Rolex Upgrade? BLNR + DateJust for Skydweller

[Verdi]

Nope.
I would keep the GMT and sell the DJ. I would use the money from the DJ to fund another watch when the deal is right.

Trades with dealers are just bad in general. In your case, you loose on both watches and you add some cash on top of that!!!!! why?

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by Aerotol786

Oh wow. That’s really interesting. My rationale was to ‘upgrade’ and consolidate but seems like the Rolex watch community doesn’t agree which is making me reconsider too. Maybe it’s the desire for something new that’s risking what I already have. But the fact you’ve got the same and feel this way is very telling.

Do whatever you want. Everyone loves to spend other people’s money on here (‘keep the GMT and just pay $22k for a new watch’). If you wanted to undo that trade later, you’d always be able to. The blue skydweller has retained value very well - second only to a steel Daytona. The Batman is currently at the same price it was in 2019 on the secondary market. DJ’s are relatively easy to get. If you want the Skydweller go for it. If you don’t, you’ve got two great watches.


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[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

I know what you mean about the desire for something new. I guess it also depends on your lifestyle and how often you find yourself in circumstances where you think you will want to/be able to wear a SkyD. Just be aware it’s very shiny and does attract more attention than your other watches.

It’s still a beautiful watch though


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I don't think it's that flashy, and I don't daily mine, but I do wear it a couple of times a week. It's a bit more on the day-date spectrum of obviously Rolex and a little fancier (jubilee plus a big fluted bezel), but it's not exactly a rainbow Daytona. It doesn't stop traffic!

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Aerotol786

Blue dial jubilee is going for around $22K usd

Might want to check again:

https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/...r/m336934-0006

[PBJ1925]

Originally Posted by 2loaded

Might want to check again:

https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/...r/m336934-0006

What he’s saying is they’re comparing secondary market pricing. IE - The Batman goes for 13.5- 14.5k on the secondary market based on respective condition

[Michael1968]

Originally Posted by Doood

Keep the BLNR and add cash for the SkyD, if you have the wrist for it.

This

[Miker86]

Terrible trade based on just the watches alone. The fact he wants money on top is an insult

[watchwatcher]

Not a fan of 2 for 1's, especially for another steel watch. Keep the BLNR and trade the DJ.

[superpop]

This is all about personal preference. Financially it is a fair trade despite what some uninformed posters might think, you cannot buy a Blue Dial SD for $15.9K. I had a Batgirl and never wore it because it was too small for my wrist. Sold it when I got my Blue SkyD. It is indeed a very sparkly watch but also a flagship model because of the movement. Financially the Sky Dweller in Blue has held it's value incredibly well compared to all of the other references in the catalog. I predict it will always hold a premium because of how few they make and it is very hard to get. The Batman is a great watch but there are a lot of them out there.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Not a fan of 2 for 1's, especially for another steel watch. Keep the BLNR and trade the DJ.

Same here

[BraveBold]

Horrible, horrible trade.

But do as you wish.

[wgdaytona]

Nope. Prefer the option of a BLNR and DJ. The blue SD is a beauty too, but I do not think it gives you more option or versatility. Every now and then it's nice to put up the bigger watches and just lazy around with a DJ. You'll miss that.

[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

perhaps the worst deal Ive heard in a while

This.

[6SpeedTA95]

@OP this seems like a horrible trade. The BLNR is more versatile than the SkyD. I absolutely love the SkyDweller but it's a big watch, I have biggish wrists at 7 and 5/8th's and it's at about the limit of what I can pull off on the regular. It wears bigger than my 45.5 Omega PO. It's also VERY flashy. It's not an everyday wear for most folks. If you work in investment banking or VC then sure. If you're in an executive board room all day? Sure...If you're 99% of the population IMO it's tough to pull off everyday.

The BLNR is a great and versatile piece and you've got the ability to swap to a more dressy piece at the moment if you needed/wanted to.

I'd not hesitate to add a SkyDweller but I wouldn't dump the two pieces you have.

[worldofoyster]

Don't think that's a fair deal. But if you are really after the SD and don't wear the other two watches often, then maybe it's a fair deal to you.

[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

Don't think that's a fair deal. But if you are really after the SD and don't wear the other two watches often, then maybe it's a fair deal to you.

Thanks. I hope I don’t regret it.

[Giovannibravo]

Don’t think that is a good trade. A DJ and BLNR is a great duo.


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[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

Don’t think that is a good trade. A DJ and BLNR is a great duo.


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The more I think about it… the more it makes sense.

[KatGirl]

I like what you have better than the SD. That’s not an upgrade, in my book. I wouldn’t do it.

Kat


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[Jackie Daytona]

I would not. Much prefer the two you have. Much more versatile having both as well.

[Lambo The Jambo]

Keep your watches, much prefer the BLNR and DJ over the SD.

[Bill2e]

That deal is a hard pass for me.

[1William]

The numbers are not even close to right. As far as the watches the only thing that is appealing to me is to go from two to one. I would not do it.

[chiscott_29]

Nope. I just added a green SkyDweller and I love it, but I’m lucky to have several other watches and I’m an admitted Rolex fanboy. I wanted to add the Sky to my collection as I’m a fan of the complication, but it absolutely is a large piece and lacks the flair of a GMT and the elegance of a DateJust.

I would not give up the two outstanding pieces you have for a SkyDweller. If you could add it, great. But I’m certain if you trade you’ll miss what you gave up.

The numbers are not far off, btw. What year is the SD? If it’s brand new this trade is pretty fair but I’d lop off the $1,000 and only do it straight up.


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[Linuxpenguins]

Blue Sky D is remarkable. Potentially to be discontinued this year since the release
of mint green.

[Insert User Name]

The SkyD is a beautiful watch but I would rather have the BLNR and DJ41.

What size is your wrist?

[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by Insert User Name

The SkyD is a beautiful watch but I would rather have the BLNR and DJ41.

What size is your wrist?

It’s a 7 inch wrist I have.

[WatchGuy1966]

No way. The SkyD is basically a combo of the two.

Well,plus the month. But is that important or simply whimsical? I think it super cool, however useless.

I would keep your two and enjoy the variety. Plus, If the values matter to you, it's a bad deal.

Either way, you'll have nice watch or watches

[Aerotol786]

Yes the idea was to consolidate and ‘upgrade’ using the value of two equally good watches for something more standout but it seems a lot are saying the SD should be added not traded for these two. �� that’s why I thought to ask