Sea Dweller repair/service question

[lakeros]

To all who can answer this -

Just wondering if the relief valve adds a little more complexity to the maintenance/repair of the watch and what parts if any get replaced on a service. How many parts does it consist of? And, last one have you seen any go bad?


Thanks!

[Vanessa]

To all who can answer this -

Just wondering if the relief valve adds a little more complexity to the maintenance/repair of the watch and what parts if any get replaced on a service. How many parts does it consist of? And, last one have you seen any go bad?


Thanks!
I cannot work on Seadwellers because of the water resistance rating. I do not have the proper equipment to do the test for that watch, so Rolex won't sell me the parts for the service of the escape valve... In other words, I don't know, I'm sorry!

[lakeros]

I cannot work on Seadwellers because of the water resistance rating. I do not have the proper equipment to do the test for that watch, so Rolex won't sell me the parts for the service of the escape valve... In other words, I don't know, I'm sorry!

Thanks for the quick reply Vanessa. Shoot I was hoping to use you as my local watchmaker :( Maybe someone else will chime in. Or I guess I will have to get another watch :) Oh the madness!

[roadcarver]

From what I know, the pressure test chamber for the SD is different than that off the one's used on the Submariners.

Also, on routine servicing, SD costs more to service due to the added gaskets (also thicker) used, thicker crystals etc.

I would definitely bring it back to RSC esp for an SD to ensure quality work. I would.

[Skullring]

Yes my AD had to send my sea dweller into the RSC to pressure test it. The Helium escape valve is quite simple but not everyone can test to 4000 ft. If you have a deep sea I guess you can forget anyone except Rolex doing that service.

[directioneng]

I cannot work on Seadwellers because of the water resistance rating. I do not have the proper equipment to do the test for that watch, so Rolex won't sell me the parts for the service of the escape valve... In other words, I don't know, I'm sorry!

Hi Vanessa,

What equipment do you use to pressure test the Rolex watches you work on and what is the maximum test pressure you can achieve.

regards,

Eddie.

[Dalton]

SD's are tough to service, but not the movement. That's a piece of cake. My watchmaker friend, who's worked for Rolex for over 30 years can service SD's but parts are exchange only. The only thing that i cannot do for an SD is replace the crystal. I have to take mine apart and fool around with it some more, of course I better have some money in hand in case it needs to go to Rolex for an emergency crystal replacement.:rofl:

[Ironstark]

As Vanessa has already said, since Rolex are the only ones capable of correctly/fully pressure testing Submariners/Sea Dwellers and Deepseas to their maximum depth, they are the only ones able to service them and Guarrantee their waterproof integrity.
I know there are plenty of watchmakers/owners out there who open them but you can never be sure of the watches waterproof unless it can be properly/fully tested.

[Alcan]

How many parts does it consist of?

Here ya go:

[nylawbiz]

Not much to it.

[lakeros]

Here ya go:

Thanks for the picture that is great! I certainly appreciate it.

[bahamadoug]

thanks for the great close-up. surprising how simple it is, yet so effective.

[Rikki]

The testing equipment for the sea dweller cost about 3200 for the Lititz Machine capable of 125 Bar or 4125 feet the other is the Roxer Natador about 6700 dollars which tests to the same depth the latter is what Rolex prefers.

[bobernet]

Rikki,

Do you have a Lititz or Roxer for testing SDs you service?

[rkammer]

I cannot work on Seadwellers because of the water resistance rating. I do not have the proper equipment to do the test for that watch, so Rolex won't sell me the parts for the service of the escape valve... In other words, I don't know, I'm sorry!

I saw this old post just this morning and understand that you might not have the proper depth testing equipment to test for 1000 meters on a SD but, if you worked on the movement or regulated a SD, couldn't you still test it to the same 300M spec as a Sub? :cheers: