How is the bezel of the Sky Dweller sealed?

[Submariner SS]

Looking at how the Sky Dweller's bezel interacts with the internal mechanism of the watch, I'm wondering how do they manage to keep the sealing of the watch and keep it from getting inside from some opening beneath the bezel. Do you have links to to a drawing or a video that shows how the bezel is sealed? Thank you

[Syed117]

Pretty sure this is the gold standard sealant.



Jokes aside, I would imagine in a similar way to any rotating bezel right?

[Jimbogigolo]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Pretty sure this is the gold standard sealant.



Jokes aside, I would imagine in a similar way to any rotating bezel right?

LOL, imagine?

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Pretty sure this is the gold standard sealant.



Jokes aside, I would imagine in a similar way to any rotating bezel right?

Rotating bezels in gmt, seaD, and subs aren’t connected to the movement those go but the skyD is

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Rotating bezels in gmt, seaD, and subs aren’t connected to the movement those go but the skyD is

Ah yes.

Good call.

[Leodagan]

Some explanations are given in the Rolex Magazine #3

[wach16]

I have always wondered this as well...looking forward to the input

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by Submariner SS

Looking at how the Sky Dweller's bezel interacts with the internal mechanism of the watch, I'm wondering how do they manage to keep the sealing of the watch and keep it from getting inside from some opening beneath the bezel. Do you have links to to a drawing or a video that shows how the bezel is sealed? Thank you

It’s probsbly like the YM II as you need to rotate the bezel to set some of the complications. Now I’m wondering the same thing.

[Submariner SS]

Ok, so now we've become several who wonder and still no answer

Indeed, the key thing here is connection to the mechanism, unlike the Sub or GMT Master.

[Gaijin]

I wonder too. Still no answer.

[epc2]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

I wonder too. Still no answer.

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[Speedbird-1]

It requires the application of a very special force,.......... a Navy Seal!:thumbsup

[shofzr]

Here is the answer..

Cheers


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[Dirt]

Originally Posted by shofzr

Here is the answer..

Cheers


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Excellent.

I always wondered my self and thought it would be a simple(single pusher)
Now we know

[phez]

But can dust and sand get under the bezel, but not passed the 2 O rings? And therefore cause wear when the bezel is rotated?

Or will washing flush out and dirt or debris?

[joli160]

The SkyD is really watertight, I just went for a sauna, swim and steambath. It's still dry under the crystal

[diracpoint]

Originally Posted by joli160

The SkyD is really watertight, I just went for a sauna, swim and steambath. It's still dry under the crystal

Yup, I have been washing mine with soap and water almost regularly for ~4 years ... still no fogging under the crystal,

[Submariner SS]

Originally Posted by shofzr

Here is the answer..

Cheers

That's exactly what I was asking abut. Thanks for your help

[yannis]

TRF is a fantastic source of info. Threads like this one are living testimony. Thanks for the input guys!

[HogwldFLTR]

And I thought it was a mixture of pixie dust and elfin grease; I feel much better knowing the truth.

[Mystro]

There is certainly more potential of gasket failure in that design. I believe nothing proves a design more than real world usage. It will take a decade or two to see how robust and WR it remains.

[Starhutch]

Was curious myself, glad to know finally!

[G'ed]

Nice, great piece of intel. I was wondering myself too

[Rashid.bk]

Roger, I see the explanation and all, but no one can tell me otherwise. It's magic, Rolex magic. When I think about a moving peace outside of the case that articulates pieces sealed inside the case, it's really mind blowing. They say the Deepsea is the most technologically advanced Rolex from an accomplishment point of view, but I can sort of get how that works no matter how difficult it was to accomplish. I tend to feel the Skydweller took more science, is more techy although not factual.
This outside bezel thingy....nah...it's magic...
That's the new Rolex way, witch craftery.

[Submariner SS]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Roger, I see the explanation and all, but no one can tell me otherwise. It's magic, Rolex magic. When I think about a moving peace outside of the case that articulates pieces sealed inside the case, it's really mind blowing.

Indeed. No extra pushers or similar. The design is ingeniously graceful

[jackcarls0n]

There is a reason why this watch has so many patents.

With some engineering background, I would say the bezel has pillars on the bottom that pushes specific mechanisms. It has to be water sealed too, which can be done by using a seal on top of the mechanism!

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[Submariner SS]

Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

There is a reason why this watch has so many patents.

With some engineering background, I would say the bezel has pillars on the bottom that pushes specific mechanisms. It has to be water sealed too, which can be done by using a seal on top of the mechanism!

Look at shofzr's photo. As I understand it, the tip of that double sealed pin is the only part that protrudes, and the rotating bezel engages it and turns it switching the internal action

[jackcarls0n]

Originally Posted by Submariner SS

Look at shofzr's photo. As I understand it, the tip of that double sealed pin is the only part that protrudes, and the rotating bezel engages it and turns it switching the internal action

Yep pretty much. But they are three settings. So either 3 pins that gets engaged by a extension on the bezel. Whether there are 3 separate pins or the same pin does the 3 function is another question.

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[Beelzy]

It should be interesting to see how the mechanism handles years of fine dust.
For example, I have a phone that is waterproof yet has accumulated dust under the screen.

[shofzr]

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