Rolex Advertises the Sky-Dweller as 100m

Jul 18, 2018,06:01 AM
 

See the catalog here: https://www.rolex.com/content/dam/rolexcom/e-brochures/sky-dweller/rolex_sky-dweller_en.pdf








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Water resistance of Sky-Dweller

 
 By: joenghenry : July 18th, 2018-04:50
Dear All, Just joined the stainless steel/ white gold Sky-Dweller yesterday. Has been enjoying its accompany on wrist. Since its launch in 2012, I had a query on its water-resistance. Being the only Rolex oyster with a command ring bezel, which connects t...  

Rolex Advertises the Sky-Dweller as 100m

 
 By: ChronoNick : July 18th, 2018-06:01
See the catalog here: ...  

Thanks, Nicolas. I read from internet that the command ring connects to the movement via a pivot near the 4hr position.

 
 By: joenghenry : July 18th, 2018-08:30
There are two O-rings keeping the water resistance between the pivot and the watch case. But as the oyster is famous for keeping the water resistance by double or even triple screw down crown, it makes me slightly nervous by using the O rings alone. Most ... 

There's no need to adjust for GMT underwater

 
 By: Watches4ever : July 18th, 2018-20:56
Besides, recreational Open-Water diver PADI recommended only to 30m, and by the time you go 100m, most likely one would be dead or unconscious.

The dial colour changes to almost solid black under sunlight.

 
 By: joenghenry : July 22nd, 2018-07:54
Initally thought that 42mm size is a bit too big and the flutter bezel may be difficult to carry. But it turns out to be very comfortable on my 7.5 inch wrist and the bezel also looks alright in metal. Has been on my wrist non-stop for almost a week since...