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tbonesteak · 26 January 2018, 04:46 AM

Straightforward question, which watch do you think has more of a wrist presence?

Came up in another thread, curious how the WIS see this.

rmlovett1 · 26 January 2018, 04:53 AM

Size and bezel alone gives the SD more wrist presence. Both beautiful watches, both have very good presence, but also depends on metal. YG will be a lot of presence in either model! In a white metal, the size and bezel will give the SD a little more presence, but the pushers on the Daytona give a great presence and beautiful look! No wrong choice IMO...

Mystro · 26 January 2018, 04:56 AM

The bigger fluted bezel will always throw more light (bling) in the sun and accents its size. A sunburst dial also out "blings" any non-sunburst dial. Doing the math, the blue Sky Dweller will be the "flamboyant" of the two watches. This doesnt mean its good or bad, its just the WIS match.
The Daytona, by design wears smaller than its actual measurements. The Sky Dweller is beast on the wrist and is large and in charge.

Uhtred59 · 26 January 2018, 04:58 AM

Have you tried them on? A couple of weeks ago I tried on a skydweller, and though I don't think I need more than one at a time, that one has me thinking.

tbonesteak · 26 January 2018, 04:59 AM

It's a massacre on this one...

HogwldFLTR · 26 January 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

It's a massacre on this one...

Give it some time; it could change. I agree with the majority to this point.

rossi46 · 26 January 2018, 07:06 AM

SkyD has too much presence IMO.

GradyPhilpott · 26 January 2018, 07:40 AM

Wrist presence is such a vague and subjective term.

Presence is something quite apart from purely physical dimensions.

I have a friend who just bought a TT Daytona and I have to say that I've never seen any Daytona that looks as good on anyone's wrist as his does.

I've tried on many Daytona watches at my AD over the years and I've never seen one that looks as good on my wrist as his does on him.

I don't know exactly what it is, but the look is totally magical.

It blows my socks off every time I see it.

Chadridv · 26 January 2018, 07:41 AM

Not even close. Sky D

tbonesteak · 26 January 2018, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

SkyD has too much presence IMO.

I think people equate presence to size, shiny, etc. way too often. I define how I think about "presence" below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Wrist presence is such a vague and subjective term.

Presence is something quite apart from purely physical dimensions.

I have a friend who just bought a TT Daytona and I have to say that I've never seen any Daytona that looks as good on anyone's wrist as his does.

I've tried on many Daytona watches at my AD over the years and I've never seen one that looks as good on my wrist as his does on him.

I don't know exactly what it is, but the look is totally magical.

It blows my socks off every time I see it.

I typically use it meaning "catches your eye," (in a good way).

BNA/LION · 26 January 2018, 07:48 AM

That's a tough choice but I voted DaytonaC White Face.

The blue Sky Dweller is SWEET!

AK797 · 26 January 2018, 07:49 AM

SkyD by far, Daytona is quite stealthy by comparison.

RichM · 26 January 2018, 08:28 AM

Sky D wins buy a mile.

Seaswirl · 26 January 2018, 09:33 AM

I voted Sky Dweller but I’m not sure more wrist presence equates to a win.

ap1 · 26 January 2018, 09:42 AM

The white d5 is very crisp and has tons of presence. Clearly the SkyD more. The black tona is more stealth mode

aquatimerfla · 26 January 2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Straightforward question, which watch do you think has more of a wrist presence?

Came up in another thread, curious how the WIS see this.

Daytonas 'petite'. 38.5mm

not even close to the 42mm SkyDweller

G'ed · 26 January 2018, 09:46 AM

Had both, no contest. SkyD for understated complication, case size and that blingy fluted bezel. However price wise Daytona Ceramic actually priced higher than steel SkyD on grey market.

watchwatcher · 26 January 2018, 10:40 AM

I like the way the Daytona manual states it. "Sober eloquence." Describes the Daytona to a t.

TheRolexKingofLV · 26 January 2018, 11:12 AM

This kills me to say, but....Sky Dweller. That is one flashy piece, I must admit!

henrylee · 26 January 2018, 11:16 AM

SkyD with the complication and fluted bezel

GradyPhilpott · 26 January 2018, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchfellow

I showed a bunch of people both the Daytona C white and the Sky-D SS and everybody I showed it to said they liked the Daytona much better. In fact most said they thought the Sky was ugly because of wheel on dial. To be fair these were not watch people so they had no clue about either watch. Of course this makes it more true I suppose.

As far as wrist presence, the Sky wins but not for positive reasons.

Pictures never do any watch any justice at all, regardless of how appealing the picture may be.

DoctorA · 26 January 2018, 02:11 PM

Daytona sub dials and slick design beats the busy skyD busy design

soundserious · 26 January 2018, 02:27 PM

What exactly is wrist presence? Who exactly are you trying to impress? Both watches are superb. The Daytona for me.

rodo · 26 January 2018, 02:38 PM

Size x shine = sky dweller by a country mile

inosaris · 26 January 2018, 03:14 PM

Slightly prefer the daytona on my own wrist, but if I am being honest with myself there isn't exactly a shortage of 3 sub-dial chronographs out there as compared to the physically larger SkyD with the iconic fluted bezel.

peterpl · 26 January 2018, 08:54 PM

The SkyD has more wrist presence because its a big watch and fluted bezel so its blingy as hell.

Daytona is small (wears smaller than a 40mm Sub) so just in size alone its presence is somewhat small.

