Rolex Sky-Dweller
ROLEX SKY-DWELLER
First introduced in 2012, the Rolex Sky-Dweller represents a major milestone in Rolex's storied history. It is celebrated not only for its elegance and innovative design, but also for being the first entirely new model released by Rolex in two decades, following the debut of the Yacht Master in 1992.
Unlike some of Rolex’s other models, such as the GMT-Master, the Sky-Dweller was not inspired by historical context. This unique opportunity allowed Rolex to create a watch with a completely fresh design, never before seen in the brand’s collection of timepieces.
The Sky-Dweller distinguishes itself from other Rolex models with several unique features. Upon its release, Rolex introduced the Sky-Dweller with a 42mm case diameter, a size more typically seen in the brand’s sports watches rather than its classic collections. Additionally, it was launched exclusively in precious metals—Yellow, White, and Rose Gold—further elevating its luxurious appeal.
However, the most remarkable feature is its dial. Designed with world travelers in mind, the dial seamlessly displays two time zones. The central hands display the local time, while a small triangle, outlined in red, points to a second time zone on a 24-hour rotating disc. In addition, the Saros annual calendar mechanism–developed specifically for the Sky-Dweller–indicates the current month in red in one of the dozen windows above the hour markers, along with the day of the month shown at the 3 o’clock position.
In 2012, the first edition of the Rolex Sky-Dweller was unveiled. Rolex introduced three distinct versions: Yellow Gold paired with a matching Yellow Gold Oyster bracelet (reference 326938), White Gold with a matching White Gold Oyster bracelet (reference 326939), and Rose Gold with a Brown Leather Strap (reference 326135).
In 2014, Rolex introduced three new versions of the Sky-Dweller at Baselworld in Switzerland. While there were no major changes to the case materials, which remained in precious metals, Rolex introduced some new dial colors, including a black dial on the White Gold model and a rhodium dial on the Rose Gold model. Additionally, new strap options were introduced: Yellow Gold with a Leather Strap (reference 326138), White Gold with a Leather Strap (reference 326139), and Rose Gold with a matching Rose Gold Oyster bracelet (reference 326935). This allowed customers to choose between a matching Gold Bracelet or a Leather Strap for each of the different Gold variations.
In 2017, Rolex made the Sky-Dweller more accessible by introducing a Rolesor (Two-Tone Gold and Stainless Steel) option, available in a Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold case with a matching Two-Tone Bracelet (reference 326933), as well as a Stainless Steel and White Gold case with a matching Two-Tone Bracelet (reference 326934). This move significantly lowered the entry-level price of the Sky-Dweller, attracting a broader audience—particularly those who preferred not to wear all Gold or who valued the enhanced durability of a Stainless Steel model.
In 2020, Rolex continued its trend of making the Sky-Dweller more accessible by offering it with an Oysterflex bracelet. This sporty update not only boosted the model's appeal but also further reduced the entry price point of the Sky-Dweller.
In 2021, Rolex introduced the Sky-Dweller with a Jubilee bracelet, which had two key effects on the model. First, it enhanced the Sky-Dweller’s elegance, and second, it added more variety to the collection, further expanding it's appeal. The reference numbers remained unchanged from the 2017 launch, with both the White Gold Rolesor (reference 326934) and Yellow Gold Rolesor (reference 326933) now available with either Oyster or Jubilee bracelets.
Over a decade since its initial launch, the Rolex Sky-Dweller has become a highly popular model and an iconic timepiece in the watch world. Its blend of sophistication and groundbreaking design sets it apart from other watches in Rolex's collection. As a relatively new model, the anticipation for what the future holds for the Sky-Dweller is both exciting and full of mystery.
We offer a wide selection of Rolex Sky-Dweller models in stock, available in both unworn and pre-owned conditions:
Unworn Two Tone Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Jubilee Bracelet 326933
Unworn Sky-Dweller White Dial Oyster Bracelet 326934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller White Dial Oyster Bracelet 336934
Unworn Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Oyster Bracelet 326934
Unworn Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 326934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 336934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Oyster Bracelet 336934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Green Dial Oyster Bracelet 336934
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Oyster Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Oyster Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Slate Rhodium Dial Oyster Bracelet 336935
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Oyster Bracelet 336938
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Champagne Dial Oyster Bracelet 336938
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 336938
Rolex - Unworn Sky-Dweller White Dial Jubilee Bracelet 326934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller White Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Green Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336934
Rolex - Unworn Sky-Dweller Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet 326934
Unworn Stainless Steel Sky-Dweller Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336934
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Chocolate Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Chocolate Dial Oyster Bracelet 336935
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Slate Rhodium Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336935
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336938
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Champagne Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336938
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet 336938
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Oysterflex 336235
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Chocolate Dial Oysterflex 336235
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Slate Dial Oysterflex 336235
Unworn Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Rhodium Dial Oysterflex 326235
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Oysterflex 336238
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Champagne Dial Oysterflex 336238
Unworn Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oysterflex 336238
Unworn White Gold Sky-Dweller White Dial Oysterflex 336239
Unworn White Gold Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oysterflex 336239
Pre-owned Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 326934
Pre-owned Two Tone Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 326933
Pre-owned Rose Gold Sky-Dweller Rhodium Dial Oyster Bracelet 326935
