A Rolex triumph of technical sophistication, brilliant design and comfort
14 patents alone identify the Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller as a masterpiece and as an indication that the history of the wristwatch is vitally linked to the history of Rolex. As a younger family member and a completely new model, the striking "sky dweller" came as a pleasant surprise in 2012 and turned out to be one of the most innovative and impressive Rolex models ever. The highlight: its complex functions are amazingly easy to control. The pivotal point is the fluted Ring Command bezel, which displays the date, local time or reference time depending on its position and anti-clockwise rotation. Inside, the in-house caliber 9001 does a fabulous job with a power reserve of 72 hours. The special hairspring made of a niobium-zirconium alloy masters temperature fluctuations and shocks up to ten times better than conventional models. Of course, the Sky Dweller also received the typical Rolex features of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, fluted case back, Oysterclasp folding clasp and Cyclops magnifying glass at the 3 o'clock position.
Identification symbol: The red and white triangle
The simultaneous display of two time zones without additional hands is what makes the chronograph so spectacular. The first zone can be identified intuitively on the polished and eccentric rotating 24-hour dial - which has become the Sky Dweller's trademark. A red and white triangle marks the function prominently. The second time zone is documented using the usual indicators on the traditional dial. If the watch is set to the local time of the destination, this does not affect the second time zone. Because the watch does not have to be stopped for this, the accuracy remains completely unaffected. The date change is based on the respective local time, and the respective month is shown in a contrasting color on the integrated Saros annual calendar with 12 viewing windows. Just like the Rolex Day-Date, the Sky Dweller is made exclusively of precious metal: 18-carat yellow, white or Everose gold - which understandably doesn't make it a "bargain" compared to the Submariner or GMT-Master II. But who could blame it?
Fancy a real Rolex Sky Dweller?
The fact that this exciting Rolex luxury and functional watch is not spared from fakes is not only fatal for the buyer. We at HORANDO naturally know how to recognize a Rolex fake, for example when the magnifying glass on an alleged Rolex Submariner only achieves a factor of 1.5, while the Rolex standard size prescribes 2.5, or the minute hand of a Rolex Yachtmaster does not have the required stature. The engravings of the serial and reference numbers must also be finely chiseled and stand out brilliantly. Counterfeiters usually make little effort here. And that's a good thing, because it means we can quickly track down copies. Our advice: only buy watches online from trustworthy and specialized retailers.
