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WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manuallyin order to function correctly and precisely.
To wind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
no effect.) A minimum of 25 turns is required foradequate partial winding. The watch will thenbe wound automatically as long as it is worn onthe wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying yourRolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its ownlaboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometricprecision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back theboundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellencein mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

		
OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER
DUAL TIME ZONE AND 24 - HOUR DISPLAY
SAROS ANNUAL CALENDAR
RING COMMAND SYSTEM		OVERVIEWSETTING THE WATCH
EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINKROLEX GLIDELOCK FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM		CARING FOR YOUR ROLEXAFTER-SALES SERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORKTHE HEART OF THE SKY-DWELLER MODEL
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USING YOUR WATCH
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SKY-DWELLER
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller
provides, in an unprecedented way, theinformation frequent travellers needto easily keep track of time: a dual timezone and an innovative annual calendar
named Saros. The watch is set using theRing Command system, a revolutionary
mechanism of interaction between therotatable bezel, the winding crown andthe movement.
The 42 mm Oyster case, guaranteed
waterproof to a depth of 100 metres(330 feet), is a paragon of robustness
and elegance.

The sapphire crystal, featuring a Cyclops
lens at 3 o’clock, is virtually scratchproof
and benefits from an anti-reflective coating.
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller isequipped with a self-winding mechanicalmovement entirely manufactured by Rolex.
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dwellerfeatures an Oyster or Jubilee braceletwith an Easylink comfort extension
link or an Oysterflex bracelet with
the Rolex Glidelock extension system.
All three bracelets are equipped withan Oysterclasp.

THE HEART OF THE
SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEDUAL TIME ZONE AND
24-HOUR DISPLAYThe Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller allows
the traveller to read the time in two
different time zones simultaneously.
The reference time can be read in
24-hour format via a rotating off-centre
disc. A fixed red triangle on the dialpoints to the time.

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Local time is indicated by theconventional centre hour, minute andseconds hands. It can be set quickly
and easily by jumps of the hour hand.
Setting the hour hand does not affectthe minute or seconds hands or thereference time.
The instantaneous date change is linked
to local time. Thus, the date window
always displays the current date in thewearer’s local time zone.

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SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICESAROS ANNUALCALENDARThe Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller has
an innovative annual calendar thanks
to an ingenious patented mechanism,
named Saros, whose unique design wasinspired directly by the astronomical
phenomenon of the same name.
This annual calendar, which automaticallydifferentiates between 30-day and31-day months, displays the correct datethroughout the year. It requires only
one adjustment a year − on 1 March,
February having only 28 or 29 days.

The current month is indicated in
red in one of the 12 windows aroundthe circumference of the dial: January
at 1 o’clock, February at 2 o’clock,and so on.

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RING COMMAND
SYSTEM
The Ring Command system is a patented
system of interaction between the caseand movement, developed by Rolex,
for easy selection and adjustment ofparticular functions via the rotatablebezel and the winding crown. On theOyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, it allows
easy selection of the function to be set:date, month, local time or reference time.

THE HEART OF THE
SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEOVERVIEW
Hour hand

Bidirectional rotatable bezel

Minute handTwinlock winding crown withdouble waterproofness system

Seconds hand
Reference time display
on 24-hour disc
Date window
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SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICESETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position(crown in position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crownis in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Sky-Dweller is guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

Manual winding(crown in position 1)
The crown is unscrewed. To wind
the watch manually, turn the crownclockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimumof 25 turns for partial winding.

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After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHCOMPLETE SETTING OF THE WATCH
IS CARRIED OUT BY FOLLOWING THE
STEPS IN THE ORDER GIVEN
1. Setting the reference time (bezelin position III, crown in position 2)
To set the reference time, follow thesteps in the order given:– Unscrew the crown and then pull
it out to the first notch.
– Put the bezel in position III by turning
it counterclockwise as far as it willgo. The seconds hand is stopped,
allowing you to set the time to theprecise second.

