This replica sky-dweller 326138 pairs a 42mm yellow gold case with a silver dial, placing it among the dressier entries in the Sky-Dweller catalog. The Sky-Dweller combines an annual calendar with a dual time zone display, making it the most complicated watch in the current production lineup. Reference 326138 uses a full 18k yellow gold case and fluted bezel, distinguishing it from the steel and two-tone options. At 42mm, the gold construction adds noticeable weight compared to steel versions.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: fluted, bi-directional with Ring Command interface
• Dial: silver with applied hour markers
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops at 3 o’clock
• Bracelet: Oyster, three-piece links
• Movement: automatic with annual calendar
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, month, dual time zone

The Ring Command bezel selects which function to set: local time, date, or reference time. This eliminates multiple pushers and keeps the case profile clean. Small windows at each hour marker indicate the current month, a system unique to the Sky-Dweller.

Caliber Breakdown

The annual calendar automatically tracks months with 30 and 31 days, requiring manual correction only once per year at the end of February. The off-center 24-hour disc tracks home time while the main hands show local time, making the 326138 a genuine travel watch rather than a standard GMT. If you want to compare this against a steel alternative, the 42mm Oyster bracelet collection shows how the same complication translates to a sportier format. Both belong to the Sky-Dweller range, but gold versus steel changes the wearing experience entirely.

How It Compares

Full gold Sky-Dweller references occupy a niche that few watches can match: annual calendar, dual time zone, and precious metal in one package. The silver dial keeps the gold case from feeling overly flashy by providing a neutral background for the applied markers. Compared to blue or green dial variants in the same material, the silver version reads as more conservative and pairs naturally with business attire. This replica sky-dweller 326138 is the quiet authority option in a collection designed for frequent travelers.