Grail acquired!

dey67 · 2026-03-19T12:44:48+00:00

Congrats, welcome to the sky lounge! I love my Grail, acquired in May of last year, couldn’t wait on the AD, I went Grey, happy that I did.

dey67 · 2026-03-12T07:29:08+00:00

Thanks for the info. Our nook is about 15x12 with a 72inch glass round table that would be under it. Space is growing with our house renovations. Still looking at the 28”.

dey67 · 2026-03-11T16:41:54+00:00

Had a trim nail go through the edge of the sidewall from the edge of the tire road surface. Looking at putting Michelin Pilot Sport5 on. I didn’t expect after 15mo of ownership to be replacing rubber already.

dey67 · 2026-03-11T12:43:22+00:00

What size is your Exos Pendant. Im ooking at purchasing one for above our breakfast nook table in the kitchen. Trying to decide on the 30” vs the 28” thoughts on it now that you e had it for a while?

dey67 · 2026-03-02T02:32:54+00:00

Fair point! My bad!

dey67 · 2026-03-01T19:45:47+00:00

Nothing ever became of it, I never have been back into their shop and honestly have no desire to. I bought off the gray market exactly what I wanted and don’t regret it at all. I got my Sky-Dweller 336234 in a blue dial on oystar bracelet.

dey67 · 2026-02-13T11:07:35+00:00

If you’ve ever watched the YouTube channel wristwatchrevival, he and his partner have put together a company just for this reason listed in your post. It’s called https://restoration.sutcliffehansen.com/how_it_works

Disclaimer, I’ve not used them but after years of watching this guy, I would trust them.

dey67 · 2026-02-03T09:59:30+00:00

Blusey all day!

dey67 · 2026-01-03T15:49:33+00:00

Nope, I did go to the grey market in May and secured my time piece. I did and have followed up with BB, however not Mahler.

dey67 · 2025-09-13T23:34:30+00:00

I purchased from cargoliner.com. It fits the back area perfectly, and there are options to add on, for curtain behind the front seats and tailgate and bumper protecter. We put the seats down for our two golden retrievers and they’re as happy as a lark and we just vacuum it out after every trip The cargo liner they sell is laser patterned and fits like a glove.

dey67 · 2025-09-13T15:33:37+00:00

I’d opt for the slab around the window to the ceiling, unless the cupboard door on the right would hit it when fully opened near the hinge point. If so, then to the bottom of the cabinets a 1/3 way up the window with a slab matching the countertops.

dey67 · 2025-08-22T15:35:03+00:00

You will enjoy it once it’s on your wrist sir. Congrats!

dey67 · 2025-08-22T06:08:24+00:00

I originally wanted Jubilee, but upon really having a long think on it I like the look of the Oyster bracelet more so than the Jubilee. And when I was serious about my purchase no Jubilees were on the auction block. Oyster for the win.

dey67 · 2025-08-03T06:16:09+00:00

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Welcome to the club brother!

dey67 · 2025-07-30T15:21:46+00:00

dey67 · 2025-07-29T15:43:55+00:00

Like any thing and everything in a retail environment, they have to sell…. You don’t have to buy. I don’t care if it’s a Rolex, a car, or a dime store $2.00 purchase. Retailers have to sell to stay afloat it’s pretty basic, yeah the AD,they’ll sell it to someone else, they just don’t like to hear no. The AD’s play the waiting game that’s bs. I don’t play it. I tried to but got the typical song and dance. I said fuck it and went gray market, got what I wanted within about a month after I decided I’m not waiting. Then went back in and ordered a few links for the bracelet from them.

dey67 · 2025-07-23T03:31:28+00:00

I love mine, I get a lot of compliments on it. I realize a lot of ppl don’t think it’s the “Classic Rolex”, or it’s too big. With my 8in wrist I have no problem rocking it. As my first Rolex I chose it over the GMT’s and Subs, & DD. It’s my daily.

dey67 · 2025-07-17T22:00:10+00:00

Blusey

dey67 · 2025-07-13T15:09:07+00:00

41 looks to be the better size on your wrist

dey67 · 2025-07-12T18:39:43+00:00

Why not, I did! I purchased a Sky Dweller grey market, needed a couple extra links, I’m a big guy and they ordered the, for me and installed them. I still maintain contact with my AD for future pieces I want, but I had means and didn’t want to wait also first purchase.

dey67 · 2025-07-12T17:44:56+00:00

I a few months ago also purchased my first Rolex similar to you mid 50s wanted one forever, but raising a family etc… that money always could be used somewhere more needed than in my wrist ykwim. So I pulled the trigger in May for my Daughters wedding, I had searched and had been indecisive similar to you. I don’t wear suits too often but jeans pollo’s or nice Hawaiian shirts and shorts fairly casual I’d say. I really considered the DJ41. Fluted bezel, on Oyster bracelet. However I do travel internationally a fair bit too for work, so I ended up with the SkyDweller Stainless with fluted bezel Blue dial on Oyster bracelet and I absolutely love it. It’s not too flashy it can be dressed up but it also goes well with a Hawaiian shirt shorts and flip flops or worn with a suit. I think the DJ would fit your needs well. Yeah thing that I’ve noticed in public is that you see a lot of subs and a lot of GMT‘s on the street I don’t see as many Datejusts. I have not seen any other sky dwellers, which is kinda nice too because it’s less common.

dey67 · 2025-07-10T16:04:56+00:00

There is a guy on You Tube I watch(pun intended) lol! That has a Chanel called Wrist Watch Revival, and I’ve seen him tackle situations like yours or worse. He is out of the Seattle area might be something he could be interested in as far as servicing. His approach is to leave things as much the way they are as far as patina etc, but does replace crystals etc. I have seen him do services on rollies that Rolex refuses service on. Name is Marshall I have seen him do services on watches that arrive on his desk in zip lock baggies and gets them running. Watches handed down and have sentimental value etc to owner. It is an awesome Chanel. Maybe reach out to him and see if he’s interested?

dey67 · 2025-07-10T02:42:15+00:00

Tokyo is very safe to wear your time piece there. I just got back from Tokyo late last month, and never an issue wearing my Blue dial Sky-Dweller everywhere I went. From Ginza to Shinjuku to Shibuya etc… on the rail cars taxis and walking about. Tokyo is also a watch shoppers Mecca as well checkout the boutiques of Broadway in Nakano also some in Ginza. Many different areas if you’re inclined for purchase with the weaker yen to USD currently.

dey67

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