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Mar 11, 2012,08:14 AM
 

Nicolas: thanks for the response. My point is that some few changes in aesthetic presentation may make the watch a hit among WIS too. I agree that Rolex is an ultra conservative company that has shown no sign of listening to requests like this, and that there will be enough takers as is to make the watch a commercial success. But what I was also hoping for is a cult success!

J.

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Impressions on Sky Dweller and Rolex, after a few days.......

 
 By: JMan : March 11th, 2012-03:01
Folks, I eagerly awaited the Sky Dweller and I felt a bit let down when I first saw it. I decided to go back to it after a few days to see if my initial impressions were correct. On one hand I would like to extend kudos to Rolex for trying out something d... 

Thanks a lot for this headscratcher, JMan.

 
 By: amanico : March 11th, 2012-05:55
Very well put discussion, my friend. To answer your question, I still don't like it, and I doubt I will. There is something " Anti Rolex " in this watch, something too tortured in the design of the whole watch, and particularly in the dial. What do we hav... 

YM II GMT....+1

 
 By: moc : March 11th, 2012-07:21
intriguing but,....something wrong with the layout.....on the other hand,a very appealing new YM with blue dial. Mo

Agreed.......

 
 By: JMan : March 11th, 2012-08:14
Nicolas: thanks for the response. My point is that some few changes in aesthetic presentation may make the watch a hit among WIS too. I agree that Rolex is an ultra conservative company that has shown no sign of listening to requests like this, and that t... 

Not really that hard to set Sky-Dweller...

 
 By: chaser579 : March 11th, 2012-07:55
And actually kinda fun. I would expect this more from Seiko (perhaps), but it is interesting. Per the Rolex website, essentially there's the reference (GMT/second time zone) time setting capability via the turning of the fluted bezel and unscrewing the cr... 

Yes. This is.....

 
 By: JMan : March 11th, 2012-08:15
Something new and cool! I love the innovation and the strength in the look of the movement too. J.

honestly, i really like this one and

 
 By: viknijjar : March 11th, 2012-10:18
look forward to seeing it in the metal i agree about the leather strap (i think the gold version has that option))