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Krash · 24 April 2022, 11:21 PM

I always question whether or not I could wear one of those on my 7.25” wrists. I wear a 42mm Seamaster that has a lug-to-lug span of 50mm. It looks fine, but I sort of made up my mind that I’m never getting another watch again that big.

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Watch Rob · 24 April 2022, 11:23 PM

Sell it.

NachoNeal · 25 April 2022, 01:15 AM

I wish I could pull it off. It's one of the best looking watches out there.

BenVee · 25 April 2022, 02:00 AM

I have a 7.25 inch wrist and own a white gold skydweller. I think it looks a little too big on my wrist. I also find it very uncomfortable. It actually left a bruise on the top of my hand when I wore it out to a concert one night.

Shaitan · 25 April 2022, 02:59 AM

Got a 6 1/2inch wrist.

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amh · 25 April 2022, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BenVee

I have a 7.25 inch wrist and own a white gold skydweller. I think it looks a little too big on my wrist. I also find it very uncomfortable. It actually left a bruise on the top of my hand when I wore it out to a concert one night.

Should fit you perfectly. How did you manage the bruise?

I have the same wrist size and found the SkyD even more comfy than my SD43.

jets · 25 April 2022, 04:40 AM

I feel like the Skydweller is like a DJII after weight training. I really loved the 1st gen WG black dial with Arabic numerals. After they switched them all to stick indices I lost all interest.

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m j b · 26 April 2022, 03:20 AM

I've bought watches that I tried on at the store and later, days, maybe weeks, I decided that I just couldn't wear it.

It happens to the best of us.

JSolution · 26 April 2022, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jets

I feel like the Skydweller is like a DJII after weight training. I really loved the 1st gen WG black dial with Arabic numerals. After they switched them all to stick indices I lost all interest.

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I agree a sky dweller is very similar to a datejust ii

garyk · 26 April 2022, 04:05 AM

OP, I’m 5/9.5 and 185 also. My wrist is slightly more than 7 inches. After wearing my Deep Blue for a few minutes, I forget it’s larger than my other watches. Very comfortable!!

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911991 · 26 April 2022, 04:33 AM

coming for the DSSD JC the Sky-d feels small

watchwatcher · 26 April 2022, 11:21 PM

Only on the Rolex forum do you see a thread entitled "New Rolex Skydweller...Ugh."

EndlessEight · 26 April 2022, 11:25 PM

I'm 2,000 lbs and only Cuban link necklaces fit on my wrist, so I'm not a good benchmark.

EndlessEight · 26 April 2022, 11:35 PM

(not my watch)

Blue is nice but I'm just not into the SkyD

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Lamontsanders · 27 April 2022, 04:27 AM

7.25-7.5” wrist and I love the skydweller…but its a big ole watch. If you don’t love it then pass on it.

Zsprings · 27 April 2022, 05:02 AM

I would have thought Rolex could reduce the size of the case by removing the little month indicator on the outer edge and simply have one of the rectangular indices go occluded red each month. This would remove 2mm off the 42mm case, (the date could be moved) but who am I to say???
Actually, I find the watch and the dial very clever, the 'hour' off centre ring and the way the dial is split into two without there being any visible joining strips across between the outer dial and the inner hour dial!
One thing I don't like is the fluted bezel, it could easily be plain with perhaps light milled edge?

amh · 27 April 2022, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Only on the Rolex forum do you see a thread entitled "New Rolex Skydweller...Ugh."

We're a whiny bunch!

I think it's amazing watch. Most people would probably think "That's a Datejust" and not give it a second glance.

Black dial version for me!!

(Random web pic...I can only dream

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ThatOtherGuy7 · 27 April 2022, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by greeneyedguy

When I first saw the Skydweller I was appalled by its appearance. I now think it's attractive and it's unique movement from a company like rolex is very appealing. I have tried one on and its really nice. Wears thick compared to my Daytona but different watches evoke different emotions and attitudes. I like it.

Agreed. It’s grown on me quite a bit. I did get a chance to try it on recently and it was simply too big for my wrist. It is also thicker too but not too bad. For GMT function, the GMT II suits me much better.

faz · 27 April 2022, 07:21 AM

It is a big ( beauty of a ) watch.

