Rolex Sea‑Dweller
A professional and impressive diver's watch is not only an asset for professional divers. The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller from Rolex not only sets high standards in terms of its usability, its sophisticated design also makes this exceptional luxury watch suitable for everyday use and an adornment for any wearer.
Diver's watches are a special segment in the luxury watch sector. It is not enough for the watch to be declared water-resistant; professional diving watches should be able to cope very well with pressure and temperature fluctuations under water. The decisive factor here is the water resistance of a watch with the ISO 6425 standard, which guarantees that a watch is water-resistant to at least 100 metres.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller
100 metres is no benchmark for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller. Back in 1967, the Swiss company laid the foundations for one of its most successful in-house series, which was developed in close collaboration with Comex (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises).
The result is impressive, as the Rolex Sea-Dweller is now water-resistant to depths of 1,220 metres and an integrated helium valve guarantees functionality even during decompression on resurfacing. Deep-sea diving with a Rolex watch is therefore no problem at all.
Design of the Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Rolex Sea-Dweller is characterised by a solid case made of satin-finished stainless steel. The robust construction, typical of a diver's watch, is reflected in the compact 40 mm diameter of the watch. The unidirectional rotating bezel and the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal of the Rolex Sea-Dweller are further favourable aspects of the Sea-Dweller that have also proven themselves in everyday wear.
Logically, the design has changed since the first release and current trends and technical developments have been incorporated into the series. The combination of appealing aesthetics and technical innovation has always characterised the Rolex Sea Dweller.
In contrast to many other manufacturers or even other model series, the Swiss have opted for the classic colour scheme of the Sea Dweller with a matt black dial accentuated by the silver or white gold case.
Sea-Dweller Deepsea & Vintage models
The sister model, the Sea-Dweller Deepsea, is yet another speciality among diving watches. With water resistance to depths of 3,900 metres, the watch is almost unique in the world. As time is an important criterion when diving, Rolex watches are highly valued in this area.
The vintage Rolex Sea Dweller models are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are among those luxury watches that have a high increase in value. If you are on the lookout for one, you can certainly acquire a good investment, even second-hand.
Price of a Rolex Sea-Dweller
Vintage models from the 1970s in particular always achieve record prices when they are sold because they sell really well. In the long term, an investment in a more recent Sea Dweller could be a good investment. The current price range for this Rolex is between 10,000 and 19,000 euros.
