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Rolex Yacht-MastervsRolex Sky-Dweller

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Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $32,500
Sky-Dweller
RolexSky-Dweller
MSRP $51,400
What people say

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Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master 37 for its elegant and classy design, comfortable fit, and dressier appeal, with many finding it beautiful and a great summer watch. Specific praise is given to the rhodium dial, blue second hand, and Rolesium construction. However, some find the grey dial unappealing, and its smaller dial aperture can make time-telling more difficult. Owners are split on its suitability for men's wrists, with some considering the 37mm size too small. The Rolex Yacht-Master is also seen as the dressiest of Rolex's professional watches by some, while others consider it sporty-only. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its exceptionally good fit and finish, with crisply defined dial markers and hands showing irreproachable attention to detail. Owners appreciate its complexity, rarity, and unique presence, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a conversation starter, distinct from the Datejust. The dual-time zone and annual calendar complication, controlled by the Ring Command Bezel, are seen as difficult to replicate and offer good value within Rolex's lineup. However, opinions are split on the 42mm case size, with some finding it too large and heavy, even uncomfortable on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Certain configurations, like the stainless steel blue or green dial models, are very difficult to obtain from authorized dealers and command high grey market prices.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Yacht-Master37mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Yacht-Master55h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Yacht-Master100m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Yacht-Master$32,500
Sky-Dweller$51,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
18 kt Everose gold
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
9002
Power Reserve
55h
72h
Jewels
31
40
Complications
Date
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$32,500
$51,400
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