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Rolex SkyDweller Steel Blue.
Here again, I hesitate between the Blue or the Black dialed version.
Not at the point to get one, but I like it.
The detail which bugs me is the fluted bezel... Even if I understand its functionality.
Best,
Nicolas
Please elaborate.
Curious to know how the bezel bugs you. Thanks. Is it the aesthetic? Or the function?
Sorry for not having been clear. The aesthetic. I would have loved to see it with a smooth bezel. The function is great, but the aesthetic disturbs me.
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I, too, have a love hate relationship with the fluted bezel.
Functions aside, i sometimes love the way it catches the light. Sometimes I feel it screams too much when I’m around town.
To be honest, I have to give it some time, in the real life, to be sure... I totally get your point.
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The fluted bezel is a signature feature
If I recall, Rolex used the fluted bezels for a purpose;
Rolex states as follows;
"THE FLUTED BEZEL
Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the caseback, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, always in gold."
I guess Rolex will stick to fluted bezels in a skydweller, more so that the fluted bezel is also the "command ring" that has to be gripped easily to actuate the functions.
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Rolex states as follows;
"THE FLUTED BEZEL
Originally, the fluting of the Oyster bezel had a functional purpose: it served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. It was therefore identical to the fluting on the caseback, which was also screwed onto the case for waterproofness, using specific Rolex tools. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex signature feature. Today the fluted bezel is a mark of distinction, always in gold."
I guess Rolex will stick to fluted bezels in a skydweller, more so that the fluted bezel is also the "command ring" that has to be gripped easily to actuate the functions.
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I totally understand the point you raised. It is just a matter of taste.
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I had an hesitation for getting a black dial...
there is something special with this watch...
A great mechanism. Something intelligent and new
Something different for Rolex
But it is like YM 2 thé is also something On the dial that is a problem for me.
Something I don’t like. Maybe too loaded for me but not sure.
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A great mechanism. Something intelligent and new
Something different for Rolex
But it is like YM 2 thé is also something On the dial that is a problem for me.
Something I don’t like. Maybe too loaded for me but not sure.
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Love the Skydweller. It's a great way to show an annual calendar while still being sporty. If anything, it's a little too shiny!
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White is beautiful, blue is superb, black for me!
If you have the money and the wrist, I think that this is a must-have watch. Rolex's personal interpretation of a calendar, it's clever, unique, and very beautiful.
Yes, it shines but for me the question is not why this particular one does it but why all Daytonas and the GMT Masters' bracelets have to shine?!
Thanks for your input, amico. I agree that it is a very interesting watch and Rolex.
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It’s charming though, the fluted bezel😊 makes it easily recognizable too
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This is also a watch which is growing on me. Also agree about the bezel. But not sure a smooth one would be any better. I would prefer a thin submariner or speed master type bezel
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Sky-Dweller
What attracted me most in this watch, was the combination of an annual calender, value for money and it's versatility. A watch you can wear always and everywhere. Being used to wearing a day-date (WG) the bezel doesn't bother me.
Regarding the colour of the dial, I took black on purpose. Black is classic and I like this combination of white metal-black dial. Blue looks great, but I just don't like blue dials and think of it being a tad trendy. White is interesting too, but I tend to think it's less legible.
Regards,
George
I hear you my friend.
And I felt exactly the same and it took me a few years and the birth of the blue dial to convince me.
I think you and I have similar taste and the bezel was wrong to begin with as it to me belonged on a Datejust in white gold and not on such a sporty complication.
However when the blue dial version came out and I put it on my wrist I was sold. To be completely honest for me it was more of a forgiving of the bezel as that blue dial is spectacular.
Again for me this version is the only one my eyes would let me own.
Mot sure if that will help but I hope it does. 🙏🏼
M.
I think you and I have similar taste and the bezel was wrong to begin with as it to me belonged on a Datejust in white gold and not on such a sporty complication.
However when the blue dial version came out and I put it on my wrist I was sold. To be completely honest for me it was more of a forgiving of the bezel as that blue dial is spectacular.
Again for me this version is the only one my eyes would let me own.
Mot sure if that will help but I hope it does. 🙏🏼
M.
Aren't the hole here to avoid hiding the upper part of the 24 hours indicator?
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I believe they are but they still bug me :-)
In general I think Rolex hands are not has visible as they should be due to how they polish them compared to other brands. Except for the more sporty hands like in the submariners and the like, I find most of the "straight" hands from Rolex do not provide good legibility
I know how you feel. Even the white version is starting to appeal to me.
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