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esscaster · 3 April 2017, 11:25 PM

While I can't wear the new SD because it is too large and don't like the Sky-Dweller or any complex calendar in general I was surprised to hear just a couple days after the release that at my AD in Tysons, VA, the line was as of last Wednesday:

Red Sea-Dweller: 34
Steel Sky-Dweller (of any color): 4

Somehow thought it would be higher for the Sky-Dweller but there we go: They had the old SD in the display case. Very tempting...

ernie2 · 3 April 2017, 11:33 PM

SkyD is 14G. It is not a something everyone can swing

traf · 3 April 2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ernie2

SkyD is 14G. It is not a something everyone can swing

But apparently 11 is much more doable

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HogwldFLTR · 3 April 2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ernie2

SkyD is 14G. It is not a something everyone can swing

Lets face it, the SkyD is an oddball. Looking at it, the uninitiated would have to think, WTF? The mechanism for setting it took some horological advances, and takes training to learn how to do. Not likely that anyone would walk up to the watch with out background and know how to use it. I personally think that the likelihood of it ever selling in large numbers is pretty slim regardless of case materials. Does that mean I'm not taking a risk by avoiding the model? The answer is, no, I'm buying one. The question remains as to how big a hit I'll take on ownership over the coming years. I suspect it's a WISwatch more than anything else.

Smarties · 4 April 2017, 12:07 AM

I think Sky Dweller is comparatively less popular because:
1. it's a bit more expensive
2. fluted bezel
3. PM model less popular than SS model
4. dress watch is less popular than sport watch in general

travisb · 4 April 2017, 12:10 AM

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

GB-man · 4 April 2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

Bingo.

samson66 · 4 April 2017, 12:29 AM

These numbers are about what I expected. The Sea-Dweller is the big draw this year. The Sky is beautiful but much more limited market. The DJ41 is also really nice but I doubt people are in any rush to get it or willing to wait in line.

watchwatcher · 4 April 2017, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

x3.

nyc2la · 4 April 2017, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

Agree

henry333 · 4 April 2017, 04:45 AM

The sky dweller is a big and thick watch not everyone wearing a ..example DJ can wear a skyD. And also 14k watch plus tax etc. sells in lower numbers . WIS like it because it's finally got "cheap" and more obtainable.
All SS models sell a lot more then pm models

Fletcher UK · 4 April 2017, 06:26 AM

Lets face it, the SkyD is an oddball.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

I personally think that the likelihood of it ever selling in large numbers is pretty slim

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

The question remains as to how big a hit I'll take on ownership over the coming years.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

I suspect it's a WISwatch more than anything else.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

PS this is all tongue in cheek. I'm not an aggressive poster. Yes you're right these are all interesting points

. Time will tell but I suspect you are wrong on errrr all accounts.

Fletcher UK · 4 April 2017, 06:27 AM

Or should that be counts

TMQ · 4 April 2017, 06:33 AM

And what about the dial colours on the Sky Dweller? If I was going to go for a SS Sky, what do people think about the dial colours - with the white dial, or the blue dial?

Vector99 · 4 April 2017, 06:40 AM

I am happy with low Sky-Dweller numbers, as long as I get mine in blue. Prefer a watch not everyone has.

Fletcher UK · 4 April 2017, 06:41 AM

Blue, Black, White............in that order

HogwldFLTR · 4 April 2017, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletcher UK

Lets face it, the SkyD is an oddball.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

I personally think that the likelihood of it ever selling in large numbers is pretty slim

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

The question remains as to how big a hit I'll take on ownership over the coming years.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

I suspect it's a WISwatch more than anything else.

Are you for real.....its a master piece.

PS this is all tongue in cheek. I'm not an aggressive poster. Yes you're right these are all interesting points

. Time will tell but I suspect you are wrong on errrr all accounts.

If it matters, I was writing this based on an unfamiliar consumer who just wants a Rolex. Most wouldn't even understand what they were looking at. I've ordered one and couldn't be more thrilled. It will be my exit watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletcher UK

Or should that be counts

The correction is the correct idiom.

Luchi12 · 4 April 2017, 06:57 AM

Went to my AD on 25th March, few days after the Baselworld announcements. I was the first person to ask about the new Sea-Dweller and so apparently I am first on the list. Not sure what the list looks like now though.

Fletcher UK · 4 April 2017, 07:23 AM

The correction is the correct idiom.[/QUOTE]

I know.....that's why I made it

AK797 · 4 April 2017, 07:30 AM

SD43 looks like a big subc so will be very popular, esp with Omega, Breitling, PAM etc owners, and this seems to be bourne out from quite a few ADs reporting now. The SkyD is more of a WIS watch and will be less popular with the masses who don't need the extra comps or the more busy dial.

AK797 · 4 April 2017, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector99

I am happy with low Sky-Dweller numbers, as long as I get mine in blue. Prefer a watch not everyone has.

This colour will be the most popular so you still might not get it that quickly, VIPs will be first, white will be easiest to pick up.

sechsgang · 4 April 2017, 07:44 AM

Blue dial Sky D has a waitlist at most places, white or black less so. SeaDweller has a waitlist at all the places I checked but not nearly as much as the daytona C

WAK4 · 4 April 2017, 07:52 AM

The first night of Basel, the score was 5-3 in favor of the blue SkyDweller over the Sea Dweller at my AD. I didn't ask about the other colors

Hodog16 · 4 April 2017, 08:27 AM

About four people for both watches at one branch of the local AD. There are two other branches so maybe 10 on each or so.

