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28 June 2017, 08:51 PM | #1 |
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16600 Sea-Dweller Service
Hello,
I am looking to hopefully acquire a Tritium 16600 Sea-Dweller in the near future and I had a couple of questions. 1.) Do these have to get sent in to a RSC for a full service due to their depth rating and proper testing of the helium escape valve? 2.) If so, do they force you to switch the Tritium dial/hands at that time for factory service replacements? 3.) If having the Tritium components is important to me as well as having a fully serviced watch; am I better acquiring a Tritium 16610 Sub that can be easily serviced by an independent shop due to having a lower water resistance and no HEV? I do not want my search to be in vain if I have get it serviced just for them to switch out the dial/hands. Thanks in advance!! |
28 June 2017, 09:07 PM | #2 |
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On any of the Rolex I have ever sent to RSC, they advise they recommend the changes and the cost. I have been able to refuse hands and dial.
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28 June 2017, 11:12 PM | #3 |
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Some independents can test the ref. 16600 to depth. Mine can, but I don't care - a 300m test is fine for my uses.
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28 June 2017, 11:13 PM | #4 |
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28 June 2017, 11:20 PM | #5 |
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I had heard that the independents weren't able to get parts (i.e. Sapphire, HEV, etc.) for the Sea-Dweller or DSSD from Rolex, do you know if this is true?
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28 June 2017, 11:39 PM | #6 | |
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You need to decide if you want to use an RSC or not. If not, there are definitely viable options out there. |
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