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ivanos · 23 March 2017, 10:04 AM

The price point is similar. Which one would you choose?

denmanproject · 23 March 2017, 10:06 AM

Daytona > SkyD

IMO

LightOnAHill · 23 March 2017, 10:06 AM

Sky dweller

japenney · 23 March 2017, 10:07 AM

daytona if you can get your hands on one at list price but that blue dial skydweller is probably the hottest watch to be released this year.

Etschell · 23 March 2017, 10:08 AM

At what price. Even price I'd go skydweller

firstOwatch · 23 March 2017, 10:10 AM

Day Date SS COMING SOON

osamu · 23 March 2017, 10:12 AM

I'd probably buy a Daytona. I only say probably because I do think the SkyDweller complication is more useful since I wouldn't ever really use the chronograph, and if I owned all sports watches and was looking for something more dressy, I still like the SkyDweller. It is just too big for my taste.

Furrygoat · 23 March 2017, 10:28 AM

I'd probably seriously consider swapping my 116500 for the SkyD if they were the same size and same price.

The SkyD is just a bit too big and the Daytona is the most magical perfect size for me.

HL65 · 23 March 2017, 10:28 AM

Daytona

TheRolexKingofLV · 23 March 2017, 10:30 AM

Daytona please

FTX I · 23 March 2017, 10:30 AM

Never been a fan of both but if I had to choose I'd get the Daytona. At least it has a ceramic bezel.

AK797 · 23 March 2017, 10:30 AM

In SS Blue SkyD, just not sure how large it wears on me.

GB-man · 23 March 2017, 10:32 AM

Daytona for sure.

Skydweller should be a fun piece to add though.

ivanos · 23 March 2017, 10:33 AM

Agree the size of Daytona is perfect. As to the size of new SkyD... may have to try in flesh when it's available. Guess point would be its lug-to-lug length and/or how the lugs shape around the wrist.

Wcdhtwn · 23 March 2017, 10:35 AM

I wish the GMT movement on the Blue SkyD was not also blue. I don't know what I'd prefer but some contrast for legibility would be nice. Between the two I'd say SkyD, but it's a really close call and I'd need to do a side by side to decide.

jagwap · 23 March 2017, 10:38 AM

The Daytona is one of the few pretty Rolex pieces. By that I don't mean others are ugly, but that they are more purposeful and utilitarian.

As such it is irresisable.

The Skydweller is a masterful way of displaying an annual calendar, but I feel the GMT dial is inelegant. I like the watch, but it does not draw me as much as the daytona. I'd love to see a modification to the GMT dial, or a DJ41 with the annual calendar fitted.

Still take the daytona though.

jazznpool · 23 March 2017, 10:46 AM

SS Daytona C. It has a sporty appeal. I'd go for the SkyD over any dive watch though.

porschejeff · 23 March 2017, 11:47 AM

Expect tha SS SD to be selling at a big premium over list price like the Daytona is now.

Investr · 23 March 2017, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschejeff

Expect tha SS SD to be selling at a big premium over list price like the Daytona is now.

I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree. Rolex has always been stingy with the SS Daytonas. I think the SkyDs will be very attainable bc there will not be the demand like the 116500. Just my thoughts and I hope I'm right!

Furrygoat · 23 March 2017, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investr

I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree. Rolex has always been stingy with the SS Daytonas. I think the SkyDs will be very attainable bc there will not be the demand like the 116500. Just my thoughts and I hope I'm right!

Part of me wonders if Rolex is trying to create another "Daytona situation" with the SKD.

One of the reasonings I've read about why the SS Daytona supply is so controlled is that it's a watch with a unique movement, or one of elevated quality (to Rolex), that they'd like to drive the sales to the PM models.

Now we have a watch with the newest complication to the Oyster models (so it could be considered unique or an elevated in quality movement) that is primarily sold in PM, but available in SS for the first time. It's up to the market to decide the demand, but if high enough, I could see a controlled trickle of supply purposefully to create the next gen difficult to obtain SS watch.

Not sure if any of this is true, or if it even makes sense.

fishingbear · 23 March 2017, 12:20 PM

Good question, still going with the Daytona I'm waiting on......

Ruud Van Driver · 23 March 2017, 12:23 PM

Sky Dweller. I've seen the new Daytona in the flesh and I'm not a fan.

