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jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 08:59 AM

I had actually put my name in for the black dial because it's so elegant and seems more dressy. But then I started thinking that I already have a couple of black dials (Daytona and Milgauss), and a quirky Z-Blue Milgauss...so when my AD ( a Rolex boutique in a regional chain jewelry store) said she thought she was getting the Sky Dweller, I told I'd prefer white. Lo and behold 5 days later it's on the wrist. I love it.
Couple early wrist shots...we have a thing to go to, but I wanna take more with my good camera and lenses later.

Driving over the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC, and downtown for the evening.

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brandrea · 17 December 2017, 09:01 AM

Looks like it was made for you. Congratulations

jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks like it was made for you. Congratulations

Thank you...looks a little big in pictures (wide angle on the phone camera I guess), but in person it's actually perfect. Any larger, and it probably would be too big.

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chazadams · 17 December 2017, 09:13 AM

That watch looks incredible! Digging the white dial.

The Argonaut · 17 December 2017, 09:15 AM

Nice work. How long ago did you put in your order?

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Rick_Nashville · 17 December 2017, 09:15 AM

Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar.

Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller.

Regards, -Rick.

Iflylo · 17 December 2017, 09:18 AM

Looks great. Congrats

Nikrnic · 17 December 2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick_Nashville

Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar.

Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller.

Regards, -Rick.

Yes that looks great with the white dial

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superdog · 17 December 2017, 09:24 AM

Looks great on you.

jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The Argonaut

Nice work. How long ago did you put in your order?

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I've been talking to her about it since probably July. The ironic thing is that they actually got a white Skydweller in early August and I had decided I was going to get black back then, so I declined it. Fast forward four months later, and I was lucky enough to get another opportunity. Believe it or not, this AD/rep got me a black Daytona in October 2016.

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jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick_Nashville

Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar.

Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller.

Regards, -Rick.

Thanks, that's my MP. You shoot?

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Maiden · 17 December 2017, 09:31 AM

Looks great on you

topjimmi · 17 December 2017, 09:32 AM

Congrats looks good

And1dre · 17 December 2017, 10:02 AM

Looks great on you!

datejustrms · 17 December 2017, 10:12 AM

Congrats on the SD! Looks sharp!

Rick_Nashville · 17 December 2017, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jhunter3

Thanks, that's my MP. You shoot?

Lol, I'm strictly just an amateur hobbyist. When I was a college student in the 1970s, I had a Ricoh SLR, then a Pentax SLR. I loved shooting with Ektachrome slide film. In the '80s & '90s, I kind of got away from photography for a while. I eventually picked up a Nikon Coolpix in the early 2000s. These days, I mostly just take pictures of my watches with a cell phone camera, lol. I've researched Leicas from time to time, and I appreciate the precision (and the history), but I haven't seriously pursued one. Of course, I guess that could always change. -Rick.

arizonapaul · 17 December 2017, 10:43 AM

Wow, just wow, I'm so glad I didn't try it on,its stunning and I might have regrets for letting it go.. seems to wear big which i love, even bigger looking than the sd43 which I really love

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jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick_Nashville

Lol, I'm strictly just an amateur hobbyist. When I was a college student in the 1970s, I had a Ricoh SLR, then a Pentax SLR. I loved shooting with Ektachrome slide film. In the '80s & '90s, I kind of got away from photography for a while. I eventually picked up a Nikon Coolpix in the early 2000s. These days, I mostly just take pictures of my watches with a cell phone camera, lol. I've researched Leicas from time to time, and I appreciate the precision (and the history), but I haven't seriously pursued one. Of course, I guess that could always change. -Rick.

Probably a discussion for another thread, but SLRs and other film cameras are experiencing a re-discovery of late. I've shot rangefinders for awhile...it's just more expeditious to shoot the M240 which is a digital rangefinder and takes M series lenses. You can get some really well-kept Leicas for not too much if you know where to look. But honestly a lot of the film vibe is "you get what you get," and "if I can take a decent shot with this pos lens/camera..."

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Abdullah71601 · 17 December 2017, 10:46 AM

Congrats. Looks awesome on you.

jhunter3 · 17 December 2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by arizonapaul

Wow, just wow, I'm so glad I didn't try it on,its stunning and I might have regrets for letting it go.. seems to wear big which i love, even bigger looking than the sd43 which I really love

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It really doesn't feel big to me on my 6.75 wrist. I have a Casio Mudmaster which looks big but feels good. This wears bigger than Daytona but honestly is not cumbersome or awkward even though it may seem so in the photo.

