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FremStar · 11 December 2012, 04:07 AM

In keeping spirit with the DateJust, Submariner, DSSD, Presidents, YM, etc. owners clubs on TRF I have decided to start this club/thread.

As a Rolex enthusiast and collector I must admit that I was ECSTATIC when I initially heard rumors that Rolex was planning on introducing a new complication! I couldn't wait to see the unveil at Basel 2012! From the Basel unveil we all came to realize that the Sky-Dweller has a bitter sweet design that you either hate or love! Aesthetics aside collectors must draw conclusions that the first Rolex annual calander from our beloved company is one to be reckoned with! I am definitely intrigued to see what the company has in store for us in the future... Could this be a segway into creating a perpetual calander? Minute Repeater (most likely not)? Only one can dream and ponder

I aquired both the WG and RG versions....

At the end of the day reference 326135 was the one that made me scream and say... THIS IS IT!

My local time has been set to NY and reference time to Cairo, Egypt

I am inclined to say that as more folks see the piece in person they too will enjoy what Rolex has done in taking steps to enter the realm of Patek and Vacheron.

masterserg · 11 December 2012, 04:12 AM

Epic Sam!

mjclark32 · 11 December 2012, 04:14 AM

Drooooooooooolllliinnngggg

Cru Jones · 11 December 2012, 04:15 AM

Nice one, Sam!

Somehow I doubt this club thread will go on for pages and pages and pages, if only because of the membership fees.

But, I totally agree with you that with time, the SkyD admirers will grow and grow.

Hmmmmm....that gives me an idea! Maybe I'll start "The Official TRF Sky-Dweller Admirers Club". Hey, at least it's a club I can join right away!

Speed · 11 December 2012, 04:16 AM

What sort of Box and bits come with the watch Sam?

Did you get a bezel protector? ;-)

Watchflair · 11 December 2012, 04:17 AM

Wow Sam. You really out did yourself with those purchases.

Dan Pierce · 11 December 2012, 04:19 AM

Sam,
You wear it well, my friend!

dP

FeelingTheBlues · 11 December 2012, 04:21 AM

That's a lovely lovely watch...

In all seriousness, that was a great thread opening post Sam! I love your reference and I hope to see more pictures from different owners soon enough!

aspen · 11 December 2012, 04:38 AM

Oh my! Gotta move to Gotham!

SixPak · 11 December 2012, 04:38 AM

brian8121 · 11 December 2012, 04:41 AM

Amazing Sam. Major congrats!

www777 · 11 December 2012, 04:50 AM

Wow. I'm torn between getting the WG or RG. I guess you solved that problem. Out of curiosity if you had to pick just one to keep which one would it be?

imono · 11 December 2012, 05:03 AM

Where are the other owners of this exclusive club?
Come on and show it off here.
We'd love to see all.
I can only admire and dream.

Rockrolex · 11 December 2012, 05:11 AM

Just to add a slight bit of negativity to this thread, as I said somewhere else, the Skydweller is just not my cuppa. Now, the YM-II, OTOH, is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Probably my next grail.

Lol-x · 11 December 2012, 05:17 AM

My only regret is that James Bond wasn't wearing a SkyD in SkyFall...

But then in the latest incarnation of the Bond character, personal devices are old school i.e. no exploding pens!!!

However, perhaps when Rolex bring out a SkyD (I wish) in stainless steel Bond will re-evaluate his tastes and preferences.

Speed · 11 December 2012, 05:18 AM

I heard the next Bond will don a G-Shock. ;-)

patrike · 11 December 2012, 05:33 AM

Wow!!! Amazing! Congrats Sam.

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thewatchguy93 · 11 December 2012, 05:43 AM

Fantasitc good sir!!

I've very happy for you, I can't believe you acquired both!!!!!

HRV · 11 December 2012, 05:44 AM

Congrats again Sam, I am hoping by posting on this thread it may bring me a step closer to owning this exceptional piece

psd1966 · 11 December 2012, 05:49 AM

Sam - Amazing watches.... Congratulations....

FremStar · 11 December 2012, 05:51 AM

I genuinely hope that ALL Rolex fans get to experience this annual calander, even if they don't acquire one it is still a fun piece to witness! As stated, I am hopeful for a Rolex perpetual calander in my lifetime... I will leave the Annual and Perpetual calander Patek's and Vacheron's for the big boys... I am just a kid that

Rolex history...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

What sort of Box and bits come with the watch Sam?

