ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Fiery · 8 March 2012, 05:24 AM

I'm not sure what Rolex itended to create the Sky-Dweller for, but since it is bigger than the DDII, it's more complicated than the DDII, it's more expensive than the DDII, and -- so far -- it is only available in precious metals, do you think it would quickly or eventually become the new flagship model by Rolex?

Note: this is not a debate or poll on looks. It is purely a poll to find out whether you think the Sky-Dweller has a chance to become the most aspired Rolex model with the highest level of prestige.

RedBaronF2001 · 8 March 2012, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I'm not sure what Rolex itended to create the Sky-Dweller for, but since it is bigger than the DDII, it's more complicated than the DDII, and -- so far -- it is only available in precious metals, do you think it would quickly or eventually become the new flagship model by Rolex?

Yes.

Fresh_1 · 8 March 2012, 05:32 AM

I highly doubt it.

ktam · 8 March 2012, 05:34 AM

I think the Sky Dweller will be slightly more expensive than the Daytona price range eventually. A Turntograph, GMT and Day-Date remix.

h999r · 8 March 2012, 05:36 AM

Love the dial and the size , but the bezel looks old and ugly ...

Gerardus · 8 March 2012, 05:36 AM

Nothing beats the 36mm DD president IMHO!

Ristretto · 8 March 2012, 05:39 AM

Nothing beats the Daytona.

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

Nothing beats the 36mm DD president IMHO!

This!!

MoBe · 8 March 2012, 06:09 AM

I don`t think Rolex will be selling the SkyDweller in great numbers regardless of it`s position in the overall lineup so the answer to the question remains to be answered by the marketplace.How can you guess where a new creation is going score on the desireability index?Perhaps if the production numbers are low enough it can become more sought after than the SS Daytona,who knows?Then again at an estimated price of $35,000-$40,000 it`s hard to imagine that it will anything but exclusive.

Trex700 · 8 March 2012, 06:42 AM

I still think the Yacht-Master 2 is the flagship model!

The Sky Dweller is just a DJII with a GMT dial. I'm a bit disappointed

floater156 · 8 March 2012, 06:44 AM

Is the winner of this poll really the SS sub? :P

DJJon · 8 March 2012, 06:47 AM

The most expensive offering is not necessarily the flagship. A Day-Date 36 mm is still the King of the Hill, not to be toppled by a SkyDweller niche watch. DD is understated, elegant, and speaks to the Rolex line. The new SD is more flash and watch cool.

mike · 8 March 2012, 07:01 AM

Honestly I think the DD is still on top.

Ebruner · 8 March 2012, 07:03 AM

36mm DAY-DATE will always reign supreme.

-Eddie

floater156 · 8 March 2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Honestly I think the DD is still on top.

To answer the question of what watch is Rolex's flagship, one shouldn't just answer what their favorite model is (which they probably own); instead, what watch is Rolex using as the advertising, face of their company, flagship.

RedBaronF2001 · 8 March 2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

To answer the question of what watch is Rolex's flagship, one shouldn't just answer what their favorite model is (which they probably own); instead, what watch is Rolex using as the advertising, face of their company, flagship.

Absolutely. It would appear objectively that Rolex has positioned this new model as their flagship.

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

Absolutely. It would appear objectively that Rolex has positioned this new model as their flagship.

Really? Don't know how you can call this when there has been zero advertising for it

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

, one shouldn't just answer what their favorite model is (which they probably own)

Given that the sub is at this moment top of the poll that's exactly what people are doing

RedBaronF2001 · 8 March 2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by witch watch

Really? Don't know how you can call this when there has been zero advertising for it

High price point
Potentially limited production
Precious metals only
Most complicated movement - annual calendar, GMT, etc
Largest case size (this side of the DSSD) - even over the DDII
The promotional materials on Rolex.com suggest this one is gear towards the jetset (keeping track of "home time" when traveling, etc)

JustABreathAway · 8 March 2012, 08:39 AM

I still think the President is the Rolex flagship, be it DD or DDII. If they wanted the SKD to assume the face of the brand, they wouldn't have given it the ubiquitous Oyster bracelet.

Welshwatchman · 8 March 2012, 08:41 AM

Which is the most expensive, de-blinged?

Is it not the YM II?

GradyPhilpott · 8 March 2012, 08:44 AM

Do we have a working definition of a "flagship model?"

I voted for the DD.

Only time will tell if it can be displaced by another.

RedBaronF2001 · 8 March 2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I still think the President is the Rolex flagship, be it DD or DDII. If they wanted the SKD to assume the face of the brand, they wouldn't have given it the ubiquitous Oyster bracelet.

That may be the case, but the added bezel (time/date/etc) adjuster more than adds to the complexity of the Sky Dweller. The Oyster on this watch may very well include an adjustable clasp as well. It certainly uses the latest Oyster clasp for securing it.

My point is that if the DD/DDII is/was the current flagship, then certainly this one takes the reigns with its added complexity and new movement.

nauticajoe · 8 March 2012, 08:50 AM

You bring up valid points with re: the new Sky...but I still think the DD and DDII are still the flagship references in the lineup.

