Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Resigns: All About The Rs 57 Lakh Rolex Watch He Was Wearing
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While luxury watches have long been associated with politicians, athletes, and celebrities, Siddaramaiah’s Rolex has sparked curiosity for both its price tag and functionality.
As the political headlines unfolded, all eyes were also drawn to the striking timepiece on the veteran leader’s wrist — a luxurious Rolex Sky-Dweller valued at approximately Rs 57 lakh.
Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday afternoon after serving in the post for three years. DK Shivakumar accompanied him to the Governor’s house during the submission of the resignation. Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the special secretary to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot as the Governor was out of town. The secretary said that only the Governor can accept the resignation upon his return.
As the political headlines unfolded, all eyes were also drawn to the striking timepiece on the veteran leader’s wrist a luxurious Rolex Sky-Dweller valued at Rs 5,736,000 lakh in India.
While luxury watches have long been associated with politicians, business tycoons, athletes, and celebrities, Siddaramaiah’s Rolex has sparked curiosity because of both its price tag and its rare functionality.
What Watch Was Siddaramaiah Wearing?
The Rolex Sky-Dweller (reference M336935-0006) is one of the brand’s most technically advanced creations. Designed for frequent travellers and those who live across multiple time zones, it features an innovative dual time zone display with an off-centre 24-hour disc and a highly sophisticated annual calendar that automatically accounts for leap years.
Crafted in warm 18k Everose gold, this 42mm Oyster case watch features a rich chocolate dial paired with a matching Jubilee bracelet. Its fluted, bidirectional rotatable Rolex Ring Command bezel allows the wearer to effortlessly select and set functions, showcasing Rolex’s legendary engineering excellence.
What Makes This Rolex Watch Unique?
Introduced by Rolex in 2012, the Sky-Dweller quickly became one of the brand’s most complex and innovative watches. According to Rolex’s official website, the model combines dual time zone display with an annual calendar mechanism, making it both luxurious and highly functional.
The version associated with Siddaramaiah reportedly features an 18 ct Everose gold case paired with a bright black dial and Rolex’s signature Oysterflex bracelet. The combination gives the watch a striking balance between sporty elegance and formal sophistication.
What truly sets the Sky-Dweller apart, however, is its unusual interface.
The watch features Rolex’s patented Ring Command bezel, an interactive rotating bezel that allows the wearer to adjust different functions of the watch including date, local time, and reference time. This technical innovation remains one of Rolex’s standout engineering achievements in modern watchmaking.
Complementing the precious metal is the iconic Oyster bracelet, fitted with a folding Oysterclasp and the ingenious Easylink comfort extension link, allowing the wearer to adjust the bracelet length easily by approximately 5 mm for maximum comfort during long public appearances.
The Genius Mechanical Architecture
Beyond the luxurious exterior, the Sky-Dweller is celebrated among watch collectors for its dual time zone display and an innovative annual calendar. Here is what sets its design apart mechanically:
The Saros Annual Calendar: This system automatically distinguishes between 30-day and 31-day months. It requires only one manual adjustment per year on the first of March and displays the current month via 12 discreet apertures around the circumference of the dial, with the current month indicated in deep red.
The Ring Command Bezel: Unlike standard decorative bezels, the fluted bezel on the Sky-Dweller acts as an interactive mechanical interface. By rotating the bezel, the wearer can select which watch function to adjust the date, local time, or reference time before using the crown to set it.
One of the Sky-Dweller’s most recognisable features is its dual time display system.
The watch simultaneously displays local time through traditional centre hands while a rotating off-centre disc shows reference time in another time zone. For global travellers, diplomats, business executives, and political leaders constantly moving across regions, the functionality is especially useful.
