Blue Skydweller or New James Cameron????

[blah114]

I have the deep blue and love it. I’d get rid of the deep blue because the new version will be available if you’re patient.. the new version has narrower lugs, a better (per reviews) bracelet. The blue sky dweller is far more difficult to find as well. Best to you.

[Flier]

Sky all the way

[soran]

I would keep the Sky-Dweller. The Deep-Sea is too big imho

[thedips]

I love my dssd. Would love to add sky b. Sky b has the more useful daily function however

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by Dirt

I don't know about value retention.

But I have the original version the D-blue and the Mk II dialed DSSD and they are not going anywhere.
If I had to choose between a 126660 D-blue and the Blue Skydweller I wouldn't hesitate to flick the 126660 D-blue as i'm not particularly a big fan.

Now if only I could get my hands on that Blue Skydweller
I would be further down the track toward my contribution to the boycott

Why are you NOT a big fan of the new JC2 ? 126660 ? curious, I own the 116660 and love it but why the distaste for the JC2 ?

[yxc145]

both nice. but Blue-Sky seems to be very hard to get. So I would let the JC II go if one must. But if it was JC I, I would probably let go of the Sky-D.

[Al1969]

Really? Not another “value” thread. Let’s see, so you bought these “in demand” pieces, not cause you WANTED them, but to “flip”. So now, you’re asking the members here for a valuation on your “investment”?

So when you’re “pledging”?

Valuation threads are the “new thing” on TRF. My opinion.

[JCZ5]

Both...for the office , the skyd would handle well as a daily. On the weekends, JC all the way!


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[DaytonaTed]

Easily the James Cameron.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Why are you NOT a big fan of the new JC2 ? 126660 ? curious, I own the 116660 and love it but why the distaste for the JC2 ?

Don't get me wrong.
The 126660 is a great watch but I feel as though it's the answer to a question that didn't need asking.
Perhaps on reflection it's a classic example of, "sometimes it just doesn't pay to ask for more"

Let me explain.
Firstly as somewhat of a purist, I feel the first incarnation was more of a product of form follows function. And in hindsight it was a very good attempt to get it right the first time.
Initially I didn't mind the proportions of the 116660 and had a fairly good grasp of why it was the way it was. But it took some getting used to overall as it's outside of the historical Rolex norms.

IMO, the 126660 has two major visual flaws.
Firstly, the SELs are straight/flat across when looking in plan view. This makes the watch look a little squared off and blocky. Which could be argued makes the watch appear to wear bigger and the original looks to be about my limit on my wrist as it is. The original with it's SELs is visually a little softer.
Secondly, the Bracelet is just a little too wide now with it being pushed out to 1mm wider overall and this understandably flows through into the Folding clasp which is now oversized. IMO.
You see I appreciate the proportions of the clasp on the 116660, and even more so now the new one has the same width as the SD43 offering which I do not appreciate very much. And is noticeable on the wrist.
The traditional Rolex clasp width is what I have always liked very much about the brand. It's a defining feature of the brand if you will
The 116660 proportions enable me to change models of Rolex watch without any adjustment period in regards to the feeling right around the wrist.
None of my other watches have a wide Bracelet and Clasp by choice.

I do very much like the uniformity of the font styles on the 126660 though, as it's the very reason why I bought the Black dialed MK II 116660 which got me hooked on the model in the first place.
I really appreciate having the Ringlock font match the rest of the font on the dial. Even if it's only noticeable when gazing lovingly at the watch once a month or so with my looking glasses on.

As the OP's question more specifically revolved around the JC option I will address that in better detail.
The original JC font admittedly is a mismatch between the Ringlock and Dial which as I mentioned above I don't particularly like, but i'm willing to simply overlook that because the dial in of itself is so stunning. But the SEL style and clasp is nicer and what i'm accustomed to.

I don't need any more power reserve.
I'm not a fan of the feeling on the wrist of roller bearing mounted Rotors even if they are appreciably more efficient. So in that regard I prefer the 31XX series movements.

The Rotating bezel on the 126660 feels sharper around the serrations, which I don't really like all that much

I think that just about covers all the day to day stuff

What are your impressions so far, regarding the new model?

[faz]

If I had to choose between the two, I would buy or keep the DSSD. Skydweller, while a great piece, is simply not for me.


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[ALF61]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Don't get me wrong.
The 126660 is a great watch but I feel as though it's the answer to a question that didn't need asking.
Perhaps on reflection it's a classic example of, "sometimes it just doesn't pay to ask for more"

Let me explain.
Firstly as somewhat of a purist, I feel the first incarnation was more of a product of form follows function. And in hindsight it was a very good attempt to get it right the first time.
Initially I didn't mind the proportions of the 116660 and had a fairly good grasp of why it was the way it was. But it took some getting used to overall as it's outside of the historical Rolex norms.

IMO, the 126660 has two major visual flaws.
Firstly, the SELs are straight/flat across when looking in plan view. This makes the watch look a little squared off and blocky. Which could be argued makes the watch appear to wear bigger and the original looks to be about my limit on my wrist as it is. The original with it's SELs is visually a little softer.
Secondly, the Bracelet is just a little too wide now with it being pushed out to 1mm wider overall and this understandably flows through into the Folding clasp which is now oversized. IMO.
You see I appreciate the proportions of the clasp on the 116660, and even more so now the new one has the same width as the SD43 offering which I do not appreciate very much. And is noticeable on the wrist.
The traditional Rolex clasp width is what I have always liked very much about the brand. It's a defining feature of the brand if you will
The 116660 proportions enable me to change models of Rolex watch without any adjustment period in regards to the feeling right around the wrist.
None of my other watches have a wide Bracelet and Clasp by choice.

