RolexSea-Dweller

KEY FACTS

• A two-tone version of Rolex’s hardcover diver, finished in steel and 18K yellow gold
• ​Lot offered by a private collector based in the UK
• Presented with its display box, outer box, warranty card, wallet, booklets and one spare link where the bracelet has been sized
• Under Rolex’s five-year international warranty until 2026
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• ​Time and date
• Rotating dive-bezel with ‘Cerachrom’ insert
• Screw-down trip-lock crown and helium escape valve
• ​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

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 colour. 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.

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