The sky dweller will be rolex flagship model based on the price?

[Adam K.]

Originally Posted by ispep

What model is this ? Does it have dual time ?

Its a Ref 3940. A perpetual calendar (day, date month, leap year, phases of moon) and a non-independently adjustable 24 hour indication (slaved to the 12-hour display, in other words)


The 3940 is without question one of Patek's most elegant perpetual calendars, and was produced in all colors of gold, as well as a platinum version. The PP 240Q is a lovely self-winding movement that's been around long enough to have a track record of solid functionality, too--as haute horlogerie mechanisms go. Has been discontinued and the related 5140 has taken its place; it uses the same movement (and dial indications) and has a similar style, but is a bit larger in diameter.

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by Survivor

It's an abomination at any price!!!! Check out a much better looking Breitling new release

Breitling????? It's just TOO......too big, too busy, too cheap looking for my taste.

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by horseco

The Sky-Dweller will no more be the flagship than the Yachtmaster II was... That job belongs to the historic DayDate...

Spot on

[Paladin]

Originally Posted by horseco

The Sky-Dweller will no more be the flagship than the Yachtmaster II was... That job belongs to the historic DayDate...

+1

[tranny]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Spot on

Well, not really. The YMII caters to a very specific crowd. It's a hefty sport watch with a very specific countdown function.

The SKD, like the DD, is a dress watch with a function that applies to businessmen. The main difference is the SKD adds complication. I think a lot of people will be upgrading their DDs to SKDs.

As for whether Rolex makes it their flagship, we'll have to wait and see. No one defines such a thing but them (in their marketing and PR).

I'm betting they will.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by horseco

The Sky-Dweller will no more be the flagship than the Yachtmaster II was... That job belongs to the historic DayDate...

Originally Posted by Paladin

Breitling????? It's just TOO......too big, too busy, too cheap looking for my taste.

x 2

HAGOne

[The GMT Master]

Well, if the Day-Date epitomises classic Rolex, then the Sky-Dweller is all about what modern Rolex is capable of. It's a big injection of design flair and engineering know-how, and has, in my opinion, reinvigorated a brand that has been playing it safe for far too long. More of the same please, Rolex

[bigrustypig]

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Stupid expensive. I'd rather buy this...



I would still have around 10 Grand to either buy another GMT or Travel.

Agree. if my lifestyle were desk-bound, this PP would be it.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Well, if the Day-Date epitomises classic Rolex, then the Sky-Dweller is all about what modern Rolex is capable of. It's a big injection of design flair and engineering know-how, and has, in my opinion, reinvigorated a brand that has been playing it safe for far too long. More of the same please, Rolex

Excellent point, Chris. If a company rests on their laurels for too long, things get stale and boring. I commend Rolex for thinking outside of the box, taking chances and mixing it up a little bit. Many may not like the new model, but at least they are moving in the right direction!

[WhatTheDeuce]

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Stupid expensive. I'd rather buy this...



I would still have around 10 Grand to either buy another GMT or Travel.

Doesn't this one list for $91K USD?

[WhatTheDeuce]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Help me with this.

Does the PP read 25 past February on the dinky right hand dial?

I think it's reading June, first year in the four year leap-year cycle.

[jeremyam]

i'll never like the sky-dweller regardless of price. just not an attractive watch and doesn't keep with rolex and its traditional styling...