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JSCP · 27 April 2022, 08:04 AM

I love my SkyD

Harry-57 · 27 April 2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I think it's amazing watch. Most people would probably think "That's a Datejust" and not give it a second glance.

One of the many reasons I like it.

eijiboy · 27 April 2022, 11:00 AM

6.2 inch. Fits fine

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samuel019 · 27 April 2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eijiboy

6.2 inch. Fits fine

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Never wanna knock a fellow SkyD fan, I own a couple, but that does look a tad huge on your wrist.

But so what. Wear it with pride. I don’t have Popeye wrist myself

eijiboy · 27 April 2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

Never wanna knock a fellow SkyD fan, I own a couple, but that does look a tad huge on your wrist.

But so what. Wear it with pride. I don’t have Popeye wrist myself

True! Thanks for being honest. I admit its big on me but i love the complication of this watch.

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ewdi · 27 April 2022, 12:21 PM

Had both color, and yes it is a chunky watch regardless color dial imo, love the complication but NEVER like the hefty size. Wore daytona most of the time. I wish Rolex would make a 39mm or 40mm SkyD

24 April 2022, 11:21 PM	#61
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,262	New Rolex Skydweller...Ugh I always question whether or not I could wear one of those on my 7.25” wrists. I wear a 42mm Seamaster that has a lug-to-lug span of 50mm. It looks fine, but I sort of made up my mind that I’m never getting another watch again that big. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 April 2022, 01:15 AM	#63
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25 April 2022, 04:40 AM	#68
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I feel like the Skydweller is like a DJII after weight training. I really loved the 1st gen WG black dial with Arabic numerals. After they switched them all to stick indices I lost all interest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

26 April 2022, 03:20 AM	#69
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26 April 2022, 04:05 AM	#71
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	OP, I’m 5/9.5 and 185 also. My wrist is slightly more than 7 inches. After wearing my Deep Blue for a few minutes, I forget it’s larger than my other watches. Very comfortable!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

24 April 2022, 11:23 PM	#62
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Sell it.

25 April 2022, 02:00 AM	#64
BenVee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 1	I have a 7.25 inch wrist and own a white gold skydweller. I think it looks a little too big on my wrist. I also find it very uncomfortable. It actually left a bruise on the top of my hand when I wore it out to a concert one night.

25 April 2022, 02:59 AM	#65
Shaitan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: London Posts: 546	Got a 6 1/2inch wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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26 April 2022, 04:33 AM	#72
911991 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: maryland Watch: GMT II Evr, SUB Posts: 657	coming for the DSSD JC the Sky-d feels small Attached Images

26 April 2022, 11:21 PM	#73
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Only on the Rolex forum do you see a thread entitled "New Rolex Skydweller...Ugh."

26 April 2022, 11:25 PM	#74
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,644	I'm 2,000 lbs and only Cuban link necklaces fit on my wrist, so I'm not a good benchmark.

26 April 2022, 11:35 PM	#75
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,644	(not my watch) Blue is nice but I'm just not into the SkyD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2022, 04:27 AM	#76
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	7.25-7.5” wrist and I love the skydweller…but its a big ole watch. If you don’t love it then pass on it. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

27 April 2022, 05:02 AM	#77
Zsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: England Posts: 251	I would have thought Rolex could reduce the size of the case by removing the little month indicator on the outer edge and simply have one of the rectangular indices go occluded red each month. This would remove 2mm off the 42mm case, (the date could be moved) but who am I to say??? Actually, I find the watch and the dial very clever, the 'hour' off centre ring and the way the dial is split into two without there being any visible joining strips across between the outer dial and the inner hour dial! One thing I don't like is the fluted bezel, it could easily be plain with perhaps light milled edge?

27 April 2022, 07:21 AM	#80
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27 April 2022, 08:04 AM	#81
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27 April 2022, 11:00 AM	#83
eijiboy Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: everywhere Posts: 849	6.2 inch. Fits fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2022, 12:21 PM	#86
ewdi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 163	Had both color, and yes it is a chunky watch regardless color dial imo, love the complication but NEVER like the hefty size. Wore daytona most of the time. I wish Rolex would make a 39mm or 40mm SkyD Attached Images __________________ - Royal Oak 15400 (Black Dial) - Daytona OF 116518LN - SS GMT IIc 126710 BLRO - Royal Oak Offshore 26480ti - Tudor Blackbay Smiley - Daytona 116500LN

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