Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller

FEATURE

Tools for the Depths: The Dive Watches of Rolex

Dive watches from Rolex are highly sought after. And it’s no wonder with such an exciting history, a number of noteworthy collaborations, unique designs and robust, accurate in-house movements. We explore the various models in this feature from the WatchTime archives. Rolex currently produces four different dive watch models: the Submariner and Submariner Date, the...

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Aug 4, 2024 by Jens Koch

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Into the Blue: Reviewing the Rolex Deepsea D-Blue

When writer, director, and adventurer James Cameron reached the beginning of the “deep sea” at a depth of 1,000 meters on March 26, 2012, safely inside his submersible craft Deepsea Challenger, all the remaining light disappeared. But at that point, he hadn’t yet completed one-tenth of his journey. At 10,908 meters, he landed softly on...

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Nov 13, 2023 by Jens Koch

List vs. Ask: Comparing Steel Rolex Prices at Retail to Prices on the Secondary Market

It is no secret that many watches within Rolex’s steel range can be difficult to come by at retail prices. With wait lists stretching for weeks to months to even years, depending on the dealer and the model reference, many collectors are now turning to watch resellers and the grey market to cut their wait...

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Dec 18, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

WATCH TEST

A Full-Grown Classic: Reviewing the Revamped Rolex Sea-Dweller

Rolex premiered its first divers’ watch, the Submariner, in 1953. The Sea-Dweller, which followed in 1967, had a nearly identical design. But since it was made for professional divers, it had an even more pressure-resistant case and a helium valve developed by Rolex. Rolex released a new model in 2017 to celebrate the Sea-Dweller’s 50th...

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Apr 30, 2020 by Jens Koch

TREND PIECE:

Two-Tone Tendencies: The Hottest Bicolor Watches of 2019

Depending on execution, two-tone timepieces can come off as a striking alternative to your daily wristwear or fall into the domain of over the top and extravagant. Despite the fine line that exists between good looking and gauche, two-tone has emerged as one of 2019’s hottest trends with the halls of Baselworld and SIHH filled...

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Nov 25, 2019 by WatchTime

PORTFOLIO

6 Sports Watches and Dive Watches Built for Adventure

From the WatchTime archives: If you want to climb mountains, explore caverns, or undergo underwater ordeals, these watches will blithely master such extreme situations. But their attributes can also be useful in everyday life.

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Apr 29, 2019 by Jens Koch

BASELWORLD 2019:

Sunken Treasure: Rolex Adds Gold to the Sea-Dweller

Two years ago, Rolex updated its venerable and record-setting divers’ watch, the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, with a new movement and redesigned case. This year, the Swiss watchmaking titan adds a touch of luxury to its most purpose-driven timepiece with the launch of the Sea-Dweller in Rolesor, aka a combination of Rolex “Oystersteel” and 18k yellow...

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Mar 23, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Highlights from WatchTime’s March-April Issue, On Sale Now

The second WatchTime issue of 2019 hits newsstands today, with highlights ranging from our cover story on the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in carbon, a high-tech material update to the world’s thinnest tourbillon timepiece; a test of the Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision with its innovate Grinder winding mechanism; an in-depth review of the 2018 Omega Seamaster 300; a spotlight...

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Mar 12, 2019 by WatchTime

GOING THE EXTRA FATHOM:

The Rolex Deepsea and 6 Other Extreme Dive Watches

We take a look at seven "extreme" dive watches - including the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue Edition; Breitling's Superocean Chronograph M2000 and the UTS 4000M Professional Diver - and what sets them apart from the pack.

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Dec 6, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

DIVE WATCH BASICS

Dive Watches 101: Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps

We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of dive watch Bracelet Extensions vs. Flexible Straps in this article on diving watches.

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Aug 30, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

Tough Timers: 10 Watches for Extreme Conditions

WatchTime takes a look at 10 tough timer watches, including the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss and the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, designed to withstand extreme conditions.

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Aug 24, 2018 by Jens Koch

DIVE WATCH BASICS

Saturation Diving, Helium Valves, and “Extreme” Dive Watches

In another installment in our series on the basics of divers' watches, we explain why some dive watches have built-in helium-release valves and why others don’t. We also explain why each type is perfectly OK, depending on the type of diving you do.

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Jul 20, 2018 by Roger Ruegger

BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED:

The Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller Gets an Upgrade

As per tradition, Rolex generated much of the watch-media buzz at Baselworld 2018, primarily for the release of its new GMT-Master II in a steel case. But that was not the only big news coming out of Rolex this year; fans of the brand's extreme-depth divers' watch, the Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Sea-Dweller, were treated to a revamped model with new lugs and bracelet and a new "Superlative Chronometer" movement.

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Apr 17, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2017:

Rolex Sea-Dweller Resurfaces with Larger Case and New Movement (Updated with Live Pictures)

It’s another big year of anniversaries in the luxury watch world. Rolex is celebrating the half-century mark for its extreme divers’ watch, the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, by launching an all-new model, with a larger case and modern caliber, at Baselworld 2017.

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Mar 25, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Watch-Insider Asks: Which of These 5 Watches Would You Take to a Desert Island?

Stranded on a desert island? We offer 5 luxury watches to choose from as your "desert island" watch, with models from Panerai, Rolex, Blancpain, Cartier and Omega.

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Nov 30, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Fratello’s Top 5 Favorite Divers’ Watches

WatchTime writer reveals his top five favorite divers' watches, including those from watch brands Omega, Rolex, Longines and Audemars Piguet.

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Oct 23, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

WatchTime’s March-April Issue Is On Sale Now!

The March-April issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our test of the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000, our exclusive interview with Jean-Claude Biver on the future of TAG Heuer, a comparative test of dive watches from IWC and Tudor, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue…

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Mar 27, 2015 by WatchTime

Dive Watch Specials: My 5 Top Dive Watches from Baselworld and Beyond

Every year, Diveintowatches.com tries to cope with the rather difficult task of creating something like a “best in show” list of the new dive watches presented at the Baselworld watch fair. As we approach Baselworld 2015, let’s revisit my top five dive watches from last year’s Baselworld and compare them to my final list of...

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Mar 9, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Deep Dive Redux: Testing the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000

After a six-year hiatus, Rolex resurrected the Sea-Dweller last year in a new, improved version, dubbed the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000. We give it the WatchTime once-over in this test feature with stunning original photography by Marcus Krüger. The Rolex Sea-Dweller debuted in 1967 as the Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000. It was styled after the Rolex Submariner,...

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Feb 28, 2015 by Jens Koch

Fratello Classics: 5 Rolex Watches Introduced at Recent Baselworlds

While SIHH is about to start, the watch industry is also getting ready for Baselworld. Every year, as soon as the doors of the exhibition open, there is a run (literally) on the Rolex booth to see what’s new from Geneva’s luxury-watch giant. Here’s a look back at some of the recent Baselworld Rolex introductions.

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Jan 8, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

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