This replica Sky-Dweller 326238 wraps a black dial in a full yellow gold case, producing a high-contrast combination where dark and warm tones compete for attention. The 326238 belongs to the Cal. 9001 generation of Sky-Dweller references, the one before the 336 series brought 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 case places this reference at the top of the lineup.

Case & Movement Specs

• Reference: 326238
• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: fluted 18k yellow gold, Ring Command system
• Dial: black with applied 18k yellow gold indices
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification
• Bracelet: black Oysterflex rubber strap
• Movement: clone Cal. 9001, automatic
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Functions: annual calendar, dual time zone, date
• Quality options: super clone with clone Cal. 9001 ($899) or A-grade with a Japanese automatic movement ($349)

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 326238 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 black Oysterflex rubber strap echoes the dial and keeps the gold case comfortable and sporty on the wrist. For anyone seeking maximum visual impact from the Sky-Dweller platform, this replica Sky-Dweller 326238 delivers the boldest version of that formula.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Sky-Dweller Oysterflex Yellow Gold Champagne, Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold Champagne Oyster, Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold Champagne Jubilee.