RolexSea-Dweller

KEY FACTS

● This historically significant reference is the first ever Sea-Dweller in two-tone

● A one-owner watch purchased new by the vendor from a Rolex authorised dealer in the UK  

● Presented with its display box, outer box, warranty card, sleeve, booklet and swing tags

● Two spare links are also included where the bracelet has been sized

● Reported to be in good working order by the vendor and graded ‘AAA’ for condition

FUNCTIONS

● Time and date

● Rotating dive-bezel with ceramic insert

● Screw-down trip-lock crown and helium escape valve deliver 4,000 feet of waterproofness  

● Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 3235 movement

● Tested after casing to a tolerance of +2 to -2 seconds per day

● Automatic winding with a 70-hour power reserve

This watch is being managed by Watch Collecting for the duration of the auction and is being held in a secure third-party facility. Watch Collecting will release the watch to the successful bidder after the vendor confirms they have received payment.

SUMMARY

While the Sea-Dweller was initially designed as a robust, no-nonsense tool watch, its identity has evolved over the years to become much more of a luxury item. In 2019, Rolex decided to honour the model’s legacy by releasing a two-tone version in steel and 18K yellow gold.

While some might consider the combination of gold on a hardcore dive watch somewhat of an oxymoron, this Sea-Dweller carries its precious metal remarkably well. The rotating bezel, crown, and bracelet centre links are all fashioned from gold, as are the hands and hour markers on the dial. To match these warm tones, the ‘SEA-DWELLER’ script is inscribed on the dial in a gold tone.

Despite its more luxurious personality, the watch still has genuine utility and is equipped with the same impressive 4000ft of waterproofness as the all-steel variant. Rolex’s latest generation calibre 3235 movement is housed underneath the screw-down case back and features a 70-hour power reserve, chronometer certification, and is tested after casing to a tolerance of +2 to -2 seconds per day.

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