
Bezel | Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in black ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in gold |
Bracelet | Oyster, three-piece solid links |
Bracelet Material | Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold |
Calibre | 3235, Manufacture Rolex |
Certification | Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) |
Clasp | Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system |
CollectionName | Sea-Dweller |
Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
Dial | Intense black |
Diameter | 43 mm |
Material | Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold |
Model Case | Oyster, 43 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold |
Movement | Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding |
Power Reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
Reference / Code | 126603 |
Water Resistance | Waterproof to 1,220 metres / 4,000 feet, helium escape valve |
Winding Crown | Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system |


Ceramic Bezel and Luminescent Display
The 60-minute graduated, unidirectional rotatable bezel of the Sea-Dweller enables divers to precisely and safely monitor their dive and decompression times. It is equipped with a patented black Cerachrom bezel insert manufactured by Rolex in a virtually scratchproof ceramic whose colour is unaffected by ultraviolet rays. The graduation is coated via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) with a thin layer of gold. The sleek black dial features large Chromalight hour markers and hands, filled with luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow for excellent legibility in dark conditions.
Intense black dial
The black dial of the Sea-Dweller has the large hands and indices reserved for Rolex professional models. The dial bears the name Sea-Dweller inscribed in a yellow hue, echoing the colour of the yellow gold. When the Sea-Dweller was updated in 2017, this lettering was in red, in reference to the original model. The innovative Chromalight display on the dial pushes back the boundaries of visibility in dark environments. Its distinctive blue glow lasts up to eight hours with a uniform luminosity, practically twice as long as that of standard luminescent materials.