1William · 26 January 2018, 09:29 PM

The Sky-Dweller has more wrist presence based on the size. I have owned multiple of both and there is no comparison.

HogwldFLTR · 27 January 2018, 01:27 AM

I suspect the white dial 116500C is a bit flashier than the black which is small and dark on the wrist. Perhaps with the shiny stainless bezel it looks better too. No doubt in my mind which is more eye catching; SkyD hands down as the poll indicates.

epc2 · 27 January 2018, 01:28 AM

SkyD gas more wrist presence not even comparable ,Daytona wears small and SkyD wears big.

HL65 · 30 January 2018, 10:16 AM

Of course SkyDweller and also owner of both.

View Poll Results: Which watch has more of a wrist presence?
Daytona	123	24.75%
Sky-Dweller	355	71.43%
Equal	19	3.82%
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26 January 2018, 04:46 AM	#1
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Wrist Presence: Daytona vs Sky-D Straightforward question, which watch do you think has more of a wrist presence? Came up in another thread, curious how the WIS see this.

26 January 2018, 04:56 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	The bigger fluted bezel will always throw more light (bling) in the sun and accents its size. A sunburst dial also out "blings" any non-sunburst dial. Doing the math, the blue Sky Dweller will be the "flamboyant" of the two watches. This doesnt mean its good or bad, its just the WIS match. The Daytona, by design wears smaller than its actual measurements. The Sky Dweller is beast on the wrist and is large and in charge. __________________

26 January 2018, 04:58 AM	#4
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Have you tried them on? A couple of weeks ago I tried on a skydweller, and though I don't think I need more than one at a time, that one has me thinking. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

26 January 2018, 07:06 AM	#7
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	SkyD has too much presence IMO. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

26 January 2018, 04:53 AM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Size and bezel alone gives the SD more wrist presence. Both beautiful watches, both have very good presence, but also depends on metal. YG will be a lot of presence in either model! In a white metal, the size and bezel will give the SD a little more presence, but the pushers on the Daytona give a great presence and beautiful look! No wrong choice IMO...

26 January 2018, 04:59 AM	#5
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	It's a massacre on this one...

26 January 2018, 07:40 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Wrist presence is such a vague and subjective term. Presence is something quite apart from purely physical dimensions. I have a friend who just bought a TT Daytona and I have to say that I've never seen any Daytona that looks as good on anyone's wrist as his does. I've tried on many Daytona watches at my AD over the years and I've never seen one that looks as good on my wrist as his does on him. I don't know exactly what it is, but the look is totally magical. It blows my socks off every time I see it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 January 2018, 07:41 AM	#9
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Not even close. Sky D __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

26 January 2018, 07:48 AM	#11
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,658	Wrist Presence: Daytona vs Sky-D That's a tough choice but I voted DaytonaC White Face. The blue Sky Dweller is SWEET! Attached Images __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

26 January 2018, 07:49 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SkyD by far, Daytona is quite stealthy by comparison.

26 January 2018, 08:28 AM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Sky D wins buy a mile. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

26 January 2018, 09:33 AM	#14
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I voted Sky Dweller but I’m not sure more wrist presence equates to a win.

26 January 2018, 09:42 AM	#15
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	The white d5 is very crisp and has tons of presence. Clearly the SkyD more. The black tona is more stealth mode

26 January 2018, 09:46 AM	#17
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Had both, no contest. SkyD for understated complication, case size and that blingy fluted bezel. However price wise Daytona Ceramic actually priced higher than steel SkyD on grey market.

26 January 2018, 10:40 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like the way the Daytona manual states it. "Sober eloquence." Describes the Daytona to a t.

26 January 2018, 11:12 AM	#19
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	This kills me to say, but....Sky Dweller. That is one flashy piece, I must admit! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

26 January 2018, 11:16 AM	#20
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	SkyD with the complication and fluted bezel __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

26 January 2018, 02:11 PM	#22
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Daytona sub dials and slick design beats the busy skyD busy design __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

26 January 2018, 02:27 PM	#23
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	What exactly is wrist presence? Who exactly are you trying to impress? Both watches are superb. The Daytona for me. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

26 January 2018, 02:38 PM	#24
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Size x shine = sky dweller by a country mile

26 January 2018, 03:14 PM	#25
inosaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: United States Posts: 46	Slightly prefer the daytona on my own wrist, but if I am being honest with myself there isn't exactly a shortage of 3 sub-dial chronographs out there as compared to the physically larger SkyD with the iconic fluted bezel.

26 January 2018, 08:54 PM	#26
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	The SkyD has more wrist presence because its a big watch and fluted bezel so its blingy as hell. Daytona is small (wears smaller than a 40mm Sub) so just in size alone its presence is somewhat small.

26 January 2018, 09:29 PM	#27
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	The Sky-Dweller has more wrist presence based on the size. I have owned multiple of both and there is no comparison.

27 January 2018, 01:27 AM	#28
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	I suspect the white dial 116500C is a bit flashier than the black which is small and dark on the wrist. Perhaps with the shiny stainless bezel it looks better too. No doubt in my mind which is more eye catching; SkyD hands down as the poll indicates. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 January 2018, 01:28 AM	#29
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	SkyD gas more wrist presence not even comparable ,Daytona wears small and SkyD wears big.

30 January 2018, 10:16 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Of course SkyDweller and also owner of both. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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