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Some of these posts
Mar 21, 2012,09:43 AM
Are silly......
To the OP - I agree and didnt think about it, but I think you are on to something.
I can tell you that would sooner add the Sky Dweller to my collection then another blah blah Patek annual. Yes, I have a 5205, 5960P, 5056P.
I wouldnt think that you are going to see business stolen from Patek - meaning that those who want a "gold" patek on a strap will still go for the "standard", but I think you will see many many many SkyDwellers sold. Probably many more than patek's entire annual production of all non-quartz watches.
I believe that Rolex hit a home-run with this piece and to be fair here, while Patek may be the complications King....Rolex, its hard to knock their brand recognition. I think you survey 100,000 people 95,000 have heard of Rolex. Less than 5K know about Patek.
Remember - Rolex sells 10 times the amount of watches patek does. That's a fact, ladies, quartz and all. $55,000 USD plus or minus for a gold bracelet annual calendar rolex - they got my attention, especially since a WG Sub list for $32K.
And, unless you are Zuckerberg rich, I think price always comes into play.
Just my silly thoughts.
best,
asg
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Curious to know...will the Rolex Sky-Dweller....
By: Mike Wood : March 20th, 2012-14:26
dent Patek sales? Although lacking the elegance of a Patek complication, I think Rolex deserve top marks for developing a new and innovative interpretation of an Annual Calendar watch. The Rolex Sky-Dweller will be a little more affordable than similarly ...
Naaah. I don't think so.
By: amanico : March 20th, 2012-14:57
Aesthetically speaking, they are totally different worlds. Therefore, I don't see a Patek Annual Calednar fan tempted by the sky-Dweller, and vice versa. But who knows... Best, Nicolas
One important consideration is price
By: Miranda : March 21st, 2012-00:36
As the new 5396 on bracelet is £51600 The sky dweller on oyster is around £30000 This message has been edited by imran in london on 2012-03-21 00:42:32
Absolutely right, but ...
By: Georg : March 20th, 2012-17:39
... the Rolex is the Audi in this comparison, whereas PP - to me - is more like Bentley. So, IMHO, they are not really comparable and will not steal customers from each other. Best regards Georg
Agreed.
By: amanico : March 21st, 2012-10:54
It may one day when...
By: Signo : March 20th, 2012-15:12
Rolex decides to put such a movement in a watch that actually looks good. Until then, not a chance, because the Sky-Dweller is one big and ugly-looking watch IMHO.
let's wait and see...
By: dirost : March 20th, 2012-16:46
Imho, this complication (annual calendar + GMT) is very interesting because of its simplicity of use and its originality (the bezel function). Up to now, I see 2 problems for this watch : - a problem of look. But imagine it with indexes instead of roman o...
Mike my friend....
By: SteelerFan1965 : March 21st, 2012-03:04
I can't say that I see this happening. The watch is a major step for Rolex but in terms of aesthetics I think it is a bit flat. As much as I love Rolex this one doesn't do it for me. There are far too many nicer options out there IMHO in that price range ...
Chalk and Cheese
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 21st, 2012-08:33
Patek - King of Watches
Some of these posts
By: asg : March 21st, 2012-09:43
Are silly...... To the OP - I agree and didnt think about it, but I think you are on to something. I can tell you that would sooner add the Sky Dweller to my collection then another blah blah Patek annual. Yes, I have a 5205, 5960P, 5056P. I wouldnt think...
Sky-Dweller: a great chance missed
By: COUNT DE MONET : March 21st, 2012-14:16
Finally Rolex enters the big center stage of complications and what is the result: same old watch, again. Instead of introducing a new case for this event, a new dial layout ... . A very sad start for an annual calendar from a house like Rolex. Moritz
Interesting responses and I may be at the wrong end of the boat, but...
By: Mike Wood : March 21st, 2012-15:13
I do think Rolex has scored pretty high marks with the Sky-Dweller. The 42mm rose gold Sky-Dweller on croc strap with rose gold deployant buckle will retail at GBP £28k That is just £2k more expensive than the STEEL 5726A and £5k cheaper than the 5396R I ...
Mechanically, you're right. Aesthetically, well...
By: amanico : March 21st, 2012-15:20
I think a Patek Fan will have some issues to love the Rolex Design, on this Sky Dweller... Even a Rlex Guy may have some issues to fully appreciate this " meli melo " design. But to each his own. Indeed. Best, Nicolas
Stern says
By: porter505 : March 23rd, 2012-01:07
I was told by Thierry Stern that rolex is the only threatening rival when I visited patek factory. so lets wait and see ...
Sky Dweler
By: rolexdoc : March 21st, 2012-20:44
Mike first let me preface the below commentary by saying that I respect your opinions on this site and have enjoyed your comments here for years and will surely continue in that vein. This topic hits a nerve with me so I thought that I would make comment ...
I'm not crazy about it but believe it will eventually be
By: whit : March 22nd, 2012-07:48
a successful model for them once folks understand it for what it is and the ease of how it works. There will be a little bit of a learning curve with respect to the functions as they are quite different from what we are accustomed to but the ease of use s...
