Rolex Sky-DwellervsTudor Black Bay GMT S&G

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

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

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G at true scale

Black Bay GMT S&G

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

n/a

14.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

72h

highest

70h

MSRP

$51,400

n/a

Movement

Rolex 9002

Tudor MT5652

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
14.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
steel
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Rolex 9002
Tudor MT5652
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
40
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$51,400
n/a
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

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.

Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G for its striking "Root Beer" aesthetic, with reviewers calling it a "fully-realized design aesthetic" that "flat-out rules," noting it looks better in person than in photos. The watch features gold-toned hands and hour markers against a matte brown and black bezel, with gold accents on the crown and bracelet center links. While the 41mm case is considered acceptable for a sports watch with its features, some owners and reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G to be thick and heavy, with one owner noting its weight and thickness might not suit everyone. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G highly for its compelling vintage-inspired design and the value it offers.