Did you get a bezel protector? ;-)

Factory fresh from Geneva to my AD then to my wrist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by www777

Wow. I'm torn between getting the WG or RG. I guess you solved that problem. Out of curiosity if you had to pick just one to keep which one would it be?

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Fantasitc good sir!!

I've very happy for you, I can't believe you acquired both!!!!!

Gents please let me clarify, I had to acquire both the WG and RG versions in order to complete my deal with my AD, however, after sitting and pondering which one to keep, went with the Rose version. I moved the WG to a friend/collector and fellow TRF member who rarely post ;-)

scarab007 · 11 December 2012, 05:55 AM

Real nice!

Wllnv19 · 11 December 2012, 05:57 AM

Beautiful, congrats and another thread done with great style

DJJon · 11 December 2012, 05:58 AM

Having 2 different color combos to start the new SkyDweller Thread is really the most impressive part of your founding.

Spectacular, wear them both for many many years to come.

And Rolex should not need to enter the Minute Repeater arena, its value and place in horological history is complete. Grande sonnerie and the like are already in capable hands of Patek Phillipe and Vacheron and others known for their historical positions. For us this would be a foray best described as 'me-too' or 'coming late to the party'.

Chipmunk · 11 December 2012, 05:59 AM

You da man Sam!

ocwatching · 11 December 2012, 06:03 AM

simply stunning...
huget congrats again Sam!
this sky dweller is really growing on me..

FremStar · 11 December 2012, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJon

Having 2 different color combos to start the new SkyDweller Thread is really the most impressive part of your founding.

Spectacular, wear them both for many many years to come.

And Rolex should not need to enter the Minute Repeater arena, its value and place in horological history is complete. Grande sonnerie and the like are already in capable hands of Patek Phillipe and Vacheron and others known for their historical positions. For us this would be a foray best described as 'me-too' or 'coming late to the party'.

I hear you Jon on the Grande Sonnerie bit, the thought of a complicated Rolex timepiece has been a discussion my horology buddies and I have been having for YEARS so for us all (including yourself) to witness just a simple annual calander from the brand is just so sweet that I brought up in a private discussion... Why stop there?

In all fairness I have handled some of those Patek and Vacheron pieces, however, those entry prices to play are just

Edit - In addition, I am unsure if you have ever witnessed a Christies or Sotheby's auction, however, the Italian and Asian collectors have already priced a kid like me out of the uber desireable Patek and Vacheron pieces by bidding these exclusive complications to stratospheric levels along with their Van Gogh and Matisse paintings! I do not mind "last" best with this Sky-Dweller

Here is a pic of the YG one that was reserved for me...

Did not consider that since I own the 116718...

kcmo · 11 December 2012, 06:13 AM

Congrats Sam!!! That is quite an acquisition my friend!

Rodentman · 11 December 2012, 06:17 AM

Very nice, to say the least! Congrats!!

Speed · 11 December 2012, 06:30 AM

[QUOTE=FremStar;3780486]I genuinely hope that ALL Rolex fans get to experience this annual calander, even if they don't acquire one it is still a fun piece to witness! As stated, I am hopeful for a Rolex perpetual calander in my lifetime... I will leave the Annual and Perpetual calander Patek's and Vacheron's for the big boys... I am just a kid that

Rolex history...

Factory fresh from Geneva to my AD then to my wrist

Wear it in the BEST of health!!

So no special presentation box just for this beast?

11 December 2012, 04:07 AM	#1
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	The Official TRF Sky-Dweller Owners Club In keeping spirit with the DateJust, Submariner, DSSD, Presidents, YM, etc. owners clubs on TRF I have decided to start this club/thread. As a Rolex enthusiast and collector I must admit that I was ECSTATIC when I initially heard rumors that Rolex was planning on introducing a new complication! I couldn't wait to see the unveil at Basel 2012! From the Basel unveil we all came to realize that the Sky-Dweller has a bitter sweet design that you either hate or love! Aesthetics aside collectors must draw conclusions that the first Rolex annual calander from our beloved company is one to be reckoned with! I am definitely intrigued to see what the company has in store for us in the future... Could this be a segway into creating a perpetual calander? Minute Repeater (most likely not)? Only one can dream and ponder I aquired both the WG and RG versions.... At the end of the day reference 326135 was the one that made me scream and say... THIS IS IT! My local time has been set to NY and reference time to Cairo, Egypt I am inclined to say that as more folks see the piece in person they too will enjoy what Rolex has done in taking steps to enter the realm of Patek and Vacheron. __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

