Sky Dweller or GMT Master II BLNR

[Linuxpenguins]

Ok. Here's the thing.

I have a DateJust 2 116334 with rhodium arabic dial. I have been thinking of late to exchange this (I can get between £4k with the dealer (hoping for more as watchfinder offered £4.7k) and purchase the SkyDweller White Gold (White dial). I would put £2k down on this watch also, which would mean I would owe £4k.

Now, as of this morning.. things have become a little bit more complex! Ha!

I've seen the GMT Master II 116710BLNR - thats £6550. I could put down £2k again and owe £4.5k and thus in turn, have two watches.

What are everyones thoughts on my dilema - I really wanted the SD as of this morning! Lol

Thanks

[joli160]

I have a TT GMT and a pink SkyD. The SkyD wins hands down and could be easily my only watch.
Annual calendar with GMT function, very nice complication.
In WG preferably on bracelet, simply stunning.

Go for the PM SkyD

[HL65]

So now you are thinking of WG SkyDweller? What happened to the SS white you were getting? As for choice between SkyDweller and BLNR? I go with SkyDweller but for me I own both and they make for a great pair!

[georgekart]

I would say depends on your preferences and your current collection. I would personally prefer DJ+GMT over SkyD if those were my only watches, because it gives you more diversity to match how you feel today. However if I had other sports watches I would chose a single SkyD. Also to make sure we are on the same page, did you mean WG SkyD or SS+WG, since from price you seem to be getting it for (4k from DJ + 2k down + 4k you will owe, if I understood correctly), it has to be SS. Personally for me the bracelet of SS SkyD ruins it, PM looks much better. I'd say if you can, try both on and decide based on what you prefer more. Maybe you won't like BLNR in person, or maybe you will prefer it over SkyD.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

Ok. Here's the thing.

I have a DateJust 2 116334 with rhodium arabic dial. I have been thinking of late to exchange this (I can get between £4k with the dealer (hoping for more as watchfinder offered £4.7k) and purchase the SkyDweller White Gold (White dial). I would put £2k down on this watch also, which would mean I would owe £4k.

Now, as of this morning.. things have become a little bit more complex! Ha!

I've seen the GMT Master II 116710BLNR - thats £6550. I could put down £2k again and owe £4.5k and thus in turn, have two watches.

What are everyones thoughts on my dilema - I really wanted the SD as of this morning! Lol

Thanks

Looking at your pricing I think you mean the SS Sky Dweller with the WG bezel, and not the all WG Sky D?

It’s a moot point, however, as you won’t get a BLNR or a Sky D at retail this side of 2019 in the UK from an AD. Maybe the BLNR but not the Sky D. If your going grey market your BLNR will cost you circa £8.5k BNIB and the white Sky D around £14k BNIB.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by joli160

I have a TT GMT and a pink SkyD. The SkyD wins hands down and could be easily my only watch.
Annual calendar with GMT function, very nice complication.
In WG preferably on bracelet, simply stunning.

Go for the PM SkyD

That is a stunning watch! I couldnt afford that though! hehe

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by HL65

So now you are thinking of WG SkyDweller? What happened to the SS white you were getting? As for choice between SkyDweller and BLNR? I go with SkyDweller but for me I own both and they make for a great pair!

Sorry, I may have been somewhat misleading in my post. It would be a SS Skydweller (White dial and White gold bezel)

Just dont know whether it'd be best to own one expensive piece (the SS SD) or two Rolex's (My DJII and a GMTII)

This is so difficult!!

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

Sorry, I may have been somewhat misleading in my post. It would be a SS Skydweller (White dial and White gold bezel)

Just dont know whether it'd be best to own one expensive piece (the SS SD) or two Rolex's (My DJII and a GMTII)

This is so difficult!!

Get the Sky D. As you’ve said it’s amazing in person. You’ll have to pay a premium or face a long wait though.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by georgekart

I would say depends on your preferences and your current collection. I would personally prefer DJ+GMT over SkyD if those were my only watches, because it gives you more diversity to match how you feel today. However if I had other sports watches I would chose a single SkyD. Also to make sure we are on the same page, did you mean WG SkyD or SS+WG, since from price you seem to be getting it for (4k from DJ + 2k down + 4k you will owe, if I understood correctly), it has to be SS. Personally for me the bracelet of SS SkyD ruins it, PM looks much better. I'd say if you can, try both on and decide based on what you prefer more. Maybe you won't like BLNR in person, or maybe you will prefer it over SkyD.

I currently only own the one watch. The DJII 116334 Arabic Dial (Silver).

Agree it does enable more diversification - I just honestly dont know what to do thats why its good to get you guys valuable input.

