#ROLEX FACELESS WATCH UPDATE#

Instead, it only indicates the presence of white gold for the bezel (fluted bezels at Rolex have long been exclusively made in gold – or platinum since recently), the rest, understand the middle case, the crown, the caseback and the bracelet, are all done in Oystersteel. Contrary to most Rolesor-branded models, this does not come with the two-tone effect on the crown and bracelet. But yes, I clearly encourage you to try to before pulling the trigger.įor this hands-on session, we’ve chosen the most talked-about model in this new collection, the white Rolesor watch. It is a watch that demands a larger wrist to sit comfortably, but anything above 17cm will be treated with a watch of impeccable quality and great comfort thanks to fine adjustment on the clasp. Apart from that, the case is entirely identical, meaning that it measures 42mm in diameter, 13.8mm in height and, no need to hide the reality, a fairly big and heavy watch on the wrist, even in steel. Looking very closely at the 6 o’clock position, you’ll notice the presence of two small coronets framing the month indication, something new to this year’s collection, and that also indicates the changes done to the movement.

#ROLEX FACELESS WATCH UPDATE#

Save for the new colours, the dial retains the design of the 2017 update with applied rectangular markers and a sunray-brushed pattern. Only a trained eye will be able to spot a new edition of the Sly-Dweller. So, what changes in 2023? Visually, not much. 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. Lighter, more accessible, more discreet and suited for daily use. And importantly, the brand created white Rolesor editions, with most of the case made of steel and only the bezel using gold. More coherent, more modern, and more appealing, without a doubt. 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. How…? Thanks to its combination of an annual calendar, a GMT function and a user-machine interface that relies on the bezel to select and set the functions. 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.

By definition, the Sky-Dweller is the brand’s ultimate traveller’s watch, a watch that isn’t meant to be a tool for pilots, like the GMT-Master initially was, but a companion for frequent travellers, a luxurious instrument to bring them all the necessary indications, in the most practical and intuitive manner. And this includes the pretty amazing white Rolesor version here, with its handsome Mint Green dial.īefore looking at what has changed on the Sky-Dweller, we somehow need to see how it all started. But there are, nevertheless, some pretty interesting things to see with the 2023 Rolex Sky-Dweller, including a revised movement and new colour schemes. Rolex being Rolex, we’re clearly not talking about major changes, not even to the level of the update found on the Daytona.

There’s indeed a new, or at least updated version one of the brand’s most complex watches and movements. Rolex, aware that it hasn’t drastically changed its watch, claims that it has “restyled” its Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller. If we would make an analogy to the car industry, we would call this an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), a facelift or a mid-life update.

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