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Old 28 July 2017, 10:00 AM   #1
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Skydweller Steel vs Daytona
Which one would you guys pick? The new steel Skydweller or a white faced steel daytona.
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:04 AM   #2
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Easy choice for me... Daytona!!!
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:05 AM   #3
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After trying both the sky d and daytona on id go with the daytona if forced. Neither work well for me.
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:14 AM   #4
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SkyD here - daytona is largely pointless for my lifestyle.
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:17 AM   #5
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Daytona - easy
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:22 AM   #6
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Old 28 July 2017, 10:27 AM   #7
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:04 AM   #8
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Daytona..not close.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:07 AM   #9
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Sky D for me; maybe a Daytona sometime but it's really not calling me.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:19 AM   #10
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I like them bot but have to go with Daytona with my smaller wrist size.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:28 AM   #11
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SkyD in SS.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:29 AM   #12
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I'd get the Daytona given the choice.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:48 AM   #13
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not even close, Daytona.
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:56 AM   #14
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:57 AM   #15
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Old 28 July 2017, 11:57 AM   #16
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I really like both, but I think in general I lean towards more sporty watches, and I am still unsure if the fluted bezel of the SkyD is something I could wear often.

Pretty easily the Daytona for me.
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Old 28 July 2017, 12:28 PM   #17
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Old 28 July 2017, 12:35 PM   #18
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Which one would you guys pick? The new steel Skydweller or a white faced steel daytona.
Black Daytona
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Old 28 July 2017, 12:48 PM   #19
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:38 PM   #20
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Daytona - 12
SkwD - 6

I like the fact that Sky Dweller is somewhat unique and I like the blue dial - Daytona's are pretty common, but there is a reason that they have held up in style and value. I don't think I will get bored with the Daytona, but not sure if I will be able to wear the SkyD every day given its bulk.
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:40 PM   #21
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Daytona for me...
SS Skydweller I am on the list.
I am thinking it might be too big for my smaller wrists, but I love the look.
Still would rather have a Daytona C first.
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:42 PM   #22
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I like both very much. I am looking to buy a SS Skydweller in the near future to go with my Daytona C.


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Old 28 July 2017, 01:44 PM   #23
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Daytona and it's not even close. One is a sports watch icon for the ages while the other (with an admittedly cool movement) is bordering on tacky.
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:47 PM   #24
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:49 PM   #25
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Daytona Steel Bezel is the sweet spot.
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Old 28 July 2017, 01:51 PM   #26
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Old 28 July 2017, 02:03 PM   #27
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For me they are just too different of watch styles to compare. If the Daytona was a bit larger I'd be on board. As it is I'll take a sky dweller.
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Old 28 July 2017, 02:39 PM   #28
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Daytona is too cool.
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Old 28 July 2017, 02:39 PM   #29
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Tough call. The new SS Skydweller looks awesome!
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Old 28 July 2017, 02:43 PM   #30
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