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bostonrecruit · 14 May 2016, 04:08 AM

Contemplating on trading WG Smurf for black dial with bracelet Skydweller but not sure it is too big? I got rid of my YM2 SS because 44mm was way too big. At 42mm this is smaller but still large.

Thoughts on this? Should I just keep WG Smurf and be satisfied or trade up? What other 40mm is there to trade up to?

Trurolexer · 14 May 2016, 04:15 AM

No, keep the Smurf

RichM · 14 May 2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by trurolexer

no, keep the smurf

x2

jacko1 · 14 May 2016, 04:16 AM

i like the sky dweller better doesnt look cartoonish
in my opinion

bostonrecruit · 14 May 2016, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jacko1

i like the sky dweller better doesnt look cartoonish
in my opinion

I like the Sub but kind of sick of it and the Skydweller although large, always looked attractive

tkerrmd · 16 May 2016, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I like the Sub but kind of sick of it and the Skydweller although large, always looked attractive

There's your answer

Flstfirider · 14 May 2016, 04:46 AM

It's a lifestyle question. For me, the Sub/Smurf fit my active lifestyle better than the dressier Sky Dweller.

RinkRolex · 14 May 2016, 05:17 AM

The YMII wears quite small for a 44mm. But if it feels large on you, you might feel the same with a SkyD.

bostonrecruit · 14 May 2016, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RinkRolex

The YMII wears quite small for a 44mm. But if it feels large on you, you might feel the same with a SkyD.

I have really skinny wrists and YM2 was way too large. I will go try on the Skydweller at AD but not finding any 40mm to replace a Smurf.

RinkRolex · 14 May 2016, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I have really skinny wrists and YM2 was way too large. I will go try on the Skydweller at AD but not finding any 40mm to replace a Smurf.

The Smurf looks fine on your wrist? A Daytona should look real nice for a skinny wrist IMHO.

jrs146 · 14 May 2016, 05:34 AM

Personally, I'm a SS sub guy. If I were to get a PM Rolex, I would look at a DD or a Sky Dweller. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy with no PM experience, but yes I would.

masyv6 · 16 May 2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Personally, I'm a SS sub guy. If I were to get a PM Rolex, I would look at a DD or a Sky Dweller. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy with no PM experience, but yes I would.

If you are going PM Rolex, nothing beats the Day-Date for me.

Slippy Chips · 14 May 2016, 05:49 AM

I'm a huge fan of the SD but I'm also a thick wrested ape. It's a finely dressy watch. Definitely not as stealthy as a sub. I would pick the SD but i could understand why that would not be good for everyone.

Danny83 · 14 May 2016, 05:52 AM

I would

brookish · 14 May 2016, 05:55 AM

no way

AK797 · 14 May 2016, 06:06 AM

I like both so what's the main reason for the trade?

RHIII · 14 May 2016, 06:16 AM

Yes

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mmalek1 · 14 May 2016, 06:28 AM

The sub seems to fit a more active lifestyle while providing a great presence for dressy occasions. I think your best coarse of action would be to spend a day trying on the skydweller at the AD. You will never know until it hits your own personal wrist. Both are great watches. Good luck and let us know.

thomaspp · 14 May 2016, 06:28 AM

No

WhatTheDeuce · 14 May 2016, 06:30 AM

I would, but I like complications.

FTX I · 14 May 2016, 06:33 AM

Never

kilyung · 14 May 2016, 06:33 AM

It's a big watch.

Stick with the Sub.

phatotto · 14 May 2016, 06:34 AM

I would trade.....

Chewbacca · 14 May 2016, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

Contemplating on trading WG Smurf for black dial with bracelet Skydweller but not sure it is too big? I got rid of my YM2 SS because 44mm was way too big. At 42mm this is smaller but still large.

Thoughts on this? Should I just keep WG Smurf and be satisfied or trade up? What other 40mm is there to trade up to?

do it.

bostonrecruit · 14 May 2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

do it.

Main reason for trade just looking to upgrade
Just went to AD to try it and it's not as large as I thought
Sleek on wrist,, black is best choice but I am not fan of it on leather although it looks smaller on leather. What a beautiful watch
Still unsure if it's too big
Wish they made it in 40mm
Upgrading from smurf there isn't much choices

AK797 · 14 May 2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

Main reason for trade just looking to upgrade
Just went to AD to try it and it's not as large as I thought
Sleek on wrist,, black is best choice but I am not fan of it on leather although it looks smaller on leather. What a beautiful watch
Still unsure if it's too big
Wish they made it in 40mm
Upgrading from smurf there isn't much choices

It's an upgrade from the point of having more complications and it sounds like you really want one, so go for it.

