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View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
Day-Date II 123 54.67%
Sky Dweller Rose Gold 102 45.33%
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:49 AM   #1
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Sky Dweller Rose Vs Day-Date II

Which would you choose and why? I am thinking of buying a yellow gold black waves dial DD 2 or Rose Gold Sky Dweller. Poll which do you like better.
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:50 AM   #2
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Hard choice, I'm torn.
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:50 AM   #3
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why not do a poll?
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:52 AM   #4
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I am a fan of the DDII :)
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:52 AM   #5
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Poll is up. Sorry first time doing this.
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Old 2 February 2013, 07:52 AM   #6
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For me it would be the DD II, but the annual calander on the Skydweller is a very useful complication.
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Old 2 February 2013, 08:18 AM   #7
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I like bracelets... well mostly.

I'd get the YG DD2 or a WG SkD.
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Old 2 February 2013, 08:19 AM   #8
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Poll is up. Sorry first time doing this.
Good man! Its worth doing really gives you a clearer picture of trfers views, Ive done more than a few myself!

I go Sky, everose and chocolate is gorge.
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Old 2 February 2013, 08:55 AM   #9
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Sky Dweller . . . .

Just my .02

Good luck

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Old 2 February 2013, 08:58 AM   #10
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DD is the flagship
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:02 AM   #11
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The skydweller is one ugly watch.
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:13 AM   #12
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I like the DD yg more.
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:19 AM   #13
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DDII.

Having a GMT function is not crucial for me and I'd find having the day and date displayed more useful than having the date and month.

That and the fact that I think the DDII just simply looks better.

The Sky Dweller is though, technically innovative.
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:21 AM   #14
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I think you get a lot more watch for your money with the Sky-Dweller, it's breaking new ground for Rolex. A special piece, and definitely prettiest in RG
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:22 AM   #15
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The DDII for me.
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:25 AM   #16
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James, I apologize I cannot vote this time around...

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The skydweller is one ugly watch.
How did I know I was going to read this comment?

Thanks for making me



To be honest I am actually bored of Rolex for now and am looking into adding a 5110P ;-)
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:36 AM   #17
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I vote for the everose day date II personally.
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:41 AM   #18
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James, I apologize I cannot vote this time around...



How did I know I was going to read this comment?

Thanks for making me



To be honest I am actually bored of Rolex for now and am looking into adding a 5110P ;-)
This.

Very nice my friend!
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:45 AM   #19
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Sky Dweller!
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:45 AM   #20
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:47 AM   #21
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James,

Saw your PM and I do not mind answering here publically since I am working on a timepiece related inverview...

Yes, I will keep both. I tend to buy timepieces I will keep. As you and everyone that post here on TRF knows we can tell time by glancing at our cells phones or computer screens, however, that's not really impressive... At least to me. The 326135 and 218935 are not the most complicated pieces I own but I dearly adore them for what they signify to me... Patience, care free personality, style and much more.

I have gotten s#it from people that read my post here on TRF asking why do I care what people say about the aesthetics of the SkyD and I always respond I don't care but for folks to miss the importance of this Rolex complication is just a shame, anyway before I get off tangents I would advise on both as they equally have something special to offer.

If money is no object I vote for the SkyDweller.

Peace!

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Old 2 February 2013, 09:53 AM   #22
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This.

Very nice my friend!
Long week/day good sir! Hope you are well! About to get on the road... Enjoy your weekend everyone!
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Old 2 February 2013, 09:55 AM   #23
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I like bracelets... well mostly.

I'd get the YG DD2 or a WG SkD.
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but if it were skydweller on bracelet, i would choose that ...... it also depends how they sit on the wrist????

of course you should check out some of fremstar's posts, regarding these two
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James, I'm already thinking about a YG but it's not financially in my immediate future.
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James, I apologize I cannot vote this time around...



How did I know I was going to read this comment?

Thanks for making me



To be honest I am actually bored of Rolex for now and am looking into adding a 5110P ;-)

That is a sick picture !!
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Old 2 February 2013, 10:35 AM   #26
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A tough choice indeed, whilst I think the rose gold Sky-Dweller is a beautiful watch I prefer the white gold version. In fact, had it been the choice instead this is what I would have chosen.

Given the current choice I decided to vote for the Day-Date II but it wins only by a tad.

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I like bracelets... well mostly.

I'd get the YG DD2 or a WG SkD.
Sounds good Mike!

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James, I apologize I cannot vote this time around...



How did I know I was going to read this comment?

Thanks for making me



To be honest I am actually bored of Rolex for now and am looking into adding a 5110P ;-)
Sam, this is a very beautiful picture indeed! Thank you for posting it!

P.S.: A 5110 would be a unique and incredible addition to your collection, I am a big fan of this model and the platinum one is very nice! Good luck on your quest my friend.
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Old 2 February 2013, 10:39 AM   #27
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I will take both on top
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I would go with RG Day-Date 2 , Concentric dial , black romans.
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Long week/day good sir! Hope you are well! About to get on the road... Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Thanks Sam
I appreciate your help in making this decision.
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Old 2 February 2013, 11:04 AM   #30
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Long week/day good sir! Hope you are well! About to get on the road... Enjoy your weekend everyone!
All well here buddy--Long week here too!! HAGWE and catch up soon with you.
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