Baselworld 2012: Well, the rumors have proven true —
the Rolex Sky-Dweller is here. But my immediate first reaction based
was, well, let’s just say that I am not a fan (OK, now let me be blunt,
and don’t hate on me for this: the Sky-Dweller looks awful to me). But
first, here’s how the watch — with dual time zone and annual calendar
works: the Rolex Sky-Dweller displays the local time via center hands
and a chosen reference time via a rotating disc visible on the dial.
The date is shown under a cyclops lens. Note also the month — displayed
by means of 12 discreet aperatures around the circumference of the
dial. Rolex claims reference time and date can be rapidly set via an
innovative interface between the rotating “Ring Command” bezel and
movement. The wearer uses the bezel to select the individual functions
to be set, and then uses the crown to make the adjustment. Three
references are being produced — white gold Ref 326939, yellow gold Ref
32693, and Everose gold Ref 326935.
Unfortunately, the Sky-Dweller sure isn’t what I thought it might be —
the watch doesn’t look all that impressive to me. Sure the mechanical
aspects of it might be impressive, but the dial design is not good. The
Arabic and Roman Numerals really clash, the subdial seems too big and
out of proportion. I dunno — really curious as to how Rolex aficionados
will react to this….please weigh in with a comment below. There’s
much better in the 2012 Rolex lineup…coming soon, so stay tuned in here @
Perpetuelle.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller
42mm white/yellow/Everose gold case, automatic mechanical Rolex Caliber 9001 (COSC)
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