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16– Set the hour on the 24-hour discand the minutes shown by the centre
minute hand by turning the crownin either direction.
Setting the reference time (hour on
the 24-hour disc and minutes shown by
the centre minute hand) also moves thehour hand (local time). For this reason,
the reference time must be set before
setting the local time.
Go to step 2

Unscrew and then pull out

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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2. Setting the local time (bezel inposition II, crown in position 2)
To set the local time, follow the steps
in the order given:– Put the bezel in position II.
– Set the local time (displayed by thehour hand) by turning the crown ineither direction. The 24-hour disc andthe minute hand do not move. Only
the hour hand moves in incre­ments ofone hour. The date changes when thehour hand reaches midnight, only in theclockwise direction.

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To avoid confusion between daytime
and night-time hours, move the hour
hand to 12 o’clock. If the date changes,
it is midnight.
Go to step 318

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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3. Setting the month and the date(bezel in position I, crown in position 2)
To set the month and the date, follow
the steps in the order given:– Put the bezel in position I.
– Set the month by turning the crownin either direction. Cycle through thedates and months until you reachthe current month, which is indicatedby a contrasting colour in one of the12 windows around the circumferenceof the dial: January at 1 o’clock, February
at 2 o’clock, etc. until December at12 o’clock.

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SERVICE– Set the date of the current month byturning the crown in either direction
until you reach the correct date.
The annual calendar automaticallydifferentiates between 30-day and31-day months. It requires only one
adjustment a year – on 1 March,
February having only 28 or 29 days.
– Return the bezel to the neutral
position by turning it clockwise as far
as it will go.
– Push in and screw down the crown.

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* The date shown here is 28 August

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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SETTING THE LOCAL TIMEOR DATE ONLY
To change only the local time or thedate, follow the steps in the order given:– Unscrew the crown and pull it out tothe first notch.
– Go to step 2 (see page 18) or to step 3(see page 20) depending on thefunction to be set.
– Push in and screw down the crown.

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Additional information
After setting, we recommend that you
return the bezel to the neutral position
to easily locate positions I, II and III thenext time you set the watch.

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Unscrew and then pull out* The date shown here is 28 August

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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EASYLINK COMFORTEXTENSION LINKTo ensure optimal comfort when wearing
your watch, Rolex created the Easylink
comfort extension link. This exclusive
system, fitted on the Oyster bracelet
and Jubilee bracelet of the Sky-Dweller,
comprises a link that is pulled out or
folded back on itself to adjust the lengthof the bracelet by approximately 5 mm,without the need for tools.

Adjusting from the short position
to the long position

Adjusting from the long position
to the short position

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SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEROLEX GLIDELOCK
FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
On the Oysterflex bracelet, the Rolex
Glidelock fine-adjustment system enables
the bracelet length to be adjusted inapproximately 2.5 mm increments up
to around 15 mm.

Adjustment of the bracelet
Open the clasp
Pull on the bracelet to release it
from the notch in the rack
Adjust the position of the braceletto the desired length
Lock down the bracelet

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CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEXThanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.

You can help preserve its lustre bycleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case andbracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important torinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

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AFTER-SALESSERVICERolex after-sales servicing ensures thatyour timepiece will continue to perform
optimally in terms of precision, reliability
and waterproofness, and also retain its
particular lustre.
The proper functioning and timekeeping
accuracy of your Rolex watch movement
is dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by thebrand. Over time, the properties ofall lubricants will degrade, which canaffect a movement’s precision.

Additionally, to verify the waterproofnessof your watch, it is important to carry out
stringent technical checks.
Rolex therefore recommends that you
periodically return your watch to one
of its Official Rolex Retailers or Service
Centres for complete servicing, which isalways performed by a Rolex-approved
watchmaker.

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During a complete service, the watch
is dismantled and all of its components– the case, bracelet and movement –are closely examined.
The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replacedby new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The caseand bracelet are re-polished or satinfinished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre whileremoving any marks or scratches.

At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests toverify its functions, waterproofness andpower reserve, as well as the precisionof its movement.
After a complete Rolex service, yourwatch is covered by a service guarantee.

THE HEART OF THE
SKY-DWELLER MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICENETWORKThe network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world anddraws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected andtrained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’sfunctions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,highly qualified Rolex watchmakers areon hand worldwide to meet all of yourservice needs.

For a list of Official Rolex Retailers andService Centres, please visit rolex.com.

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