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yannis · 12 January 2019, 10:03 PM

The BLNR is a more balanced watch on the wrist. Try them both on and decide which feels better. Looks are subjective.

HogwldFLTR · 12 January 2019, 10:36 PM

Owned the Sky Blue and never wanted the BLNR. IMHO the Sky is wasted as another watch in a collection since the annual isn't taken advantage of. It is large but felt comfortable on my 6.5 in wrist. It got a lot of wear time in the year I owned it. It was great for travel as well. But it just didn't get enough wear as I was trying to wear all my watches.

RRGHOST1 · 12 January 2019, 11:05 PM

Never understood the BLNR hype. SkyDweller for me.

DoctorA · 12 January 2019, 11:06 PM

Both of you can

eco8gator · 12 January 2019, 11:12 PM

Get both eventually, I love the GMT complication.

I'd go Batman first (it may be your last time to get it at a reasonable price) and then the SD...don't get too caught up in this blue stuff the white and black are very nice too.

1William · 12 January 2019, 11:33 PM

If you have the funds I would buy the one that shows up first and wear it for awhile and get the other when it shows up. If you are paying retail it is an easy sale should you want out.

brandrea · 13 January 2019, 12:39 AM

Just stay on the lists and take whichever one lands first.

MTdweller · 13 January 2019, 01:14 AM

BLNR is sporty, SkyD is more dressy. Depends on your lifestyle and tastes.

RolexNinja7 · 13 January 2019, 01:17 AM

Thank you for all the great advice!

Part of the dilemma is that I usually buy my watches to keep and am not looking to sell/trade, but I guess that’s always an option I should keep open.

I have 7.25” wrists and tried on a PM SkyD which seemed comfortable but yes it was quite heavy and large!

At this point, I am going to let Lady Luck make the decision for me and will purchase the first one that comes in. I feel I will be happy with either one, and worst case scenario I could always sell it like people mentioned/advised.

Thank you guys again! Will post again when I (hopefully) get the call soon :)

JLM3 · 13 January 2019, 01:31 AM

Blnr

Joed631 · 13 January 2019, 04:46 AM

Both great watches. My skydweller gets the majority of wrist time so I have to vote skydweller.

Greenwich Mean Time · 13 January 2019, 01:38 AM

If you can afford it get both. If you don't, I think you'll regret it down the road - I know I would. Good luck.

Boaters · 13 January 2019, 01:50 AM

Sky D for sure .. Had the BLNR for a couple years been there done that.

codecow · 13 January 2019, 01:51 AM

Since you have no idea when they'll show up, I'd buy them both.

Geaux Tigers · 13 January 2019, 02:26 AM

I’d get them both and wear them to decide. If you don’t like one sell it since both are in demand.

Masteryacht · 13 January 2019, 03:35 AM

If the Sky D had a smooth bezel, I would be all over it.

mistercoach32 · 13 January 2019, 03:58 AM

Depends on what your vibe is. I was super casual even while I was working, and that trend hasn't changed since I retired. I REALLY like the SkyD, but it's a tad bit too flashy and dressy for me so I'd end up with the BLNR. I'd purchase the SkyD, sell it BNIB, use the cash for BNIB BLNR and use the extra cash for something else. It would work out incredibly well if the SkyD becomes available first as it won't take long to sell.

watchwatcher · 13 January 2019, 04:26 AM

Odds are they're not going to arrive at the same time. So, just get whichever one comes in first and see how happy you are with it. When the other one arrives, then you can struggle with the decision.

If they do come in at the same time, then I would grab both. You'd be crazy not to. They're both selling waaaay over MSRP right now on the secondary market, so if you needed to dump one, then it would be easy to do so.

Kigan · 13 January 2019, 05:07 AM

BLNR. SkyD thik watch.

Secretariat · 13 January 2019, 04:14 PM

BLNR all the way.

k1985 · 13 January 2019, 11:18 PM

Both are really nice, but I would choose the BLNR.

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jestrada · 14 January 2019, 12:04 AM

If the funds are there, I’d say get both. As mentioned previously, it’d be easy to flip either one down the road if you wish to fund a new piece.

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Zuger · 14 January 2019, 01:24 AM

If you are comfortable wearing the SkyD while traveling (work and leisure), then get the SkyD. It’s a louder watch and may draw unnecessary attention.

BLNR is less subtle and easier to flip in the future.

