Rolex

No wonder this is such a sensation

Jul 07, 2021,07:45 AM

Rolex did such tremendous job with the Sky Dweller. Every time
I put mine on and set the calendar I am just blown away by how innovative the watch is yet how Rolex managed to remain true to their original design DNA.

Just enjoying sharing an old picture above, from today at the office:

Thinking about this reference today and planning my future watch purchase, I would say based on today’s available lineup the perfect Crown collection for me would be a 43 Sea Dweller as the ultimate beater watch, a green dialed DayDate as an office watch, the blue sky dweller as a travel watch, and perhaps the platinum Yacht Master just because it’s so charming, and the meteorite Daytona in white gold on rubber, the uniqueness and overall visual impact of that reference finally got me excited about the Daytona.

What would be your perfect five Rolex collection? Would love to hear which models other WIS live and why

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I don’t know a lot about rolex, but I do know the Sky D is one cool complication!

By: Darron : July 7th, 2021-08:02

I love the clean dial of the AC execution. I am curious why the fluted bezel needed to be Gold. That being said, I would include a SD4K and a ND Sub.

Interesting choices

By: afaleh : July 7th, 2021-08:13

I believe the gold bezel is to add a bit of luxury to the watch. Rolex tend to include platinum and gold in all their watches to emphasize a luxury upmarket product categorization. Some people like that, others don’t. I have to say I a big fan of the addi...

Ahh nice to know… I too like precious white metals… and at first I associate the fluted bezel

By: Darron : July 8th, 2021-03:42

With an “old” design; but perhaps it’s growing on me 😁

One mans old design

By: afaleh : July 8th, 2021-11:14

Is another’s iconic

Great watch afaleh. If you can wear this and the sea dweller, how about the Sea Dweller Deepsea Deepblue?

By: @lberti : July 7th, 2021-08:31

Great watch

By: afaleh : July 7th, 2021-09:31

I just prefer the sea dweller 43, sits better on my wrist. Deep blue sure is cool though

IMHO the best rolex complication

By: Gelato Monster : July 7th, 2021-10:35

Agreed

By: afaleh : July 7th, 2021-11:24

Though the day date is the better watch overall, the SD is definitely the better complication. Rolex really surprised me with how innovative yet able to remain true to their design aesthetic. I keep hoping we will see more of this in the future.

Your observation about the coupling of innovation with the Rolex aesthetic is so true.

By: orahu : July 7th, 2021-10:47

I have a Sub and an OP 39 — very pleased with both — not really feeling the urge for another, but if I did it would be a SS Daytona.

A True Rolex

By: enjoythemusic : July 7th, 2021-17:19

Simple and reliable innovation from the user's perspective. We timepiece enthusiasts know that Rolex single-handedly modernized away from the complicated task of side pushers for setting. At the same time, Rolex rewards us with exceptional waterproofness....

I love this watch especially the blue dial above. I really want this watch but with a 6.5 inch wrist (when soaking wet), I'm not sure I can pull this off. Might look to big on me.

By: U3O8 : July 8th, 2021-12:43

I have seen it worn on tiny wrists

By: afaleh : July 9th, 2021-15:25

These days it’s pretty normal to see watches extend beyond the wrist. Give it a try

Great piece my friend. The SkyD is my favorite modern Rolex model along with the Daytona in a close 2nd place 👍

By: holdemchamp1225 : July 11th, 2021-19:42

No wonder this is such a sensation

No wonder this is such a sensation

I don’t know a lot about rolex, but I do know the Sky D is one cool complication!

Interesting choices

Ahh nice to know… I too like precious white metals… and at first I associate the fluted bezel

One mans old design

Great watch afaleh. If you can wear this and the sea dweller, how about the Sea Dweller Deepsea Deepblue?

Great watch

IMHO the best rolex complication

Agreed

Your observation about the coupling of innovation with the Rolex aesthetic is so true.

A True Rolex

Looks fantastic on your wrist!

Relatively easy one.

Oh my

I love this watch especially the blue dial above. I really want this watch but with a 6.5 inch wrist (when soaking wet), I'm not sure I can pull this off. Might look to big on me.

I have seen it worn on tiny wrists

Great piece my friend. The SkyD is my favorite modern Rolex model along with the Daytona in a close 2nd place 👍