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DR.Golf · 11 May 2014, 10:18 AM

I have been going back on forth on these two and went to look at them again today. In speaking to the AD, who I trust btw, told me that they have only sold 4 skydwellers. I was a bit taken back by this, is this model a wise model to be considering as the top dog in my Rolex collection. I do have a Patek and Breitlings etc. but in the Rolex space this purchase will be the top dog.

My other consideration is a DDII in YG or Platinum. If I go YG I am liking the silver dial, thoughts. Thoughts on the best for the platinum?

sleddog · 11 May 2014, 10:22 AM

Not really sure what you are asking?

Does it really matter that the AD has sold only 4?
Are you buying a watch you really want, or a watch that you perceive needs to popular??

As for the best Platinum. I suggest the Daytona!

thomaspp · 11 May 2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Not really sure what you are asking?

Does it really matter that the AD has sold only 4?

Are you buying a watch you really want, or a watch that you perceive needs to popular??

Agreed! The fact that the AD has sold less only adds to the appeal in my view.

Anyway I this three replies on this thread is enough from me!

thomaspp · 11 May 2014, 10:23 AM

Ha! I've been thinking over this quandary myself for weeks. Tough one. I love rolex ever rose and have wanted a rose gold for a couple of years and my choices would be RG SkyD on leather or the DDII chocolate dial. On some days I think the SkyD is the way to go because of the incredible movement, ring command system and nice 42mm size. Then on other days I think I would miss the bracelet and that think that the SkyD may be made in SS one of these days and I could just pick it up then. I'm torn really.....

PADI_Diver · 11 May 2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Ha! I've been thinking over this quandary myself for weeks. Tough one. I love rolex ever rose and have wanted a rose gold for a couple of years and my choices would be RG SkyD on leather or the DDII chocolate dial. On some days I think the SkyD is the way to go because of the incredible movement, ring command system and nice 42mm size. Then on other days I think I would miss the bracelet and that think that the SkyD may be made in SS one of these days and I could just pick it up then. I'm torn really.....

If you like the rose gold skydweller but fear that you would miss the bracelet, rolex released a all rose gold for 2014

thomaspp · 11 May 2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I would get a platinum DDII all day long over any SkyD...That is my taste regardless of what any AD says about any watch. I haven't warmed up to SkyD yet and to me the DDII is tops! Again taste is personal so get whatever you like not what we like nor what an AD likes! If you aren't 100% sold on one then get nothing and wait until you are certain...Cheers,

PS. Thomas if you reply one more time you will equal that AD's SkyD sales.

Ha ha! One more coming Ken. don't ban me!... Please...

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Originally Posted by PADI_Diver

If you like the rose gold skydweller but fear that you would miss the bracelet, rolex released a all rose gold for 2014

Thanks my friend. Yes well aware and curious to see it in person. My fear (judging from the pics) is that I won't like the white dial on it. The rose gold and white might look a little too feminine, but let's see. Need to see it live. All the best.

AK797 · 11 May 2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Ha! I've been thinking over this quandary myself for weeks. Tough one. I love rolex ever rose and have wanted a rose gold for a couple of years and my choices would be RG SkyD on leather or the DDII chocolate dial.

Same here and I prefer the choco DD2. If you don't like this DD2 I would get the Platinum with ice blue dial Romans. As interesting as the AC complication is, the DD will always be the King of the Rolex range for me.

thomaspp · 11 May 2014, 10:24 AM

I'm not a fan of the silver dial BTW. In YG I would go with the white Romans. Good luck!

HL65 · 11 May 2014, 11:24 AM

I would get a platinum DDII all day long over any SkyD...That is my taste regardless of what any AD says about any watch. I haven't warmed up to SkyD yet and to me the DDII is tops! Again taste is personal so get whatever you like not what we like nor what an AD likes! If you aren't 100% sold on one then get nothing and wait until you are certain...Cheers,

PS. Thomas if you reply one more time you will equal that AD's SkyD sales.