I'd leave both behind in a zombie apocalypse though.

brandrea · 23 March 2017, 12:22 PM

Sky Dweller, never been a Daytona fan, ( no disrespect to the many members here who are)

Naples09 · 23 March 2017, 12:23 PM

Daytona

opaline460 · 23 March 2017, 12:24 PM

Daytona

Daytonaman799 · 23 March 2017, 12:26 PM

Daytona

DramaTurtle · 23 March 2017, 12:27 PM

There is a widespread honeymoon period with the Sky at the moment.

But Daytona. The Sky has no history or heritage.

watchwatcher · 23 March 2017, 12:28 PM

Since I already have the Daytona, easy...the SKD.

Now, if that wasn't the case, much harder decision. The GMT complication of the SKD is much more useful to me...but, dang, the Daytona is one heck of a watch.

TK-710 · 23 March 2017, 12:32 PM

Sky-Dweller

Len S · 23 March 2017, 01:04 PM

Daytona would be my first choice.

23 March 2017, 10:04 AM	#1
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23 March 2017, 10:28 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Daytona __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 March 2017, 10:30 AM	#10
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23 March 2017, 12:23 PM	#22
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Sky Dweller. I've seen the new Daytona in the flesh and I'm not a fan. I'd leave both behind in a zombie apocalypse though. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 March 2017, 10:06 AM	#2
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Daytona > SkyD IMO

23 March 2017, 10:06 AM	#3
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Sky dweller

23 March 2017, 10:07 AM	#4
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	daytona if you can get your hands on one at list price but that blue dial skydweller is probably the hottest watch to be released this year.

23 March 2017, 10:10 AM	#6
firstOwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: Disneyland, Calif Watch: 20th Moon, ND Sub. Posts: 931	Day Date SS COMING SOON

23 March 2017, 10:12 AM	#7
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I'd probably buy a Daytona. I only say probably because I do think the SkyDweller complication is more useful since I wouldn't ever really use the chronograph, and if I owned all sports watches and was looking for something more dressy, I still like the SkyDweller. It is just too big for my taste.

23 March 2017, 10:28 AM	#8
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	I'd probably seriously consider swapping my 116500 for the SkyD if they were the same size and same price. The SkyD is just a bit too big and the Daytona is the most magical perfect size for me.

23 March 2017, 10:30 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Never been a fan of both but if I had to choose I'd get the Daytona. At least it has a ceramic bezel.

23 March 2017, 10:30 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	In SS Blue SkyD, just not sure how large it wears on me.

23 March 2017, 10:32 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Daytona for sure. Skydweller should be a fun piece to add though.

23 March 2017, 10:33 AM	#14
ivanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 190	Agree the size of Daytona is perfect. As to the size of new SkyD... may have to try in flesh when it's available. Guess point would be its lug-to-lug length and/or how the lugs shape around the wrist.

23 March 2017, 10:35 AM	#15
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I wish the GMT movement on the Blue SkyD was not also blue. I don't know what I'd prefer but some contrast for legibility would be nice. Between the two I'd say SkyD, but it's a really close call and I'd need to do a side by side to decide.

23 March 2017, 10:38 AM	#16
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	The Daytona is one of the few pretty Rolex pieces. By that I don't mean others are ugly, but that they are more purposeful and utilitarian. As such it is irresisable. The Skydweller is a masterful way of displaying an annual calendar, but I feel the GMT dial is inelegant. I like the watch, but it does not draw me as much as the daytona. I'd love to see a modification to the GMT dial, or a DJ41 with the annual calendar fitted. Still take the daytona though.

23 March 2017, 10:46 AM	#17
jazznpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 240	SS Daytona C. It has a sporty appeal. I'd go for the SkyD over any dive watch though.

23 March 2017, 11:47 AM	#18
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Expect tha SS SD to be selling at a big premium over list price like the Daytona is now.

23 March 2017, 12:20 PM	#21
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Good question, still going with the Daytona I'm waiting on......

23 March 2017, 12:22 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Sky Dweller, never been a Daytona fan, ( no disrespect to the many members here who are)

23 March 2017, 12:23 PM	#24
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Daytona

23 March 2017, 12:24 PM	#25
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Daytona

23 March 2017, 12:26 PM	#26
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	Daytona

23 March 2017, 12:28 PM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Since I already have the Daytona, easy...the SKD. Now, if that wasn't the case, much harder decision. The GMT complication of the SKD is much more useful to me...but, dang, the Daytona is one heck of a watch.

23 March 2017, 12:32 PM	#29
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	Sky-Dweller

23 March 2017, 01:04 PM	#30
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	Daytona would be my first choice.

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