Rolex Sky-Dweller will NEVER be in Stainless Steel

[Mainewatchman]

Originally Posted by Aceofspades2345

Hmm, fair enough, that's pretty misleading. My bad. Don't think I've ever seen a two tone in white gold before, let alone with a full steel bracelet.

TT white gold and ss!!

[d1ce]

Originally Posted by snaggle

Well, I've seen a lot of talk mentioning "When the SKD is in SS, ill buy it, etc..." And it seems to me that quite a few people think its possible that the SKD will be produced in SS.

Point of the fact is, it will never happen. For many reasons. I am 100% sure, but hard to explain exactly why, but ill try my best.

#1. The SKD has a fluted bezel. Fluted is ALWAYS precious metal - no such thing as SS fluted bezel. So for starters, the least it could possible be is SS with WG bezel.

#2 The SKD could be considered as Rolexes "Grand complications" And the new benchmark or flagship model of Rolex, so if they were to introduce it in SS, they would do it for the Day Date first, then the SKD.

#3 Do you really think Rolex would make a watch with those complications in SS?

#4 If it were in SS (keep in mind it must have a WG bezel at least) it would be VERY similar in looks to the DateJust II, very similar. This would consider it to be a competitor or comparable to the DJII - wont work good for marketing - I can't really explain this point really well but if you know/ studied marketing very well, you will know this automatically. (Basically, either spend $30-$50k for the SKD, or whatever it will cost, or if you want it in SS, then buy the DJII, and tough luck)

#5 Back to the part of flagship model being the SKD. If Rolex were to make it in SS, it would depreciate its imagine or "degrade" would be the appropriate word, and again - its to do with marketing, won't look good for the SKD.

#6 Very important point : If it were in SS, then it will look almost IDENTICAL to the WG model - again, no way this will work out for marketing - nobody will buy the WG. Same reason why they wont make a SS BLUE Submariner.


Basically the same reasons why the DD/DDII is only produced in precious metal - you will never see a SS DD/DDII, same for the SKD, it won't happen.

Im not trying to break anyones hopes if they thought it would come out in SS. Im just stating the obvious. (Im a marketing guy and do have interest in this too )

And you've just been proven so wrong, bam! ;)


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[q8rolex]

lol hardluck

[ACWATCHES]

GLWS..Just kidding! the Steel sdw is a cruel cruel blow, 49kfor the white gold ones were. Wtf!

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[BiH115]

I remember seeing this thread a while back (this year), and then remembered the title. Wanted to come in and gloat, but now I'm noticing I'm too late!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by BiH115

I remember seeing this thread a while back (this year), and then remembered the title. Wanted to come in and gloat, but now I'm noticing I'm too late!

Never too late!!!! Waiting for delivery.

[BiH115]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Never too late!!!! Waiting for delivery.

Ahah, awesome! Which variant?

I totally wanted to gloat about the OP though, stating there will be no SS Sky Dweller.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by BiH115

Ahah, awesome! Which variant?

I totally wanted to gloat about the OP though, stating there will be no SS Sky Dweller.

Blue!!!!

[BiH115]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Blue!!!!

Very cool, post pics when you get it! Also, noticed you're a New England local, very nice!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by BiH115

Very cool, post pics when you get it! Also, noticed you're a New England local, very nice!

Buying through Springers in Portsmouth, fwiw.

[jhunter3]

Originally Posted by d1ce

And you've just been proven so wrong, bam! ;)

Well, to be fair, his opinion was incorrect, but he is pretty close to correct on #1, #2, #4, #5, #6.

#3 also seems to be an opinion...and you know what those are like. It is pretty remarkable that Rolex has such complications in a SS model...

[yxc145]

He was right about the Bezel being WG. It is not 100% Stainless Steel Sky Dweller.

[doubleosullivan]

The internet never dies

[ragingcao]

Tough crowd but highly entertaining
You won't see that Snagglepuss pink lion coming back again. 'Exit Stage Left'

[brandrea]

Next up Day Date SS

[Rjongco]

Hahaha. So confident too.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by BiH115

Very cool, post pics when you get it! Also, noticed you're a New England local, very nice!

Here you go. Received yesterday.




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[BVLDARI]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Here you go. Received yesterday.




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That looks good!!!