I do very much like the uniformity of the font styles on the 126660 though, as it's the very reason why I bought the Black dialed MK II 116660 which got me hooked on the model in the first place.
I really appreciate having the Ringlock font match the rest of the font on the dial. Even if it's only noticeable when gazing lovingly at the watch once a month or so with my looking glasses on.

As the OP's question more specifically revolved around the JC option I will address that in better detail.
The original JC font admittedly is a mismatch between the Ringlock and Dial which as I mentioned above I don't particularly like, but i'm willing to simply overlook that because the dial in of itself is so stunning. But the SEL style and clasp is nicer and what i'm accustomed to.

I don't need any more power reserve.
I'm not a fan of the feeling on the wrist of roller bearing mounted Rotors even if they are appreciably more efficient. So in that regard I prefer the 31XX series movements.

The Rotating bezel on the 126660 feels sharper around the serrations, which I don't really like all that much

I think that just about covers all the day to day stuff

What are your impressions so far, regarding the new model?

Thanks !, these all sound like fair points. I really cannot opine too much because I only own the 116660 and have a love affair with it. The new JC2 I have only seen in photos and videos. The wider bracelet and lugs make the round case look a bit smaller. Fonts ? not much into it. 1 mm in bracelet width is not much gain and maybe weighs more ? apparently we also have a .5 mm increase in height and I also don´t like that idea very much.

Interesting how these trends of preference develop, I think Rolex marvels at them also. They probably make the watch thinking that the differences are so minimal that they will not hold any value difference in time. The flat 4 for heavens sake in the Kermit is such an example. Right off the bat, Rolex watch enthusiasts start looking for these minimal differences that can make a world of difference in future value of a watch.

[holdtime]

SKY D Blue.

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by maton12

Both watches will be in short supply for some time, and guessing they will both sell via grey market for a slight premium for a while

Both great watches, and don't see either losing value

The SkyDweller complication is only just over a year now in SS, while who really needs a 12,800 feet diving watch...maybe grab the first one you can, and flip it for the other if you don't like it

Yep height of pointlessness. Just makes the watch thicker and no human could ever go down that far......

Still a nice watch though

[ragsk]

Keep the blue sky dweller.

[GTC]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Don't get me wrong.
The 126660 is a great watch but I feel as though it's the answer to a question that didn't need asking.
Perhaps on reflection it's a classic example of, "sometimes it just doesn't pay to ask for more"

Let me explain.
Firstly as somewhat of a purist, I feel the first incarnation was more of a product of form follows function. And in hindsight it was a very good attempt to get it right the first time.
Initially I didn't mind the proportions of the 116660 and had a fairly good grasp of why it was the way it was. But it took some getting used to overall as it's outside of the historical Rolex norms.

IMO, the 126660 has two major visual flaws.
Firstly, the SELs are straight/flat across when looking in plan view. This makes the watch look a little squared off and blocky. Which could be argued makes the watch appear to wear bigger and the original looks to be about my limit on my wrist as it is. The original with it's SELs is visually a little softer.
Secondly, the Bracelet is just a little too wide now with it being pushed out to 1mm wider overall and this understandably flows through into the Folding clasp which is now oversized. IMO.
You see I appreciate the proportions of the clasp on the 116660, and even more so now the new one has the same width as the SD43 offering which I do not appreciate very much. And is noticeable on the wrist.
The traditional Rolex clasp width is what I have always liked very much about the brand. It's a defining feature of the brand if you will
The 116660 proportions enable me to change models of Rolex watch without any adjustment period in regards to the feeling right around the wrist.
None of my other watches have a wide Bracelet and Clasp by choice.

I do very much like the uniformity of the font styles on the 126660 though, as it's the very reason why I bought the Black dialed MK II 116660 which got me hooked on the model in the first place.
I really appreciate having the Ringlock font match the rest of the font on the dial. Even if it's only noticeable when gazing lovingly at the watch once a month or so with my looking glasses on.

As the OP's question more specifically revolved around the JC option I will address that in better detail.
The original JC font admittedly is a mismatch between the Ringlock and Dial which as I mentioned above I don't particularly like, but i'm willing to simply overlook that because the dial in of itself is so stunning. But the SEL style and clasp is nicer and what i'm accustomed to.

I don't need any more power reserve.
I'm not a fan of the feeling on the wrist of roller bearing mounted Rotors even if they are appreciably more efficient. So in that regard I prefer the 31XX series movements.

The Rotating bezel on the 126660 feels sharper around the serrations, which I don't really like all that much

I think that just about covers all the day to day stuff

What are your impressions so far, regarding the new model?

No one, who didn’t already drop the coin for the 116660, would ever write this re the 126660.

Originally Posted by JCZ5

Both...for the office , the skyd would handle well as a daily. On the weekends, JC all the way!

I bought the 126660 as a weekender. It is emerging as my daily up here in Alaska.

Originally Posted by XZACM1001

Sold my 116660 D Blue and finally now back with 126660 D Blue.

[Bxtek]

I would keep the blue SkyD as that is one of my favs! The SD, especially the JC is a nice watch, but personally the SD is too big for my wrist.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by tig00s1783

So if you had to part with either the blue skydweller or the new jame Cameron 126660 which one would you keep and why? Anyone would hold more value in the long run? Tell me what you think.

Sky D for me; Cameron will likely tank in value when it gets the new movement (at least for a while).

[CoveWatch]

Blue SkyD for me as well

[Nikrnic]

I'd prefer the new version DSSD over the SkyD however I prefer the Sky in black. I'm not a fan enough to own either but they are both excellent pieces. Tough choice to let one go but l would never dwell on which if any will go up in value, The blue SkyD is hot now, future collectability is a guessing game.

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[challer]

Skydweller

[cc75]

Blue Skydweller. Amazing dial!