336934 Skydweller

[100thmonkey]

Went under my radar (excuse the pun) but the updated movement and 'double crown' dial is in the 2023 Skydweller. Can only assume the new dial is to provide an instant visual as to whats inside

There should really be a comprehensive table of changes to all Rolex as alot of information is sporadically dispersed on the internet.

[joe narvey]

A summary of the differences.

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/n...es/sky-dweller

[YCymro]

Stunning. The blue dial is beautiful, and I love the GMT complication, and the month indicator at 8 is clever, though I hope I’m always aware of the month if not the day.

[Gareth-W]

For me the Skydweller doesn’t quite work on the Jubilee bracelet at all. The balance is just not as right so I’m happy with my 3 Sky’s on the Oyster bracelet and looking forward to the new Petrol Blue Everose reference too.

[paneristi372]

Sky-Dweller, jubilee, blue dial. Perfection. ! One day soon 🤞🏻

[100thmonkey]

A summary of the differences.

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/n...es/sky-dweller

Informative article Jon, thanks for sharing.

[Murdoc]

Thanks for the link. Am I correct in my understanding that only the Oysterflex has glidelock adjustment? Does the Oyster bracelet not have micro adjust, only the 5mm Easylink extension?

[100thmonkey]

Thanks for the link. Am I correct in my understanding that only the Oysterflex has glidelock adjustment? Does the Oyster bracelet not have micro adjust, only the 5mm Easylink extension?

I believe so yes. The glidelock adjustment is superb albeit more suited to divers where wearing over a suit is the aim. Easylink covers most hot or cold scenarios on a normal wrist.

Just on the subject of bracelets I think Rolex are sending them out shorter! They always used to fit 8" straight out the box but after 3-4 new purchases recently I am sure they are a link shy! Cant be the AD swiping them as always stickered and in coffin when I get them! Maybe just me or the models.

[bigweb]

I believe so yes. The glidelock adjustment is superb albeit more suited to divers where wearing over a suit is the aim. Easylink covers most hot or cold scenarios on a normal wrist.

Just on the subject of bracelets I think Rolex are sending them out shorter! They always used to fit 8" straight out the box but after 3-4 new purchases recently I am sure they are a link shy! Cant be the AD swiping them as always stickered and in coffin when I get them! Maybe just me or the models.

I've had a few lately and all fitted full links on me as usual.

I did get a Skydweller on Oyster flex and they had to send away for a bigger band for me though.

[wileeeeeey]

I've had a few lately and all fitted full links on me as usual.

I did get a Skydweller on Oyster and they had to send away for a bigger band for me though.

I had the same story with my YM42, very slack.Told them months in advance the stock strap would be too small and they assured me they would have a couple spares so I could wear it on the day. Did they? No. Quoted me a 6 week wait from Geneva so I drove to RSJ and bought one there and then.

[bigweb]

It only took them about 3 days to get mine. I think I only needed 1 side of it larger if I remember correctly.

What did it cost you for the new band?

[wileeeeeey]

It was either £225 or £275 per side, can’t remember which. Ended up with one spare because of it so went and bought another. Fits the new Subs I think but I’m hoping to use it on the Ti YM42 if I ever get the call for that one.

[Yeti]

I believe so yes. The glidelock adjustment is superb albeit more suited to divers where wearing over a suit is the aim. Easylink covers most hot or cold scenarios on a normal wrist.

Just on the subject of bracelets I think Rolex are sending them out shorter! They always used to fit 8" straight out the box but after 3-4 new purchases recently I am sure they are a link shy! Cant be the AD swiping them as always stickered and in coffin when I get them! Maybe just me or the models.

Absolutely correct. AD confirmed to me last year all bracelets are being shipped one link shorter. Probably a cost cutting exercise by Rolex as removing the one link x however many watches Rolex sell probably saves them a lot of money over the course of a year.

[100thmonkey]

It only took them about 3 days to get mine. I think I only needed 1 side of it larger if I remember correctly.

What did it cost you for the new band?

I had the option to buy a jubilee at point of purchase for £1350 which was reasonable but id never use it less the clasp maybe for an easy RubberB swop

[100thmonkey]

Absolutely correct. AD confirmed to me last year all bracelets are being shipped one link shorter. Probably a cost cutting exercise by Rolex as removing the one link x however many watches Rolex sell probably saves them a lot of money over the course of a year.

