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dbmccaskill · 17 April 2021, 04:55 AM

My dad gave me his 2000 Sea Dweller 16600 and I'm 99% certain he never had it serviced. He claims the "Rolex" guy he got it from told him that you should never service a Sea Dweller because it's so tricky with that escape valve, whatever that means.

I'm planning to wear this watch for a long a time as possible. Should I pay the $750 to have it sent away for service? My thought was a 20 year old mechanical watch probably needs it. I don't mind if they replace parts or whatever, I'm never going to sell it.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

sleddog · 17 April 2021, 06:43 AM

The “Rolex Guy” you speak of knows very little it appears, and probably should be called the “Bad Advice Guy”!

These are seviced without issue, and the gas escape valve (small round device on the watch case, opposite side of the crown), does not make it overly complex at all. A Rolex trained watchmaker will have no issues at all..
Given its age, it maybe prudent to have a service done, that’s up to you.
Enjoy you watch and cherish it, being passed down by your father and all..

ltmgeller · 17 April 2021, 07:05 AM

Send it in to RSC

Jackie Daytona · 17 April 2021, 07:39 AM

Congrats on the 16600! Great reference. As to the service I would just echo what the others above me have said

Pauln · 17 April 2021, 07:45 AM

Time for a service from RSC.

Kowaco · 17 April 2021, 07:47 AM

I just got my SeaDweller back from RSC Dallas, it looks brand new. I think it totaled out at about $800

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dbmccaskill · 17 April 2021, 09:32 AM

Thanks everyone! Great advice!

JonaG · 17 April 2021, 09:39 AM

Sometimes RSC replace the valve as they did in my case.

blue lion · 17 April 2021, 10:28 AM

Get it serviced. Not an issue at all.

fania123 · 17 April 2021, 10:42 AM

Rolliworks is the only place I service my watches, check them out.

padi56 · 17 April 2021, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dbmccaskill

My dad gave me his 2000 Sea Dweller 16600 and I'm 99% certain he never had it serviced. He claims the "Rolex" guy he got it from told him that you should never service a Sea Dweller because it's so tricky with that escape valve, whatever that means.

I'm planning to wear this watch for a long a time as possible. Should I pay the $750 to have it sent away for service? My thought was a 20 year old mechanical watch probably needs it. I don't mind if they replace parts or whatever, I'm never going to sell it.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Afraid your Rolex guy was talking through where the sun dont shine,below a picture of my own personal working tool watch 16600 SD,it was used and many times abused for many years underwater as a real working tool with well over 600 hours underwater. And has been serviced and polished by 3 different RSC world wide, picture taken in Singapore after last service.This working tool has seen more use that todays mainly pampered watches will see in ten lifetimes.

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air993 · 17 April 2021, 10:47 PM

Mine was just serviced by RSC in Dallas. They did a great job.

Alfa2109 · 17 April 2021, 11:39 PM

After 20 years, a servicing probably would be a good idea, IMHO. Some would say to wait until you have issues with it, however.

Gab27 · 18 April 2021, 12:11 AM

The movement in your watch is like the engine in a Toyota Landcruiser. It operates very well in harsh conditions, it's not finicky in the least, and it yields incredible longevity.

However, as you are presumably two decades out from the last service, a full overhaul in the near future seems justifiable IMHO to replace/upgrade any worn/updated parts, clean and add fresh lubricants, and to also replace any gaskets to ensure the watch maintains good water resistance.

17 April 2021, 04:55 AM	#1
dbmccaskill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4	Sea Dweller 16600 Service Question My dad gave me his 2000 Sea Dweller 16600 and I'm 99% certain he never had it serviced. He claims the "Rolex" guy he got it from told him that you should never service a Sea Dweller because it's so tricky with that escape valve, whatever that means. I'm planning to wear this watch for a long a time as possible. Should I pay the $750 to have it sent away for service? My thought was a 20 year old mechanical watch probably needs it. I don't mind if they replace parts or whatever, I'm never going to sell it. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

17 April 2021, 06:43 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,905	The “Rolex Guy” you speak of knows very little it appears, and probably should be called the “Bad Advice Guy”! These are seviced without issue, and the gas escape valve (small round device on the watch case, opposite side of the crown), does not make it overly complex at all. A Rolex trained watchmaker will have no issues at all.. Given its age, it maybe prudent to have a service done, that’s up to you. Enjoy you watch and cherish it, being passed down by your father and all.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 April 2021, 07:05 AM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,425	Send it in to RSC __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 April 2021, 07:39 AM	#4
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,863	Congrats on the 16600! Great reference. As to the service I would just echo what the others above me have said __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

17 April 2021, 09:39 AM	#8
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Sometimes RSC replace the valve as they did in my case. __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

17 April 2021, 07:45 AM	#5
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Time for a service from RSC.

17 April 2021, 07:47 AM	#6
Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 608	I just got my SeaDweller back from RSC Dallas, it looks brand new. I think it totaled out at about $800 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 April 2021, 09:32 AM	#7
dbmccaskill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4	Thanks everyone! Great advice!

17 April 2021, 10:28 AM	#9
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Get it serviced. Not an issue at all.

17 April 2021, 10:42 AM	#10
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,719	Rolliworks is the only place I service my watches, check them out.

17 April 2021, 10:47 PM	#12
air993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Lucas Location: louisiana Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 21	Mine was just serviced by RSC in Dallas. They did a great job.

17 April 2021, 11:39 PM	#13
Alfa2109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Eric Location: Midwest USA Watch: 16500LN White Dial Posts: 1,390	After 20 years, a servicing probably would be a good idea, IMHO. Some would say to wait until you have issues with it, however. __________________ ___________________________________ Grateful to be able to own and enjoy fine timepieces 6329, 6175, 116506, 326934 (blue), 126719BLRO (meteorite), 1803 (coral stella), AP 26860ST (blue)

18 April 2021, 12:11 AM	#14
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	The movement in your watch is like the engine in a Toyota Landcruiser. It operates very well in harsh conditions, it's not finicky in the least, and it yields incredible longevity. However, as you are presumably two decades out from the last service, a full overhaul in the near future seems justifiable IMHO to replace/upgrade any worn/updated parts, clean and add fresh lubricants, and to also replace any gaskets to ensure the watch maintains good water resistance.

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