Walked into AD in early December and had great conversation with salesperson. At the end of it, he asked if I'd be interested in a sky dweller that he would be getting. Two days later got a call and picked up my first Rolex. Beautiful black dial. Jubilee bracelet looks great but wouldn't mind picking up an oyster Flex as well. Wait lists are really just the AD screening out who they want to sell it to. They really don't want to sell to flippers.
That is amazing. Thanks for sharing that story, I know I've certainly found myself wondering how they decide who to call. And, congrats on the beautiful piece!
@@JamesCarian and thanks for sharing your video. Saw people bashing you for the size of the watch and other trivial things. You do you and stay positive! Some of these folks need hobbies or at the least, a lesson in manners.
@@kmlckd yes, especially with watches, it's such a personal thing. You develop a connection with what you have on your wrist. The thoughts and feelings one person has about a certain piece or how it looks or wears may be completely different than the next person. And that's the beauty of all the different brands and styles out there, there's something for everyone.
Man that is soooooo rare that I feel like even posting this online is just gonna give people a ton of false hope. Most ADs MO is this: Move 25-50% of stock out the back door direct to greys at a markup. Pocket the profit. The other 50% sell to customers who you have enticed into spending money on other brands (usually the money you have spent on other watches with them has to be close to the hypothetical profit you would have made from the watches the AD allocates you, as far as the resale value is concerned. So if you expect a Pepsi allocation (around $20k USD profit if you resold), most ADs will want to see you spend $20k USD on other brands first before they consider you). Did you buy your Sky from a Rolex-exclusive AD? As in an AD that doesn’t stock any brands other then Rolex? As I feel like those would be the only ones who still sell some of their watches to actual enthusiasts, as they’re not tempted by the additional profits of trying to sell you other brands first as a tactic.
@@peterkryvonosov4566 Here is what I know: 1) I love Rolex. 2) As I say right at the start of the video (and in the description), I did not buy this from an AD, I bought it from Watchbox back in 2020. 3) If you are upset with Rolex, there are plenty of other watches out there to go after! I sincerely hope you find whatever pieces you're looking for man. We are all enthusiasts, just trying to scratch out a living and enjoying our watches. :)
I think once you've played around with the ring command bezel and the annual calendar this one stands out from the rest of the catalogue, even though there are plenty of other great choices. Glad you loved it Jim!
I personally prefer black dial given it is more masculine that suits the style of sky dweller better. Black dial with two tone is my choice as black and gold combination is never to be outdated
Yes I definitely think there are multiple versions of this watch that look great. Changes the style and character of the watch! Thanks for stopping by the video!
Great watch but unfortunately I dont wear flashy watches, so I couldnt wear that. But it's your taste that matters for yourself, so enjoy it ! My preferred own Rolex is a 1967 Sub, all brushed and way more subdued.
@@robynsjp I can totally appreciate that! Honestly that's why I like it on the Rubber B strap instead of the factory bracelet, because it has a much more subdued look than the full bracelet with all the bright reflective steel. It tones down a lot and the bezel becomes much more subtle when it's the only part of the watch that shines. The vintage Sub is also a great piece! Thanks for the comment!
Love the model. Some of the older Yacht-Masters were cool too but they're huge (for my wrist). So the next one will have to be the Daytona or possibly a JLC, I really enjoy those watches too.
Great video👌🏼the sky dweller is my grail of grail’s, a little out of my price range lol but I truly believe one day I’ll have one, I’ve always wanted the white dial but after seeing the blue in this video I might have a new favorite
I love the white dial too, keep planning for it my friend and one day it will be the right time. It is worth having, such a beautiful piece of art from Rolex.
Great and informative video, great camera control and just the right tone for background description. You are helping pull the trigger with the purchase.
Very stunning piece,but most importantly is d sky dweller have the best movement rolex ever made,if I were choice sky dweller and Daytona I were say sky dweller for sure.
It's the most complicated from Rolex as I understand, but I'd say it just depends on the needs of the wearer. Do they need the chronograph? Or more of a date/GMT. So it just depends. Style wise, I prefer the Sky dweller.
