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peterskinner · 14 May 2016, 09:56 AM

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!

ap1 · 14 May 2016, 09:57 AM

Nope, this though - yep

AK797 · 14 May 2016, 10:07 AM

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

T01 · 14 May 2016, 10:22 AM

I'd personally stick with the sub. But go for whatever feels best for you!

domrusso10 · 14 May 2016, 10:24 AM

Go for the dweller!

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handsfull · 14 May 2016, 11:10 AM

Easy for me - SkyD

Awesome movement.

jbsmith · 14 May 2016, 12:15 PM

Skydweller fo sho.

kilyung · 14 May 2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

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!

Case material aside, most all Rolexes are derivative. Even the movements are based on the simple 3 hand movements.

HogwldFLTR · 14 May 2016, 12:43 PM

I really like the skydweller; the idea of a solid gold tool watch doesn't appeal to me all that much either. So I'd swap.

DCheeta · 14 May 2016, 01:05 PM

I'd go with a DD40. I love the SkyD, but my wrists are too small to carry it.

nyc2la · 15 May 2016, 01:55 PM

This, FTW...

zama · 15 May 2016, 05:12 PM

Not if it was me........

FLYINGWATCHMEN · 15 May 2016, 05:18 PM

Go for the sky

JapRs · 15 May 2016, 07:21 PM

Nooooooooooo

regnant · 15 May 2016, 08:10 PM

SKY DWELLER, SUBMARINER is cool but it's time and date only watch

sonykurniawan · 16 May 2016, 01:12 AM

I'm a firm believer of simpler is more. So I would keep smurf if it is me.

zion_rasta · 16 May 2016, 01:15 AM

How about NO!

bostonrecruit · 16 May 2016, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

This, FTW...

I love that but a bit out of my range. AD is selling for like 56K.

I guess I may go try on one more time but may just keep the Sub. Smurf just seems like the top 40mm right now in precious metal.

Nav01L · 16 May 2016, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domrusso10

Go for the dweller!

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This

nyc2la · 16 May 2016, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I love that but a bit out of my range. AD is selling for like 56K.

I guess I may go try on one more time but may just keep the Sub. Smurf just seems like the top 40mm right now in precious metal.

The Smurf is great so you can't go wrong with thy choice. But never underestimate the power of platinum! The Platona wears bigger than its size, too. Good luck in your decision.

One more to try to enable! 😉

vipergts · 16 May 2016, 06:22 AM

trade it and buy a hulk if you still need a sub.

tomchicago · 16 May 2016, 07:09 AM

Skydweller is even larger! Very large and ungainly proportions. I've yet to see it look good.

tkerrmd · 16 May 2016, 07:12 AM

Quote:

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

Ritch99 · 16 May 2016, 07:35 AM

Absolutely keep the smurf. I think you would regret it later if you trade.

Boaters · 16 May 2016, 07:47 AM

Me I would keep the smurf

bostonrecruit · 16 May 2016, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritch99

Absolutely keep the smurf. I think you would regret it later if you trade.

I think you may be right. I parted once with the Smurf and ended up regretting it and bought it again. I was looking to upgrade but I think with the Smurf I may have tapped out. It is an attractive watch. I am not a Daytona fan so not fond of the Platona and only others to upgrade on are Day Date Platinum which I just do not like. Ill try it on once more, but I think Ill stick with Smurf. Thanks all.

watchwatcher · 16 May 2016, 09:41 AM

Quote:

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.

AK797 · 16 May 2016, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

The Smurf is great so you can't go wrong with thy choice. But never underestimate the power of platinum! The Platona wears bigger than its size, too. Good luck in your decision.

One more to try to enable! ��

Amazing shot of the ethereal blue.

normandy · 16 May 2016, 10:08 AM

Yes

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brandrea · 16 May 2016, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

The Smurf is great so you can't go wrong with thy choice. But never underestimate the power of platinum! The Platona wears bigger than its size, too. Good luck in your decision.

One more to try to enable! 😉

This has to be the nicest picture of this reference on TRF

14 May 2016, 12:43 PM	#39
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,668	I really like the skydweller; the idea of a solid gold tool watch doesn't appeal to me all that much either. So I'd swap. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 May 2016, 01:55 PM	#41
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,414	This, FTW... __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

15 May 2016, 05:12 PM	#42
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Not if it was me........ __________________ 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

15 May 2016, 05:18 PM	#43
FLYINGWATCHMEN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 576	Go for the sky __________________ instagram: FLYINGWATCHMEN

15 May 2016, 08:10 PM	#45
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	SKY DWELLER, SUBMARINER is cool but it's time and date only watch __________________

14 May 2016, 09:56 AM	#31
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	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!

14 May 2016, 10:22 AM	#34
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I'd personally stick with the sub. But go for whatever feels best for you!

14 May 2016, 10:24 AM	#35
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	Go for the dweller! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2016, 11:10 AM	#36
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Easy for me - SkyD Awesome movement.

14 May 2016, 12:15 PM	#37
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,867	Skydweller fo sho.

14 May 2016, 01:05 PM	#40
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I'd go with a DD40. I love the SkyD, but my wrists are too small to carry it.

15 May 2016, 07:21 PM	#44
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Nooooooooooo

16 May 2016, 01:12 AM	#46
sonykurniawan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Sony Location: not so far... Watch: 116610LN & 16610LV Posts: 122	I'm a firm believer of simpler is more. So I would keep smurf if it is me.

16 May 2016, 01:15 AM	#47
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	How about NO! __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

16 May 2016, 06:22 AM	#51
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 244	trade it and buy a hulk if you still need a sub.

16 May 2016, 07:09 AM	#52
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Skydweller is even larger! Very large and ungainly proportions. I've yet to see it look good.

16 May 2016, 07:35 AM	#54
Ritch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mitch Location: CONUS Watch: DSSD and others Posts: 1,186	Absolutely keep the smurf. I think you would regret it later if you trade. __________________ Sua Sponte!

16 May 2016, 07:47 AM	#55
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Me I would keep the smurf

16 May 2016, 10:08 AM	#59
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	Yes Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk

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