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heath.1967 · 29 October 2022, 08:10 PM

hello guys , i'm torn between this two watches,because they are roughly now at the same price.
my wrist can rock any of the watches very good.
the Brand new white dial 116500 or the 2013 Great condition Rose Gold Arabic Choco Skyweller on strap.
do you guys have any opinion regarding the choices,and also one of my concern is the 'investment value' of the watch.

also is the skydweller movement rock solid or a bit problematic at times?
because it's a very complicated movement
thanks a lot

FloridaBill · 29 October 2022, 08:21 PM

I say, buy what you like best, not for investment value

That said, I would go with the 116500

Agamemnon · 29 October 2022, 08:22 PM

They are very different watches and it is not possible for me to make a comparison.
Get the one you like best but you need to know that the Daytona can increase in value more than the Sky-Dweller.

brandrea · 29 October 2022, 08:25 PM

If I’m going gold, I’d want the fully Monty including the bracelet. One of the best aspects of wearing a Rolex is the bracelet IMHO.

travisb · 29 October 2022, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

If I’m going gold, I’d want the fully Monty including the bracelet. One of the best aspects of wearing a Rolex is the bracelet IMHO.

I agree. If it were a full RG Skydweller, that would be my choice but I'd take the 116500 over the SkyD on strap.

heath.1967 · 29 October 2022, 08:29 PM

thanks a lot for the replies guys,one of my concern is about the skydweller movement,does it need regular servicing or a not as robust as the 4130 ?

Agamemnon · 29 October 2022, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heath.1967

thanks a lot for the replies guys,one of my concern is about the skydweller movement,does it need regular servicing or a not as robust as the 4130 ?

Rolex builds perfect movements using micro technology.
The revision must be done every 10 years at the latest, regardless of the type of movement.

watchwatcher · 30 October 2022, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heath.1967

thanks a lot for the replies guys,one of my concern is about the skydweller movement,does it need regular servicing or a not as robust as the 4130 ?

It's not going to require any servicing that any other movement requires.

Not sure I get where you're coming from. I haven't seen anything that indicates there is a problem with Sky-Dweller movements...or that they require anything other than routine servicing. Have you?

Danny83 · 30 October 2022, 12:32 AM

I love the the discontinued dial on that skydweller.

garyk · 30 October 2022, 12:37 AM

The way things are going, anyone with the notion of watches as investments, especially like the two the OP is asking about, will be sorely disappointed…buy what strikes your fancy and is available…

Robf52 · 30 October 2022, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floridabill

i say, buy what you like best, not for investment value

that said, i would go with the 116500

+1.

You · 30 October 2022, 04:56 AM

Sky Dweller for the win

JSolution · 30 October 2022, 10:35 AM

The sky dweller movement is fully idiot proof unlike some other high end brand watches with the same complication.

4 Aussies · 30 October 2022, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

If I’m going gold, I’d want the fully Monty including the bracelet. One of the best aspects of wearing a Rolex is the bracelet IMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I agree. If it were a full RG Skydweller, that would be my choice but I'd take the 116500 over the SkyD on strap.

100% Full gold or 500!!

Geaux Tigers · 30 October 2022, 12:05 PM

For me it would be the Daytona…no contest….BUT as others have said….get what you like.

OrangeSport · 30 October 2022, 02:59 PM

Pictures please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Rolex builds perfect movements.

Not always true unfortunately, but the SD isn’t problematic. It would be my choice from these two but will not be such a good investment long term.

Is the Daytona from an AD or grey?

eespi003 · 30 October 2022, 05:50 PM

Daytona has my vote at all times, but buy what you really like.

Doood · 30 October 2022, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

If I’m going gold, I’d want the fully Monty including the bracelet. One of the best aspects of wearing a Rolex is the bracelet IMHO.

SkyD for me as the Daytona wears a little small, but I would get the SkyD on a bracelet.

Nichie1 · 30 October 2022, 09:59 PM

I took the dive and bought one. Won’t regret as very comfortable on the wrist and looks great. One of my favourites 👍🏻👍🏻

m j b · 30 October 2022, 10:08 PM

Ditto. SD on bracelet.

Neither one is a good investment at today's prices. Buy the one you love.

Reikolexguy · 30 October 2022, 11:21 PM

Sky dweller for me. It’ll probably never reach the hype levels of the Daytona though. Resale value is definitely much lower.

But it’s still functionally the most useful and robust mechanical watch that I have.

The calibre 9001 movement really is idiot proof. And Rolex reliable.

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29 October 2022, 08:10 PM	#1
heath.1967 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 224	Daytona 116500 vs Sky Dweller Rose Gold hello guys , i'm torn between this two watches,because they are roughly now at the same price. my wrist can rock any of the watches very good. the Brand new white dial 116500 or the 2013 Great condition Rose Gold Arabic Choco Skyweller on strap. do you guys have any opinion regarding the choices,and also one of my concern is the 'investment value' of the watch. also is the skydweller movement rock solid or a bit problematic at times? because it's a very complicated movement thanks a lot

30 October 2022, 12:37 AM	#10
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	The way things are going, anyone with the notion of watches as investments, especially like the two the OP is asking about, will be sorely disappointed…buy what strikes your fancy and is available… __________________

30 October 2022, 09:59 PM	#19
Nichie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Scotland Posts: 13	I took the dive and bought one. Won’t regret as very comfortable on the wrist and looks great. One of my favourites 👍🏻👍🏻 Attached Images

30 October 2022, 10:08 PM	#20
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Ditto. SD on bracelet. Neither one is a good investment at today's prices. Buy the one you love. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

29 October 2022, 08:21 PM	#2
FloridaBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Bill Location: Florida Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 254	I say, buy what you like best, not for investment value That said, I would go with the 116500

29 October 2022, 08:22 PM	#3
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	They are very different watches and it is not possible for me to make a comparison. Get the one you like best but you need to know that the Daytona can increase in value more than the Sky-Dweller.

29 October 2022, 08:25 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	If I’m going gold, I’d want the fully Monty including the bracelet. One of the best aspects of wearing a Rolex is the bracelet IMHO.

29 October 2022, 08:29 PM	#6
heath.1967 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 224	thanks a lot for the replies guys,one of my concern is about the skydweller movement,does it need regular servicing or a not as robust as the 4130 ?

30 October 2022, 12:32 AM	#9
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I love the the discontinued dial on that skydweller.

30 October 2022, 04:56 AM	#12
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	Sky Dweller for the win

30 October 2022, 10:35 AM	#13
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	The sky dweller movement is fully idiot proof unlike some other high end brand watches with the same complication.

30 October 2022, 12:05 PM	#15
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 439	For me it would be the Daytona…no contest….BUT as others have said….get what you like.

30 October 2022, 05:50 PM	#17
eespi003 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US Posts: 90	Daytona has my vote at all times, but buy what you really like.

30 October 2022, 11:21 PM	#21
Reikolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,075	Sky dweller for me. It’ll probably never reach the hype levels of the Daytona though. Resale value is definitely much lower. But it’s still functionally the most useful and robust mechanical watch that I have. The calibre 9001 movement really is idiot proof. And Rolex reliable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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