Yeah, it would be the SS SkyD

Not tried the GMTII on or even seen in person. Just contemplating what is best.

This all started because I wanted the blue SS SD, but then I seen the white and I'd be happy with that too.

[Helmi]

Personally I would like to have 2 watches instead of 1. The blnr covers the casual /sporty occasions while the dj covers the dressy/formal occasions.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Get the Sky D. As you’ve said it’s amazing in person. You’ll have to pay a premium or face a long wait though.

I'm not so sure I'd have to wait as long for the White.

Its either the White Dial SS SkyD or BLNR (and still own my DJII)

Why is this so difficult haha

[travisb]

Both would make a great pair. Sell the DJ, buy one of the two you're looking at and save for the other. You're welcome.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by travisb

Both would make a great pair. Sell the DJ, buy one of the two you're looking at and save for the other. You're welcome.

I'd only sell the DJII to fund the SS SkyD - Just in a dilema haha - But keep it if I were to buy the cheaper BLNR

[HogwldFLTR]

For me I really like the SkyD better than any GMT so that is my choice!!!

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For me I really like the SkyD better than any GMT so that is my choice!!!

Its a better watch.. I just dunno whether owning 2 Rolex is better than owning 1 decent one!

[DoctorA]

1- BLNR is a nicer watch imho
2- having two watches gives you options

Go for the BLNR

[rebel_1]

Tough call. Would be an easier decision if the choice was for a PM SKD. I’d go with the BLNR over the SS SKD, but only because I like the PM SKD better.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

Yeah, it would be the SS SkyD

Not tried the GMTII on or even seen in person. Just contemplating what is best.

Well there you have it. I am a kind of person who would not be able to have

just one watch. If it is OK for you to own one watch, and you don't even know if

you will like BLNR, then just get a SkyD and enjoy it.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

I'm not so sure I'd have to wait as long for the White.

Its either the White Dial SS SkyD or BLNR (and still own my DJII)

Why is this so difficult haha

Have you spoken to an AD about availability? You may be surprised how few of any dial colours are coming through

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Have you spoken to an AD about availability? You may be surprised how few of any dial colours are coming through

2-3yrs for Blue SkyD apparently.

Any idea on the wait (if any) for the BLNR?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Looking at your pricing I think you mean the SS Sky Dweller with the WG bezel, and not the all WG Sky D?

It’s a moot point, however, as you won’t get a BLNR or a Sky D at retail this side of 2019 in the UK from an AD. Maybe the BLNR but not the Sky D. If your going grey market your BLNR will cost you circa £8.5k BNIB and the white Sky D around £14k BNIB.

Damn is it getting that hard? I haven't been to an AD for months and looks like the new Basels, this one coming too no doubt, are really long waits. Think the next time I go to London will be just to see the tour of new watches no one can ever get.

[yannis]

Both :)

[Bruins7]

Really contemplated on trading my blnr for a SD blue dial. But I figured I love my blnr so much and we've been through a lot together that I'd just add the SD when the time is right.

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Bruins7

Really contemplated on trading my blnr for a SD blue dial. But I figured I love my blnr so much and we've been through a lot together that I'd just add the SD when the time is right.

What’s the waiting list for a BLNR? Do you or anyone else happen to know? For the UK ideally?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

What’s the waiting list for a BLNR? Do you or anyone else happen to know? For the UK ideally?

It varies but I’d say anything from 6 months to several years.

An AD quoted me 5 years the other day for a BLNR and 15,yes 15 years for a Daytona

Either way, unless you have some seriously hot contacts, you’ll have a pretty long wait If you want one at RRP (£6550)

[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

It varies but I’d say anything from 6 months to several years.

An AD quoted me 5 years the other day for a BLNR and 15,yes 15 years for a Daytona

Either way, unless you have some seriously hot contacts, you’ll have a pretty long wait If you want one at RRP (£6550)

Omg! Honestly?! How does anyone ever manage to purchase these things haha!

[101031-28]

If you are a one watch only kind of guy, SkyD then would be my choice. But, since I do like variety (also having a watch to wear if the other one is being serviced), personally I would pick the BLNR to add to the DJ2.

[Linuxpenguins]

Yeah - decisions decisions..

But the wait for both is incredibly long! Lol

[Gazza67]

The Sky-D is a fine reference but not too sure I’d want it as my one and only. The BLNR is a great watch to compliment the gorgeous DJ2 you already have!

[Linuxpenguins]

Yeah - anyone know what it’ll mean to the watch now they are discontinued? It is a gorgeous watch!

BLNR 5yr wait too?! Surely not :/ - 6mths is long enough lol