SKY-DWELLER
OYSTER PERPETUAL
WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding. The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.
The green seal accompanying your
Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.
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OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER 4-5
DUAL TIME ZONE AND 24 - HOUR DISPLAY 6-7
SAROS ANNUAL CALENDAR 8-9
RING COMMAND SYSTEM 10-11
USING YOUR WATCH
OVERVIEW 12-13
SETTING THE WATCH 14-23
EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINK 24-25
ROLEX GLIDELOCK FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM 26-27
ROLEX SERVICE
CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 28-29
AFTER-SALES SERVICE 30-31
WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK 32
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OYSTER PERPETUAL
SKY-DWELLER
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller
provides, in an unprecedented way, the
information frequent travellers need
to easily keep track of time: a dual time
zone and an innovative annual calendar
named Saros. The watch is set using the
Ring Command system, a revolutionary
mechanism of interaction between the
rotatable bezel, the winding crown and
the movement.
The 42 mm Oyster case, guaranteed
waterproof to 100 metres (330 feet)
is a paragon of robustness and elegance.
It is equipped with a self-winding
mechanical movement entirely
manufactured by Rolex.
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller features
an Oyster bracelet with an Easylink
comfort extension link or an Oysterflex
bracelet with the Rolex Glidelock
extension system. Both bracelets are
equipped with an Oysterclasp.
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The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller allows
the traveller to read the time in two
different time zones simultaneously.
When travelling, the wearer can read
the reference time in 24-hour format
via a rotating off-centre disc. A fixed red
triangle on the dial points to the time.
DUAL TIME ZONE AND
24-HOUR DISPLAY
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Local time is indicated by the
conventional centre hour, minute and
seconds hands. It can be set quickly
and easily by jumps of the hourhand.
Setting the hour hand does not affect
the minute or seconds hands or the
reference time.
The instantaneous date change is linked
to local time. Thus, the date window
always displays the current date in the
wearer’s local time zone.
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SAROS ANNUAL
CALENDAR
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller has
an extremely reliable annual calendar
thanks to an ingenious mechanism named
Saros, patented by Rolex, and whose
unique design was inspired directly by
the astronomical phenomenon of the
same name.
This annual calendar automatically
differentiates between 30-day and 31-day
months. It displays the correct date
throughout the year and requires only
one adjustment a year – on 1
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March,
February having only 28 or 29days.
The current month is indicated in
red in one of the 12 windows around
the circumference of the dial: January
at1o’clock, February at 2 o’clock,
and so on.
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The Ring Command system is a system
of interaction between the case and
movement developed and patented by
Rolex for easy selection and adjustment
of particular functions via a rotatable
bezel and the winding crown. On the
Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, it allows
easy selection of the function to be set:
date, month, local time or reference time.
RING COMMAND
SYSTEM
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Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Reference time display
on 24-hour disc
Date window
Month display in one of 12 windows
(January at 1 o’clock,
February at 2 o’clock, etc.)
Bidirectional rotatable bezel
Twinlock winding crown with
double waterproofness system
OVERVIEW
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SETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position
(crown in position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Sky-Dweller is guaranteed waterproof
toa depth of 100 metres (330 feet).
Manual winding
(crown in position 1)
The crown is unscrewed. To wind
the watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of25turns for partial winding.
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
Unscrew
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COMPLETE SETTING OF THE WATCH
IS CARRIED OUT BY FOLLOWING THE
STEPS IN THE ORDER GIVEN
1. Setting the reference time (bezel
in position III, crown in position 2)
To set the reference time, follow the
steps in the order given:
– Unscrew the crown and then pull
it out to the first notch.
–
Put the bezel in position III by turning
it counterclockwise as far as it will
go. The seconds hand is stopped,
allowing you to set the time to the
precisesecond.
– Set the hour on the 24-hour disc
and the minutes shown by the centre
minute hand by turning the crown
in either direction.
Setting the reference time (hour on
the 24-hour disc and minutes shown by
the centre minute hand) also moves the
hour hand (local time). For this reason,
the reference time must be set before
setting the local time.
