The Rolex Sky-Dweller is the quintessential watch for global travelers. It is one of Rolex's most complicated models, masterfully combining two major complications controlled by a revolutionary interface.
Key Highlights:
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Dual Time Zone:
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Local Time: Displayed by the traditional central hour, minute, and second hands.
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Reference Time (Home Time): Indicated on an off-center, 24-hour rotating disc. A fixed red triangle points to the wearer's reference time, making a clear distinction between day and night hours at home.
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"Saros" Annual Calendar:
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This is an intelligent calendar mechanism that automatically differentiates between 30-day and 31-day months.
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It requires adjustment only once per year, on March 1st (to account for February's 28 or 29 days).
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The months are discreetly displayed via 12 small apertures located around the circumference of the dial, outside the hour markers (e.g., 1 o'clock for January, 2 o'clock for February).
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"Ring Command" Bezel:
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This is the watch's genius feature. It is not a standard bezel.
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By rotating the fluted bezel (which has 3 positions), the wearer can select which function to set (Date, Local Time, or Reference Time). All adjustments are then made simply by turning the winding crown.
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Design: The Sky-Dweller features a 42mm case, giving it a strong presence on the wrist. It is available in various materials, including Oystersteel (typically with a white gold bezel), Rolesor (steel and gold), and solid gold (yellow or Everose gold).
