Out of Order 40mm GMT AutomaticvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic at true scale

40mm GMT Automatic

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
n/a
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Yellow
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
Jewels
0
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$51,400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Out of Order 40mm GMT Automatic

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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

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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