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Lns888 · 3 March 2018, 05:27 PM

My ad just called me and offered me a Skydweller white dial but I really wanted a blue or black dial but I need to pick it up by tomorrow if I want it what do you guys think?

Helmi · 3 March 2018, 05:34 PM

I would say, wait for the blue. I am not a fan of buying things as a compromise

WatchOut4It · 3 March 2018, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmi

I would say, wait for the blue. I am not a fan of buying things as a compromise

This is good advice. Wait and get the one you want.

yxc145 · 3 March 2018, 05:38 PM

6 months ago, I would say do it. But now, I say wait for the one you really want. White dial is stunning, but is not as popular, so you will lose a little in market value if you decided it is not for you.
But it doesn't hurt to go take a look. You may change your mind.

Frakis · 3 March 2018, 05:38 PM

I would buy what you want, and wait for the blue or the black dial. Don't settle for something you don't want.

MonBK · 3 March 2018, 05:40 PM

Why would you buy a white dial if you don't want it?

Lns888 · 3 March 2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Why would you buy a white dial if you don't want it?

Itch...lol

tyler1980 · 3 March 2018, 06:04 PM

wait. You will regret it. As nice as the white dial is, its not what you want.

topcat30093 · 3 March 2018, 06:09 PM

I would wait until you get offered the one that you want.
I have been led to believe that here in the UK, Rolex are tightening up on what customers can buy!
For example if you buy the white dial, unless you have a really good relationship with your AD, you will not be offered another Sky-Dweller.
Also the number of Professional models that a customer can buy over a fixed period of time are being capped.

Lns888 · 3 March 2018, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

I would wait until you get offered the one that you want.
I have been led to believe that here in the UK, Rolex are tightening up on what customers can buy!
For example if you buy the white dial, unless you have a really good relationship with your AD, you will not be offered another Sky-Dweller.
Also the number of Professional models that a customer can buy over a fixed period of time are being capped.

I’ll be in London this week do they have it or in Europe?

Shamorai · 3 March 2018, 06:17 PM

You might end up always wishing you got the blue or black. Wait for the one you really want.

topcat30093 · 3 March 2018, 06:18 PM

Not at AD's that I have been in contact with.
Plenty via the normal grey channels, but at the usual premium!!!!!

timeldn · 3 March 2018, 07:05 PM

Do not compromise if you are spending that type of money wait for the one you really like, otherwise you may regret not waiting. It would be worth the wait in the end. Do not settle for your second best.

joli160 · 3 March 2018, 07:27 PM

From pics I would choose the blue, but in real life the white is equally stunning

HL65 · 3 March 2018, 07:58 PM

Get the color you want don't settle.

fishingbear · 3 March 2018, 08:13 PM

Makes no sense to get a watch you don’t want, be patient for the blue dial.

Vivalas · 3 March 2018, 08:16 PM

I was next on the list for a blue and got offered a white. Thought I’d take a look and as soon as I saw it I wanted it and bought it. I’m not one for settling for my second choice, however it didn’t feel like that. Yes I realise the blue is worth more but I’ve never bought a watch to make money out of it. Also the AD couldn’t guarantee a blue anytime soon. There could be a price rise before one, there could be something at Basel, I could be waiting years, whereas I can wear my watch right now.

Go and try it out and see what you think.

brandrea · 3 March 2018, 08:19 PM

I would wait to buy what you truly want.

Dirt · 3 March 2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lns888

My ad just called me and offered me a Skydweller white dial but I really wanted a blue or black dial but I need to pick it up by tomorrow if I want it what do you guys think?

Come on mate.
It's not like it's your first Rolex.

It's simple.
Get the white and wait for the Blue just like everybody else.
AND YOU REALLY NEED TO SE IT IN THE FLESH AND TRY IT ON BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION.

Or wait for the Blue.
Or take both and decide later depending upon wrist time.

WAK4 · 3 March 2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

wait. You will regret it. As nice as the white dial is, its not what you want.

This... You'll scratch the itch temporarily but will most likely regret it

Dirt · 3 March 2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

6 months ago, I would say do it. But now, I say wait for the one you really want. White dial is stunning, but is not as popular, so you will lose a little in market value if you decided it is not for you.
But it doesn't hurt to go take a look. You may change your mind.

Forget popularity.
Get what makes you happy, not what everybody else thinks is the way to go or based upon some preconceived idea about resale value

faz · 3 March 2018, 08:46 PM

Wait and get the one you truly like.

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enjoythemusic · 3 March 2018, 09:34 PM

Why buy what you don't want, especially for such an expensive luxury goods item? If it was me, i'd graciously thank them for the opportunity, express appreciation, then let them know you'll wait for the blue dial as you wanted.

emtee · 3 March 2018, 09:43 PM

Not about spending several grand on something that isn’t really the one you want. Wait it out and it will be even more sweet when you get the call.

1William · 3 March 2018, 10:35 PM

Wait and get what you want.

Easy E · 3 March 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Get the color you want don't settle.

