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Investr · 17 January 2018, 05:15 PM

After finally getting to spend some time with the white dial (which I did not buy), i just have one slight concern- Is it a little too dressy? I do wear dress clothes 5 days a week so not a huge deal but the watch did seem pretty "busy" esp with the fluted bezel. I'm struggling seeing this watch on my wrist while doing a Saturday morning car wash. Would love your thoughts....thx boys!! Btw-I'm waiting for the blue

Rocket_Man · 17 January 2018, 05:19 PM

Too big and Sporty to be a dress watch.

Muzz · 17 January 2018, 05:31 PM

Could weld on some crown guards. I think it is pretty versatile Rick, should be able to fit in to any activity I figure.

Ruud Van Driver · 17 January 2018, 06:41 PM

I wouldn't even wear a G-Shock when washing my car or bikes, never mind a SkyD. Whenever I'm done, my hands are always covered in tiny cuts and I never remember them happening so I'm obviously jamming my hands in tight spaces. That would mean my watch and vehicle scratching the living daylights out of each other.

I love the SkyD but I'm not sure it's an everyday wearer.

Andad · 17 January 2018, 06:48 PM

Sorry Rick, I cant help you - don't wear dresses.

BadBoyR · 17 January 2018, 07:08 PM

I think it's the opposite, it's the best sports watch model for me :)

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Devildog · 17 January 2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

After finally getting to spend some time with the white dial (which I did not buy), i just have one slight concern- Is it a little too dressy? I do wear dress clothes 5 days a week so not a huge deal but the watch did seem pretty "busy" esp with the fluted bezel. I'm struggling seeing this watch on my wrist while doing a Saturday morning car wash. Would love your thoughts....thx boys!! Btw-I'm waiting for the blue

For me the white is the most dressy, and the black the most sporting, with the blue somewhere in the middle.

Having said that pretty much any Rolex aside from the Cellinis can be dressed up or dressed down.

I like my divers so I wouldn't have the Sky D as an only watch, but it would make the perfect addition to my SD43 and Mille Miglia as a dressier but still sporty all rounder (with the dual time zone function I'm "missing" in my collection)

Pmt2 · 17 January 2018, 10:05 PM

When the time comes to have one it will be the white one.

brandrea · 17 January 2018, 10:13 PM

Your good to go IMO. It’s a sport watch with an albeit, dressier feel due to the bezel. I feel it can be worn with just about anything.

CPRWATCH · 17 January 2018, 10:18 PM

You actually wash your own car , heavens forbid .

mtgjr · 17 January 2018, 10:21 PM

Would it be your only one? If it's part of a collection, then what's the problem? Strap on another Rolex to wash the car (if you must wash the car with a Rolex on.

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mtgjr · 17 January 2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

You actually wash your own car , heavens forbid .

Only when the staff has taken ill....heaven forbid.

HorologyK · 17 January 2018, 10:22 PM

The only sport watch is the Daytona. Sky is not a sport watch.

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CPRWATCH · 17 January 2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Only when the staff has taken ill....heaven forbid.

Love it

cc75 · 17 January 2018, 10:54 PM

I have the blue one, IMHO sport and dressy. Dressier than my GMT BLNR for instance.

christo4 · 18 January 2018, 12:05 AM

If you've got the right tool and you're brave enuff to remove that beautiful bracelet, any NATO will dress it down a notch!

ap1 · 18 January 2018, 12:12 AM

Very versatile piece - full speed ahead

enjoythemusic · 18 January 2018, 12:13 AM

Agree the white does stand out a bit brightly, yet for your dress work and washing/waxing car is fine. Have the blue dial and it is truly a daily beater of sorts dress/jeans with house/car/etc work 24/7 and is fine.

Toony · 18 January 2018, 12:25 AM

How will it looks on a rubber watch band? That’s my plan for it and use it as a summer watch.

KBM · 18 January 2018, 12:26 AM

The fluted bezel gives it a dressy trait, but all the rest screams spot watch on the SS SkyD (except, maybe, for the complication). They even changed the markers to baton only...

Having said that, I wouldn't wash my car with it either, or any other expensive watch, for that matter.

LuminousMaximus · 18 January 2018, 12:28 AM

without pictures...

watchwatcher · 18 January 2018, 01:40 AM

I totally get what you're saying. It is on the dressier side of sporty, IMO. But no more so than a DJ, which I think works in the majority of life situations.

Put it this way. I think it would be the perfect watch to wear on a Saturday morning to hand your keys to the car wash guys and have them take care of it for you.

playmore009 · 18 January 2018, 01:48 AM

The blue dial won’t make the watch less busy looking. Due to the size, I think it is sportier than DJ. I don’t wear my watch while washing the car.

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yxc145 · 18 January 2018, 02:08 AM

I wouldn't wear any Rolex when washing cars.

I say get it. Unless you don't like it.

77T · 18 January 2018, 02:42 AM

I’d say its dial is too “busy” to be dressy.
Better had they used a small window for the 2nd TZ instead of the big wheel.
If big wheels are fetching, I don’t understand why they kept the date window.

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Tampashooter · 18 January 2018, 02:52 AM

The Sky Dweller is tremendous....And if youre interested in legibility, white is the best option. Not to mention, in person, the standout color. As far as daily wear, mine was in the hot tub last night. Coming from a guy with quite a few pieces, I think its going to be legendary.

tbonesteak · 18 January 2018, 02:56 AM

Car wash? When something falls out of my pocket & I have to reach under the seat for it, I take my watch off... Why would I put unnecessary damage on it?

