@@scooby7877absolutely, initially I felt the same but I don't mind that it's quartz! I think new they're just under $3k, I got mine pre-owned for significantly less than that. The texture is the same as the GS Katana in red.
@@scooby7877 thank you! Chrono24. My preferred dealer overall is 1916 Company (previously WatchBox) but C24 is a way bigger marketplace so they're great for exploring niche pieces, and they also are very secure in terms of their sales process. So I trust the platform if I'm not able to work with my usual contact at 1916 because they don't always have every piece I'm looking for.
@@scooby7877 oh heck yeah man that is another killer piece! Still has that simplicity, nice guilloche pattern on the dial. And of course, blue 👌👌👌 congratulations on the piece! 😀
@@jimmillett9224 appreciate it man, stepping out of my comfort zone a bit with this type of content. But absolutely. What you like and how you decide matters most. Once again I blame the group for me seeing that UN 😂
@@GustapoGomez appreciate the comment man. I love all the pieces here but yes the JLC is a special one. Honestly sometimes filter putting up content because I don't want to fall into the hype, this is the first video of this style. Glad you enjoyed it, it's encouraging to ponder doing more.
Social media can be just as addictive. I put a stop to IG because it’s ever consuming. It starts becoming an obsession about getting validation from the watch community when in reality we wear what is personal to each individual. I found less anxiety to obtain a new piece every few months to every 2 years. Has allowed me to save money and buy what I desired most especially if a great deal comes along in the secondary market. You do you man!
@@GustapoGomez so much truth in that. And the reality is, it's about living life and being smart with money, and also enjoying the watch journey...not having it be a living hell to buy new pieces. So I know exactly what you mean!
James, what a great video. I also run heavy on the blue theme and thought about staying exclusively in that lane until I met the Omega Seamaster 300 in green, aka the Seaweed last year and was my one impulse buy as it’s beautiful on the green rubber strap. It’s my fishing/outdoor watch. I love your advice on the variety. Keep it up. Would enjoy chatting with you on my blue journey one day. Take care and keep it up.
@@ericmartinez4698 every time I see an off blue, or a green blue, or some variant that I really like, I always ask myself that question 😂 so far I've come back with no, it's gotta be real close. Like the new GS Atera Valley, really like it but a little too green. And personally the texture I'm not a fan of, but the color itself and design is spectacular. That green SMP is great, I really considered the navy blue Bond version. Cheers man! Thanks for the comment, glad it hit home and yes, would love to connect and talk watches my friend!
@@Tmcde1 it's such a great and versatile watch. Plays well in both dress and sport situations. And yes, the Rubber B band suits it well! Thanks for the comment! rubberb.com/rolex-watch-band-products/sky-dweller-on-oyster-bracelet?selected-color=82
@@williamumbach592 agreed my friend. Brilliant engineering, for all the folks who say Rolex doesn't innovate or take risks. They continue to prove that idea wrong, especially with some of the recent new dials and the 1908.
@@williamumbach592 yes, rivaled in complexity only by the Yacht Master II. I love the piece of Rubber B, I actually prefer it over factory bracelet. Thanks for the comment man!
@@Elijah-fc3ex yeah I believe they do have some in smaller sizes but not this particular ref. There are also some Credor models that have smaller sizing so those may be worth looking at.
I think this is gonna be my first very very nice watch. It fits my budget. Now, I'm talking used, I don't think I will pay what they want for a new one. But there are a lot of used ones out there for killer prices.
@@Teleman01 that's awesome man! Yes, this is a spectacular first luxury watch which, in my opinion punches way above its weight. JLC is tremendously underrated and the craftsmanship you get for the price point is outstanding. Can definitely find these very reasonably priced used. Be sure to get full box & papers so you know you've got the real deal. Cheers, thanks for the comment and I hope you find the right JLC 🙂
@@edmundchoy2992 yeah I do have very small wrists so I understand that. At the same time, I think there's a lot of personal preference to that conversation, I've worn & loved 42 and even 44mm watches. So I think it really depends on what you're looking for and how you like watches to fit. This one is a fantastic all around piece though, absolutely. Thank you for stopping by the video!
@@dropthebag hey thank you for the comment! Yeah this one was such a rare opportunity, I had to jump at it when it came up. It has become my favorite piece in the collection. Such amazing craftsmanship on this dial.
I still don’t know how to set up the Moon Phase. The Instructions are bad. Does someone know a good Video on it? Or can explain it better than it is in the instructions?
@@JonasReichert1992 look up the most recent full moon and then these instructions will work: Let’s say five days have passed since the last full moon. Orient the moon disc, so the full moon is at the top (and completely visible through the aperture). Then advance the moon disc by four days. Next, if your watch has a date, set it to one day behind the current date (yesterday). Finally, pull out the crown to the time-set position and move the hands past midnight, so the date jumps forward to today’s date. The moonphase should advance around this time to show the lunar stage five days after the full moon has passed.
@@JonasReichert1992 no problem man! I had the same questions when I first got this piece and had to figure it out. Do you have this watch specifically also?
@@JamesCarian i probably jumped to acoclusion a Little too fast. It could be different from mine i have the MASTER CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR which has those bigger buttons on side which i cant see on yours but yours is also a Master from earlier? +the thinner Version?
@@JonasReichert1992 oh man that's also a beautiful watch. But the moonphase should function the same way so those instructions will still apply. Those are pretty standard steps for any moonphase because they all function on a 29.5 day cycle. Great watch! Let me know if it works!