That makes sense


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[bigweb]

I had the option to buy a jubilee at point of purchase for £1350 which was reasonable but id never use it less the clasp maybe for an easy RubberB swop

I asked when I bought my Sky on Oysterflex how much it would cost me to buy the Gold bracelet too but was told it wouldn't fit as it was a different design.

If I'm honest I wish I had waited and bought one on the bracelet. I think if you are wearing the watch often then Oysterflex is great, but for a more special occasion watch (I hardly go anywhere I feel comfortable wearing mine) the bracelet is cooler.

I have the RG Blue face Sky on order which will have the new movement in it mentioned above

[100thmonkey]

For the money and the funky I would rather add a RubberB over Oysterflex personally and always buy on bracelet. That said the PM Daytona I have coming is on Oysterflex as I wouldn't not wear it on a bracelet.


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[maseman]

LOL, I remember the days when i would get 2 links free of charge every time i bought a steel sports model.

maseman

Absolutely correct. AD confirmed to me last year all bracelets are being shipped one link shorter. Probably a cost cutting exercise by Rolex as removing the one link x however many watches Rolex sell probably saves them a lot of money over the course of a year.

[bigweb]

For the money and the funky I would rather add a RubberB over Oysterflex personally and always buy on bracelet. That said the PM Daytona I have coming is on Oysterflex as I wouldn't not wear it on a bracelet.


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Yeh this makes total sense.

[Hood]

For the money and the funky I would rather add a RubberB over Oysterflex personally and always buy on bracelet. That said the PM Daytona I have coming is on Oysterflex as I wouldn't not wear it on a bracelet.


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I didn't think a gold bracelet would fit on a PM Daytona with ceramic bezel.
Can only imagine how much a gold bracelet would cost if it does fit.

[Dave+63]

Absolutely correct. AD confirmed to me last year all bracelets are being shipped one link shorter. Probably a cost cutting exercise by Rolex as removing the one link x however many watches Rolex sell probably saves them a lot of money over the course of a year.

They probably cost a few pence each to produce but one million 10p savings is still £100k

Much more to be made though by selling those links at £200+ each to those with larger wrists!

I had the option to buy a jubilee at point of purchase for £1350 which was reasonable but id never use it less the clasp maybe for an easy RubberB swop

It’s a crazy world we live in where £1350 for a stainless steel bracelet is considered reasonable.

[100thmonkey]

I didn't think a gold bracelet would fit on a PM Daytona with ceramic bezel.
Can only imagine how much a gold bracelet would cost if it does fit.

The gold daytona has option of bracelet or oysterflex. I chose oysterflex.

I meant i would buy a steel on a bracelet and always add a rubberb


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[stefaulkner]

I always found that any AD supplied Rolex fitted me straight out of the box. However, the last AD supplied watch I bought was my DD40, was too tight and I had to wait a week for a new link to be supplied. That was frustrating, but I figured that they might be a little less link-happy with the precious metal stuff. I have since received a jubilee for my Skydweller and that was a straight fit, perfect size.

[100thmonkey]

I always found that any AD supplied Rolex fitted me straight out of the box. However, the last AD supplied watch I bought was my DD40, was too tight and I had to wait a week for a new link to be supplied. That was frustrating, but I figured that they might be a little less link-happy with the precious metal stuff. I have since received a jubilee for my Skydweller and that was a straight fit, perfect size.

What size wrist are you?


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[Gareth-W]

Absolutely correct. AD confirmed to me last year all bracelets are being shipped one link shorter. Probably a cost cutting exercise by Rolex as removing the one link x however many watches Rolex sell probably saves them a lot of money over the course of a year.

I'm not sure of any reduction in supplied links being a cost saving exercise by Rolex but more likely a reaction to AD/Customer feedback that the ones taken out were, for most customers, unecessary. But I do agree that they are definitely supplying most new watches with a slightly shorter bracelet (metal and/or gold) as I always used to be "2 links out" to fit my 7.25" wrist but now it's, at most, 1 link and/or micro adjustment on the clasp in question.

[100thmonkey]

I'm not sure of any reduction in supplied links being a cost saving exercise by Rolex but more likely a reaction to AD/Customer feedback that the ones taken out were, for most customers, unecessary. But I do agree that they are definitely supplying most new watches with a slightly shorter bracelet (metal and/or gold) as I always used to be "2 links out" to fit my 7.25" wrist but now it's, at most, 1 link and/or micro adjustment on the clasp in question.

Same noted. Makes sense all round


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[stefaulkner]

What size wrist are you?


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@ 21cm

[100thmonkey]