This replica Sky-Dweller 336238 wraps a black dial in a full 18K yellow gold case, producing a high-contrast combination where dark and warm tones compete for attention. The 336238 belongs to the latest generation of Sky-Dweller references, featuring refinements to the case geometry and movement architecture. At 42mm, the case carries the annual calendar and dual time zone complications controlled through the fluted Ring Command bezel, and the all-gold construction places this reference at the top of the lineup.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: 18K yellow gold
• Bezel: fluted yellow gold, Ring Command system
• Dial: black with applied yellow gold indices
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Bracelet: Oyster in 18K yellow gold
• Functions: annual calendar, dual time zone, date

The black dial on a gold case produces the strongest contrast available in the Sky-Dweller range. Every applied index and hand pops against the dark background, making the 336238 arguably the most legible full-gold option in the catalog.

Caliber Breakdown

The annual calendar requires only one correction per year, at the February-March transition. The caliber drives all complication displays: twelve month indicators around the dial edge, a date window at 3 o’clock, and a second time zone via a 24-hour disc. The gold sky dweller with a black dial has historically attracted collectors who want full precious metal without the tonal uniformity of a matching gold dial. The black face breaks up the warmth and adds sportiness that champagne or white dials do not. Browse the Sky-Dweller collection for a full overview of available metals and dials. The Oyster bracelet variants share the same 42mm architecture across steel, two-tone, and precious-metal configurations.

How It Compares

Full yellow gold with a black dial occupies a specific aesthetic space: formal enough for evening wear, contrasty enough to avoid looking like a dress watch. The applied gold markers read clearly against the dark surface at any angle, and the sunburst finishing adds depth that a flat matte finish would not. The Oyster bracelet in matching gold provides the weight and drape expected from a precious-metal watch. For anyone seeking maximum visual impact from the Sky-Dweller platform, this replica Sky-Dweller 336238 delivers the boldest version of that formula.