Appreciate that my friend, there's so much individual preference when it comes to watch size. It's all about how one chooses to wear the watch and what they really like!
Yes I can totally understand that, it very much changes the look. If you like the regular Oyster bracelets then certainly the strap probably isn't appealing.
@@mainlymusicman no, it gets set last as shown in the video. I'm just saying that once you've set your reference time, then you can drive the hours to set the local time and during that step you'd drive the date forward one day, just so you know which half of the day you're in. Then once your local hours are set, then you'd go to the date setting function.
@@mainlymusicman you go to that mode last, so the date gets fully set as the final step when setting the watch. Reference time, local time (verifying AM/PM), date.
@@JamesCarian I've worn my GMT Pepsi for almost four decades, 24/7, 365 for the first 22 years and I swam plus showered with the watch daily, and it's never leaked! And NO, you don't need to force the crown down too tight. That might in fact strip the crown threads, and then it will leak.
It's tapered, so it's not the same width all the way through. I'd say it's slightly less wide than the regular bracelet that comes with the watch. Here is the product page: rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-band-products/sky-dweller-on-oyster-bracelet?selected-color=82
@@JamesCarian My black dial two tone Sky Dweller has a 22mm lug width. I put mine on a bespoke black Ostrich strap from "Dangerous9" straps in Munich, Germany. Photos on Tim's FB page.
Great video and watch looks great on you, band too ! How do you rate the Rubber B..? Thinking of getting the same band just wondering how well the colours match the blue dial..? Thanks
Rubber B makes great straps, they're very high quality. I think the way they designed this one is cool because the dark blue color on the strap matches the dial in most light, and the lighter blue color on the outside of the strap comes close to the color of the dial in real bright light. If you go to the rubber B website, they have a good image of the blue/blue SD combo on the page for the strap. I would highly recommend (if you've already decided it's the watch for you) the strap from these guys.
@@JamesCarian Thanks James, really appreciate the response. I already have the watch and I think you've just convinced me to get the strap too. All the best....
James, a good video. Actually it's .3mm thinner than an Omega Speedmaster Hesalite, 13.9mm versus 14.2mm, and I never hear folks complaining about the Speedy as being too thick. As a B-777-300 airline pilot with 7.6"/19.3cm wrists, it’s definitely not too big, and just the tight amount of bling for flying $320-million-dollar airplane around the world. And yes, I own one and wore it while flying... For me the perfect traveling tool.
Actually it's .3mm thinner than my Omega Speedmaster Hesalite, 13.9mm versus 14.2mm, and I never hear folks complaining about the Speedy as being too thick. As a B-777-300 airline pilot with 7.6"/19.3cm wrists, it’s definitely not too big, and just the tight amount of bling for flying $320-million-dollar airplane around the world. And yes, I own one and wore it while flying... For me it's the perfect traveling tool.
I think this is a very personal preference. Some people prefer a smaller dial in relative size to their wrists, some people prefer larger. I love the fit honestly.
You "discovered" Rolex 4 or 5 years ago??? Are you A) not from this planet, B) never been a watch person, or C) you're so wealthy that Rolex is a garbage brand to you?
B - I hadn't been much of a watch guy up until a few years ago. I had heard the name Rolex but didn't know anything about their watches, let alone have any desire to own one. I am blown away by how expensive some of the very high end complications get with some brands. Makes platinum Daytonas seem like chump change.
When you put so bling but beautiful dial its not good to put fluted bezel and polish central links too.Its good if you want only rappers as clients.I like the watch but its too bling for me
It's no more bling than a steel or two tone Datejust with a fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet, and that's definitely not a Rapper's watch. I own a two tone Sky Dweller as a International widebody airline pilot, one of the most conservative jobs there is, and it's definitely not too much bling. Hell, I have flight attendants that wear two tone Datejusts at work, and they are almost identical watches.
