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Rolex · Sea-Dweller

Rolex Sea-Dweller

Ref. 126603 · Diver

$22,450Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
43mm
Material
Yellow Rolesor
Water resistance
1220m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
3235
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Sea-Dweller collection · 2 watches

Sea-Dweller
Sea-Dweller43mm
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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$22,450

The forum market

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Rolex on the secondhand market

Not enough to call it

-7.3% to +9.1% · 40 matched watches

Divers as a group: +6.5% · 338 matched watches

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

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05The discussion

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