Out of Order 40mm GMT AutomaticvsRolex Sky-Dweller
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Measurements
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40mm GMT Automatic

Sky-Dweller
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
MSRP
n/a
$51,400
Movement
Seiko NH34
Rolex 9002
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic for its playful and unique distressed aesthetic, with many appreciating its distinct personality and non-Rolex clone colorways. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted as a positive upgrade by some. However, the intentionally damaged look is polarizing, with some finding it gimmicky. The stock leather strap is considered cheap by one owner, and the case finishing on one variant did not fully match its "Ultra Brushed" name. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting gaining only a few seconds in six hours, while another noted a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic highly for its unique personality and aesthetic at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its exceptionally good fit and finish, irreproachable attention to detail, and unique, well-executed annual calendar and dual-time zone complications, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a great value. Some owners find the 42mm case too large or top-heavy, particularly on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Availability from authorized dealers is a significant issue, with long wait times for popular configurations. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sky-Dweller highly for its unique complications and build quality, despite some reservations about its size.
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