The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller ref. 126600 in Oystersteel has an oyster bracelet, a black ceramic Cerachrom bezel insert, and a distinctive black dial with large luminescent hour markers. Divers can precisely and safely monitor their dive and decompression times with the 60-minute graduated, unidirectional rotatable bezel. The dial features the large hands and indices found on Rolex professional models and the Sea-Dweller signature in red, a nod to the original model. Additionally, the dial's innovative Chromalight display enhances readability in low-light conditions. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is undeniably a deep-sea diver's watch designed for extreme durability.
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Oystersteel Cerachrom bezel insert black ceramic - 50th Anniversary
Reference Number: 126600
Movement: Automatic
Gender: Men’s
Condition: Unworn/like new
Time Period: 2021
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
THE CALIBER
Caliber: 3235
Jewels: 31
THE CASE
Case Material: Stainless Steel - Oystersteel
Case Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Waterproof: 4,000 ft. / 1,220 m./ 122 ATM
Bezel Material: Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum
Glass: Scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Black, highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence (up to eight hours with uniform luminosity, twice as long as that of standard luminescent materials)
Dial Numerals: No numerals, 18K white gold and luminescent dot hour indices, minute markers around the outer rim
THE BRACELET / STRAP
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Oystersteel 904L- flat three-piece links
Clasp: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system - Fliplock extension link
Clasp material: Stainless Steel - Oystersteel 904L
THE FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, cyclops lens date aperture at 3 o'clock, helium escape valve at 9 o'clock, 70-hour power reserve
FURTHER READING
The Rolex 126600 made its debut in 2017, marking the 50th anniversary of the original Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, which debuted in 1967.
This Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 126600 is made of oystersteel and features a Cerachrom black ceramic bezel insert and an oyster bracelet.
It is distinguished by its black dial and large luminescent hour markers. In addition, the Rolex Sea-Dweller is water-resistant to 1,220 meters (4,000 feet) and features a unidirectional 60-minute rotatable bezel. One of Rolex's ultra-resistant divers' watches is designed for deep-sea exploration.
The black dial of the Sea-Dweller features Rolex's signature large hands and indices. In addition, the dial features a red Sea-Dweller name, a nod to the original model. The dial's innovative Chromalight display pushes the boundaries of visibility in low-light conditions. Its distinctive blue glow lasts up to eight hours with consistent luminosity, nearly twice as long as conventional luminescent materials.
Rolex's steel watch cases are made of Oystersteel. Oystersteel is a proprietary material developed by the brand. It is a member of the 904L steel family, most frequently used in high-technology, aerospace, and chemical industries, where corrosion resistance is critical. Oystersteel is h durable, polishes beautifully, and retains its beauty even in extreme environments.
The mechanical automatic self-winding Rolex caliber 3235 movement powers this Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary 126600. It is rhodium-plated with fausses cotes embellishment and equipped with the new Chronergy escapement, with extremely high energy output and reliability. It is composed of nickel and phosphorous and is magnetically insensitive. An optimized blue Parachrom hairspring is connected to the oscillator, a Rolex overcoil, and a monometallic anti-magnetic balance adjusted for temperature and five positions. Fourteen new patents have been issued for movement 3235.
This timepiece comes as a complete set and is delivered with the original Rolex box and the card dated 12/2021.