Go to step 2
Unscrew and then pull out
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
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2. Setting the local time (bezel in
position II, crown in position 2)
To set the local time, follow the steps
in the order given:
– Put the bezel in position II.
– Set the local time (displayed by the
hour hand) by turning the crown in
either direction. The 24-hour disc and
the minute hand do not move. Only
the hour hand moves in increments of
one hour. The date changes when the
hour hand reaches midnight, only in the
clockwisedirection.
To avoid confusion between a.m. and
p.m. hours, move the hour hand to
12 o’clock. If the date changes, it is
midnight.
Go to step 3
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
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3. Setting the month and the date
(bezel in position I, crown in position 2)
To set the month and the date, follow
the steps in the order given:
– Put the bezel in position I.
– Set the month by turning the crown
in either direction. Cycle through the
dates and months until you reach
the current month, which is indicated
by a contrasting colour in one of the
12windows around the circumference
of the dial: January at 1 o’clock, February
at 2o’clock, etc. until December at
12o’clock.
– Set the date of the current month by
turning the crown in either direction
until you reach the correct date.
The annual calendar automatically
differentiates between 30-day and
31-day months. It requires only one
adjustment a year – on 1 March,
February having only 28 or 29 days.
– Return the bezel to the neutral
position by turning it clockwise as far
as it willgo.
– Push in and screw down the crown.
Push in, then screw down
* The date shown here is 28 August
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
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SETTING THE LOCAL TIME
OR DATE ONLY
To change only the local time or the
date, follow the steps in the order given:
– Unscrew the crown and pull it out to
the first notch.
– Go to step 2 (see page 18) or to step3
(see page 20) depending on the
function to be set.
– Push in and screw down the crown.
Additional information
After setting, we recommend that you
return the bezel to the neutral position
to easily locate positions I, II and III the
next time you set the watch.
Unscrew and then pull out
* The date shown here is 28 August
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
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EASYLINK COMFORT
EXTENSION LINK
To ensure optimal comfort when wearing
your watch, Rolex created the Easylink
comfort extension link, which is available
on some versions. Its exclusive design
comprises a link that is pulled out or
folded back on itself to adjust the length
of the bracelet by approximately 5 mm,
without the need for tools.
Adjusting from the short position
Adjusting from the short position
to the long position
to the long position
Adjusting from the long position
Adjusting from the long position
to the short position
to the short position
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ROLEX GLIDELOCK
FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
On the Oysterflex bracelet, the Rolex
Glidelock fine-adjustment system enables
the bracelet length to be adjusted in
approximately 2.5 mm increments up
to around 15 mm.
Adjustment of the bracelet
Open the clasp
Pull on the bracelet to release it
from the notch in the rack
Adjust the position of the bracelet
to the desired length
Lock down the bracelet
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CARING FOR
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Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.
You can help preserve its lustre by
cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case and
bracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important to
rinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.
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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.
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AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
Rolex watch servicing ensures that
your timepiece will continue to
perform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms of
precision, reliability and waterproofness
throughout its life.
The timekeeping accuracy of your watch
is largely dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by Rolex
to minimize friction and prevent wear
of components. To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return
your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer or
Service Centre for professional servicing,
which will always be carried out by a
Rolex-approved watchmaker.
During a complete service, the watch is
dismantled and all of its components
– the case, bracelet and movement – are
closely examined.
The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replaced
by new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The case
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and bracelet are re-polished or satin-
finished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre while
removing any marks or scratches.
At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests to
verify its functions, waterproofness and
power reserve, as well as the precision
of its movement.
After a complete Rolex service, your
watch is covered by a service guarantee.
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WORLDWIDE SERVICE
NETWORK
The network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world and
draws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected and
trained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’s
functions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,
highly qualified Rolex watchmakers are
on hand worldwide to meet all of your
service needs.
For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and
Service Centres, please visit rolex.com.
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the functions of your Rolex watch
and about the quality, know-how and
fundamental values of the brand.
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