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lakeros · 11 March 2009, 07:07 AM

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 CW21 · 11 March 2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

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 · 11 March 2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

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 · 11 March 2009, 10:39 AM

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 · 14 April 2009, 01:50 PM

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.

Andad · 15 April 2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

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 · 16 April 2009, 01:59 AM

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.

Ironstark · 16 April 2009, 04:33 AM

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 · 16 April 2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeros

How many parts does it consist of?

Here ya go:

nylawbiz · 16 April 2009, 07:25 AM

Not much to it.

lakeros · 17 April 2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Here ya go:

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

bahamadoug · 23 May 2009, 02:59 AM

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

Rikki · 10 July 2009, 10:03 PM

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 · 16 December 2009, 02:21 PM

Rikki,

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

rkammer · 20 December 2009, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa

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?

11 March 2009, 07:07 AM	#1
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	Sea Dweller repair/service question 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! __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

11 March 2009, 10:39 AM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	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. __________________ I'm just a cook...

14 April 2009, 01:50 PM	#5
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	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. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

16 April 2009, 01:59 AM	#7
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	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.

16 April 2009, 04:33 AM	#8
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	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.

16 April 2009, 07:25 AM	#10
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Not much to it.

23 May 2009, 02:59 AM	#12
bahamadoug Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Douglas Location: nassau, bahamas Watch: DSSD Posts: 33	thanks for the great close-up. surprising how simple it is, yet so effective.

10 July 2009, 10:03 PM	#13
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	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.

16 December 2009, 02:21 PM	#14
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Rikki, Do you have a Lititz or Roxer for testing SDs you service?

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