[LockesRolex]

Just picked up mine last week! I was going to go with the TT Bluesy but I decided to go with the Blue Sky. Love the unique look and functionality of it. Sure it could be mistaken for a Blue dial DJ41 but so does the President to a DJ (to the untrained eyes). I like that only someone who knows Rolexes can tell the difference. The TT Bluesy is a loud watch that screams at people. I wanted to be a little more subtle for an $18k watch (CAD MSRP price incl taxes, but I got a good discount on it).

[ap1]

^^ discount even, you win!

[KrismanX]

Y'all are ice cold for digging this thread up. Womp womp

[yxc145]

Originally Posted by d1ce

And you've just been proven so wrong, bam! ;)


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Not completely. It is still White Gold + Stainless.

[2807]

Here are some more fun quotes that did to work out so well..
Of course, I have no idea if these are accurate, but it is interesting...

http://binscorner.com/pages/2/25-fam...ved-wrong.html

[carlhaluss]

I can only hope that Rolex will never offer the Day-Date in stainless steel. Perhaps it sounds snobbish, but it is my one grail watch, and one of the reasons I love it is because of it's exclusivity. Everyone is entitled, for their one reasons, a special attainment in life. There are numerous Rolex models available in stainless steel, and I own two of them. If, for some reason, I am unable to afford at DD40, then I shall be more than happy with my two OP34s. And I will never resent the fact that the DD40 is only available in precious metal. I think that Rolex owes that to this iconic model.

Not wishing to offend any Sky-Dweller owners, but I have never been a fan of this watch as far as the aesthetics are concerned. On the other hand, I totally admire the engineering and capabilities of the fantastic movement.

Cheers,
Carl

[regnant]

Thanks for posting these photographs, seeing Sky Dweller pictures namely 326934 is like meeting a beautiful girl that grins you

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Next up Day Date SS

If Rolex do this I'm out of the Rolex game and I'm sure there will be plenty that are in the same boat.

[08M6]

Originally Posted by peterpl

If Rolex do this I'm out of the Rolex game and I'm sure there will be plenty that are in the same boat.

SS more precious than PM.

https://monochrome-watches.com/more-...6611-in-steel/


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[Aerotol786]

Originally Posted by snaggle

Well, I've seen a lot of talk mentioning "When the SKD is in SS, ill buy it, etc..." And it seems to me that quite a few people think its possible that the SKD will be produced in SS.

Point of the fact is, it will never happen. For many reasons. I am 100% sure, but hard to explain exactly why, but ill try my best.

#1. The SKD has a fluted bezel. Fluted is ALWAYS precious metal - no such thing as SS fluted bezel. So for starters, the least it could possible be is SS with WG bezel.

#2 The SKD could be considered as Rolexes "Grand complications" And the new benchmark or flagship model of Rolex, so if they were to introduce it in SS, they would do it for the Day Date first, then the SKD.

#3 Do you really think Rolex would make a watch with those complications in SS?

#4 If it were in SS (keep in mind it must have a WG bezel at least) it would be VERY similar in looks to the DateJust II, very similar. This would consider it to be a competitor or comparable to the DJII - wont work good for marketing - I can't really explain this point really well but if you know/ studied marketing very well, you will know this automatically. (Basically, either spend $30-$50k for the SKD, or whatever it will cost, or if you want it in SS, then buy the DJII, and tough luck)

#5 Back to the part of flagship model being the SKD. If Rolex were to make it in SS, it would depreciate its imagine or "degrade" would be the appropriate word, and again - its to do with marketing, won't look good for the SKD.

#6 Very important point : If it were in SS, then it will look almost IDENTICAL to the WG model - again, no way this will work out for marketing - nobody will buy the WG. Same reason why they wont make a SS BLUE Submariner.


Basically the same reasons why the DD/DDII is only produced in precious metal - you will never see a SS DD/DDII, same for the SKD, it won't happen.

Im not trying to break anyones hopes if they thought it would come out in SS. Im just stating the obvious. (Im a marketing guy and do have interest in this too )

Well, this aged terribly LOL

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by Aerotol786

Well, this aged terribly LOL

Considering the OP hasn’t been active for 9 years…don’t think anyone really cares


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[Rolex1982]

Another proof that no one can predict what Rolex does in the future. Just like all those predictions before watches and wonders. It’s fun to speculate but it’s nothing more than that.