What is the Rolex Sea-Dweller, and Why Is it So Popular?
The Sea-Dweller was introduced in 1967, and it is the world's first watch to feature a helium escape valve. This watch was designed for professional divers.
The Sea-Dweller is the most practical for Deep-sea and advanced diving because of its unique features. When it comes to Rolex watches, have become popular because of their history, features and practicality. Such as the Rolex GMT being a perfect pilot's watch and the Submariner being an ideal divers watch.
The model stands out because it can go to extreme depths. Still, most people are desk divers and never use their dive watches for diving and will never be pushed beyond Rolexes standard 100m water resistance. But that's ok because no one expects you to do the Deep-sea challenge if you wear one.
The Notable Features & Configuration of the Rolex Sea-Dweller
There are two options for the Sea-Dweller: Gold and Steel or Steel. We are going to cover all of the features of the two models.
Ceramic Bezel
Like the submariner, the Rolex Sea-Dweller is intended to be a tool watch for divers. Of course, it has many functional features, such as its ceramic insert unidirectional bezel with 60 minutes of graduations that allow divers to manage dive time and track when they need to decompress.
Black dial
The dial on the Rolex Sea-Dweller is most often black. While this provides an excellent look for desk divers, its intended purpose is to contrast the lumens making it more visible to divers at depth or in the dark.
Material
Let's talk materials. The Sea-Dweller comes in 2 variations of material Oystersteel or a Bi-Metal Oystersteel and yellow gold model. Both are beautiful; however, remember that gold is an incredibly soft metal. Not only does it affect the look, but it can also drastically affect the price.
Helium escape valve
The Sea-Dweller is the most practical for Deep-sea and advanced diving as it features a Helium escape valve used to decompress when rising to the surface. The standard design Sea-Dweller Boasts an impressive water resistance watch of 3900 feet. This feature makes the Sea-Dweller stand out next compared to the submariner and its impressive water resistance.
Bracelet
You can only find the Sea-Dweller on the sporty 3-link Oyster Bracelet. This is the most practical, simple and sturdiest bracelet.
Differences between the Sea-Dweller and the submariner
If your a beginner watch collector or just a watch enthusiast you may be wondering the difference between the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller as they do look very similar, heres an easy to read comparison of both models.
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Sea-Dweller |
Submariner date |
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Case size |
43mm |
41mm |
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Depth rating |
1220 meters |
300 meters |
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Bracelet extension system |
Flip lock |
Glide lock |
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Helium escape valve |
yes |
no |
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Cheapest retail |
£11,650 |
£9,000 |
Buy a Rolex Sea-Dweller
If you are interested in purchasing, viewing or sourcing a Rolex Sea-Dweller, Please feel free to get in touch. We always stock a range of Rolex Sea-Dwellers at our office in Hatton Garden, available for viewing. Additionally, we have an excellent network and can source Rolexes promptly.
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