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

The Smurf is the expensive version of a Submariner....it can never be more than that. Compare with a white gold DD40, which, for me, is a far more elegant watch, in a different class really. The Sub was so obviously designed as a simple diver watch, nothing more (or less).
The Skydweller always seems too big when I see one at the ADs . I couldn't wear that very easily.
For someone wanting to 'trade up' from a Smurf, the obvious serious move is too a platinum DD40. That's a big enough leap for most wallets!

That's really more a move across than up, platinum aside.

subtona · 14 May 2016, 06:58 AM

I would not. The sky dweller did not sit well on my wrist.

bostonrecruit · 14 May 2016, 07:00 AM

What would be an upgrade from sub at 40mm?

diracpoint · 14 May 2016, 07:10 AM

Sky-D is a big watch, and also heavy, heavier than WG Sub or BLRO.

BUT, it is very important to have the bracelet properly sized for your wrist. Then it is EXTREMELY comfortable.

I wear it on my small 6" wrist almost everyday, and never had any comfort issue. I bought the ivory dial one, but to be honest, I find all versions to be beautiful in their own way.

If you are looking for a 40 mm pm watch then how about BLRO?

watchwatcher · 16 May 2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by diracpoint

BUT, it is very important to have the bracelet properly sized for your wrist. Then it is EXTREMELY comfortable.

Great pic and beautiful watch.

I, too, have smallish wrists...how, if I may ask, do you have your bracelet set up? The SKD always fit kind of awkwardly for my tastes.

14 May 2016, 04:08 AM	#1
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	Trade Smurf for WG Skydweller? Contemplating on trading WG Smurf for black dial with bracelet Skydweller but not sure it is too big? I got rid of my YM2 SS because 44mm was way too big. At 42mm this is smaller but still large. Thoughts on this? Should I just keep WG Smurf and be satisfied or trade up? What other 40mm is there to trade up to?

14 May 2016, 05:34 AM	#11
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Personally, I'm a SS sub guy. If I were to get a PM Rolex, I would look at a DD or a Sky Dweller. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy with no PM experience, but yes I would. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 May 2016, 05:55 AM	#15
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	no way __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

14 May 2016, 06:28 AM	#19
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	No __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

14 May 2016, 06:34 AM	#23
phatotto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Michigan Watch: a few at a time Posts: 218	I would trade..... __________________ "Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle.” -Abraham Lincoln

14 May 2016, 04:15 AM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	No, keep the Smurf

14 May 2016, 04:16 AM	#4
jacko1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jack Nunez Location: san clemente Posts: 93	i like the sky dweller better doesnt look cartoonish in my opinion

14 May 2016, 04:46 AM	#7
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	It's a lifestyle question. For me, the Sub/Smurf fit my active lifestyle better than the dressier Sky Dweller.

14 May 2016, 05:17 AM	#8
RinkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: On Watch: YM Posts: 282	The YMII wears quite small for a 44mm. But if it feels large on you, you might feel the same with a SkyD.

14 May 2016, 05:49 AM	#13
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I'm a huge fan of the SD but I'm also a thick wrested ape. It's a finely dressy watch. Definitely not as stealthy as a sub. I would pick the SD but i could understand why that would not be good for everyone.

14 May 2016, 05:52 AM	#14
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	I would

14 May 2016, 06:06 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I like both so what's the main reason for the trade?

14 May 2016, 06:16 AM	#17
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Yes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2016, 06:28 AM	#18
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	The sub seems to fit a more active lifestyle while providing a great presence for dressy occasions. I think your best coarse of action would be to spend a day trying on the skydweller at the AD. You will never know until it hits your own personal wrist. Both are great watches. Good luck and let us know.

14 May 2016, 06:30 AM	#20
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I would, but I like complications.

14 May 2016, 06:33 AM	#21
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Never

14 May 2016, 06:33 AM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's a big watch. Stick with the Sub.

14 May 2016, 06:58 AM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,542	I would not. The sky dweller did not sit well on my wrist. __________________

14 May 2016, 07:00 AM	#28
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	What would be an upgrade from sub at 40mm?

14 May 2016, 07:10 AM	#29
diracpoint 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,385	Sky-D is a big watch, and also heavy, heavier than WG Sub or BLRO. BUT, it is very important to have the bracelet properly sized for your wrist. Then it is EXTREMELY comfortable. I wear it on my small 6" wrist almost everyday, and never had any comfort issue. I bought the ivory dial one, but to be honest, I find all versions to be beautiful in their own way. If you are looking for a 40 mm pm watch then how about BLRO?

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