HL65 · 4 April 2017, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

Exactly

Vector99 · 4 April 2017, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

This colour will be the most popular so you still might not get it that quickly, VIPs will be first, white will be easiest to pick up.

Agree but if your going to get one then best to hold out for the one you want vs compromising and still spending $14k.

rjstuf001 · 4 April 2017, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

From everything I've read, the Datejust is Rolex's most popular model.

travisb · 4 April 2017, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstuf001

From everything I've read, the Datejust is Rolex's most popular model.

The Datejust is the best seller all around but watch guys will always sway towards the Pro models.

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Etschell · 4 April 2017, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie2

SkyD is 14G. It is not a something everyone can swing

It's more than that, really feel if you buy it at msrp you'll regret it within a year.

AK797 · 4 April 2017, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector99

Agree but if your going to get one then best to hold out for the one you want vs compromising and still spending $14k.

For sure.

3 April 2017, 11:25 PM	#1
esscaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 98	The New SD and Sky-D Lines at YOUR AD??? While I can't wear the new SD because it is too large and don't like the Sky-Dweller or any complex calendar in general I was surprised to hear just a couple days after the release that at my AD in Tysons, VA, the line was as of last Wednesday: Red Sea-Dweller: 34 Steel Sky-Dweller (of any color): 4 Somehow thought it would be higher for the Sky-Dweller but there we go: They had the old SD in the display case. Very tempting...

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3 April 2017, 11:33 PM	#2
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	SkyD is 14G. It is not a something everyone can swing

4 April 2017, 12:07 AM	#5
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	I think Sky Dweller is comparatively less popular because: 1. it's a bit more expensive 2. fluted bezel 3. PM model less popular than SS model 4. dress watch is less popular than sport watch in general

4 April 2017, 12:10 AM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Rolex sport / professional, especially dive models, will always be the most popular.

4 April 2017, 12:29 AM	#8
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	These numbers are about what I expected. The Sea-Dweller is the big draw this year. The Sky is beautiful but much more limited market. The DJ41 is also really nice but I doubt people are in any rush to get it or willing to wait in line.

4 April 2017, 04:45 AM	#11
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	The sky dweller is a big and thick watch not everyone wearing a ..example DJ can wear a skyD. And also 14k watch plus tax etc. sells in lower numbers . WIS like it because it's finally got "cheap" and more obtainable. All SS models sell a lot more then pm models

4 April 2017, 06:26 AM	#12
Fletcher UK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: England Watch: Sub LV Posts: 200	Lets face it, the SkyD is an oddball. Are you for real.....its a master piece. I personally think that the likelihood of it ever selling in large numbers is pretty slim Are you for real.....its a master piece. The question remains as to how big a hit I'll take on ownership over the coming years. Are you for real.....its a master piece. I suspect it's a WISwatch more than anything else. Are you for real.....its a master piece. PS this is all tongue in cheek. I'm not an aggressive poster. Yes you're right these are all interesting points . Time will tell but I suspect you are wrong on errrr all accounts.

4 April 2017, 06:27 AM	#13
Fletcher UK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: England Watch: Sub LV Posts: 200	Or should that be counts

4 April 2017, 06:33 AM	#14
TMQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: SD43 Posts: 39	And what about the dial colours on the Sky Dweller? If I was going to go for a SS Sky, what do people think about the dial colours - with the white dial, or the blue dial?

4 April 2017, 06:40 AM	#15
Vector99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 14	I am happy with low Sky-Dweller numbers, as long as I get mine in blue. Prefer a watch not everyone has.

4 April 2017, 06:41 AM	#16
Fletcher UK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: England Watch: Sub LV Posts: 200	Blue, Black, White............in that order

4 April 2017, 06:57 AM	#18
Luchi12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bermuda Posts: 104	Went to my AD on 25th March, few days after the Baselworld announcements. I was the first person to ask about the new Sea-Dweller and so apparently I am first on the list. Not sure what the list looks like now though.

4 April 2017, 07:23 AM	#19
Fletcher UK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: England Watch: Sub LV Posts: 200	The correction is the correct idiom.[/QUOTE] I know.....that's why I made it

4 April 2017, 07:30 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SD43 looks like a big subc so will be very popular, esp with Omega, Breitling, PAM etc owners, and this seems to be bourne out from quite a few ADs reporting now. The SkyD is more of a WIS watch and will be less popular with the masses who don't need the extra comps or the more busy dial.

4 April 2017, 07:44 AM	#22
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Blue dial Sky D has a waitlist at most places, white or black less so. SeaDweller has a waitlist at all the places I checked but not nearly as much as the daytona C

4 April 2017, 07:52 AM	#23
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	The first night of Basel, the score was 5-3 in favor of the blue SkyDweller over the Sea Dweller at my AD. I didn't ask about the other colors

4 April 2017, 08:27 AM	#24
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	About four people for both watches at one branch of the local AD. There are two other branches so maybe 10 on each or so.

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