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!
Brand is called Rubber B. They make some amazingly integrated straps for Rolex as well as other brands. Here's the link: rubberb.com/rolex-watch-band-products/rolex-yachtmaster-ii-44mm-vulchromatic?selected-color=235
Thanks for the comment! I was actually very close to going for the WG blue dial Cellini (50519) before my JLC limited edition came along. If I didn't have that I honestly think the Cellini might be my next pick.
Thanks for the question! I can't say that I have a scale to actually measure it, but if I have to guess, I'd say removing the bracelet honestly takes about half the weight off the watch, because the Rubber B strap is very light. The standard weight of the piece on bracelet is about 175 grams, so I may estimate without the bracelet maybe 100? But that's just a rough estimate. Sorry for not being able to provide a more accurate number on that.
Absolutely, it's got such a clean aesthetic with the white and blue. Would take this over a sub all day in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by the video!
Hey my friend, I appreciate it - I actually unloaded this one late last summer towards a trade for my latest JLC. I've got a regular 41 AT now (review also on channel) but am not planning on getting rid of it. I appreciate the comment though, it is a great piece for sure. You looking specifically for the day-date eh?
@@JamesCarian I am looking for exactly the same reference number :) I would like a steel basic bracelet, but first comes watch ⌚️ the bracelet is manageable I think
@@romanr.b.7821 yeah this was a tough one to find! There is currently only ONE blue one listed on Chrono24 haha so, they are out there but not common. 🙂
@@JamesCarian yes indeed, I don't have much experience buying from chrono, I trust the platform, but that one listing does not seem to be very attractive based on the description. What do you think about that listing ?
@@romanr.b.7821 actually now that I'm digging there are two listings. If you scroll in the listing you found and click on the reference number, it will query the whole platform for that reference. There's one from Denmark and one from Japan. My best advice is always look at how many/quality of reviews for the dealer selling the watch. Both of these look pretty good based on ratings 👍🏻
2024 sky dweller at msrp I have Parkinson and can not read the watch. I need a white face a or some face that I will be able to see. It's a brand new 2024 wore it to try on. I take what I paid for it or trade for a different face l
Yeah these AT's are just so versatile. I think many of the different combos/colors look great. And they are SUPER accurate with the METAS certified movements.
Absolutely, Longines makes some great pieces that are fantastic value. I've not seen anything as visually pleasing from Longines though, I think JLC wins that category by a landslide.
The best thing about the watch world, is that everyone gets to wear their watches exactly how they prefer 🙂 I do like it on bracelet as well, but I LOVE it on Rubber B. Cheers!
Too big, too expensive. Have 3 old Rollies, 2 of them very special, but I dont see anything interesting in the modern lineup. Too much drifting towards drag-queen style with their precious metals and diamonds. But the quality is absolute.
There are still some timeless pieces. And they're experimenting which I appreciate also. The titanium YM, the new 1908. SD is for sure on the bigger side of things but, in terms of value I think it's still a great piece for the technology you get inside. Quality, for sure that's consistent across the board. Thanks for the comment man!
@@charlesthehammer4097 yes, it's a result of being short and thin, in the watch world people make it sound like I made a poor choice in life or something lol
They are just awesome. Did they ever make the WG model with the 2017+ hands? I really do love the model and it does have a different look compared to the others, might consider one if they did. Thanks for the comment!
James! You know I always look forward to your episodes and today was definitely not a disappointment. I’ve seen some of those hand painted porcelain disks of theirs ( in photos/ videos) but this one you landed is smashing. One of the best patterns I’ve seen out of Japan. Congrats on a fantastic addition to your collection 👊🏻
Thanks Michael! Always appreciate the comments. Yes, this one was a spectacular find, wasn't really expecting it but as soon as I saw the dial I knew it was it. Had been looking at GS with similar dials for months and nothing was quite what I was looking for. Excited to get the strap soon to match the dial, of course. :) Cheers!
This was actually difficult to find, but based on a few sources it sounds like some combination of tungsten and aluminum. Great question! It's not emphasized by GS at all.
I do really like the mint green. I had seen it on DJ's prior and wasn't that excited about it but, seeing it on the SD - somehow it just works so well. Enjoy that piece. Thanks for stopping by the video!
I do love the white dial versions of this piece also, from SS to two-tone, to rose gold on Oysterflex. It's just a gorgeous piece. Thanks for the comment!
Rolex = 8 ticks a second. Grand Seiko = 10 ticks a second. The dual impulse escapement is only a Grand Seiko as well. No one else has it as they invented it.
Having seen all 3 of these models in person, they are truly all lovely. The white is like a nice bright silver color if you like a lighter dial color. The blued seconds hand and moon phase disc give you a subtle bit of contrast to the silver. The blue has a brushed look to it, if you like the color it's a great piece, with more contrast between the dial & hour markers. I picked up this one because I thought it had the most contrast between the black dial & hour markers/moonphase indicator. So yes, genuinely all three are amazing, just depends on what style you prefer! Here's a good hands on video of the blue/silver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_FWnOekpMVs.htmlsi=Zh8TL0AXS-rKW9vq
@@JamesCarian thanks a lot James for your answer and precision, I really appreciate it. I will look the link you send me and keep in touch. Congratulations for your purchase. This Watch are amazing. If perfection is a Watch, I think we find it (sorry for my english!)