@@watchbydesign6214 its a matter of taste.For my taste its too bling even the dayjust with jubilee and fluted bazel.Its a little bit feminine with today standards in my opinion.Of course traditionally was always a mens watch and even today its totally acceptable even in the most conservatives circles.So when i say that i find it too blingy its a matter just of personal taste.For example i am more the type of explorer or vintage brushed submariners like 1680 or 5513 lately i like oyster perpetuals for example the blue one have blingy dial but brushed bracelete and case.Its true that lately blingy and very polished watches and watches with diamonds is associated with rapers but nautilus and royal oak is associated with rapers too but i wish i could buy one….So i dont mean that the sky dweller its bad taste.I just disagree with the choice of rolex to make everything blingy.Mildgauss have blingy dial blingy case blingy bracelet.Gmt have polished central links and lately jubilee while the vintage ones have not ( some have jubilee but not polished links in oyster bracelets ) Daytona also polised links ( not too polished watch in general ) while vintage ones have brushed bracelets.It seems that rolex prefere to make watches more shinny and i believe that its not good and shine doesn’t make a watch look always more expensive. We always must remember how lucky we are in this life to have these types of disagreements and not serious problems in life and we must remember that first of all we are all connected under our love for watches so the things that connect us are more important that our different tastes. Wear this exceptional piece ( the most important complication in rolex catalog ) in good health. Sorry for my bad english.
I think watches have different meanings to each individual who buys and wears one. It can be symbolic, it can represent something, it can be for more aesthetic appreciation. I don't think there's a wrong reason to own a watch. But of course, yes, there are much less expensive ways of telling time.
Arnold Jenkins - FWIW, Rolex offers the solid yellow and "Everose" Gold Sky Dwellers on a rubber bracelet standard from the factory... Should Rolex feel bad? 😥
@@watchbydesign6214 I don't think the oyster flex suits the sky dweller at all. and an off brand version like we have here is an eyesore! An absolutely risible choice! I am aghast!!
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Thanks Paul for the correction. Bezel is *18k white gold, not 14k.
@Righteous certainly room for improvement, don't typically make these types of videos
Walked into AD in early December and had great conversation with salesperson. At the end of it, he asked if I'd be interested in a sky dweller that he would be getting. Two days later got a call and picked up my first Rolex. Beautiful black dial. Jubilee bracelet looks great but wouldn't mind picking up an oyster Flex as well. Wait lists are really just the AD screening out who they want to sell it to. They really don't want to sell to flippers.
That is amazing. Thanks for sharing that story, I know I've certainly found myself wondering how they decide who to call. And, congrats on the beautiful piece!
@@JamesCarian and thanks for sharing your video. Saw people bashing you for the size of the watch and other trivial things. You do you and stay positive! Some of these folks need hobbies or at the least, a lesson in manners.
@@kmlckd yes, especially with watches, it's such a personal thing. You develop a connection with what you have on your wrist. The thoughts and feelings one person has about a certain piece or how it looks or wears may be completely different than the next person. And that's the beauty of all the different brands and styles out there, there's something for everyone.
Man that is soooooo rare that I feel like even posting this online is just gonna give people a ton of false hope. Most ADs MO is this:
Move 25-50% of stock out the back door direct to greys at a markup. Pocket the profit.
The other 50% sell to customers who you have enticed into spending money on other brands (usually the money you have spent on other watches with them has to be close to the hypothetical profit you would have made from the watches the AD allocates you, as far as the resale value is concerned. So if you expect a Pepsi allocation (around $20k USD profit if you resold), most ADs will want to see you spend $20k USD on other brands first before they consider you).
Did you buy your Sky from a Rolex-exclusive AD? As in an AD that doesn’t stock any brands other then Rolex? As I feel like those would be the only ones who still sell some of their watches to actual enthusiasts, as they’re not tempted by the additional profits of trying to sell you other brands first as a tactic.
@@peterkryvonosov4566 Here is what I know: 1) I love Rolex. 2) As I say right at the start of the video (and in the description), I did not buy this from an AD, I bought it from Watchbox back in 2020. 3) If you are upset with Rolex, there are plenty of other watches out there to go after! I sincerely hope you find whatever pieces you're looking for man. We are all enthusiasts, just trying to scratch out a living and enjoying our watches. :)
Great review James...now I've worn one I get how special this piece is. The blue dial is incredible and perfect size for me at 42mm.
