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Old 18 July 2024, 01:39 PM   #1
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Skydweller Changes?

Would anyone consider a skydweller with a dome bezel, thinner case and of course oyster bracelet? I love the movement. It’s so awesome, but the weight and thickness of the watch, and my recent discovery that I don’t love the fluted bezel causes it to get little wrist time.
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Old 18 July 2024, 03:46 PM   #2
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I love it how it is. The fluted bezel makes it IMO
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Old 18 July 2024, 06:39 PM   #3
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Would anyone consider a skydweller with a dome bezel, thinner case and of course oyster bracelet? I love the movement. It’s so awesome, but the weight and thickness of the watch, and my recent discovery that I don’t love the fluted bezel causes it to get little wrist time.
I agree the fluted bezel at that size is just too much for me too. I wish the case was thinner as it would make it much more elegant.
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Old 18 July 2024, 07:20 PM   #4
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I love it how it is. The fluted bezel makes it IMO
Agreed.

And if you can carry it off the current iteration is just perfect in my eyes. Best watch Rolex make IMHO.
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Old 18 July 2024, 07:26 PM   #5
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I like it just fine how it is. The bezel has an important function. I prefer the Jubilee bracelet because it is so comfortable but the Sky dweller on Oyster is plenty comfortable too. It's nice to have the choice.
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Old 18 July 2024, 07:33 PM   #6
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It’s always been the conundrum… how to pack a bunch of complications into a thinner case
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Old 18 July 2024, 07:45 PM   #7
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It’s always been the conundrum… how to pack a bunch of complications into a thinner case
Yeah, ask Tudor how they manage it on the BB 41mm with the MT5602 movement!
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Old 18 July 2024, 07:54 PM   #8
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I like it as is. I don't find the case too big or thick and wears great in my opinion.
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Old 18 July 2024, 09:07 PM   #9
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If they could fit that movement in the (39.5mm) DJ41 case, I’d buy ions in a heartbeat. But with my 7inch wrist it just didn’t look right to me and I couldn’t get a proper fit
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Old 18 July 2024, 09:17 PM   #10
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I like the Sky-Dweller just as it is.
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Old 19 July 2024, 02:06 AM   #11
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Perfect as is on jubilee.
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Old 19 July 2024, 02:12 AM   #12
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It would be hard to turn functionally, and also leave a lot of fingerprint marks.
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Old 19 July 2024, 03:04 AM   #13
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I appreciate everyone’s feedback and of course it’s just a matter of opinion. I’m no more right and what I feel or think about the watch than you.

I think when I put it on and I set the watch I get that feeling every single time like damn this is one of the coolest complications. I have ever put my hands on. I’ll be at. I’m not a pro or massive, long-term collector or enthusiast.

For the movement alone, I think I have kept the watch but every time I put it on just the way that it wears something about it just feel massively comfortable even on jubilee.

I think I’m in love with the movement and just wish it was thinner and while I think I like the fluted bezel on a day date, I’m wondering if I just am not a fan of fluted bezels as a whole
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