Stainless BLRO or Blue Sky-Dweller

[AK797]

I'd take a ceramic as my first watch.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd take a ceramic as my first watch.

I agree

[1William]

I would take the first one to arrive and wear it and see if I wanted to keep it. When the second watch arrived I would see if I had the desire for it, if so, I would have a nice two watch collection.

[R!$]

get both

[Available Mase]

SKY Dweller!!

[nektar]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

If you're paying over AD MSRP. I would say non. The blue SS SkyD is going for near 22k. Get yourself a used all gold Sub, GMT, Daytona for just a little more.

I would buy only from AD, go for the Gold, this is what you want. You pay big $$, you have no reason to step back on what you like to wear.

[T01]

Blro

[t65tampa]

Lucky guy! You've got an incoming BLRO and a blue-dial Sky-Dweller. Two of the hardest to find watches in the Rolex market right now.

[sker]

Wow, thank you all for the feedback!

As it stands, the tally for a population of 28 is:

15 (53.6%) for BLRO;

8 (28.6%) for Sky; and

5 (17.9%) for both.

As t65tampa puts it - I am truly lucky to have this opportunity. That said, while compelling arguments can be made to purchase both - I am still leaning towards one or the other. I am mindful that others have been waiting a long time to acquire one of these gems and, as such, I would like to give the next person in queue that opportunity. In light of the feedback, I may very well need to wait until the BLRO comes in to make a decision. I think I will try on a white gold Sky-Dweller over the next several weeks to assist in this endeavor.

[Dr.Tautology]

BLRO. Make sure you spend at least double the MSRP on it though.

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[JustWatches2018]

Second.

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Honestly both watches are really hard to get..... so ..... IF you get offered one.... and only IF!! Then take it! You can’t go wrong with either!
And if you don’t like it, you can simply trade it for the other model you like
Without a strong relationship or having your AD being your cousin, chances of getting both together isn’t very high

[jsausley]

This may not be popular at TRF, but I would buy both, keep the BLRO for at least until the Skydweller came in and then definitely sell the Skydweller and pocket some cash to compensate for your BLRO.

If you decide you don't like the BLRO you could even sell buy and get something else.

Anyway, in my opinion the BLRO is a much better daily watch than the Skydweller. While the Skydweller is gorgeous and totally a "baller" watch, it's a little too much for daily use.

[RayShepherd]

whichever feels right, it's a feeling process

[Tower7]

Blue sky dweller without a doubt

[enjoythemusic]

BLNR...



..so the real winner being SS SkyD blue is avail for.... :)

Once you've worn the SkyD blue everyday..... then you'll understand. My daily beater and world travelling companion. :-)

[marc12]

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[R!$]

Sky-D

[vipereaper30]

Why not both? Easy decision there. Otherwise BLRO > SkyD

[TakeYourTime]

Sky D. It's the most complicated Rolex and the dial looks so unique

[Likestheshiny]

since the arrival of the stainless BLRO - I am torn. I prefer the Oyster bracelet

Thank you for all respective comments thus far. To be clear, both watches are being purchased from an AD at list.

Get the steel BLRO, immediately sell it, and use the proceeds plus a little extra to buy the gold BLRO. You'll end up with the watch you want on an oyster bracelet.

The only caveat to that plan is that if you can get those watches at list then you clearly have an in with an AD, and you wouldn't want to jeopardize that. But you'd know better than we would what's acceptable here.

[HK Islandboy]

Get both.

I don’t own either, and have been a fan of the blue SkyD since it was released....and was pretty tepid about the SS BLRO - it is a striking watch with an interesting and practical complication. However, having seen the BLRO it has really grown on me - I think it’s stunning. If you don’t have to choose, don’t. Each is very special

[Investr]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

That blue SkyD looks epic in in a suit. Besides a DD nothing comes close to looking so good on a well dressed man. And in jeans it looks like you are just on another level with your tastes. If you find your adventuress life style makes you want to take your watch anywhere then the BLRO is the better option.
But if if it's just a metropolitan way of life then the SkyD. I would get the SkyD, just looks like no other Rolex.

Well said!!!!!

[imgook]

Another vote for Sky D!!!

[exador]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Get the steel BLRO, immediately sell it, and use the proceeds plus a little extra to buy the gold BLRO. You'll end up with the watch you want on an oyster bracelet.

Please don’t encourage this behaviour. Some of us are actually interested in purchasing the steel BLRO to keep

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd take a ceramic as my first watch.

I agree with this!

But if you can snatch both, do it. Sort it out later and sell the one that you like less.

[Singslinger]

They are both wonderful watches but if pushed to make a choice, I'd go for the blue Sky Dweller.

At its MSRP and considering the complications it offers, I see it as being a real bargain.

Plus of course, I think it looks nicer (and being a shallow person, to me, looks matter!)

[RayShepherd]

Go with the flow

[tyler1980]

like both, prefer the BLRO.

IMO the jubilee is a no brainer especially vs a fluted bezel if you are unsure. Both make the watch a bit more flashy but of the two features, the bracelet is better to me.

[sker]

You guys are sure making this difficult...

Current tally among 45 is:

21 (46.7%) for BLRO (decrease of 6.9%)

15 (33.3%) for Sky (increase of 4.7%) ; and

9 (20%) for both (increase of 2.1%).

[hot66]

I have a BLRO and am on the waiting list for a blue SD.... very different watches , but for me the BLRO pulls the heart strings more