Essential Guide: How to Adjust Your Rolex Sky-Dweller Safely (and Avoid Damage!)
By Gamzo & Co. | Los Angeles Luxury Watch Experts
www.gamzoandco.com
Adjusting a sophisticated timepiece like the Rolex Sky-Dweller requires care and precision.
This model is one of Rolex’s most technically advanced watches, featuring both an annual calendar and a dual-time display.
However, if you set it incorrectly, you could damage internal mechanisms — especially the movement that controls the calendar and GMT.
Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on how to safely adjust your Sky-Dweller without risking harm.
🧭 Step 1: Prepare the Crown
Start by gently unscrewing the crown.
As you do, you’ll hear a click. That sound indicates the crown is free from the locked position and ready for adjustment.
Once you hear the click, carefully pull the crown out to begin.
⏱ Step 2: Set the Minutes and GMT
Engage the Ring Command Bezel to activate different functions.
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Turn the bezel all the way to the left.
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In this position, winding the crown adjusts the minute hand and the 24-hour GMT disc for a second time zone.
✅ Tip: Rotate slowly and avoid over-tightening the crown while turning.
🕒 Step 3: Set the Hour
After setting your GMT, it’s time to set the local hour hand.
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Turn the bezel one click to the right.
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In this setting, rotating the crown moves the hour marker independently of the minute hand.
📅 Step 4: Set the Date and Month
Finally, adjust the calendar.
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Turn the bezel one more click to the right.
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Now, rotating the crown changes the date and month.
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Once the indicator passes the 31st, the month automatically advances — an ingenious feature of the Sky-Dweller’s annual calendar.
⚠️ Critical Safety Tip: Secure the Crown!
This step is non-negotiable.
When finished, push the crown back in and screw it down firmly until it’s completely closed.
If the crown is even slightly open, water, moisture, or dust can enter the case and damage the movement.
🔒 Always ensure the crown is fully secured to maintain water resistance and protect your investment.
✨ Bonus Tip from Gamzo & Co.
If you’re new to luxury watches or recently purchased a Sky-Dweller from us, our specialists can walk you through the adjustment process in person or over video call.
We’re here to help you keep your watch in mint, factory-fresh condition.
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