CWIN · 11 May 2014, 11:25 AM

I'd go with a Platinum DDII over a Sky Dweller.

tkerrmd · 12 May 2014, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I would get a platinum DDII all day long over any SkyD...That is my taste regardless of what any AD says about any watch. I haven't warmed up to SkyD yet and to me the DDII is tops! Again taste is personal so get whatever you like not what we like nor what an AD likes! If you aren't 100% sold on one then get nothing and wait until you are certain...Cheers,

PS. Thomas if you reply one more time you will equal that AD's SkyD sales.

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I'd go with a Platinum DDII over a Sky Dweller.

Agree with my friends!!

lig · 12 May 2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Agree with my friends!!

X3

zama · 11 May 2014, 11:40 AM

Comes down to your choice and which sits better on your wrist both are big watches IMHO, I love classics so a DD would always be my pick in YG, but comes down to motivations, if spending $ on Platinum I would go the Daytona but has to be what you want, neither would be a first choice if you are asking from an investment point of you I suspect.

samsam · 11 May 2014, 12:25 PM

SkyD is really nice. But I would do Plat DDII concentric ice blue dial. Just an awesome great looking piece. As for YG, my favs are the white roman and black wave. Good luck!

Fiery · 11 May 2014, 04:22 PM

Pt DDII for sure. It has a more classic design, a less busy dial, and it's the top Rolex dog -- if you don't count the Platona. SkD has a more interesting movement though... I just wish it had a smaller case and a cleaner dial.

mikkemus23 · 11 May 2014, 06:00 PM

I like the Sky Dweller best. Both are gorgeous watches.

DreambreaX · 11 May 2014, 08:36 PM

Skydweller gold bracelet

Racerdj · 11 May 2014, 09:28 PM

DDII if it were my choice but you need to make the final call after seeing both on your wirst.

1William · 11 May 2014, 09:51 PM

I prefer the Day Date II to the Sky Dweller based on the dial and appearance. Go try them both on and see which sings to you.

sebastien1975 · 11 May 2014, 09:54 PM

The less popular the better as far as I am concerned, as long as i like it myself...

Starbucksboss · 11 May 2014, 10:09 PM

Not keen on the bezel of the new DD looks a bit unsubtle to me so Id so skydweller or hunt down a mint classic DD...eirh way you will have a lot to celebrate.

HL65 · 11 May 2014, 10:14 PM

fmc000 · 12 May 2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Full stop.

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gold canyon · 12 May 2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

This.

speedy_master1 · 11 May 2014, 10:24 PM

don't have them but if i did it would be the DD2 in yellow gold.

kenm · 11 May 2014, 10:42 PM

I went through this over the past few months, with a gold Sub added to the mix (I want a large YG watch), and arrived at a DDII with Ivory Arabic dial (which is now on its way :). The dial was actually the toughest part of the decision. It took a while for one to speak to me.

There are two things I don't like about the Sky Dweller:

1) The asymmetrical ring for the second time zone. It just looks to me like it doesn't belong on the watch. And it stands out too much. If it had less contrast with the rest of the dial, I might like it more.

2) The Month complication is interesting, but really wouldn't serve any purpose for me - I rarely forget what month it is. Between the Date, Day, and Month features, I use the Day most, then the Date, and the Month would be a distant third.

WhatTheDeuce · 11 May 2014, 11:20 PM

I really like the Sky Dweller. I love the command bezel, very innovative.

kilyung · 12 May 2014, 12:19 AM

Don't get the DD2 platinum... you won't ever get work done again.

kilyung · 12 May 2014, 12:25 AM

The SkD is nice as well. I'd much prefer to see a WG bracelet version with black dial and black ring.

VICI · 12 May 2014, 05:47 AM

DDII. More balanced and elegant.

11 May 2014, 10:18 AM	#1
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	DDII vs Skydweller I have been going back on forth on these two and went to look at them again today. In speaking to the AD, who I trust btw, told me that they have only sold 4 skydwellers. I was a bit taken back by this, is this model a wise model to be considering as the top dog in my Rolex collection. I do have a Patek and Breitlings etc. but in the Rolex space this purchase will be the top dog. My other consideration is a DDII in YG or Platinum. If I go YG I am liking the silver dial, thoughts. Thoughts on the best for the platinum?

