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Investr · 8 July 2017, 02:45 PM

What are you guys hearing from your ADs or boutiques about when these babies are coming? My best contact has told me that Rolex will be playing some games on the SS model and in particular with the blue dial. He said he was told that with the difficulty in the movement that they will be scarce and that they (Rolex) plan on making the blue dial the "hard to get one". What are you guys hearing??? Here we go again......

WJGESQ · 8 July 2017, 02:46 PM

No idea. It sure looks sweet though.

harvey · 8 July 2017, 05:30 PM

Difficulty with the movement? Isn't it the same as in their pm models which they have been making for the last five years?

Rumour probably started by the same guys who said there was difficulty making the green glass for the GV...and the two coloured ceramic bezels for the GMT.

I am visiting my AD today so will ask...

Etschell · 8 July 2017, 09:20 PM

Late summer early fall. My guess is they really are having trouble with the movements. Unacceptable for rolex but id rather them fix it then send out watches with bum movements.

brandrea · 8 July 2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Late summer early fall. My guess is they really are having trouble with the movements. Unacceptable for rolex but id rather them fix it then send out watches with bum movements.

Im not sure I understand the movement parts of this ...

Why would they be having trouble with a movement that's been out for a few years now?

Etschell · 8 July 2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Im not sure I understand the movement parts of this ...

Why would they be having trouble with a movement that's been out for a few years now?

Mass production versus limited. Idk. Or maybe some issue with the early batches. I agree with you. Seems absurd if true. Either way having a watch finally hit end users 6 to 7 months after basel is a bit sad.

Hotrod297 · 8 July 2017, 09:35 PM

I was told the slow release is because of the movement. It takes longer to make/QC.

Etschell · 8 July 2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod297

I was told the slow release is because of the movement. It takes longer to make/QC.

Perhaps they need to check the annual calander works

beshannon · 8 July 2017, 09:39 PM

I was told September

Old Geezer · 8 July 2017, 09:44 PM

AD says Sept/Oct and added their normal " this will the be the hottest watch, impossible to obtain, it's already got waiting lists and you will have to wait years to get one Blah, Blah, Blah".

direwolf · 8 July 2017, 09:55 PM

For what it's worth, I was told by a salesman at the NYC boutique that these will be released in very limited quantities.

harvey · 8 July 2017, 10:49 PM

Was at the AD this morning. Was told they will be out in September with at least one reference for each AD on launch day. And the blue dial is the one most customers are interested in.

I am going to a Rolex watch event in September...with the new releases there, so will speak with the Rolex representatives in attendance.

phez · 8 July 2017, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Was at the AD this morning. Was told they will be out in September with at least one reference for each AD on launch day. And the blue dial is the one most customers are interested in.

I am going to a Rolex watch event in September...with the new releases there, so will speak with the Rolex representatives in attendance.

I am off to a Rolex 2017 watch event on 13th July, will ask the Rolex representative too.

I'm on the waiting list for the blue dial, but after seeing a few pics on here from 2017 watch events, it looks no where near as vibrant as on the Rolex web site

so will see all options and decide then.

AK797 · 8 July 2017, 11:23 PM

I doubt it's the movement, more likely just spacing things out as the SD43 and DJ41s were quite early in May/June.

tufty · 8 July 2017, 11:36 PM

went in today to AD, they said they were expecting sept, asked to put me down for a black dial one, but if they get a blue in, let me know, also asked about the dasd blue...put me down for one as well.

ronricks · 9 July 2017, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Investr

What are you guys hearing from your ADs or boutiques about when these babies are coming? My best contact has told me that Rolex will be playing some games on the SS model and in particular with the blue dial. He said he was told that with the difficulty in the movement that they will be scarce and that they (Rolex) plan on making the blue dial the "hard to get one". What are you guys hearing??? Here we go again......

I honestly don't listen to a word anyone from an AD tells me. They are salesmen. And most of the time I know more about the product they are trying to sell me than they do. It will be a mass produced modern Rolex. There is no way for it to be 'rare'. If I listened to AD's around me there would have been 50 price increases the last 4 years. We haven't had a single one.

Danny83 · 9 July 2017, 12:12 AM

Something tells me they will sell for over msrp.

kilyung · 9 July 2017, 12:21 AM

This is why I give new watches at least a year

Etschell · 9 July 2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Something tells me they will sell for over msrp.

All new ss rolex except the datejust and maybe sd4k seem to follow this path last few years.

And yes I know this is tt but it's seen as ss.

Jimbogigolo · 9 July 2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Something tells me they will sell for over msrp.

Say it ain't so!!

So over the purchasing drama. Just give us the watch!

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A.I. · 9 July 2017, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

Say it ain't so!!

So over the purchasing drama. Just give us the watch!

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Agree. Puffed out with this tactic..

incontrol · 9 July 2017, 02:11 AM

I was told I could have one in the late fall. We shall see.

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GB-man · 9 July 2017, 02:36 AM

I've nothing concrete. Just told to expect a call when they land.

There's no doubt they will initially sell for huge premiums but I think it's sort of capped as the PM models are already out, on bracelet and with imho better dials.

We shall see.

rw2008 · 9 July 2017, 02:45 AM

I also doubt it's the movement. Seems much more likely that it's just Rolex playing games.

I also tend to believe part of the reason they are introducing them in SS and TT is because they had a surplus of AC movements because the PM SkyDs sell so slowly.