I think once you've played around with the ring command bezel and the annual calendar this one stands out from the rest of the catalogue, even though there are plenty of other great choices. Glad you loved it Jim!
I personally prefer black dial given it is more masculine that suits the style of sky dweller better. Black dial with two tone is my choice as black and gold combination is never to be outdated
Yes I definitely think there are multiple versions of this watch that look great. Changes the style and character of the watch! Thanks for stopping by the video!
Great watch but unfortunately I dont wear flashy watches, so I couldnt wear that. But it's your taste that matters for yourself, so enjoy it ! My preferred own Rolex is a 1967 Sub, all brushed and way more subdued.
@@robynsjp I can totally appreciate that! Honestly that's why I like it on the Rubber B strap instead of the factory bracelet, because it has a much more subdued look than the full bracelet with all the bright reflective steel. It tones down a lot and the bezel becomes much more subtle when it's the only part of the watch that shines. The vintage Sub is also a great piece! Thanks for the comment!
I LOVE Rubber B on Sky-Dweller ! Beautiful combination of colors and lines on your set-up !! Congrats on having good taste IMHO :)
I appreciate that! I go back and forth with the bracelet, it changes the character of the watch but they both look great.
I believe the bezel is 18k. I have the tt yellow/ss. Love the blue dial! Enjoy it!!!
Love the model. Some of the older Yacht-Masters were cool too but they're huge (for my wrist). So the next one will have to be the Daytona or possibly a JLC, I really enjoy those watches too.
Wrist shot looks like a Datejust on a toddler. It's beautiful though!
I'll take that, means I'll be young for a long time 😉 thank you!
That's a magnificent piece! Not a fan of big Rolex cyclops's, but otherwise, this one is a killer. Love the strap choice too
Thank you! It is still one of my favorites in the Rolex catalogue, and Rubber B does such a great job complementing their watches.
Great video👌🏼the sky dweller is my grail of grail’s, a little out of my price range lol but I truly believe one day I’ll have one, I’ve always wanted the white dial but after seeing the blue in this video I might have a new favorite
I love the white dial too, keep planning for it my friend and one day it will be the right time. It is worth having, such a beautiful piece of art from Rolex.
Great and informative video, great camera control and just the right tone for background description. You are helping pull the trigger with the purchase.
Glad I could help!
Best explanation I've seen. Thanks!
Appreciate the comment! Took me a while to understand the functionality but I'm so impressed with how Rolex designed this.
Very stunning piece,but most importantly is d sky dweller have the best movement rolex ever made,if I were choice sky dweller and Daytona I were say sky dweller for sure.
It's the most complicated from Rolex as I understand, but I'd say it just depends on the needs of the wearer. Do they need the chronograph? Or more of a date/GMT. So it just depends. Style wise, I prefer the Sky dweller.
The Daytona is a lovely piece but I would rather go with a Tudor Chrono with date fxn. More practical, less money.
too big on your wrist but who cares if the watch is so beautiful and rare. enjoy in good health
Appreciate that my friend, there's so much individual preference when it comes to watch size. It's all about how one chooses to wear the watch and what they really like!
so that rubber B strap doesn't support the 5mm extension feature ?
Correct, the piece that would normally connect to the EasyLink extension on the Oyster bracelet is a different shape on the Rubber B.
Thank you! Wonderful!
Thanks for the support!
nice work and i found your other videos also quite intresting
I appreciate the comment! If you have feedback on any of the others definitely let me know!
Great choice James🍾
Still probably my favorite pick of the Rolex catalogue. A few others that I like but this one is tough to beat. Thanks for the comment!
@@JamesCarian That’s the perfect everyday watch.
Two tone Tony????
What a beautiful watch. Love your RubberB strap too
Definitely a toss up between this and the rose gold Daytona with chocolate dial, but this one just made more sense. Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful watch
Thank you!
Probably you should consider smaller watch
I appreciate it man but I am still loving it!