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

High price point
Potentially limited production
Precious metals only
Most complicated movement - annual calendar, GMT, etc
Largest case size (this side of the DSSD) - even over the DDII
The promotional materials on Rolex.com suggest this one is gear towards the jetset (keeping track of "home time" when traveling, etc)

There are more than a few at high prices.
Is this a guess.
This puts it up there no doubt.
Agree.
Size means nothing.
True but those same people will own a yacht and i don't hear anyone bar Welshwatchman suggest it was the YMII that was the previous 'Top Boy'.

All in my opinion of course

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Do we have a working definition of a "flagship model?".

Where said watch is placed and how it's worded in advertising is how i personally come to the conclusion it's the DD.

witch watch · 8 March 2012, 09:01 AM

Oh one more reason it's NOT the flagship in my humble?

No platinum version, although i do feel that will surely follow soon enough.

HL65 · 8 March 2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Honestly I think the DD is still on top.

That makes two of us Mike!

Dr. Robert · 8 March 2012, 09:29 AM

I voted for Steve McQ.......I see we have a lot of sub & McQueen fans here!
Long live Hiltz......."the cooler king"

SALTY · 8 March 2012, 10:05 AM

GMT, DD, Daytona and DSSD are my choices for THE Rolex watch. No disrespect whatsoever intended to the venerable Sub/Sub-C and Sub ND. The DJ and DJII gets more than honorable mention though I am lacking in not owning either.

View Poll Results: Which Rolex watch is the flagship model for Rolex?
Sky-Dweller is the new daddy	35	23.49%
Day-Date II all the way	35	23.49%
Size does not matter, the classic 36mm Day-Date is still the king	44	29.53%
Steve McQueen is the king, so steel Sub all the way	35	23.49%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

8 March 2012, 05:24 AM	#1
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Is Sky-Dweller the new Rolex flagship model? I'm not sure what Rolex itended to create the Sky-Dweller for, but since it is bigger than the DDII, it's more complicated than the DDII, it's more expensive than the DDII, and -- so far -- it is only available in precious metals, do you think it would quickly or eventually become the new flagship model by Rolex? Note: this is not a debate or poll on looks. It is purely a poll to find out whether you think the Sky-Dweller has a chance to become the most aspired Rolex model with the highest level of prestige. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

8 March 2012, 05:36 AM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Nothing beats the 36mm DD president IMHO! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

8 March 2012, 05:39 AM	#7
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	Nothing beats the Daytona. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

8 March 2012, 06:44 AM	#11
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Is the winner of this poll really the SS sub? :P __________________ Lead by example through production.

8 March 2012, 05:32 AM	#3
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	I highly doubt it.

8 March 2012, 05:34 AM	#4
ktam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: GMTIIc 116713LN Posts: 198	I think the Sky Dweller will be slightly more expensive than the Daytona price range eventually. A Turntograph, GMT and Day-Date remix.

8 March 2012, 05:36 AM	#5
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Love the dial and the size , but the bezel looks old and ugly ...

8 March 2012, 06:09 AM	#9
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I don`t think Rolex will be selling the SkyDweller in great numbers regardless of it`s position in the overall lineup so the answer to the question remains to be answered by the marketplace.How can you guess where a new creation is going score on the desireability index?Perhaps if the production numbers are low enough it can become more sought after than the SS Daytona,who knows?Then again at an estimated price of $35,000-$40,000 it`s hard to imagine that it will anything but exclusive.

8 March 2012, 06:42 AM	#10
Trex700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East England Watch: 116710LN Posts: 109	I still think the Yacht-Master 2 is the flagship model! The Sky Dweller is just a DJII with a GMT dial. I'm a bit disappointed

8 March 2012, 06:47 AM	#12
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	The most expensive offering is not necessarily the flagship. A Day-Date 36 mm is still the King of the Hill, not to be toppled by a SkyDweller niche watch. DD is understated, elegant, and speaks to the Rolex line. The new SD is more flash and watch cool.

8 March 2012, 07:01 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Honestly I think the DD is still on top.

8 March 2012, 07:03 AM	#14
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	36mm DAY-DATE will always reign supreme. -Eddie __________________

8 March 2012, 08:39 AM	#20
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I still think the President is the Rolex flagship, be it DD or DDII. If they wanted the SKD to assume the face of the brand, they wouldn't have given it the ubiquitous Oyster bracelet.

8 March 2012, 08:41 AM	#21
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Which is the most expensive, de-blinged? Is it not the YM II? __________________ ..33

8 March 2012, 08:44 AM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Do we have a working definition of a "flagship model?" I voted for the DD. Only time will tell if it can be displaced by another. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 March 2012, 08:50 AM	#24
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You bring up valid points with re: the new Sky...but I still think the DD and DDII are still the flagship references in the lineup.

8 March 2012, 09:01 AM	#27
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	Oh one more reason it's NOT the flagship in my humble? No platinum version, although i do feel that will surely follow soon enough.

8 March 2012, 09:29 AM	#29
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	I voted for Steve McQ.......I see we have a lot of sub & McQueen fans here! Long live Hiltz......."the cooler king" __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 March 2012, 10:05 AM	#30
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	GMT, DD, Daytona and DSSD are my choices for THE Rolex watch. No disrespect whatsoever intended to the venerable Sub/Sub-C and Sub ND. The DJ and DJII gets more than honorable mention though I am lacking in not owning either. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)