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Rsvrider · 7 March 2012, 08:56 PM

Hi everyone, with all the talk about the new Sky Dweller ( I guess SD since the other is SDDS now) I'm getting very interested on the model.
1) What is the typical time lapse from release to availability at store?
2)Like some other luxury items, is there a list or is it 1st come 1st serve except for the lucky ones with a good relation with th AD?
3)Any clue on the price? Say for a steel version, nothing fancy.
4)How does Rolex -typically- release? all models together or lower end 1st or other waly around high model first? For example: Porsche always releases the S version first then the Turbo and finally the base model.
I don't want to sound dumb and show up to ask about a watch that may or may not exist or try to sign up for it without even knowing if I can afford it.

Thanks in advance

toph · 7 March 2012, 08:58 PM

Circa 6 months usually until we will see some
Cheers

GradyPhilpott · 7 March 2012, 08:59 PM

Six months is rather optimistic, if you don't live in a thriving metropolis.

Those of us in the backwaters of rural America are likely to wait longer.

toph · 7 March 2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Six months is rather optimistic, if you don't live in a thriving metropolis.

Those of us in the backwaters of rural America are likely to wait longer.

True but we still will see some in 6 months

Adam K. · 7 March 2012, 09:01 PM

I'll bet the first versions we see are in 18K gold--white and yellow. This is the standard protocol (just as it was with the GMT-IIC and Submariner-Cs), followed by 2-tone next year, and steel a year after that. So, you've got plennnnnnty of time to get ready for that steel Sky Dweller in 2015! ;)

Andad · 7 March 2012, 09:02 PM

My AD in South OZ received his first Milgauss GV 9 months after Basel and he ordered it there on the day. I bought the second one he received 18/3/08.

TSW · 7 March 2012, 09:07 PM

Here they usually arrives late September.

rosspanics · 7 March 2012, 11:16 PM

Only release in gold, my guess is $36K on price.

Rsvrider · 8 March 2012, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam K.

I'll bet the first versions we see are in 18K gold--white and yellow. This is the standard protocol (just as it was with the GMT-IIC and Submariner-Cs), followed by 2-tone next year, and steel a year after that. So, you've got plennnnnnty of time to get ready for that steel Sky Dweller in 2015! ;)

Well, no Sky Dweller. But still some interesting offerings but nothing out of left field. At least I know now the time line and that it gives enough time to save $!

moviefreak · 8 March 2012, 12:10 AM

6 months to AD's... and from 6-8months to appear in TRF For Sale section

padi56 · 8 March 2012, 01:45 AM

Dont think there will be much of queue waiting for the SkyD watch in gold TT or SS.

aeon888 · 8 March 2012, 01:49 AM

I was about to order that 116610LN Sub- C date until I saw this new 2012 11460 ceramic no-date sub.. Yepey...

I like my watch without the date, less complication, no more need of unscrewing the crown to change dates, IMO less likely to get damaged or prone to water failure. But that's just me.

I think I have to wait for this no date sub c. :(

Cleaner look too without the cyclops!

padi56 · 8 March 2012, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeon888

I was about to order that 116610LN Sub- C date until I saw this new 2012 11460 ceramic no-date sub.. Yepey...

I like my watch without the date, less complication, no more need of unscrewing the crown to change dates, IMO less likely to get damaged or prone to water failure. But that's just me.

I think I have to wait for this no date sub c. :(

Cleaner look too without the cyclops!

But you still have to wind the watch and re-set the time no matter date or not and date setting is only 5 times a year.And what ever sub you choose it will make no difference whatsoever how many times you unscrew the crown relating to water failure.And if you are going to use the watch to dive its always prudent to pressure check at least once a year no matter what sub it is.

myjianrong · 8 March 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

But you still have to wind the watch and re-set the time no matter date or not and date setting is only 5 times a year.And what ever sub you choose it will make no difference whatsoever how many times you unscrew the crown relating to water failure.And if you are going to use the watch to dive its always prudent to pressure check at least once a year no matter what sub it is.

agree!

Survivor · 8 March 2012, 02:34 AM

Hopefully, longer. That watch is an abomination!!!!!

Casey VP-26 · 8 March 2012, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosspanics

Only release in gold, my guess is $36K on price.

I agree

7 March 2012, 08:56 PM	#1
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	FRM Basel to AD, how long? SkyDweler specific Hi everyone, with all the talk about the new Sky Dweller ( I guess SD since the other is SDDS now) I'm getting very interested on the model. 1) What is the typical time lapse from release to availability at store? 2)Like some other luxury items, is there a list or is it 1st come 1st serve except for the lucky ones with a good relation with th AD? 3)Any clue on the price? Say for a steel version, nothing fancy. 4)How does Rolex -typically- release? all models together or lower end 1st or other waly around high model first? For example: Porsche always releases the S version first then the Turbo and finally the base model. I don't want to sound dumb and show up to ask about a watch that may or may not exist or try to sign up for it without even knowing if I can afford it. Thanks in advance __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

7 March 2012, 08:58 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Circa 6 months usually until we will see some Cheers __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

7 March 2012, 08:59 PM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Six months is rather optimistic, if you don't live in a thriving metropolis. Those of us in the backwaters of rural America are likely to wait longer. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 March 2012, 09:02 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	My AD in South OZ received his first Milgauss GV 9 months after Basel and he ordered it there on the day. I bought the second one he received 18/3/08. __________________ E

7 March 2012, 09:07 PM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Here they usually arrives late September. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 March 2012, 09:01 PM	#5
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	I'll bet the first versions we see are in 18K gold--white and yellow. This is the standard protocol (just as it was with the GMT-IIC and Submariner-Cs), followed by 2-tone next year, and steel a year after that. So, you've got plennnnnnty of time to get ready for that steel Sky Dweller in 2015! ;)

7 March 2012, 11:16 PM	#8
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Only release in gold, my guess is $36K on price.

8 March 2012, 12:10 AM	#10
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	6 months to AD's... and from 6-8months to appear in TRF For Sale section __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

8 March 2012, 01:45 AM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Dont think there will be much of queue waiting for the SkyD watch in gold TT or SS. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 March 2012, 01:49 AM	#12
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	I was about to order that 116610LN Sub- C date until I saw this new 2012 11460 ceramic no-date sub.. Yepey... I like my watch without the date, less complication, no more need of unscrewing the crown to change dates, IMO less likely to get damaged or prone to water failure. But that's just me. I think I have to wait for this no date sub c. :( Cleaner look too without the cyclops!

8 March 2012, 02:34 AM	#15
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Hopefully, longer. That watch is an abomination!!!!!

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