What is the difference between the old & the new sky-dweller

[koko105]

Does anyone know the difference between the new sky-dweller & the old one

Did someone notice any change in the case, movement ,…….


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[Harry-57]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=897560

[koko105]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=897560

No clear differences between Caliber 9001 & 9002


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[Driver8]

Originally Posted by koko105

No clear differences between Caliber 9001 & 9002

Yes there is - the 9001 didn't have the Chronergy escapement. The 9002 does.

[milgauss2232]

Are there any visually noticeable differences? Like the current gen gmts have a crown at the dial at 6 while the previous doesn’t, etc..?

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by koko105

No clear differences between Caliber 9001 & 9002

There are differences. None that matter to me but some may have a preference. The Rolex website lists the differences between the 9001 and 9002 movements in the Sky Dweller section under New Releases.

[Alpino]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

Are there any visually noticeable differences? Like the current gen gmts have a crown at the dial at 6 while the previous doesn’t, etc..?

[miro1270]

"Rolex caliber 9002 (2023) is an evolution of the original 2012 caliber 9001. It includes technical innovations that Rolex has brought to its movements – Chronergy escapement, Paraflex shock absorbers and a new oscillating weight with an optimized ball bearing."

It is very likely that they are preparing the mechanism for a transparent case back.

[fmc000]

Basically, they downgraded the movement so that it could develop the same issues that afflict all the 32XX calibers.

[Jamme]

Originally Posted by milgauss2232

Are there any visually noticeable differences? Like the current gen gmts have a crown at the dial at 6 while the previous doesn’t, etc..?

Yes- the new version has the Rolex crown on both sides of the 6 oclock hour marker (next to where it says Swiss Made), whereas the older version does not have crowns there, only the wording.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Basically, they downgraded the movement so that it could develop the same issues that afflict all the 32XX calibers.

I was thinking along these lines. Although in fairness, none of my 32 based watches have misbehaved. I'm still glad I've got the 9001 in mine.