Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller User manual

SEA-DWELLER
ROLEX DEEPSEA
OYSTER PERPETUAL

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding.The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying your
Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer.This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

THE HEART OF THE SEA-DWELLER MODELS
OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER 4-5
OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA 6-7
HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE 8-9
USING YOUR WATCH
OVERVIEW 10 -11
SETTING THE WATCH 12-15
UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL 16-17
ROLEX GLIDELOCK FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM 18-21
ROLEX SERVICE
CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 22-23
AFTER-SALES SERVICE 24-25
WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK 26
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The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller,
guaranteed waterproof to a depth of
1,220 meters (4,000 feet), was designed
to accompany the pioneers of deep-sea
diving. Its helium escape valve and
unidirectional rotatable bezel make it
a true professional diving instrument.
Its dial offers exceptional legibility
thanks to the Chromalight hour markers
and hands coated with a luminescent
material emitting a long-lasting blue
glow when in darkness. The 43 mm
case is a paragon of robustness.
TheTriplock winding crown, with a triple
waterproofness system, is protected by a
crown guard that is an integral part
of the middle case. The sapphire crystal,
with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock, is
virtually scratchproof and benefits from
an anti-reflective coating.
The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller is
equipped with a self-winding mechanical
movement entirely manufactured
byRolex.
The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller features
an Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock
safety clasp and the Rolex Glidelock fine-
adjustment system.
OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER

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The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
illustrates Rolex’s expertise in mastering
waterproofness. Guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 3,900 meters (12,800 feet),
it benefits from the Ringlock system,
a Rolex-developed, patented case
architecture that enables it to resist the
pressure at these depths. Its helium
escape valve and unidirectional rotatable
bezel make it a true professional diving
instrument. Its dial offers exceptional
legibility thanks to the Chromalight
hour markers and hands filled with a
luminescent material emitting a long-
lasting blue glow when in darkness. The
44 mm case is a paragon of robustness.
The Triplock winding crown, with a triple
waterproofness system, is protected by
a crown guard that is an integral part of
the middle case. The sapphire crystal is
virtually scratchproof and benefits from
an anti-reflective coating.
The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is
equipped with a self-winding mechanical
movement entirely manufactured
byRolex.
The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
features an Oyster bracelet with an
Oysterlock safety clasp and the Rolex
Glidelock fine-adjustment system.
OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA

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USING
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HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE
Professional saturation divers spend
long periods of time in a hyperbaric
chamber, where the gas mixture they
breathe contains a significant proportion
of helium. The molecules are so small
that they penetrate the watch case.
During the decompression phase that
enables divers to gradually eliminate the
gas mixture absorbed by their bodies
and returns them to normal atmospheric
pressure, the helium cannot always
escape from the watch case sufficiently
quickly.This phenomenon can result
in a build-up of pressure inside the
timepiece, leading to damage or even
separating the crystal from the case.

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To allow the gas to be released without
compromising the waterproofness of the
watch, the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller
and the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
are equipped with the helium escape
valve. This unidirectional valve activates
automatically when the pressure inside
the case is too high.

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OVERVIEW
Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Date window
Unidirectional rotatable bezel
with 60-minute graduated Cerachrom
insert in ceramic
Triplock winding crown with
triple waterproofness system
Helium escape valve

Diagram of the
Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea

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SETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Sea-Dweller and the Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Deepsea are guaranteed waterproof
to adepth of1,220 and 3,900meters
(4,000and12,800feet),respectively.
Manual winding (position 1)
The crown is unscrewed. To wind the
watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of25turns for partial winding.

After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
Diagram of the
Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
Unscrew and then pull out
Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually
(position 1 – see page 12).
B. Note the date change at midnight,
then set the time
(position 3 – see pages 14-15).
C. Set the date
(position 2 – see pages 14-15).

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Setting the date (position 2)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch.To set the date, turn
the crown clockwise. (Turning in the
other direction has no effect.) During
this operation, the watch continues
tofunction.
Setting the time (position 3)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the second notch. The seconds hand
is stopped, allowing you to set the time
to the precise second. To set the hour
and minute, turn the crown in either
direction. To avoid confusion between
am and pm hours, move the hour
hand to 12o’clock. If the date changes,
it ismidnight.

Unscrew and then pull out
Diagram of the
Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.

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UNIDIRECTIONAL
ROTATABLE BEZEL
The Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller
and the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea
allow divers to safely monitor their dive
time thanks to the unidirectional rotatable
bezel fitted with a 60-minute graduated
Cerachrom insert made of particularly
durable ceramic.
Before the dive
Before beginning your descent, turn
the bezel until the triangle on the
graduation is opposite the minute hand.
It indicates the beginning of the dive
and is visible in the dark thanks to a
phosphorescent capsule.
During the dive
The duration of the dive is indicated
on the graduation on the Cerachrom insert
by the minute hand.
For safety reasons, the bezel turns only
counterclockwise. Accidental rotation
of the bezel can therefore only shorten
the dive time.

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ROLEX GLIDELOCK
FINE-ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM*
*Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller model
On the Oyster bracelet, the Rolex
Glidelock fine-adjustment system enables
the bracelet length to be adjusted in
approximately 2 mm increments up to
around 20 mm, allowing the watch
to be worn over a diving suit.
Adjusting the bracelet
Open the safety catch
Open the clasp
Pull on the bracelet to release it from
the notch in the rack
Adjust the position of the bracelet
to the desired length
Lock down the bracelet

Diagrams of the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller