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Old 21 May 2018, 09:08 AM   #1
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How to Use the Rolex Skydweller (video)

Picked up a "real" camera a few months ago and thought it would be cool to start making some watch videos. Threw together a quick video on the skydwellers functions, and what each position on the ring command bezel does. very basic, targeted for the nonWIS I guess. No script so some ums and stutters but gotta start somewhere.

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Old 21 May 2018, 10:10 AM   #2
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Great video! Thanks! I've always wondered exactly how the SD worked, and how the settings are set. Great seeing it in action. What an amazing piece of engineering this model is....As well as a beautiful piece of art! In the future if my budget allows it, I am definitely going to buy one someday!
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Old 21 May 2018, 03:47 PM   #3
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Great video! Thanks! I've always wondered exactly how the SD worked, and how the settings are set. Great seeing it in action. What an amazing piece of engineering this model is....As well as a beautiful piece of art! In the future if my budget allows it, I am definitely going to buy one someday!
If you can get your hands on one buy it. Form and function work together perfectly
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Old 21 May 2018, 03:58 PM   #4
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Great video. Thanks for taking the time and sharing!
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Old 21 May 2018, 04:10 PM   #5
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Old 21 May 2018, 04:38 PM   #6
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Awesome

I'm trying to decide which I'd prefer this or the new GMT to indulge my "time zone" urges... As neither are available I'm not torn on a decision, just waiting to see which arrives


I'm a new pilot, so I'd use the GMT wheel as UTC, then the hands as UK, most likely just use the auto correct in my mobile for local, then ive got a system I trust with no chance of confusion
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Old 21 May 2018, 04:52 PM   #7
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Awesome

I'm trying to decide which I'd prefer this or the new GMT to indulge my "time zone" urges... As neither are available I'm not torn on a decision, just waiting to see which arrives
I got the SkyD SS. Was a bit to big for me (my wrist is 7.5 inches). Plus a bit too thick and the GMT function wasn't useful on it as such. The annual calendar is neat though. It is dressier for sure.

I got the BLNR and prefer it over the SkyD for time zone. Plus the rotating dial so much better.

But two different watches. For GMT function, GMT II, simple as that.





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Old 21 May 2018, 05:07 PM   #8
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Picked up a "real" camera a few months ago and thought it would be cool to start making some watch videos. Threw together a quick video on the skydwellers functions, and what each position on the ring command bezel does. very basic, targeted for the nonWIS I guess. No script so some ums and stutters but gotta start somewhere.

Nice video. It is tough to make review videos. Keep doing it and will get better at it.

Maybe keep more distance between the watch and the camera. A script certainly helps, so does voice-overs. Just some feedback. If you plan to do this often. Maybe do something different and make it interesting.

I got some gear too. But for different purpose..will try a review video for sure.

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Old 22 May 2018, 01:06 AM   #9
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Nice video. It is tough to make review videos. Keep doing it and will get better at it.

Maybe keep more distance between the watch and the camera. A script certainly helps, so does voice-overs. Just some feedback. If you plan to do this often. Maybe do something different and make it interesting.

I got some gear too. But for different purpose..will try a review video for sure.

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Thank you. I appreciate the feedback, I’ll try out voiceovers in the next one!
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Old 21 May 2018, 06:47 PM   #10
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Good video! Such an interesting watch with the bezel command. So different than my Sea Dweller.
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Old 21 May 2018, 06:48 PM   #11
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it is one of the coolest watches to set out there. I love it
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Old 21 May 2018, 06:55 PM   #12
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Great video. Thank you. Absolutely gorgeous watch!

Can't wait to get one of my own............staring at the phone......waiting for it to ring.........
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Old 22 May 2018, 01:12 AM   #13
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It is easy as pie to use the Sky D. Used it on a cross country trip last week and thoroughly enjoyed having it on my wrist!!!
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Old 22 May 2018, 03:29 AM   #14
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I really want this watch and really am not interested in paying 19k for it.
Not 19.5k
Not 18k either
You know what happens when I see the 2 tones available for 15k?
I die inside just a little.
Tomorrow I'm going to walk into Rolex on 5th ave and ask them if they have it and let them know I intend to buy it if they do.

Anyone want to join me?
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Old 22 May 2018, 07:34 AM   #15
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I really want this watch and really am not interested in paying 19k for it.
Not 19.5k
Not 18k either
You know what happens when I see the 2 tones available for 15k?
I die inside just a little.
Tomorrow I'm going to walk into Rolex on 5th ave and ask them if they have it and let them know I intend to buy it if they do.

Anyone want to join me?
I totally get not wanting to pay more than you have to as far as MSRP, but in my opinion this should have been an 18-20k msrp watch. the premium right now for the blue dial is accurate as to what it shouldve been from the factory.
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Old 22 May 2018, 07:59 AM   #16
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I totally get not wanting to pay more than you have to as far as MSRP, but in my opinion this should have been an 18-20k msrp watch. the premium right now for the blue dial is accurate as to what it shouldve been from the factory.
Really? Rolex leave Money on the Table? So all the People overpaying for Daytona’s simply shrug it off and say “It was too cheap to begin with”?
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Old 22 May 2018, 08:04 AM   #17
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Really? Rolex leave Money on the Table? So all the People overpaying for Daytona’s simply shrug it off and say “It was too cheap to begin with”?
No I'm just saying that if something like a YM2 commands an 18k retail, this watch should be up there too. The daytona i think is accurately priced for a SS chrono, but the skyd with its complications and gold bezel could probably be priced a bit higher, thats all :)
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Old 22 May 2018, 03:39 AM   #18
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Very well done. Own a white Sky Dweller, and watched and enjoyed your entire video! Bet the views on this go up in a hurry.
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Old 22 May 2018, 07:52 AM   #19
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Thank you for your vid. and your collection is exactly my dream collection. cheers
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Old 22 May 2018, 08:05 AM   #20
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Great job! You have a fluid, conversationalist style, and you seem to anticipate the next question to keep the video moving along. I didn't notice stammering or "uh's" really. You should review the watch next!
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Old 22 May 2018, 12:10 PM   #21
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Great job! You have a fluid, conversationalist style, and you seem to anticipate the next question to keep the video moving along. I didn't notice stammering or "uh's" really. You should review the watch next!
Thank you!!
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Old 22 May 2018, 08:12 AM   #22
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Great video!
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Old 22 May 2018, 09:05 AM   #23
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Enjoyed the video Cool watch
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Old 22 May 2018, 09:32 AM   #24
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I really enjoyed seeing how this piece works. It is fascinating. Thank you.
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