Sky Dweller Experience

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Thought I'd share my Sky Dweller journey.

Two weeks ago, I stopped into a local authorized dealer. Have never bought anything from them, don't know anyone there. Friend and I just decided at lunch to drop by there and the Omega boutique (almost next door) to see what was available and, honestly, to just break up the pandemic boredom a little bit.

At the AD, upon entry we are asked to have our temperature taken, hands sanitized, and our names and phone number logged. I appreciated that.

As I was looking at the lack of watches (hadn't expected much really), the salesperson asked me what I would be looking for. I stated the white steel Sky Dweller or the steel Daytona in white. I mentioned that I knew there wouldn't be any, but just wanted to stop by. There wasn't anyone else in the store at the time.

After just about 5-10 minutes with some small talk, I left to go to the Omega Boutique.

Three days later, on Saturday, I received a call from the AD. They had a new Sky Dweller in steel available. Was I interested? I said of course I was! Told them I'd be by on Monday at noon.

On Monday at noon, I spent about 30 minutes at the AD. Loved the steel Sky Dweller and I really wanted the white dial. It fit perfectly with no bracelet adjustment.

After 30 minutes, I just couldn't pull the trigger. For me, $14,800 is a lot of money and I won't go into debt for a watch. I politely asked them if I could consider it for another 24 hours. They had no problem with that at all. They suggested a take a picture of it on my wrist so I wouldn't forget!

The next day I called and declined the watch. Just couldn't spend the money. This was Tuesday.

As the week progressed, I couldn't get the watch out of my head...anyone else know that feeling? I read every review I could, watch every YouTube video of any quality on it. Just a ridiculous level of focus (some might say obsessing?). On Friday morning, I called and asked if it was still available. Unbelievably, it was! Drove over, bought it, and have no regrets!

Love the way the white changes in the light. Most pictures on the internet just don't do it real justice. The white can go from a flat white, to a creamy white, to a silver white in a lot of sun. I like that the GMT subdial is a slightly different shade. It wears heavy at first (compared to Sub) but I have gotten used to it quite quickly.

Love the bracelet and the clasp is very different than my sub.

Will utilize the GMT dial for several things. For when I travel, for when anyone in my family is traveling, and also to set to GMT for when I'm utilizing my amateur radio license.

I love the thought of this movement working behind the scenes in that oyster case. The month marker is just an elegant utilization of marking the month that I've never seen before.

I've not seen one of these in the wild. I'm sure there are plenty out there, but it's nice to have something, for now, that is not as common.

It fits well with a suit, with blue jeans, and even with shorts (as most steel watches do).

My last Rolex I bought in 1997. It is a 16610 Submariner. Love that watch and still have it and always will. I like that this Sky Dweller is larger, has a different color lume, has a white dial, and has complications I'll use. As you can tell, it had been a while since I purchased a Rolex. Figured it was time.