11 December 2012, 04:12 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Epic Sam! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 December 2012, 04:14 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Drooooooooooolllliinnngggg __________________

11 December 2012, 04:17 AM	#6
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,914	Wow Sam. You really out did yourself with those purchases. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

11 December 2012, 04:19 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,131	Sam, You wear it well, my friend! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 December 2012, 04:15 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,201	Nice one, Sam! Somehow I doubt this club thread will go on for pages and pages and pages, if only because of the membership fees. But, I totally agree with you that with time, the SkyD admirers will grow and grow. Hmmmmm....that gives me an idea! Maybe I'll start "The Official TRF Sky-Dweller Admirers Club". Hey, at least it's a club I can join right away!

11 December 2012, 04:16 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	What sort of Box and bits come with the watch Sam? Did you get a bezel protector? ;-)

11 December 2012, 04:21 AM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's a lovely lovely watch... In all seriousness, that was a great thread opening post Sam! I love your reference and I hope to see more pictures from different owners soon enough! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 December 2012, 04:38 AM	#9
aspen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Sermphan Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: 16610 Posts: 107	Oh my! Gotta move to Gotham!

11 December 2012, 04:38 AM	#10
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718

11 December 2012, 04:41 AM	#11
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Amazing Sam. Major congrats!

11 December 2012, 04:50 AM	#12
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,280	Wow. I'm torn between getting the WG or RG. I guess you solved that problem. Out of curiosity if you had to pick just one to keep which one would it be?

11 December 2012, 05:03 AM	#13
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Where are the other owners of this exclusive club? Come on and show it off here. We'd love to see all. I can only admire and dream.

11 December 2012, 05:11 AM	#14
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,920	Just to add a slight bit of negativity to this thread, as I said somewhere else, the Skydweller is just not my cuppa. Now, the YM-II, OTOH, is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Probably my next grail. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

11 December 2012, 05:17 AM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,509	My only regret is that James Bond wasn't wearing a SkyD in SkyFall... But then in the latest incarnation of the Bond character, personal devices are old school i.e. no exploding pens!!! However, perhaps when Rolex bring out a SkyD (I wish) in stainless steel Bond will re-evaluate his tastes and preferences. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 December 2012, 05:18 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I heard the next Bond will don a G-Shock. ;-)

11 December 2012, 05:33 AM	#17
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	Wow!!! Amazing! Congrats Sam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

11 December 2012, 05:43 AM	#18
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Fantasitc good sir!! I've very happy for you, I can't believe you acquired both!!!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

11 December 2012, 05:44 AM	#19
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Congrats again Sam, I am hoping by posting on this thread it may bring me a step closer to owning this exceptional piece

11 December 2012, 05:49 AM	#20
psd1966 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: London Watch: Rolex...... Posts: 131	Sam - Amazing watches.... Congratulations....

11 December 2012, 05:55 AM	#22
scarab007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Fran Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 385	Real nice!

11 December 2012, 05:57 AM	#23
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Beautiful, congrats and another thread done with great style

11 December 2012, 05:58 AM	#24
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Having 2 different color combos to start the new SkyDweller Thread is really the most impressive part of your founding. Spectacular, wear them both for many many years to come. And Rolex should not need to enter the Minute Repeater arena, its value and place in horological history is complete. Grande sonnerie and the like are already in capable hands of Patek Phillipe and Vacheron and others known for their historical positions. For us this would be a foray best described as 'me-too' or 'coming late to the party'.

11 December 2012, 05:59 AM	#25
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	You da man Sam! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

11 December 2012, 06:03 AM	#26
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	simply stunning... huget congrats again Sam! this sky dweller is really growing on me.. __________________ too much into watches...

11 December 2012, 06:13 AM	#28
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Sam!!! That is quite an acquisition my friend!

11 December 2012, 06:17 AM	#29
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Very nice, to say the least! Congrats!!

11 December 2012, 06:30 AM	#30
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	[QUOTE=FremStar;3780486]I genuinely hope that ALL Rolex fans get to experience this annual calander, even if they don't acquire one it is still a fun piece to witness! As stated, I am hopeful for a Rolex perpetual calander in my lifetime... I will leave the Annual and Perpetual calander Patek's and Vacheron's for the big boys... I am just a kid that Rolex history... Factory fresh from Geneva to my AD then to my wrist Wear it in the BEST of health!! So no special presentation box just for this beast?

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