 July 2020, 04:21 PM

You tried it, but I think you should put the bracelet back on.

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Singslinger · 27 July 2020, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJDJ41

Not a fan of leather straps in general. Prefer metal or rubber.

Same here. However, in this case, a blue strap might work better?

27 July 2020, 07:46 AM	#1
acarriles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Blue SS SkyDweller Posts: 411	Finally! New look on my SkyDweller! I had always admired the beauty and advanced movement on the SkyDweller since it was introduced, but was put off by the cost of being only available in precious metals, so when the SS version was announced, back in 2017, I called my dealer and ordered one right away. I was able to get my blue dial SS SkyDweller in March of 2018, and I've loved every minute with it. But, I've also missed the beauty of having a SD with a leather strap. The main problem was that there were no end-link available for it (and still aren't), but I kept searching for a solution. The main problem is that the lug width of the SS SD is 22mm, as opposed to the gold models, which are 21mm. The interesting part was that I also have a new 43mm SeaDweller, which also happens to have 22mm lug width. So, I decided to see if the end links for the SeaDweller would work out for the SkyDweller, and to my surprise, they kind of do! I say kind-of because the height is not perfect, If you look at the watch from the lugs, you can realize that the end-links do not reach all the way up to the command bezel, but then again, how many times do you look at your watch from that position? So, here it is, my first attempt at having a leather strap on my SS SkyDweller! Thoughts? top SD.jpg bottom SD.jpg upper SD.jpg full SD.jpg

27 July 2020, 09:26 AM	#7
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,672	Agree. Looks good to me. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41 White/Romans

27 July 2020, 10:06 AM	#12
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	Finally! New look on my SkyDweller! I might do it but will never leave home nor my room with it. Just doesn’t look good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2020, 01:22 PM	#19
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Looks fantastic!!! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

27 July 2020, 02:05 PM	#21
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Yes the endlinks are the most necessary part of this because the length of the lugs leaves alot of open space if you didn't have end links and want to add a strap. Looks fantastic. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

27 July 2020, 07:51 AM	#2
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	Looks fine to me, easy to over scrutinise, enjoy.

27 July 2020, 08:21 AM	#3
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,115	Never really cared for the endlink look with a strap, but to each their own. Good looking watch nonetheless !!

27 July 2020, 09:04 AM	#4
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	The leather isn't bad and pairs nicely with the blue. I never got the endlinks however.

27 July 2020, 09:06 AM	#5
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	Looks good to me.

27 July 2020, 09:10 AM	#6
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	I think that looks as good as one could hope for considering strap isn’t an option for that watch. It looks really good to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2020, 09:29 AM	#8
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Thumbs down for me for several reasons, but then you did it for you so that's what matters.

27 July 2020, 09:31 AM	#9
rmagoo57 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,328	looks horrible to me. maybe black? my thoughts since you asked.

27 July 2020, 09:47 AM	#10
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,175	looks good

27 July 2020, 09:59 AM	#11
Sg6067 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: US Watch: AP 15450ST Blue Posts: 249	It’s your watch and if you like it that’s all that matters. But you asked so IMO please for god sake put that unicorn back on its bracelet!!

27 July 2020, 10:55 AM	#13
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	I don’t hate it but I don’t love it. Definitely interesting I need more time to let this combo simmer

27 July 2020, 11:00 AM	#14
TJDJ41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: TJ Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 50	Not a fan of leather straps in general. Prefer metal or rubber.

27 July 2020, 11:04 AM	#15
HaiovR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 238	Looks cool

27 July 2020, 11:52 AM	#16
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	It’s not for me... I’m afraid at all. However it’s your watch, if it’s what you want then enjoy! My only concern is the security, just wondering since it’s kind of jury-rigged, I would hate to have the lugs break or something while you are standing in a boat in the middle of a lake. Splash!!!!!

27 July 2020, 12:01 PM	#17
brnalkn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Turkey Posts: 300	Its really horrible..

27 July 2020, 12:59 PM	#18
TudorTommy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: nowhere Posts: 164	Gets a thumbs up from me , I like the blue/brown combination. Like most people are saying though, it's not about what others think, it's about what you like and want. Congrats, nice piece!

27 July 2020, 02:13 PM	#22
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	I like it.

27 July 2020, 02:13 PM	#23
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	I don't like end links on leather or rubber they seem pointless. It doesn't look too bad but there are far better options for playing around with straps, in particular Omegas.

27 July 2020, 02:27 PM	#24
gmtln "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Manchester Posts: 334	Any wrist shots? Not a fan of the end links but I quite like the combo, the brown pairs pretty well with the blue. It's always nice to switch it up now and again.

27 July 2020, 02:52 PM	#25
SAlNlDllvllAlNl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Around Posts: 200	I'm with the majority here that don't like the look of endlinks with a leather strap. The leather strap looks great though.

27 July 2020, 03:46 PM	#26
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Nice watch, terrible strap.

27 July 2020, 04:06 PM	#27
estrangable "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SP Posts: 51	your watch, your choice… but it looks hideous since you are asking for opinions..

27 July 2020, 04:09 PM	#28
QualityTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 10	Not a fan of the strap.

27 July 2020, 04:21 PM	#29
Miexpeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: Blue Sky Dweller, Posts: 321	You tried it, but I think you should put the bracelet back on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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