Question - Rolex Sky-Dweller
I noticed that there is a slightly larger gap between the case and the crown on the Rolex Sky-Dweller as compared to other Rolex models such as the Datejust and Oyster Perpetual (where the crowns are flushed with the case). Does anyone know the reason/purpose for this? Or is it purely by design? You can see from the pictures what I’m talking about👍🏻 thanks!
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Aaron
Hi there fellow watch lovers! My name is Aaron and I started my watch collecting journey exactly 6 months ago (30 Dec 2021)! So far, I have been having an amazing time with this new hobby and am extre...
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Watch companies love me because I rarely notice something like that and when I do I don’t care.
Some crowns sit more flush than others, it depends on the case and maybe even varies from watch to watch.
Just checked mine ,I know it's not the skydweller,but their is a small gap ,this must be normal as it's just back from the AD after a service
Hmn. . Dont see any such gap in my rolex OP datejusts though, so it might be confined to sky dwellers...
Yeah I know what you mean, but for the Sky-Dweller in particular I have checked out many pieces in person and also many different images and videos of it online as well. And they all have this same gap there. So I’m just wondering why that is🤔
But really thanks for your advice, I do appreciate it🙏🏻
Some crowns sit more flush than others, it depends on the case and maybe even varies from watch to watch.
I agree with you, but I have indeed noticed this on all Sky-Dwellers that I have seen in person and online as well. I was thinking could it be something to do with the movement and the functions of the ring command bezel? Or perhaps with the larger diameter and thicker case, the crown would be easier to grip and unscrew with that gap? Just checking to see if anyone knows the actual reason (if there is one)😂
Just checked mine ,I know it's not the skydweller,but their is a small gap ,this must be normal as it's just back from the AD after a service
Hey man thanks for taking the effort to check! Really appreciate it😊
Yeah I don’t doubt that it’s normal to have that gap, I’m just pondering the reason for it. Because it’s not present on all models. So I’m thinking why Rolex does it for certain models (Sky-Dweller, Submariner) but not others (Datejust, Oyster Perpetual)
*OCD is real🤣🤣
Hmn. . Dont see any such gap in my rolex OP datejusts though, so it might be confined to sky dwellers...
Yes my OP and DJ also do not have this gap, that’s what got me curious in the first place😅 like how come it’s not standardized on all models? My best guess is because of the Sky-Dweller’s movement, the thicker case and shape of the case. Just thought I would ask here to see if anyone can confirm or perhaps have another answer😄
Hey man thanks for taking the effort to check! Really appreciate it😊
Yeah I don’t doubt that it’s normal to have that gap, I’m just pondering the reason for it. Because it’s not present on all models. So I’m thinking why Rolex does it for certain models (Sky-Dweller, Submariner) but not others (Datejust, Oyster Perpetual)
*OCD is real🤣🤣
Just checked my SD 43 no gap , I'm sure somebody on here knows
Ring command.
Just checked my SD 43 no gap , I'm sure somebody on here knows
Yeah let’s see if we get an answer soon😂
there is a gap because the watch is not meant to go glu glu glu in the water, its only for use in the sky as the name implies.