This.

jhunter3 · 3 March 2018, 11:34 PM

For me, it depended on the other pieces in the collection and what makes sense, as far as wearability. I initially wanted the black SkyD--it's elegant, can be dressed up and down, and I already had a Daytona, a black dial, Z-blue dial Milgausses. Made more sense to go with the white for me to round out the collection (so I thought) for different occasions, dress, etc. The white SkyD is definitely not understated, but it isn't flashy either--the dial appears different in different lighting--as people have said. At times white, other times silver, still others has a nice creamy look.

Then again, sometimes we just want what we want.

Andrés G · 3 March 2018, 11:39 PM

Don’t rush and get the watch you really want.

jhunter3 · 3 March 2018, 11:39 PM

For reference...

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watchwatcher · 3 March 2018, 11:46 PM

Me personally...I would go take a look at it and see it in the flesh.

I think that the relative scarcity of this item has led a lot of us (I'm including myself here) to make judgements about the watch based solely on pictures...never a good idea.

3 March 2018, 05:27 PM	#1
Lns888 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: PATEK, AP, ROLEX Posts: 639	Need advice on a skydweller My ad just called me and offered me a Skydweller white dial but I really wanted a blue or black dial but I need to pick it up by tomorrow if I want it what do you guys think?

3 March 2018, 05:38 PM	#5
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,940	I would buy what you want, and wait for the blue or the black dial. Don't settle for something you don't want. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

3 March 2018, 06:09 PM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	I would wait until you get offered the one that you want. I have been led to believe that here in the UK, Rolex are tightening up on what customers can buy! For example if you buy the white dial, unless you have a really good relationship with your AD, you will not be offered another Sky-Dweller. Also the number of Professional models that a customer can buy over a fixed period of time are being capped. __________________

3 March 2018, 06:18 PM	#12
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Not at AD's that I have been in contact with. Plenty via the normal grey channels, but at the usual premium!!!!! __________________

3 March 2018, 07:27 PM	#14
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	From pics I would choose the blue, but in real life the white is equally stunning __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 March 2018, 05:34 PM	#2
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	I would say, wait for the blue. I am not a fan of buying things as a compromise

3 March 2018, 05:38 PM	#4
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	6 months ago, I would say do it. But now, I say wait for the one you really want. White dial is stunning, but is not as popular, so you will lose a little in market value if you decided it is not for you. But it doesn't hurt to go take a look. You may change your mind.

3 March 2018, 05:40 PM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Why would you buy a white dial if you don't want it?

3 March 2018, 06:04 PM	#8
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	wait. You will regret it. As nice as the white dial is, its not what you want.

3 March 2018, 06:17 PM	#11
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	You might end up always wishing you got the blue or black. Wait for the one you really want.

3 March 2018, 07:05 PM	#13
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	Do not compromise if you are spending that type of money wait for the one you really like, otherwise you may regret not waiting. It would be worth the wait in the end. Do not settle for your second best.

3 March 2018, 07:58 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Get the color you want don't settle. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 March 2018, 08:13 PM	#16
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Makes no sense to get a watch you don’t want, be patient for the blue dial.

3 March 2018, 08:16 PM	#17
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I was next on the list for a blue and got offered a white. Thought I’d take a look and as soon as I saw it I wanted it and bought it. I’m not one for settling for my second choice, however it didn’t feel like that. Yes I realise the blue is worth more but I’ve never bought a watch to make money out of it. Also the AD couldn’t guarantee a blue anytime soon. There could be a price rise before one, there could be something at Basel, I could be waiting years, whereas I can wear my watch right now. Go and try it out and see what you think.

3 March 2018, 08:19 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	I would wait to buy what you truly want.

3 March 2018, 08:46 PM	#22
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Need advice on a skydweller Wait and get the one you truly like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,187	Why buy what you don't want, especially for such an expensive luxury goods item? If it was me, i'd graciously thank them for the opportunity, express appreciation, then let them know you'll wait for the blue dial as you wanted. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

3 March 2018, 09:43 PM	#24
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	Not about spending several grand on something that isn’t really the one you want. Wait it out and it will be even more sweet when you get the call.

3 March 2018, 10:35 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Wait and get what you want.

3 March 2018, 11:34 PM	#27
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	For me, it depended on the other pieces in the collection and what makes sense, as far as wearability. I initially wanted the black SkyD--it's elegant, can be dressed up and down, and I already had a Daytona, a black dial, Z-blue dial Milgausses. Made more sense to go with the white for me to round out the collection (so I thought) for different occasions, dress, etc. The white SkyD is definitely not understated, but it isn't flashy either--the dial appears different in different lighting--as people have said. At times white, other times silver, still others has a nice creamy look. Then again, sometimes we just want what we want.

3 March 2018, 11:39 PM	#28
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Don’t rush and get the watch you really want.

3 March 2018, 11:39 PM	#29
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	For reference... Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 11:46 PM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Me personally...I would go take a look at it and see it in the flesh. I think that the relative scarcity of this item has led a lot of us (I'm including myself here) to make judgements about the watch based solely on pictures...never a good idea.

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