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WestLife · 7 June 2018, 11:08 AM

Hi all,
I’m in the market for a Stainless skydweller with black dial. I am on 3 waitlists and have a deposit at two places who are AD’s. However the word is 18-24 months (roughly) but no guarantee. The two tone yellow gold with black face is available now should I want it. However I feel that the stainless is a more breathtaking watch by the fact it has a waitlist. However I have yet to find anyone who has one in person I can view. For 3k more I can get the two tone but it’s clearly not as desirable. Is the consensus in the Rolex market the same? That the two tone is not as desirable? Any thoughts, help, opinions, advice would be appreciayed for this long time Breitling guy who wants to get his feet wet with his first Rolex.

Thanks.

antbkny · 7 June 2018, 11:12 AM

Patience, one will turn up sooner then that. The anticipation is the best part!

Nikrnic · 7 June 2018, 11:19 AM

I agree with antbkny

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al1786 · 7 June 2018, 11:30 AM

I picked up a black dial steel and a black dial bi metal in December , I prefer the black in steel. Also got the steel blue dial in March.
If you can get the bi metal at a decent discount it could tie you over until the steel black dial arrives.

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ttomczak · 7 June 2018, 12:02 PM

For that same amount you can pick one up from a trusted seller on here... And no 2 year wait...

PLNYC · 7 June 2018, 12:25 PM

I’d wait, but that’s only cause I’m not a fan of two tone

MTdweller · 7 June 2018, 12:44 PM

Be patient and get exactly what you want.

ap1 · 7 June 2018, 12:46 PM

No on the TT

Uppersouth · 7 June 2018, 01:04 PM

Trust me they’re out there at MSRP. You’ll have to be persistent and patient, but to me the hunt is more enjoyable than the kill. Anytime you’re out of the city, drop into non-corporate owned AD’s, engage in some watch talk and you’ll be surprised by what might be lurking in the safe. If you’ve got to have it now, you’ll have to pay the premium.

LINVS · 7 June 2018, 01:27 PM

Never settle.

There's lots of threads which guys regret going with a watch they didn't want in the first place.

Wait it out or go grey market.

Caduceus · 7 June 2018, 01:37 PM

"I picked up a black dial steel and a black dial bi metal in December , I prefer the black in steel. Also got the steel blue dial in March.
If you can get the bi metal at a decent discount it could tie you over until the steel black dial arrives." - al1786

You have all three??!!!! So cool.

I'm holding out until I get the call. The SS blue dial is what I want and wait I shall do. It will make the day so much more special.

Good luck with your decision!

WestLife · 7 June 2018, 02:23 PM

Thanks guys. I will wait for the SS black dial which is the one I want. The hunt is enjoyable to a point. However, I have been at it some time now, and resulted to this forum to learn more about the chase. I definitely do not want to go to the grey market. I could however I don't think I would enjoy the watch as much knowing it cost me anywhere from 2-5k more for it. Hopefully, I can find one around here. If any of you catch one at your local AD's that isn't spoken for would you please message me?

Thanks

DocHorton · 7 June 2018, 02:57 PM

I'd spend the extra $3k and get the black SS right now rather than the TT. It will maintain it's value much better than the TT. I've seen used TT for sell for cheaper than SS in the classifieds.

RolexComplex · 7 June 2018, 03:04 PM

If you want the ss with black dial, then don’t buy the TT. Get what you want. That’s easy.

You’ll be able to get it sooner than you think. Grey market pricing isn’t holding, signaling that demand is dropping.

HogwldFLTR · 7 June 2018, 03:08 PM

I think the TTs are beautiful. Since I could get a Blue I went no further. I could well have been happy with a TT and wouldn't have given any more thought to the blue had I bought one.

Net-man · 7 June 2018, 03:11 PM

Getting an in demand Rolex as a first one from AD is pretty tough, I am surprised 2 shops took deposit from you. Is is refundable?
With the new GMT the hype for sky dweller might go down, now you can find the TT pretty much everywhere. That was not the case last year.
Wait a few more months to make any move.
I got A TT black dial in December after exhausting my search and rejection for SS models, had to start somewhere. The sea dweller followed rather quickly as I was a pre-existing customer!
As it turned out I quite like the TT, a little bling is nice. With the 2 dwellers it turned out not so bad after all.

