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Rolex · Sky-Dweller

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Ref. 336238 · GMT

$51,400
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
Rolex 9002
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
72h
Jewels
40
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
fluted
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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Sky-Dweller
Sky-Dweller42mm

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its exceptionally good fit and finish, with crisply defined dial markers and hands showing irreproachable attention to detail. Owners appreciate its complexity, rarity, and unique presence, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a conversation starter, distinct from the Datejust. The dual-time zone and annual calendar complication, controlled by the Ring Command Bezel, are seen as difficult to replicate and offer good value within Rolex's lineup. However, opinions are split on the 42mm case size, with some finding it too large and heavy, even uncomfortable on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Certain configurations, like the stainless steel blue or green dial models, are very difficult to obtain from authorized dealers and command high grey market prices.

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