11 May 2014, 10:22 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Not really sure what you are asking? Does it really matter that the AD has sold only 4? Are you buying a watch you really want, or a watch that you perceive needs to popular?? As for the best Platinum. I suggest the Daytona! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

11 May 2014, 10:23 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Ha! I've been thinking over this quandary myself for weeks. Tough one. I love rolex ever rose and have wanted a rose gold for a couple of years and my choices would be RG SkyD on leather or the DDII chocolate dial. On some days I think the SkyD is the way to go because of the incredible movement, ring command system and nice 42mm size. Then on other days I think I would miss the bracelet and that think that the SkyD may be made in SS one of these days and I could just pick it up then. I'm torn really..... __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

11 May 2014, 10:24 AM	#8
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	I'm not a fan of the silver dial BTW. In YG I would go with the white Romans. Good luck! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

11 May 2014, 11:24 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	I would get a platinum DDII all day long over any SkyD...That is my taste regardless of what any AD says about any watch. I haven't warmed up to SkyD yet and to me the DDII is tops! Again taste is personal so get whatever you like not what we like nor what an AD likes! If you aren't 100% sold on one then get nothing and wait until you are certain...Cheers, PS. Thomas if you reply one more time you will equal that AD's SkyD sales. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 May 2014, 11:25 AM	#10
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd go with a Platinum DDII over a Sky Dweller.

11 May 2014, 11:40 AM	#13
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Comes down to your choice and which sits better on your wrist both are big watches IMHO, I love classics so a DD would always be my pick in YG, but comes down to motivations, if spending $ on Platinum I would go the Daytona but has to be what you want, neither would be a first choice if you are asking from an investment point of you I suspect. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

11 May 2014, 12:25 PM	#14
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	SkyD is really nice. But I would do Plat DDII concentric ice blue dial. Just an awesome great looking piece. As for YG, my favs are the white roman and black wave. Good luck!

11 May 2014, 04:22 PM	#15
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Pt DDII for sure. It has a more classic design, a less busy dial, and it's the top Rolex dog -- if you don't count the Platona. SkD has a more interesting movement though... I just wish it had a smaller case and a cleaner dial. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

11 May 2014, 06:00 PM	#16
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	I like the Sky Dweller best. Both are gorgeous watches.

11 May 2014, 08:36 PM	#17
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Skydweller gold bracelet

11 May 2014, 09:28 PM	#18
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	DDII if it were my choice but you need to make the final call after seeing both on your wirst. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

11 May 2014, 09:54 PM	#20
sebastien1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Sebastien Location: South East Asia Posts: 788	The less popular the better as far as I am concerned, as long as i like it myself...

11 May 2014, 10:09 PM	#21
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Not keen on the bezel of the new DD looks a bit unsubtle to me so Id so skydweller or hunt down a mint classic DD...eirh way you will have a lot to celebrate.

11 May 2014, 10:14 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	__________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 May 2014, 10:24 PM	#25
speedy_master1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: california Watch: can't decide. Posts: 2,477	don't have them but if i did it would be the DD2 in yellow gold.

11 May 2014, 10:42 PM	#26
kenm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 182	I went through this over the past few months, with a gold Sub added to the mix (I want a large YG watch), and arrived at a DDII with Ivory Arabic dial (which is now on its way :). The dial was actually the toughest part of the decision. It took a while for one to speak to me. There are two things I don't like about the Sky Dweller: 1) The asymmetrical ring for the second time zone. It just looks to me like it doesn't belong on the watch. And it stands out too much. If it had less contrast with the rest of the dial, I might like it more. 2) The Month complication is interesting, but really wouldn't serve any purpose for me - I rarely forget what month it is. Between the Date, Day, and Month features, I use the Day most, then the Date, and the Month would be a distant third.

11 May 2014, 11:20 PM	#27
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I really like the Sky Dweller. I love the command bezel, very innovative.

12 May 2014, 12:19 AM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Don't get the DD2 platinum... you won't ever get work done again.

12 May 2014, 12:25 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The SkD is nice as well. I'd much prefer to see a WG bracelet version with black dial and black ring.

12 May 2014, 05:47 AM	#30
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	DDII. More balanced and elegant.

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