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japenney · 23 March 2017, 09:52 AM

The skydweller has always been a nonprofessional model which puts it in the same lineup as the datejust. My AD recently told me that Rolex will be allocating around 75% nonprofessional vs 25% professional (which i think is the norm). Basically they can get as many datejust watches as they can sell. If the new Skydweller is a nonprofessional model then we can expect discounts to be slightly better as they will be more readily available. However, if they are allocated slowly like the professional pieces than we can expect them to retain value better and be selling at close to list price. I have asked my AD to discuss this with the Rolex rep at baselworld (they are there today). What do you guys think?

Josh

~JJ · 23 March 2017, 09:58 AM

I heard that ratio from my AD last year, but have not heard anything yet on the skyd. I also wonder if they will keep the SS model in a limited supply to help close sales on PM pieces...just speculating.

Etschell · 23 March 2017, 10:00 AM

I think I'll get one of the ss wg bezel for 12k or so, blue or white. Not paying retail on it.

DistinctiveTime · 23 March 2017, 10:01 AM

One of the ADs I talked to already had 6 people in line for the blue dial model as of noon today. I have feeling there will be a long wait, and doubt they will be getting flooded with inventory. My name is on 20 or so lists, hopefully some of them pan out!

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gregmoeck · 23 March 2017, 11:06 AM

Why would datejust be easier to make?

LuminousMaximus · 23 March 2017, 11:14 AM

I heard someone say that the Previous GEneration Sky-D was top heavy, and that maybe the SS or Rolesium models may circumvent that...?

~JJ · 23 March 2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gregmoeck

Why would datejust be easier to make?

I don't think there's any difference in manufacturing costs. I believe it's a brand positioning strategy.

23 March 2017, 09:52 AM	#1
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Steel Skydweller allocation discussion (nonprofessional vs professional series) The skydweller has always been a nonprofessional model which puts it in the same lineup as the datejust. My AD recently told me that Rolex will be allocating around 75% nonprofessional vs 25% professional (which i think is the norm). Basically they can get as many datejust watches as they can sell. If the new Skydweller is a nonprofessional model then we can expect discounts to be slightly better as they will be more readily available. However, if they are allocated slowly like the professional pieces than we can expect them to retain value better and be selling at close to list price. I have asked my AD to discuss this with the Rolex rep at baselworld (they are there today). What do you guys think? Josh

23 March 2017, 10:00 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I think I'll get one of the ss wg bezel for 12k or so, blue or white. Not paying retail on it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 March 2017, 10:01 AM	#4
DistinctiveTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Vancouver Watch: Always changing Posts: 1,178	One of the ADs I talked to already had 6 people in line for the blue dial model as of noon today. I have feeling there will be a long wait, and doubt they will be getting flooded with inventory. My name is on 20 or so lists, hopefully some of them pan out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cell/Whatsapp: 1 (604) 765-1984 Toll Free: 1 (800) 337-4037 Email: [email protected] Instagram: @distinctivetime We are an IWJG member in good standing

23 March 2017, 11:14 AM	#6
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I heard someone say that the Previous GEneration Sky-D was top heavy, and that maybe the SS or Rolesium models may circumvent that...? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

23 March 2017, 09:58 AM	#2
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	I heard that ratio from my AD last year, but have not heard anything yet on the skyd. I also wonder if they will keep the SS model in a limited supply to help close sales on PM pieces...just speculating.

23 March 2017, 11:06 AM	#5
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Why would datejust be easier to make?

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