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GMT Aviator · 17 December 2017, 10:51 AM

That’s a nice watch. Congrats.

HogwldFLTR · 17 December 2017, 10:55 AM

Not quite certain why my congratulations post didn't show. At any rate this is the 53rd Rolesor received and it gorgeous as all have been. Congratulations on a great watch!!!

G.D.BeanCounter · 17 December 2017, 11:00 AM

Congrats!

KrismanX · 17 December 2017, 11:02 AM

It’s a wooonder

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randomguy · 17 December 2017, 11:04 AM

Congrats

Looks amazing, even with casual attire.

JBoone · 17 December 2017, 11:04 AM

The white dial looks really good

Naples09 · 17 December 2017, 11:06 AM

Congrats! Great watch and great pics of one of the best cities in the country!

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SemperFi · 17 December 2017, 11:38 AM

It looks great on you. Congratulations!

10klakes · 17 December 2017, 11:40 AM

Congrats and gorgeous piece. ? For OP or othef SD owners, do you plan on keeping it on a winder? I've admired the SD since it was released and hope to acquire one someday however I always wonder how many let them run out of power and need to adjust the various time zones. OR do you not care and just set the minute/hour hand and not care about the other zones?

17 December 2017, 08:59 AM	#1
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	I might never take this off...incoming Sky Dweller... I had actually put my name in for the black dial because it's so elegant and seems more dressy. But then I started thinking that I already have a couple of black dials (Daytona and Milgauss), and a quirky Z-Blue Milgauss...so when my AD ( a Rolex boutique in a regional chain jewelry store) said she thought she was getting the Sky Dweller, I told I'd prefer white. Lo and behold 5 days later it's on the wrist. I love it. Couple early wrist shots...we have a thing to go to, but I wanna take more with my good camera and lenses later. Driving over the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC, and downtown for the evening. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

17 December 2017, 09:18 AM	#7
Iflylo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 384	Looks great. Congrats __________________ "Walking's easy when the road is flat, the Good Lord gave us Mountains so we could learn how to Climb" Lonestar.

17 December 2017, 09:24 AM	#9
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17 December 2017, 09:31 AM	#12
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Looks great on you __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

17 December 2017, 10:43 AM	#17
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	Wow, just wow, I'm so glad I didn't try it on,its stunning and I might have regrets for letting it go.. seems to wear big which i love, even bigger looking than the sd43 which I really love Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

17 December 2017, 09:01 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,832	Looks like it was made for you. Congratulations

17 December 2017, 09:13 AM	#4
chazadams 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Beach Watch: Submariner / GMT Posts: 504	That watch looks incredible! Digging the white dial.

17 December 2017, 09:15 AM	#5
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	Nice work. How long ago did you put in your order? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2017, 09:15 AM	#6
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,484	Great watch, cool images, and one fine-looking camera in your avatar. Enjoy that stunning Sky Dweller. Regards, -Rick.

17 December 2017, 09:32 AM	#13
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	Congrats looks good

17 December 2017, 10:02 AM	#14
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Looks great on you!

17 December 2017, 10:12 AM	#15
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats on the SD! Looks sharp!

17 December 2017, 10:46 AM	#19
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Congrats. Looks awesome on you.

17 December 2017, 10:51 AM	#21
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,314	That’s a nice watch. Congrats.

17 December 2017, 10:55 AM	#22
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: 33,669	Not quite certain why my congratulations post didn't show. At any rate this is the 53rd Rolesor received and it gorgeous as all have been. Congratulations on a great watch!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 December 2017, 11:00 AM	#23
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Congrats!

17 December 2017, 11:02 AM	#24
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	It’s a wooonder Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

17 December 2017, 11:04 AM	#25
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Congrats Looks amazing, even with casual attire.

17 December 2017, 11:04 AM	#26
JBoone "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Posts: 406	The white dial looks really good

17 December 2017, 11:06 AM	#27
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Congrats! Great watch and great pics of one of the best cities in the country!

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17 December 2017, 11:38 AM	#29
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17 December 2017, 11:40 AM	#30
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Congrats and gorgeous piece. ? For OP or othef SD owners, do you plan on keeping it on a winder? I've admired the SD since it was released and hope to acquire one someday however I always wonder how many let them run out of power and need to adjust the various time zones. OR do you not care and just set the minute/hour hand and not care about the other zones?

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