A big news from Rolex in 2012 is the release of complete new style Sky-Dweller. This is complete a surprise to us as there is not even a hint of such a watch in the works – a testament to the air-tight security of the famously secretive Rolex company.
We are still remembering the amazing functions of GMT systems, but this watch is officially the first Rolex to elegantly display two time zones. I have to say : it is really a great ideal for those who travel from country to country to meet the unique demands of their lives. In addition, Rolex Company notes that its inspiration largely comes from the planetary alignment of the sun, moon, and Planet Earth and includes an internal mechanism that helps the watch differentiate between 30 and 31 day months.

Features of Rolex Sky-Dweller
Case: 42mm Rolex Oyster with monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown; 18 ct white gold/ 18 ct yellow gold/ 18 ct EVEROSE gold; screw-down crown
Bezel: Fluted, bidirectional rotating ring command
Functions: Hour, minute and central seconds hands; 24-hour second time zone; rapid-setting; instantaneous annual calendar; unrestricted bidirectional rapid-setting of the date; stop-seconds for precise time setting
Movement: Automatic Calibre 9001; 28,800 vph; Parachrom balance spring; COSC-certified; 72-hour power reserve
Dial: Many variants, all with Roman numerals; open-worked luminescent hands; Cyclops date lens; month apertures along circumference; 24-hour second time zone ring
Bracelet: Oyster three-piece solid links or brown alligator strap (EVEROSE model)
Water resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
The most visible feature on the Sky-Dweller is certainly the 24 hour wheel prominently displayed just off-center of the handset. This wheel is meant to display the reference time (time in your home timezone) while the handset is meant to show the local time. The hour hand is jump set so setting local time only involves moving the hour hand, not the entire hand set (this is faster and more accurate). This 2nd timezone complication seems to throw the familiar Datejust design off balance, making for a rather awkward dial design. While the Sky-Dweller’s dual timezone feature may be quite practical, it certainly isn’t pretty.

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is available in a variety of dial colors including champagne, chocolate, or ivory. Additionally, one can choose between white gold, everose gold, or 18 ct yellow gold bracelet versions.
With Rolex you expect absolute perfect and consistency. With the Sky-Dweller offers something truly intriguing for Rolex brand lovers, but misses the ball a bit when it comes to offering a truly universally lovely design that the brand is known for. Prices in the middle are about $50,000 perhaps and up for the Rolex Sky-Dweller watch in gold.