12 January 2019, 10:03 PM	#1
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	The BLNR is a more balanced watch on the wrist. Try them both on and decide which feels better. Looks are subjective. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

12 January 2019, 10:36 PM	#2
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: 33,697	Owned the Sky Blue and never wanted the BLNR. IMHO the Sky is wasted as another watch in a collection since the annual isn't taken advantage of. It is large but felt comfortable on my 6.5 in wrist. It got a lot of wear time in the year I owned it. It was great for travel as well. But it just didn't get enough wear as I was trying to wear all my watches. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 January 2019, 11:05 PM	#3
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Never understood the BLNR hype. SkyDweller for me. __________________ RRGHOST1

12 January 2019, 11:06 PM	#4
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Both of you can __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

13 January 2019, 01:38 AM	#12
Greenwich Mean Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PNW Watch: 116710LN Posts: 467	If you can afford it get both. If you don't, I think you'll regret it down the road - I know I would. Good luck. __________________ 116710LN Current 16610 Sold 1675 Gifted

12 January 2019, 11:12 PM	#5
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Get both eventually, I love the GMT complication. I'd go Batman first (it may be your last time to get it at a reasonable price) and then the SD...don't get too caught up in this blue stuff the white and black are very nice too.

12 January 2019, 11:33 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	If you have the funds I would buy the one that shows up first and wear it for awhile and get the other when it shows up. If you are paying retail it is an easy sale should you want out.

13 January 2019, 12:39 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Just stay on the lists and take whichever one lands first.

13 January 2019, 01:14 AM	#8
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	BLNR is sporty, SkyD is more dressy. Depends on your lifestyle and tastes.

13 January 2019, 01:17 AM	#9
RolexNinja7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Breitling Posts: 61	Thank you for all the great advice! Part of the dilemma is that I usually buy my watches to keep and am not looking to sell/trade, but I guess that’s always an option I should keep open. I have 7.25” wrists and tried on a PM SkyD which seemed comfortable but yes it was quite heavy and large! At this point, I am going to let Lady Luck make the decision for me and will purchase the first one that comes in. I feel I will be happy with either one, and worst case scenario I could always sell it like people mentioned/advised. Thank you guys again! Will post again when I (hopefully) get the call soon :)

13 January 2019, 01:31 AM	#10
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Blnr

13 January 2019, 04:46 AM	#11
Joed631 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 75	Both great watches. My skydweller gets the majority of wrist time so I have to vote skydweller.

13 January 2019, 01:50 AM	#13
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Sky D for sure .. Had the BLNR for a couple years been there done that.

13 January 2019, 01:51 AM	#14
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	Since you have no idea when they'll show up, I'd buy them both.

13 January 2019, 02:26 AM	#15
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 439	I’d get them both and wear them to decide. If you don’t like one sell it since both are in demand.

13 January 2019, 03:35 AM	#16
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	If the Sky D had a smooth bezel, I would be all over it.

13 January 2019, 03:58 AM	#17
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Depends on what your vibe is. I was super casual even while I was working, and that trend hasn't changed since I retired. I REALLY like the SkyD, but it's a tad bit too flashy and dressy for me so I'd end up with the BLNR. I'd purchase the SkyD, sell it BNIB, use the cash for BNIB BLNR and use the extra cash for something else. It would work out incredibly well if the SkyD becomes available first as it won't take long to sell.

13 January 2019, 04:26 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Odds are they're not going to arrive at the same time. So, just get whichever one comes in first and see how happy you are with it. When the other one arrives, then you can struggle with the decision. If they do come in at the same time, then I would grab both. You'd be crazy not to. They're both selling waaaay over MSRP right now on the secondary market, so if you needed to dump one, then it would be easy to do so.

13 January 2019, 05:07 AM	#19
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 442	BLNR. SkyD thik watch. __________________ @diometry

13 January 2019, 04:14 PM	#20
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	BLNR all the way.

13 January 2019, 11:18 PM	#21
k1985 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: X Posts: 170	Both are really nice, but I would choose the BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2019, 12:04 AM	#22
jestrada "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Somewhere Watch: 114060, 216570 Pol Posts: 114	If the funds are there, I’d say get both. As mentioned previously, it’d be easy to flip either one down the road if you wish to fund a new piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2019, 01:24 AM	#23
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	If you are comfortable wearing the SkyD while traveling (work and leisure), then get the SkyD. It’s a louder watch and may draw unnecessary attention. BLNR is less subtle and easier to flip in the future.

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