Just wondered if many members have received any since Basel as I’ve not seen many (can’t remember if I’ve actually seen any) incomings on here.
Have you got one and what do you think? Tried the blue dial on at an event and thought it was great at the time.
I bought a black SS from our friends, but my mate liked it so much that he had it off me. They are getting me a blue dial in the NY though!Originally Posted by Devonian
Edited to add the watch is a piece if mechanical art, but the black dial was a bit too flat for my liking. Quite under the radar though.
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Though I only tried it briefly the blue does look great. Very tempted myself.
Here’s mine. I picked it up on the 1st September. I love it!
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It’s a stunner :-)Here’s mine. I picked it up on the 1st September. I love it!
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Popped in to a couple of AD's to check out the skydweller.... As expected..... none, not even a precious metal version. On my travels I spotted a pre owned one at Chisholm Hunter. Listed at £15.5k. Big hike over list.
I was also told by the ADs that list were closed on Lv sub, blnr, skydweller, Daytona and sea dweller. Surprised at all but the Daytona.
I picked up mine (Blue) today, first they’ve had at my AD. Pics to follow.
Congratulations! Where about are you?
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Here too...
Absolutely love it. I wanted one so much and was literally on the phone to “my AD” when it was released (you’ll maybe remember it was released a bit later in the day when most people thought they’d seen everything Rolex was releasing) so managed to get top of the list.
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I am liking these the more that I see them.
Congratulations to you all on a great choice.
I second this Tony. The blue looks beautiful. The black dial is my personal favourite.I am liking these the more that I see them.
Congratulations to you all on a great choice.
Oooo I do like those. The ss ones anyway. Lovely looking watches.
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They just look like a fancy date just to me, no
For me, it wasn't just about the look (although I think it is cool) but rather the functionality and value. As far as I know, it is the first watch from Rolex that is controlled by using the bezel and crown - I might be wrong on this? Also, it is hard to believe that you can get an annual calendar from Rolex at that price point. I've discussed this at a couple of Rolex ADs recently and no-one could believe that it is priced where it is. I think the value will be adjusted upwards quite a bit shortly.
Like others here, I was the first on the AD list and I know that John Pass in Crewe have not had any other models in. I also enquired at Mappin & Webb in Chester recently and they have only had one in too. Is the shortage in supply a UK thing only, or are there other reasons that are impacting on supply internationally?
Picked mine up earlier today, well Thursday. Crap pic
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Difficult to capture the dial and the various shades of blue. Setting it was an experience!
Also it doesn’t wear as big as feared.
That looks fantastic! Enjoy!
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Never knew about this model until this thread today (I’m not pretending to be a Rolex expert!). Have to say, that is an incredibly beautiful and interesting watch. Lucky people owning these!
Got mine early September too. Again was 1st on my AD list. Get one if you can, Awesome watch.
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What is the red marker at the 9 position?
Got mine early September too. Again was 1st on my AD list. Get one if you can, Awesome watch.
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It’s an old photo showing September (9th month)
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I dont get what does it do?
Tells the time, I imagine.😉
Ah excellent, very clever
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£10600. It hurt enough to remember
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Nah, it's quite underpriced along with the Daytona, and that too makes it so appealing. Enjoy it.£10600. It hurt enough to remember
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Rolex will control supply of all these models to ensure premiums remain, just as on the other populars.
£9100 my Daytona cost 👍🏻
I'm convinced the AD's in my area are either rubbish or just don't like the cut of my jib.
I can't even get on a list let alone buy one.
I find many, not all, modern Rolexes scream 'look at me.' That is now the target audience. The Skydweller is a clever watch, but to my taste it's plain ugly. Luckily, most buyers take a different view.
I love this watch, to my knowledge it seems to be the first Rolex to qualify as a High Horology watch. I haven’t yet had the chance to try one on (I live many miles from any Rolex AD) and, because my watches are of modest size (from a 36mm Datejust to a 41mm Black Bay-and that’s almost too big for me) I worry that it might be too big for me. The SS with blue dial, however is such a beauty. Actually the Chocolate Dial YG is my fave, but far out of my range.
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That looks very nice
Thanks at 42mm it's about right, any bigger I don't think I would have been as keen
My favourite combo. Heading to the AD tomorrow to enquire about one of these.
Be patient, supply is slow at the moment for steel models.
Try a gold one on for size.
The simple truth is that the new Skydweller is the best VFM watch that Rolex has ever produced. It looks better than the precious metal version at only a fraction of the price.
Value wise it knocks the spots off an annual calendar PP and it almost certainly more able to take a knock.
The only downside is the 42mm fluted bezel, it is a tad too loud whereas the PP is a lot more discreet.
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I will see what the AD has. Hopefully they have a skydweller to try. Better still, they have something I want to buy for a change.
Just because of the calendar?
Perhaps in terms of modern Rolex. Rolex used to sell split second chronographs, etc
I’ll hopefully pick one up in the January sales. Only interested in the black dial though.
It's just a matter of time...
Unless you are looking for PM, Good luck with that!
Maybe he is hoping for a discount too?
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The only 'discount' I received was a Pizza Express, American hot on romana base with rocket salad and a double espresso from AD chap, plus some enlightening conversation on watches.....
Reduce your expectations regarding sales discounts. Lol. Good luck.
Lol
Are you here all week please?
Some people have no sense of humour
However, I will buy a Sky-dweller and I will buy one with a discount.
It's just a matter of time...
It's the only time I can think of where I've thought one would look better without the fluting; a DJ without though always looks lacking to me.
I can’t help but feel that this will go the way of the Milgauss GV and will eventually trade at under retail. Thinking outside the watch enthusiasts community I can’t see it having the same appeal to the mass market compared to a Submariner or even a Datejust. I loved the Skydweller in pictures but when I tried it on the wrist I found it bulbous and even in the window of watch club I thought it looked big even compared to the likes of the sd43.
Can’t see that happening at all - it’s a lot of watch for the money (£10,600) in comparison to other watches and more relevantly the precious metal options. I can see these trading over rrp for some time to come. I accept though it will be a marmite watch - personally even though I’ve only tried it on fleetingly I love it.
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