Rolex presented a new 18 ct yellow gold version of its Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet. This watch is the first in the Classic category to include this innovative bracelet made of high-performance elastomer. The new Sky Dweller is also available with case in Rolex Everose gold with a chocolate, white or dark rhodium dial. The yellow gold version (ref. 326238) has a price of Euro 38,350 while the variations in Everose gold (ref. 326235) retail at Euro 39,750.
Among other novelties like the new Submariner and the new Oyster Perpetual 41 mm and 36 mm models, Rolex presented a new 18 ct yellow gold version of its Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet. This watch is the first in the Classic category to include this innovative bracelet made of high-performance elastomer.
The 42 mm Oyster case frames a bright black, sunray-finish dial with hands and hour markers in yellow gold. The hands and hour markers are coated or filled with the Chromalight luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and is fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date.
The fluted, rotatable bezel unique to the Sky-Dweller is used to set the watch in conjunction with the Ring Command system, an interface between bezel, winding crown and movement that allows the wearer to select and set the timepiece’s functions one by one, easily, quickly and securely.
The Sky-Dweller displays the time in two time zones simultaneously and has an annual calendar. The reference time, in 24-hour format, is shown via an off-centre disc, and the local time is read using conventional centre hands. The annual calendar automatically differentiates between 30- and 31-day months. The months of the year are indicated in 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial, with the current month marked in red. The instantaneous date change is linked to the local time.
Thanks to its Twinlock winding crown screwed down against the case and a case back hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement, the Sky-Dweller is waterproof to a depth of 100 metres / 330 feet.
Developed and manufactured by Rolex, the self-winding Calibre 9001 is one of the most complex movements of the brand integrating a dual time complication with an annual calendar. Beating at the frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), it offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and guarantees chronometric precision in the order of −2/+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.
Offering the robustness of a metal bracelet with the flexibility and comfort of an elastomer strap, the Oysterflex bracelet is made up of flexible metal blades manufactured from a titanium and nickel alloy. The blades are overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental effects and very durable. The folding Oysterclasp features the Rolex Glidelock extension system that makes it possible to adjust the length of the bracelet easily, and without tools, up to some 15 mm.
The new Sky Dweller is also available with case in Rolex Everose gold with a chocolate, white or dark rhodium dial with hands and hour markers in Everose gold. The yellow gold version (ref. 326238) has a price of Euro 38,350 while the variations in Everose gold (ref. 326235) retail at Euro 39,750. rolex.com
Thanks to its Twinlock winding crown screwed down against the case and a case back hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement, the Sky-Dweller is waterproof to a depth of 100 metres / 330 feet.
Developed and manufactured by Rolex, the self-winding Calibre 9001 is one of the most complex movements of the brand integrating a dual time complication with an annual calendar. Beating at the frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), it offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and guarantees chronometric precision in the order of −2/+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.
Offering the robustness of a metal bracelet with the flexibility and comfort of an elastomer strap, the Oysterflex bracelet is made up of flexible metal blades manufactured from a titanium and nickel alloy. The blades are overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental effects and very durable. The folding Oysterclasp features the Rolex Glidelock extension system that makes it possible to adjust the length of the bracelet easily, and without tools, up to some 15 mm.
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