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7 June 2018, 11:08 AM	#1
WestLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 17	Skydweller SS in 2 years or Two tone now Hi all, I’m in the market for a Stainless skydweller with black dial. I am on 3 waitlists and have a deposit at two places who are AD’s. However the word is 18-24 months (roughly) but no guarantee. The two tone yellow gold with black face is available now should I want it. However I feel that the stainless is a more breathtaking watch by the fact it has a waitlist. However I have yet to find anyone who has one in person I can view. For 3k more I can get the two tone but it’s clearly not as desirable. Is the consensus in the Rolex market the same? That the two tone is not as desirable? Any thoughts, help, opinions, advice would be appreciayed for this long time Breitling guy who wants to get his feet wet with his first Rolex. Thanks.

7 June 2018, 12:02 PM	#5
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	For that same amount you can pick one up from a trusted seller on here... And no 2 year wait... __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

7 June 2018, 12:25 PM	#6
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I’d wait, but that’s only cause I’m not a fan of two tone __________________

7 June 2018, 01:04 PM	#9
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	Trust me they’re out there at MSRP. You’ll have to be persistent and patient, but to me the hunt is more enjoyable than the kill. Anytime you’re out of the city, drop into non-corporate owned AD’s, engage in some watch talk and you’ll be surprised by what might be lurking in the safe. If you’ve got to have it now, you’ll have to pay the premium. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

7 June 2018, 01:37 PM	#11
Caduceus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Watch: A collection Posts: 105	"I picked up a black dial steel and a black dial bi metal in December , I prefer the black in steel. Also got the steel blue dial in March. If you can get the bi metal at a decent discount it could tie you over until the steel black dial arrives." - al1786 You have all three??!!!! So cool. I'm holding out until I get the call. The SS blue dial is what I want and wait I shall do. It will make the day so much more special. Good luck with your decision! __________________ 116710BLNR 116610LN 116100GV Z-BLUE Seamaster PO 42mm (Orange) Last edited by Caduceus; 7 June 2018 at 01:39 PM.. Reason: Quote didn't come over clearly

7 June 2018, 11:12 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Patience, one will turn up sooner then that. The anticipation is the best part!

7 June 2018, 11:19 AM	#3
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I agree with antbkny Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 11:30 AM	#4
al1786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: GB Watch: 116520 Posts: 307	I picked up a black dial steel and a black dial bi metal in December , I prefer the black in steel. Also got the steel blue dial in March. If you can get the bi metal at a decent discount it could tie you over until the steel black dial arrives. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 12:44 PM	#7
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Be patient and get exactly what you want.

7 June 2018, 12:46 PM	#8
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	No on the TT

7 June 2018, 01:27 PM	#10
LINVS Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 149	Never settle. There's lots of threads which guys regret going with a watch they didn't want in the first place. Wait it out or go grey market.

7 June 2018, 02:23 PM	#12
WestLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 17	Thanks guys. I will wait for the SS black dial which is the one I want. The hunt is enjoyable to a point. However, I have been at it some time now, and resulted to this forum to learn more about the chase. I definitely do not want to go to the grey market. I could however I don't think I would enjoy the watch as much knowing it cost me anywhere from 2-5k more for it. Hopefully, I can find one around here. If any of you catch one at your local AD's that isn't spoken for would you please message me? Thanks

7 June 2018, 02:57 PM	#13
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	I'd spend the extra $3k and get the black SS right now rather than the TT. It will maintain it's value much better than the TT. I've seen used TT for sell for cheaper than SS in the classifieds.

7 June 2018, 03:04 PM	#14
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	If you want the ss with black dial, then don’t buy the TT. Get what you want. That’s easy. You’ll be able to get it sooner than you think. Grey market pricing isn’t holding, signaling that demand is dropping.

7 June 2018, 03:08 PM	#15
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: 33,692	I think the TTs are beautiful. Since I could get a Blue I went no further. I could well have been happy with a TT and wouldn't have given any more thought to the blue had I bought one. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 June 2018, 03:11 PM	#16
Net-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: Sky-D, Sea-D Posts: 166	Getting an in demand Rolex as a first one from AD is pretty tough, I am surprised 2 shops took deposit from you. Is is refundable? With the new GMT the hype for sky dweller might go down, now you can find the TT pretty much everywhere. That was not the case last year. Wait a few more months to make any move. I got A TT black dial in December after exhausting my search and rejection for SS models, had to start somewhere. The sea dweller followed rather quickly as I was a pre-existing customer! As it turned out I quite like the TT, a little bling is nice. With the 2 dwellers it turned out not so bad after all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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