Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller

NEW WATCHES 2024

OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER

The symphony of reflections

Sophisticated, technical and distinguished, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is designed to enable tireless travellers to rapidly find their bearings. Reaffirming its elegance, it delights the senses with versions that spark the emotions through a symphony of reflections.

Rolex presents two new 18 ct gold versions of the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, each sport- ing a Jubilee bracelet. It is the first time that this watch for world travellers has been fitted with a Jubilee bracelet in precious metal. The first ver- sion is crafted in 18 ct Everose gold and features a slate dial, while the second, fashioned from 18 ct yellow gold, displays an intense white dial.

The two Jubilee bracelets are equipped with an Oysterclasp, the clasp traditionally used on the Sky-Dweller. And, like the majority of Rolex bracelets made from precious materials, they include ceramic inserts inside their links.

The Sky-Dweller is equipped with calibre 9002, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking tech- nology that enables it to display the date and the month, as well as an additional time zone in 24-hour format, and the hours, minutes and seconds.

Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.

A WEALTH OF EXPERTISE

An elegant watch for frequent travellers, the Sky-Dweller displays the time in two time zones simultaneously and has an annual calendar. A reference time is displayed in 24-hour format via an off-centre disc, and local time is read using the conven- tional centre hands. The annual calendar, named Saros, automatically differentiates between 30- and 31-day months. It is oper- ated by a patented mechanism and stands out for its innovative display: the months of the year are shown in 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial, beyond the index hour marker – the current month being shown in red. The instantaneous date change is linked to the local time.

The Sky-Dweller includes the Ring Command system, a patented interface between the rotatable 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 OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS

A paragon of robustness and elegance, the 42 mm Oyster case of the Sky-Dweller is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The middle case of the versions presented is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct yellow or Everose gold. Its case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double water- proofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal, which features a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and benefits from an anti-reflective coating. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimal protection for the movement it houses.

CALIBRE 9002

The Sky-Dweller is driven by calibre 9002, a movement entirely developed and manu- factured by Rolex. Released in 2023, it was introduced on the model the same year and exclusively equips this watch. A distillation of technology, this self-winding mechanical movementdelivers         outstanding    perfor- mance, particularly in terms of precision, power reserve, convenience and reliability. Calibre 9002 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with great depend- ability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, this escapement is resistant to strong mag- netic fields. The movement is fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring, manufac- tured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy.

The hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations as well as high resistance to shocks. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is mounted on the Rolex-designed, patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorb- ers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance. The oscillating weight is fitted with an optimized ball bearing.

Calibre 9002 is equipped with a self- winding system via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of this movement extends to approximately 72 hours.

JUBILEE BRACELET

The new versions of the Sky-Dweller are fitted on a Jubilee bracelet. Supple and comfortable, this five-piece link metal bracelet was specially created for the Oyster Perpetual Datejust, which was launched in 1945.

The Jubilee bracelet on these watches is equipped with a folding Oysterclasp and features the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by Rolex, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm. Crafted in 18 ct Everose gold on the version with the slate dial and in 18 ct yellow gold on the variant with the intense white dial, the bracelet includes patented ceramic inserts – designed by the brand – inside the links to enhance its flexibility on the wrist and its longevity.

SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER CERTIFICATION

Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own labora- tories according to its own criteria, following the official certification of the movements by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The in-house certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, water- proofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by COSC for official certifica- tion of the movement alone.

The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.