Amo los relojes soy paco
Love the watch I've got one but not a huge fan of the rubber b
Yes I can totally understand that, it very much changes the look. If you like the regular Oyster bracelets then certainly the strap probably isn't appealing.
How do you know if you're in am or pm of you set the date last?
Easiest way is to drive the date forward once when setting the hours, then you know if you're in AM or PM.
@@JamesCarian right so you have to set the date first then.
@@mainlymusicman no, it gets set last as shown in the video. I'm just saying that once you've set your reference time, then you can drive the hours to set the local time and during that step you'd drive the date forward one day, just so you know which half of the day you're in. Then once your local hours are set, then you'd go to the date setting function.
@@JamesCarian yes but not in the rapid date advance mode
@@mainlymusicman you go to that mode last, so the date gets fully set as the final step when setting the watch. Reference time, local time (verifying AM/PM), date.
There is no need to force the crown like you did, just lightly is better and you don't screw it up
Not sure how tight it's necessary to tighten these...heard too many stories about water damage haha. Thank you for the insight!
@@JamesCarian I've worn my GMT Pepsi for almost four decades, 24/7, 365 for the first 22 years and I swam plus showered with the watch daily, and it's never leaked! And NO, you don't need to force the crown down too tight. That might in fact strip the crown threads, and then it will leak.
What does the rubber strap width?
It's tapered, so it's not the same width all the way through. I'd say it's slightly less wide than the regular bracelet that comes with the watch. Here is the product page: rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-band-products/sky-dweller-on-oyster-bracelet?selected-color=82
@@JamesCarian What about the lug of Sky-Dweller width?
@@ktopland 21mm for precious metal variants, 22mm for stainless. Based on what I could find.
@@JamesCarian My black dial two tone Sky Dweller has a 22mm lug width. I put mine on a bespoke black Ostrich strap from "Dangerous9" straps in Munich, Germany. Photos on Tim's FB page.
how big is your wrist mate?
About 6" in circumference.
Hi James, what is the size in inch of your wrist?
Sorry for the delayed reply. About 6" circumference.
James Carian yep, about an inch too small for that watch dude, sorry....
@@dougm659 I'm really enjoying it!
@@dougm659 my wrist is just a tad over 7 inches and this fits me perfectly
Great video and watch looks great on you, band too ! How do you rate the Rubber B..? Thinking of getting the same band just wondering how well the colours match the blue dial..? Thanks
Rubber B makes great straps, they're very high quality. I think the way they designed this one is cool because the dark blue color on the strap matches the dial in most light, and the lighter blue color on the outside of the strap comes close to the color of the dial in real bright light. If you go to the rubber B website, they have a good image of the blue/blue SD combo on the page for the strap. I would highly recommend (if you've already decided it's the watch for you) the strap from these guys.
rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-band-products/sky-dweller-on-oyster-bracelet?selected-color=55
@@JamesCarian Thanks James, really appreciate the response. I already have the watch and I think you've just convinced me to get the strap too. All the best....
@@marstonboy5250 absolutely. Congrats on picking up the timepiece, she is a beauty!👌
Love the complication- unfortunately too big, tick and bling for a traveling tool
Definitely thick for sure. Not quite the massive super case though like the Sub or Deep Sea.
James, a good video.
Actually it's .3mm thinner than an Omega Speedmaster Hesalite, 13.9mm versus 14.2mm, and I never hear folks complaining about the Speedy as being too thick.
As a B-777-300 airline pilot with 7.6"/19.3cm wrists, it’s definitely not too big, and just the tight amount of bling for flying $320-million-dollar airplane around the world. And yes, I own one and wore it while flying... For me the perfect traveling tool.
Actually it's .3mm thinner than my Omega Speedmaster Hesalite, 13.9mm versus 14.2mm, and I never hear folks complaining about the Speedy as being too thick.
As a B-777-300 airline pilot with 7.6"/19.3cm wrists, it’s definitely not too big, and just the tight amount of bling for flying $320-million-dollar airplane around the world. And yes, I own one and wore it while flying... For me it's the perfect traveling tool.