Good luck with the blue one when you get it, I'm sure you'll love it.

77T · 18 January 2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tampashooter

I agree the white dial is easier option to read and yours looks great.

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encarter13 · 18 January 2018, 11:34 PM

I know the Skydweller is a sport watch, but it is the dressiest sport watch in the Rolex lineup. IMHO.

AK797 · 19 January 2018, 12:18 AM

No, like the DD and Nautilus, it's a nice hybrid. A too dressy piece here would be on a leather strap with hook lugs and a simple dial.

17 January 2018, 05:15 PM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I only have one concern about the SS skydweller..... After finally getting to spend some time with the white dial (which I did not buy), i just have one slight concern- Is it a little too dressy? I do wear dress clothes 5 days a week so not a huge deal but the watch did seem pretty "busy" esp with the fluted bezel. I'm struggling seeing this watch on my wrist while doing a Saturday morning car wash. Would love your thoughts....thx boys!! Btw-I'm waiting for the blue

17 January 2018, 06:41 PM	#4
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I wouldn't even wear a G-Shock when washing my car or bikes, never mind a SkyD. Whenever I'm done, my hands are always covered in tiny cuts and I never remember them happening so I'm obviously jamming my hands in tight spaces. That would mean my watch and vehicle scratching the living daylights out of each other. I love the SkyD but I'm not sure it's an everyday wearer. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 January 2018, 06:48 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,497	Sorry Rick, I cant help you - don't wear dresses. __________________ E

18 January 2018, 12:13 AM	#18
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,046	Agree the white does stand out a bit brightly, yet for your dress work and washing/waxing car is fine. Have the blue dial and it is truly a daily beater of sorts dress/jeans with house/car/etc work 24/7 and is fine. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#21
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	without pictures... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

17 January 2018, 05:19 PM	#2
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	Too big and Sporty to be a dress watch.

17 January 2018, 05:31 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Could weld on some crown guards. I think it is pretty versatile Rick, should be able to fit in to any activity I figure.

17 January 2018, 07:08 PM	#6
BadBoyR "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: SubsGMTsSDsYM2DJ41 Posts: 652	I think it's the opposite, it's the best sports watch model for me :) Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

17 January 2018, 10:05 PM	#8
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	When the time comes to have one it will be the white one.

17 January 2018, 10:13 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Your good to go IMO. It’s a sport watch with an albeit, dressier feel due to the bezel. I feel it can be worn with just about anything.

17 January 2018, 10:18 PM	#10
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	You actually wash your own car , heavens forbid .

17 January 2018, 10:21 PM	#11
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Would it be your only one? If it's part of a collection, then what's the problem? Strap on another Rolex to wash the car (if you must wash the car with a Rolex on. )

17 January 2018, 10:22 PM	#13
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,363	The only sport watch is the Daytona. Sky is not a sport watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2018, 10:54 PM	#15
cc75 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	I have the blue one, IMHO sport and dressy. Dressier than my GMT BLNR for instance.

18 January 2018, 12:05 AM	#16
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	If you've got the right tool and you're brave enuff to remove that beautiful bracelet, any NATO will dress it down a notch!

18 January 2018, 12:12 AM	#17
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,519	Very versatile piece - full speed ahead

18 January 2018, 12:25 AM	#19
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	How will it looks on a rubber watch band? That’s my plan for it and use it as a summer watch.

18 January 2018, 12:26 AM	#20
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	The fluted bezel gives it a dressy trait, but all the rest screams spot watch on the SS SkyD (except, maybe, for the complication). They even changed the markers to baton only... Having said that, I wouldn't wash my car with it either, or any other expensive watch, for that matter.

18 January 2018, 01:40 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	I totally get what you're saying. It is on the dressier side of sporty, IMO. But no more so than a DJ, which I think works in the majority of life situations. Put it this way. I think it would be the perfect watch to wear on a Saturday morning to hand your keys to the car wash guys and have them take care of it for you.

18 January 2018, 01:48 AM	#23
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	The blue dial won’t make the watch less busy looking. Due to the size, I think it is sportier than DJ. I don’t wear my watch while washing the car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2018, 02:08 AM	#24
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	I wouldn't wear any Rolex when washing cars. I say get it. Unless you don't like it.

18 January 2018, 02:42 AM	#25
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,940	I’d say its dial is too “busy” to be dressy. Better had they used a small window for the 2nd TZ instead of the big wheel. If big wheels are fetching, I don’t understand why they kept the date window. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 January 2018, 02:52 AM	#26
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	The Sky Dweller is tremendous....And if youre interested in legibility, white is the best option. Not to mention, in person, the standout color. As far as daily wear, mine was in the hot tub last night. Coming from a guy with quite a few pieces, I think its going to be legendary.

18 January 2018, 02:56 AM	#27
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Car wash? When something falls out of my pocket & I have to reach under the seat for it, I take my watch off... Why would I put unnecessary damage on it? Good luck with the blue one when you get it, I'm sure you'll love it.

18 January 2018, 11:34 PM	#29
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I know the Skydweller is a sport watch, but it is the dressiest sport watch in the Rolex lineup. IMHO. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

19 January 2018, 12:18 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	No, like the DD and Nautilus, it's a nice hybrid. A too dressy piece here would be on a leather strap with hook lugs and a simple dial.

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