As the title suggests, here is a link to an article featuring Roger Federer wearing the new Sky Dweller, which was launched at Basel in March 2017, just three days ago. In my opinion, this watch is going to be a must-have. The new Sky Dweller is available in three dial colors: white, black, and a beautiful blue, reminiscent of the Patek Philippe 5711 with its blue dial.
This model is crafted from stainless steel with a white gold bezel and comes on an oyster bracelet. It features Rolex's in-house annual calendar date movement with a GMT function, making it one of Rolex's most complicated mechanisms. The annual calendar means you only need to set the date once a year. If the watch is worn regularly or placed on a watch winder, it will keep the correct date and time for a whole year.
There’s another type of calendar on the market that Rolex hasn’t yet mastered: the perpetual calendar. This type keeps the correct date even during leap years, functioning accurately for about 100 years. Patek Philippe offers a wide range of watches with this feature.
Originally, the Sky Dweller was only available in precious metals, including 18kt rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold. However, Rolex has made a great move by introducing a stainless steel version just last month. I have always wanted a Sky Dweller, but with prices ranging from £27,000 to £38,000, it never made financial sense for me. Now, the same watch is available in stainless steel with a white gold bezel, featuring the annual calendar date and GMT function, all in a stunning 42mm size—priced at just £10,600. It’s definitely the watch to have in 2017.
I am looking forward to hopefully acquiring a blue dial Sky Dweller, as this new version can now be worn as an everyday piece. The precious metal models are less practical for daily use because gold can get scratched easily. Overall, for £10,000, this watch is a Rolex showstopper—provided I actually receive a call from my local authorized dealer. I can only assume that the demand is rising, especially since the blue and black dial options have already been removed from the Rolex website just three days after Basel.
There’s a link below to an article featuring Roger Federer wearing the watch; he is, after all, a sponsor of Rolex and has a fondness for Sky Dwellers.