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The Rolex Sky-Dweller 336238 takes one of the brand's most complicated watches and gives it a bolder presentation. A 42mm 18kt yellow gold case, a bright green sunburst dial, and an Oysterflex strap. The dressy-complication character that has defined the Sky-Dweller line, paired with the sportier feel of rubber. We took a closer look at this 2025 reference, and here's what stood out about how it wears, what it offers, and where the green-and-gold combination sits in Rolex's larger catalog.
The Sky-Dweller 336238 in 18kt yellow gold with bright green sunburst dial and Oysterflex strap
Table of Contents
The Watch
The Sky-Dweller 336238 presented on a black leather watch stand
Case Dimensions and Wrist Presence
The Sky-Dweller 336238 measures 42mm across, with a thickness of approximately 14.1mm and a lug-to-lug of approximately 49mm based on our measurements. On the scale it comes in at 198 grams, just under half a pound. That's hefty for a daily wearer, and you feel the gold immediately when you put it on.
Case thickness measures approximately 14.1mm; lug-to-lug at approximately 48.9mm.
The Oysterflex strap takes some of the weight off the wrist. The rubber sits softer than a gold bracelet would, and the load redistributes once it's strapped down properly.
On the scale at 198.6 grams (left) and 0.4380 pounds (right) — just under half a pound of yellow gold.
The Green Dial and the Gold Combination
The bright green dial is the part of this watch that gets people. Rolex has a particular way with green that other brands haven't fully matched. Depending on the lighting, the tone shifts between deep emerald in shadow, flat and matte in soft light, and almost vibrant under direct sun. It reads completely differently across a single day on the wrist.
Macro of the bright green sunburst dial showing the Rolex coronet, applied gold hour markers, and the red triangle reference-time indicator
Pairing green with yellow gold is a combination Rolex effectively pioneered at the mainstream level, and you can now see that influence rippling across the rest of the industry. This Sky-Dweller is one of the cleanest expressions of the formula. The gold case frames the green without competing with it.
Angled view showing the green dial against the fluted yellow gold bezel and the date aperture at 3 o'clock
Ring Command Bezel and Annual Calendar
The Sky-Dweller's defining feature is the Ring Command bezel, and the 336238 keeps it intact. You rotate the bezel to select which function you want to adjust (local time, reference time, or date), then use the crown to make the actual change. It's smooth and intuitive. Once you've set the system once, you stop needing the manual.
Top-down view of the dial showing the central 24-hour disc and the 12 month apertures arrayed around the hour markers
The annual calendar reads through 12 small apertures arrayed around the hour markers, with the current month displayed in red. The second time zone runs on the central 24-hour disc, leaving the main hands free to show local time wherever you've landed. It's a lot of information on one dial, but Rolex has paced the layout so it doesn't feel cluttered.
In-hand view from the crown side showing the fluted Ring Command bezel and the screw-down crown used to adjust the selected function
Caliber 9002 Movement
Inside is Rolex's caliber 9002, the engine the Sky-Dweller line has been built around since the 2017 update. It delivers approximately 72 hours of power reserve, which means you can take it off Friday evening and pick it up Monday morning still running. Combined with a screw-down crown and 100 meters of water resistance, this is still a watch built for actual everyday wear, complications and all.
Oysterflex and Glidelock Adjustment
The Oysterflex changes the wearing experience compared to earlier Sky-Dwellers on Oyster bracelets. The construction uses flexible metal blades overmoulded with elastomer (durable, with the comfort and flex of a high-end rubber strap).
The Oysterflex strap extending from the case, showing the smooth elastomer surface that overmoulds the internal metal blades
The clasp brings the Glidelock extension system, giving you about 15mm of fine adjustment in small increments without any tools. That kind of micro-adjustment matters more than people realize. Wrists swell across the day, and being able to dial in another millimeter or two without taking the watch off makes a real difference on a piece this heavy.
The yellow gold Glidelock clasp on the wrist with the engraved Rolex coronet — the extension system gives roughly 15mm of fine adjustment without tools
How It Wears
This is a Sky-Dweller that asks to be noticed. The 42mm gold case has serious wrist presence, the green dial pulls eyes from across a room, and the Oysterflex makes the whole package wearable in situations where a gold bracelet might feel like too much. We think that's the most interesting thing about the 336238: it takes a watch that historically read formal and reroutes it toward something you'd actually wear with a polo and shorts.
The 336238 on a 7-inch wrist showing how the 42mm yellow gold case sits and how the Oysterflex flows under the cuff
The Sky-Dweller 336238 in the hand, dial-forward, showing how the bright green reads against yellow gold under directional lighting
FAQ
How much does the Rolex Sky-Dweller 336238 cost?
Our pre-owned, unworn 336238 in yellow gold on Oysterflex is currently listed at $60,000. Rolex retail and secondary market pricing on this reference both move with availability — reach out for the latest.
What size is the Rolex Sky-Dweller 336238?
42mm in diameter, approximately 14.1mm thick, with a lug-to-lug of approximately 49mm based on our measurements. It weighs 198 grams on the Oysterflex strap.
What movement powers the Sky-Dweller 336238?
The Rolex caliber 9002, an automatic movement with annual calendar and dual time zone functions, offering approximately 72 hours of power reserve.
How water resistant is the Sky-Dweller 336238?
100 meters of water resistance with a screw-down crown. That's enough for swimming and daily wear.
How does the Ring Command bezel work?
You rotate the fluted bezel to one of three positions to select what you want to adjust (local time, reference time, or date), then use the crown to make the change. It's a way of giving the Sky-Dweller multiple functions without requiring extra pushers on the case.
Is the green Sky-Dweller a limited edition?
The 336238 is part of Rolex's regular catalog, not a limited edition. Availability through authorized dealers is limited as it is across the brand's gold sport-watch range.
Final Thoughts
The Sky-Dweller 336238 unworn in its Rolex presentation box
The Sky-Dweller 336238 is one of the most expressive watches Rolex currently makes. Yellow gold and a bright green dial is a combination the brand has been building equity in for years, and putting it on the Oysterflex changes the wearing personality completely: sportier, more versatile, less buttoned-up. We think it's a strong pick for someone who wants real Rolex complication content paired with a bold, unmistakable look.
If you'd like to see the Sky-Dweller 336238 in person or have questions about availability, reach out to us at watchesoff5th.com or through our social channels at @watchesoff5th.