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23 March 2017, 11:56 AM | #91 |
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23 March 2017, 12:00 PM | #92 |
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What do I think of the SS Skydweller? I saw the pictures and then called my AD to order one. With the blue dial, thank you.
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23 March 2017, 12:03 PM | #93 |
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I wish I would have about 12 hours ago when I saw the news at 8am this morning, now I have to call my AD in the morning and be further down the list...
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23 March 2017, 12:04 PM | #94 |
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Im still digesting this move but I would call it a flinch for sure.
at the idea of Rolex catching up to omega at anything. Hard pass on their easy bake oven fake patina. |
23 March 2017, 12:05 PM | #95 |
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Desperation or not, I'm first on the list at my AD and quite frankly I am very happy about the prospect of owning a $15k Dweller.
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23 March 2017, 12:07 PM | #96 | |
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23 March 2017, 12:09 PM | #97 |
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this....majority of brands in rolexes category are moving towards SS models
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23 March 2017, 12:13 PM | #98 |
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i think the daytona-c will be released more freely now.....an AD in florida told me the Rolex rep verified this would be happening...that said, I'm not sure what rolex thought would happen by limiting output in 2017.....they alienated a lot of buyers...anyways....the ss sky dweller is the ss sport watch to own now imo
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23 March 2017, 12:15 PM | #99 |
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I find Sky Dwellers busy looking and quite frankly very unattractive. Somewhere between a Yacht Master II and Day Date..
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23 March 2017, 12:18 PM | #100 |
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For sure, I also remember commanding the bezel in the ADs and really having a terrific time, such a shame that so few people were enjoying this innovative fine piece so extending it to SS is a good and almost compassionate move . If it was in their minds all the time I wouldn't be that surprised.
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23 March 2017, 12:22 PM | #101 | |
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23 March 2017, 12:59 PM | #102 |
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Smart move. Slides in perfectly in the mid 10k market as a dress/sport watch that's dominated by AP. Allows them to showcase their most interesting movement IMO to a wider audience as well.
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23 March 2017, 01:01 PM | #103 |
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A perfect combination and demonstration of form and function, what Rolex is best at.
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23 March 2017, 01:07 PM | #104 |
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The big disappointment is that they are offering the SkyD in SS with he same dial variations as the PM models
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23 March 2017, 01:48 PM | #105 |
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I'm not feeling this move.
Two toned would have sold huge numbers without having to whore it out to steel. At least the YG and RG SkyD are safe. |
23 March 2017, 01:50 PM | #106 |
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23 March 2017, 01:53 PM | #107 |
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Very true. With the other SS/PM models like Sub, Daytona, GMT, and YM2, there are only certain colors you can get in PM so if you want a certain dial/bezel color you had to go PM. Now the SkyD has the same colors for both...a bummer for those who own WG and now have no exclusivity.
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23 March 2017, 02:08 PM | #108 |
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Swapping my WG SD for a 25940ok as we speak plus some extra $ in the pocket!!!
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23 March 2017, 02:14 PM | #109 |
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23 March 2017, 04:46 PM | #110 |
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23 March 2017, 08:40 PM | #111 |
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My take on is the model release is Rolex deliberately position Day Date as a top line watch while making Sky Dweller more attainable during its 5th Anniversary
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23 March 2017, 09:29 PM | #112 |
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For the $$, it's a no brainer in SS with those complications.
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23 March 2017, 09:35 PM | #113 |
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I only hope Rolex never releases the DD in anything but full PM!
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26 March 2017, 08:18 AM | #114 |
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26 March 2017, 08:56 AM | #115 |
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Rolex brilliance! Patek and other brands are falling behind as Rolex is leading in many ways.
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26 March 2017, 08:58 AM | #116 |
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I think rolex could operate for 100 years without bringing in any revenue.
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26 March 2017, 11:29 AM | #117 | |
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26 March 2017, 11:37 AM | #118 |
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SkD is a very new model. Many people like it but can not afford it. Introduction of SS model opened a quite large market as this watch became more affordable. And still price level for ss model is quite high and will generate very high profits to Rolex.
I do not knwo actual structure of Rolex sales but i assume that Datejust, SS Subs generate the largest part of Rolex revenues. TRF is a very unique place where people get impression that many own PM watches, however, this forum represents only a small part od Rolex owners. For example in real lufe i met only few people who own PM watch. Many have SS or TT watches, however full PM is a very narrow niche devotec to very rich people. |
26 March 2017, 12:28 PM | #119 | |
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"Steel" SkyDweller, is this a sign of desperation?
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26 March 2017, 12:40 PM | #120 |
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Definitely not a sign of desperation in my opinion. Many responses here allude to that fact (could ss up so many other pm onlys, ramp up DaytonaC production, etc.).
I believe this watch was made for people like myself who could not justify buying a PM SkyD over a PP (let's say a 5726) or ALS (let's say a saxonia AC) or people who plainly wanted one but cannot afford one. I always wanted one/wanted the chance just to try one out for a few months to see if it was a keeper. But never could pull the trigger because of the price point. But when I got word of this, I called my AD right away for the blue dial version. Now 1st on the list and excited! Just like that. Which makes me believe it was a great call by Rolex to pull in a big chunk of that $14k-$18k demographic. PS. I have a BLRO and I don't really mind if no one knows it's a PM piece but myself. The weight, hence the feeling on the wrist, makes me love wearing it. No one needs to know it's made of PM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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