New Rolex Skydweller...Ugh

[Sixanthonies]

Got a new Skydweller white face and it just feels like a baller watch and too big....Love the watch but the feel ugh....I just wear my new Batman daily now....I am 5"9 185 pounds ..... Anyone else feel this way?????

[-Ally-]

Right…

[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by Sixanthonies

Got a new Skydweller white face and it just feels like a baller watch and too big....Love the watch but the feel ugh....I just wear my new Batman daily now....I am 5"9 185 pounds ..... Anyone else feel this way?????

This is a perfect example of why exhibition watches are a good thing. Go into an AD, try it on and see how it feels.

[Roger Lococco]

I generally like thin watches, but when I tried on the SkyDweller I was surprised at how comfortable it felt for the size. That said, from past experience, you will probably need to simply sell the watch and move on.


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[JSol1]

I will never buy a watch I can’t try on. I love the SkyD but when I tried it on it was just too big for me unfortunately. Same thing happened with a Zenith. I have a 6.75” wrist.
The Daytona on the other hand was the complete opposite. I never cared for it and told my AD that he didn’t have to be worried about me being ‘one of those guys’ pestering him—until I tried one on. I now own one and am looking to get another…

[ChrisLB1]

Tried my mates Black SKyDweller on - too big for me

[KY..]

I learned to never commit if I can’t take whatever or whoever for a test drive first…

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by JSol1

I will never buy a watch I can’t try on. I love the SkyD but when I tried it on it was just too big for me unfortunately. Same thing happened with a Zenith. I have a 6.75” wrist.
The Daytona on the other hand was the complete opposite. I never cared for it and told my AD that he didn’t have to be worried about me being ‘one of those guys’ pestering him—until I tried one on. I now own one and am looking to get another…

Me too! I love the sky dweller but was surprised how big it looked on my 6.75in wrist. It was doable if you like oversized watches but I felt like a little kid wearing my Dad's watch. OP you're a big guy. I'm surprised it looks big on you. Post some pics.

[CarFreak]

It’s definitely a substantial watch. The white dial makes it appear bigger than the other colors. I’ve owned a white dial on an oyster and now have a black dial on jubilee; the jubilee feels so much comfortable. I love the heft and presence on my wrist.


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[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

It’s definitely a substantial watch. The white dial makes it appear bigger than the other colors. I’ve owned a white dial on an oyster and now have a black dial on jubilee and it feels so comfortable. I love the heft and presence on my wrist.


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That looks right on you. How big is your wrist? I did try a white on. Maybe a darker color would have looked smaller on me...

[RoscoPico]

Also just got one and I am loving it atm.

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by CarFreak

It’s definitely a substantial watch. The white dial makes it appear bigger than the other colors. I’ve owned a white dial on an oyster and now have a black dial on jubilee; the jubilee feels so much comfortable. I love the heft and presence on my wrist.


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Jubilee looks real good on this skyd!

[CarFreak]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

That looks right on you. How big is your wrist? I did try a white on. Maybe a darker color would have looked smaller on me...

7” wrist


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[rolexjackson]

I owned a black one on the oyster bracelet I absolutely love the watch but felt the same way as you way too big for my 7” wrist wanting to try one on the jubilee to see if it feels any better


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[SS Oyster]

Paul Thorpe says to wear for a few days before deciding.


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[SS Oyster]

How about sending a few pics on your wrist. Jubilee or Oyster?


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[drrd]

Thick or thin wrists isn't going to decide how a watch looks on you but that's the first measurement everyone quotes.

5'9" is what counts in your case.

I'm 6'7" and only 30-40 lbs over you but a batman is a toy on me, mainly because right below the watch is my massive hand!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Sixanthonies

Anyone else feel this way?????

No.



It's on the large side for a Rolex but it's not a particularly big or heavy watch compared with some in my collection. Both of mine wear really comfortably also.

To each their own. You won't have any trouble selling it on.

[joli160]

The SkyD is an easy fit for almost all wrist sizes because of its case and lugs curvature.

Bottom is a SkyD which hugs the wrist as opposed to the top pictured Submariner which wears very flat and is less comfortable imho.

The white dial is probably playing some tricks

[JohnTz]

I have a black dial and love it! My favorite Rolex and I have several. Keeper got me. Btw I like be big watches so it works perfectly for me.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Paul Thorpe says to wear for a few days before deciding.

In that case, don't wear it for a few days before deciding.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

In that case, don't wear it for a few days before deciding.

Ha!

[noshake]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

This is a perfect example of why exhibition watches are a good thing. Go into an AD, try it on and see how it feels.

Agreed

[messikens]

Originally Posted by Sixanthonies

Got a new Skydweller white face and it just feels like a baller watch and too big....Love the watch but the feel ugh....I just wear my new Batman daily now....I am 5"9 185 pounds ..... Anyone else feel this way?????

You spent $15k plus sales tax (assuming from an AD) sight unseen on a product that you now feel like is not even fitting you?!?

As others said - that's why expo models are there for. I really feel it's almost crazy to make a 4 or 5 digit purchase sight unseen...


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[Benzsiam]

5"-9" and 185 lbs, I would guess your wrist should be around 7" min.

I have a smaller wrist, but I love my blue Sky D. so much.

[JWD531]

I agree with others about trying it on first. SeaDweller didn’t fit right for my liking but SkyDweller did. I have about 7.5” wrist, so that helped.

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by Sixanthonies

Got a new Skydweller white face and it just feels like a baller watch and too big....Love the watch but the feel ugh....I just wear my new Batman daily now....I am 5"9 185 pounds ..... Anyone else feel this way?????

Umm I’m just curious as to why you bought it then? Was it a Grey purchase and no way to try on prior?

And no I love everything about SkyD. Granted not the jubilee

[Stan Cooper]

I love the Sky-D and the amazing calendar complication, but it feels like I'm wearing a mantle clock on my wrist. My 40mm GMT II and 36mm T-O-G both feel great on my 6.75" wrist.

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by KY..

I learned to never commit if I can’t take whatever or whoever for a test drive first…

Hope you had a chance to try many…


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[greeneyedguy]

When I first saw the Skydweller I was appalled by its appearance. I now think it's attractive and it's unique movement from a company like rolex is very appealing. I have tried one on and its really nice. Wears thick compared to my Daytona but different watches evoke different emotions and attitudes. I like it.