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The most complex model in Rolex's catalogue, the Sky-Dweller gets an updated movement in 2023. Equipped with calibre 9002 (a development of calibre 9001 that has powered Sky-Dwellers since its introduction), the new calibre has the Chronergy escapement and a new oscillating weight with an optimised ball bearing.
Despite looking fairly simple at first sight, the classic time-and-date display being only broken by the presence of a 24h ring, the Sky-Dweller, released in 2012, is one of the most, if not the most complicated Rolex ever created.
The design partnership, a first for Swiss and Cheap Fake Rolex watches, follows the popular trend of collaborations between luxury and street brands to create innovative new products that blend the best of both worlds. For mens luxury watch, the joint mission is both a fun undertaking and a respectful nod to the plucky company that risked it all to kick-start the ailing Swiss watch industry during the quartz revolution.
A big and bold model, housed in 42mm case that was exclusively available in precious metals at first, the Sky-Dweller was powered by the in-house and entirely novel calibre 9001, which was capable of displaying the correct date and month according to the Saros annual calendar – with a very clever and discreet way to indicate the current month – and a set of two distinct time zones, local and reference time, in a traditional flyer/traveller manner. A complex piece, positioned high in the Best Fake Rolex collection, which was released with rather baroque dials at first, looking like this, with its applied Roman or Arabic numerals. Combined with the classic fluted bezel, it gave this model an undeniable visual presence.
In 2017, Rolex applied its first facelift to the Sky-Dweller, redesigning the dial with luminous baton markers, which not only gave the watch a sportier, more casual attire, but also blended even better the 12 apertures for the month. More coherent, more modern, and more appealing, without a doubt. And importantly, the brand created white Rolesor editions, with most of the case made of steel and only the bezel using gold. Lighter, more accessible, more discreet and suited for daily use. Since 2020, and confirmed for the 2023 update, the option of an Oysterflex rubber bracelet is possible on the three gold versions – white, yellow and Everose.
