WOTW: Jason Day’s Rolex Sea

Sep 21, 2023

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Jason Day is back! His first win since 2018, it has been a long a long road back to the winners circle for the Australian. Day looked to be wearing his favorite Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, a good thing since the rain poured down as he received his crystal trophy.

WOTW Specs Name: Rolex Sea-Dweller DeepseaReference: 1166600-0001Date: 2008 – 2017Case: 904L OystersteelBezel: Black Cerachrom CeramicSize: 44mmMovement: Rolex 3135, 31 JewelsPower Reserve: 48 hoursGlass: Saphire CrystalWater Resistance: 3,000 Meters (12,800 Feet)Bracelet: 904L OystersteelPrice: ~$12,000

Rolex's Sea-Dweller might not be the most popular or coveted watch lines, but it has included some of the most capable dive watches Rolex has ever made. The first Sea-Dweller was introduced in 1967 and its claim to fame was the helium escape valve for decompression from saturation diving. It also boasted an extreme waterproof rating of 2,000 feet (610m). In 2008 Rolex released an even more capable version, the Deepsea, that could withstand 12,800ft (3,900m) of ocean water pressure! Currently the king of Rolex divers is the massive, all titanium, 50mm Deepsea Challenge that has a waterproof rating of 36,090 feet (11,000m)!

This Seas-Dweller Deepsea was introduced in 2008 as the replacement to the smaller Sea-Dweller. The case on the Deepsea is larger, at 44mm, but still made from solid 904L Oystersteel. The right side of the case features large crown guards and a screw down crown with seals that can handle extreme depths. The right side of the case contains the helium escape valve for releasing gasses that can build up during decompression during saturation diving. The Deepsea also has some pretty extreme engineering in it with Rolex's Ring Lock System that keeps the watch safe under the crushing water pressure at 12,800 feet. Ring Lock uses a titanium caseback, Nitrogen-alloyed steel compression ring, a 5.5mm thick crystal, and a titanium clamping ring to encase the movement. That is then held to the case by a case back ring that threads into the Oystersteel case. A unidirectional bezel is made from Oystersteel and contains a Cerachrom ceramic insert that is black with silver numerals. The silver color contains actual platinum in it so it will resist fading over time.

The dial is black and contains larger hour markers that are filled with Rolex's Chromalight luminescent material for a bright blue glow in low light. A date window sits at the traditional 3 o’clock location but is not covered with a magnifying cyclops lens like other Rolex date models. Rolex has not figured out a way to keep the cyclops lens intact at 12,800ft of pressure and it keeps the view unobstructed for timing during dives.

Inside the Deepsea is a movement that is considered one of Rolex's best movements, the Calibre 3135. A self-winding mechanical movement, the 3135 contains 31 jewels and offers 48 hours of power reserve. So many Rolex collectors have considered this one of the most durable and accurate movements that Rolex has ever produced. It is also one of the most popular as it was used in Datejust, Yacht-Master, and Submariner models since its introduction in 1988 and was finally retired in 2015. Rolex Parachrom Bleu hairspring was upgraded in 2011 and is very resistant to magnetic fields, preventing an influence on the accuracy of the movement. As with all Rolex movements, the 3135's accuracy is Swiss certified (COSC).

The iconic Oyster bracelet is made from matching Oystersteel with a brushed finish across the entire top. The sides are polished for a subtle contrast and small screws are used to hold the links in place. A folding Oysterlock safety clasp brings the bracelet together and contains Rolex's Glidelock for fine-tuning the fit and Fliplock for larger extension for fitting over a wetsuit. While the Sea-Dwellers will never be as popular as Submariners, these still trade over their retail price today. An upgraded, brand-new Deepsea will cost you $14,150 at your local dealer if you can get in line for one. Day's older model still holds its value today and will run you about $12,000 for one in good condition.

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