HogwldFLTR · 9 July 2017, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Investr

What are you guys hearing from your ADs or boutiques about when these babies are coming? My best contact has told me that Rolex will be playing some games on the SS model and in particular with the blue dial. He said he was told that with the difficulty in the movement that they will be scarce and that they (Rolex) plan on making the blue dial the "hard to get one". What are you guys hearing??? Here we go again......

I received this from my AD on 6/30/17, it's official as I know of. Others have been told the same thing almost verbatim:

Hi Lee,

This NEVER happens, but my Rolex rep just reached out to me today to give me a status update on Steel Sky-Dweller orders. He just let me know that this is going to be a longer than usual wait. He also mentioned this is going to be a harder to get piece than the steel Daytona. I am reading between the lines, but clearly they are taking many more special orders on this than they expected, and their supply will not be able to keep up with demand.

Back to the time frame. Per usual they will never give specifics on time frame but where you and I left off, I mentioned from previous years that new releases usual start hitting stores from August to late October. He is stating this will be longer than usual. This is open for interpretation. I have no good way to make any kind of estimate on time frame at this point since we have not seen a watch like this hit the market.

I just wanted to get you this info as I received it. What I can tell you is that you are at the front of the list in this store to receive the watch if you decide to hold the order. However, if you decide you do not want to wait, I will understand.

I hope you have been well.

Best,

WAK4 · 9 July 2017, 05:05 AM

I've been consistently hearing the late August, give or take, timeframe. And to expect the rollout to be slow.

robbrum · 9 July 2017, 05:30 AM

Why is Rolex making new versions on the market, but you cannot buy them?????

Stupid marketing, so every year the are coming with new models or versions why?????

willski · 9 July 2017, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

I've been consistently hearing the late August, give or take, timeframe. And to expect the rollout to be slow.

Same here; Aug.-Oct. depending on the AD.

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Etschell · 9 July 2017, 06:05 AM

I wonder who will get the first one on the forum

A.I. · 9 July 2017, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I wonder who will get the first one on the forum

#waitinggame #hopeitsme

8 July 2017, 02:45 PM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	What are you guys hearing about the SS SkyD?? What are you guys hearing from your ADs or boutiques about when these babies are coming? My best contact has told me that Rolex will be playing some games on the SS model and in particular with the blue dial. He said he was told that with the difficulty in the movement that they will be scarce and that they (Rolex) plan on making the blue dial the "hard to get one". What are you guys hearing??? Here we go again......

8 July 2017, 09:20 PM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Late summer early fall. My guess is they really are having trouble with the movements. Unacceptable for rolex but id rather them fix it then send out watches with bum movements. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

8 July 2017, 09:35 PM	#7
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	I was told the slow release is because of the movement. It takes longer to make/QC. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

8 July 2017, 09:39 PM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I was told September __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 July 2017, 02:11 AM	#22
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I was told I could have one in the late fall. We shall see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

8 July 2017, 02:46 PM	#2
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	No idea. It sure looks sweet though.

8 July 2017, 05:30 PM	#3
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Difficulty with the movement? Isn't it the same as in their pm models which they have been making for the last five years? Rumour probably started by the same guys who said there was difficulty making the green glass for the GV...and the two coloured ceramic bezels for the GMT. I am visiting my AD today so will ask...

8 July 2017, 09:44 PM	#10
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	AD says Sept/Oct and added their normal " this will the be the hottest watch, impossible to obtain, it's already got waiting lists and you will have to wait years to get one Blah, Blah, Blah".

8 July 2017, 09:55 PM	#11
direwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 472	For what it's worth, I was told by a salesman at the NYC boutique that these will be released in very limited quantities.

8 July 2017, 10:49 PM	#12
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	Was at the AD this morning. Was told they will be out in September with at least one reference for each AD on launch day. And the blue dial is the one most customers are interested in. I am going to a Rolex watch event in September...with the new releases there, so will speak with the Rolex representatives in attendance.

8 July 2017, 11:23 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I doubt it's the movement, more likely just spacing things out as the SD43 and DJ41s were quite early in May/June.

8 July 2017, 11:36 PM	#15
tufty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: DJ II, Exp II Posts: 902	went in today to AD, they said they were expecting sept, asked to put me down for a black dial one, but if they get a blue in, let me know, also asked about the dasd blue...put me down for one as well.

9 July 2017, 12:12 AM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Something tells me they will sell for over msrp.

9 July 2017, 12:21 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	This is why I give new watches at least a year

9 July 2017, 02:36 AM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I've nothing concrete. Just told to expect a call when they land. There's no doubt they will initially sell for huge premiums but I think it's sort of capped as the PM models are already out, on bracelet and with imho better dials. We shall see.

9 July 2017, 02:45 AM	#24
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	I also doubt it's the movement. Seems much more likely that it's just Rolex playing games. I also tend to believe part of the reason they are introducing them in SS and TT is because they had a surplus of AC movements because the PM SkyDs sell so slowly.

9 July 2017, 05:05 AM	#26
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	I've been consistently hearing the late August, give or take, timeframe. And to expect the rollout to be slow.

9 July 2017, 05:30 AM	#27
robbrum "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Rotterdam Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 305	Why is Rolex making new versions on the market, but you cannot buy them????? Stupid marketing, so every year the are coming with new models or versions why?????

9 July 2017, 06:05 AM	#29
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I wonder who will get the first one on the forum __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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