The blue strap is 👎👎👎 the stock strap is 👍👍👍
The factory bracelet is great. I do like the sportier look of the Rubber B strap a bit more though. But that's much more of a personal preference.
Too big for you. You shouldn't be wearing anything above 40mm (even that's pushing it)
I appreciate the engagement, but I am loving it man!
To big for you bro.
I think this is a very personal preference. Some people prefer a smaller dial in relative size to their wrists, some people prefer larger. I love the fit honestly.
*Too
You "discovered" Rolex 4 or 5 years ago??? Are you A) not from this planet, B) never been a watch person, or C) you're so wealthy that Rolex is a garbage brand to you?
B - I hadn't been much of a watch guy up until a few years ago. I had heard the name Rolex but didn't know anything about their watches, let alone have any desire to own one. I am blown away by how expensive some of the very high end complications get with some brands. Makes platinum Daytonas seem like chump change.
When you put so bling but beautiful dial its not good to put fluted bezel and polish central links too.Its good if you want only rappers as clients.I like the watch but its too bling for me
I like the normal bezel as well, but the fluted ones just look so good.
It's no more bling than a steel or two tone Datejust with a fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet, and that's definitely not a Rapper's watch.
I own a two tone Sky Dweller as a International widebody airline pilot, one of the most conservative jobs there is, and it's definitely not too much bling. Hell, I have flight attendants that wear two tone Datejusts at work, and they are almost identical watches.
@@watchbydesign6214 its a matter of taste.For my taste its too bling even the dayjust with jubilee and fluted bazel.Its a little bit feminine with today standards in my opinion.Of course traditionally was always a mens watch and even today its totally acceptable even in the most conservatives circles.So when i say that i find it too blingy its a matter just of personal taste.For example i am more the type of explorer or vintage brushed submariners like 1680 or 5513 lately i like oyster perpetuals for example the blue one have blingy dial but brushed bracelete and case.Its true that lately blingy and very polished watches and watches with diamonds is associated with rapers but nautilus and royal oak is associated with rapers too but i wish i could buy one….So i dont mean that the sky dweller its bad taste.I just disagree with the choice of rolex to make everything blingy.Mildgauss have blingy dial blingy case blingy bracelet.Gmt have polished central links and lately jubilee while the vintage ones have not ( some have jubilee but not polished links in oyster bracelets ) Daytona also polised links ( not too polished watch in general ) while vintage ones have brushed bracelets.It seems that rolex prefere to make watches more shinny and i believe that its not good and shine doesn’t make a watch look always more expensive.
We always must remember how lucky we are in this life to have these types of disagreements and not serious problems in life and we must remember that first of all we are all connected under our love for watches so the things that connect us are more important that our different tastes.
Wear this exceptional piece ( the most important complication in rolex catalog ) in good health.
Sorry for my bad english.
Too large for your arm.
I appreciate the comment, I am really enjoying the watch! 😉
@@JamesCarian That's what counts. Thanks for the reply.
schrott
gross looking watch.
I appreciate the compliment?
Nice watch. But easier to tell with your Android or iPhone. Watches are now just nothing but a statement piece.
I think watches have different meanings to each individual who buys and wears one. It can be symbolic, it can represent something, it can be for more aesthetic appreciation. I don't think there's a wrong reason to own a watch. But of course, yes, there are much less expensive ways of telling time.
What on earth are you doing with that rubber strap? It looks terrible! You should feel bad!
I am enjoying my watch good sir 😉
Arnold Jenkins - FWIW, Rolex offers the solid yellow and "Everose" Gold Sky Dwellers on a rubber bracelet standard from the factory... Should Rolex feel bad? 😥
@@watchbydesign6214 I don't think the oyster flex suits the sky dweller at all. and an off brand version like we have here is an eyesore! An absolutely risible choice! I am aghast!!
@@arnoldjenkins5455 personal preference sir. It's his money, he gets to choose without your blessing.
@@kmlckd that's true, I could buy the Mona Lisa and draw a moustache on her face, and you couldn't say anything