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BlueJay73 · 22 April 2018, 04:40 PM

Newbie here.
Anybody know how to tell a DRSD Mk3 from a Mk4?

A few days ago, a watch collector spotted the Sea-Dweller I was wearing and got excited, saying it is a double red Sea-Dweller. It was my dad's. He bought it new in Geneva at Rolex HQ in the early 1970's. Up until a few days ago, I didn't know it was anything special. I searched but could not find the answer to my question.

So, can anybody tell me how to tell a Mk3 from a Mk4 without taking off the case back?

Thanks,
Jim

BrazenC5 · 22 April 2018, 04:52 PM

Hi there, welcome. This site should be helpful.

http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/doubl...rsd-dials.html

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BlueJay73 · 22 April 2018, 05:04 PM

Thanks Brazen. I did read that, but it didn't help me much.
If I can figure out how to post pics, maybe that will help you guys.

Thanks,
Jim

BlueJay73 · 24 April 2018, 05:21 AM

Hmmph. Site says I need 10 posts to post a link. I guess a picture is a link, because it won't let me post it.
Anyway, I thought it was a Mk4, but now I'm thinking it could as well be a Mk3.
Must be tough to tell w/o taking off the case back, because no one seems to know.
It's going to a Rolex dealer, so we'll find out. Stay tuned.

albaserver · 24 April 2018, 06:12 AM

Take a look to the crown on the dial and the position of the L (from ROLEX) under the crown.

You'll find out the differences to discover mark 3 and mark 4.

BlueJay73 · 24 April 2018, 08:00 AM

The L in ROLEX is directly below the crown.
So, is that a 3 or a 4?

scooba · 25 April 2018, 03:18 AM

some from Sheartime this may help you

http://sheartime.com/products/archiv...er=Sea-Dweller

RLX-lvr · 25 April 2018, 04:22 AM

Mk3 is top pic

MK4 is bottom Pic. L centered under crown on the Mk 4. Also notice the difference in the looks of the crowns. My least favorite is the Mk4.

V.lats97nsx · 25 April 2018, 08:43 AM

Just look at the shape of the crown. They are different. Also the red lettering is more pronounced brighter ok the mk4

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albaserver · 25 April 2018, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJay73

The L in ROLEX is directly below the crown.
So, is that a 3 or a 4?

The vertical line of the L is in the middle of the crown? If so it's mark 4.

BlueJay73 · 25 April 2018, 10:53 PM

Well, the jeweler who specializes in vintage Rolex says its a very good example of a Mk.4.
Thanks all who chimed in. And, thanks, Dad.

watchlovr · 27 April 2018, 02:48 AM

The giveaway for me (if you can get a look through a loupe) is that the Mk4 red script is made up of tiny dots.
Edit, I had the pleasure of meeting DRSD.com's founder at the weekend, as the "Issued 3" meeting, lovely chap.

22 April 2018, 04:40 PM	#1
BlueJay73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 6	DRSD Mk3 from a Mk4? Newbie here. Anybody know how to tell a DRSD Mk3 from a Mk4? A few days ago, a watch collector spotted the Sea-Dweller I was wearing and got excited, saying it is a double red Sea-Dweller. It was my dad's. He bought it new in Geneva at Rolex HQ in the early 1970's. Up until a few days ago, I didn't know it was anything special. I searched but could not find the answer to my question. So, can anybody tell me how to tell a Mk3 from a Mk4 without taking off the case back? Thanks, Jim

25 April 2018, 04:22 AM	#8
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Mk3 is top pic MK4 is bottom Pic. L centered under crown on the Mk 4. Also notice the difference in the looks of the crowns. My least favorite is the Mk4. Attached Images

22 April 2018, 04:52 PM	#2
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Hi there, welcome. This site should be helpful. http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/doubl...rsd-dials.html Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

22 April 2018, 05:04 PM	#3
BlueJay73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 6	Thanks Brazen. I did read that, but it didn't help me much. If I can figure out how to post pics, maybe that will help you guys. Thanks, Jim

24 April 2018, 05:21 AM	#4
BlueJay73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 6	Hmmph. Site says I need 10 posts to post a link. I guess a picture is a link, because it won't let me post it. Anyway, I thought it was a Mk4, but now I'm thinking it could as well be a Mk3. Must be tough to tell w/o taking off the case back, because no one seems to know. It's going to a Rolex dealer, so we'll find out. Stay tuned.

24 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#5
albaserver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Milan Posts: 170	Take a look to the crown on the dial and the position of the L (from ROLEX) under the crown. You'll find out the differences to discover mark 3 and mark 4.

24 April 2018, 08:00 AM	#6
BlueJay73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 6	The L in ROLEX is directly below the crown. So, is that a 3 or a 4?

25 April 2018, 03:18 AM	#7
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	some from Sheartime this may help you http://sheartime.com/products/archiv...er=Sea-Dweller

25 April 2018, 08:43 AM	#9
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,109	Just look at the shape of the crown. They are different. Also the red lettering is more pronounced brighter ok the mk4 Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

25 April 2018, 10:53 PM	#11
BlueJay73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 6	Well, the jeweler who specializes in vintage Rolex says its a very good example of a Mk.4. Thanks all who chimed in. And, thanks, Dad.

27 April 2018, 02:48 AM	#12
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 253	The giveaway for me (if you can get a look through a loupe) is that the Mk4 red script is made up of tiny dots. Edit, I had the pleasure of meeting DRSD.com's founder at the weekend, as the "Issued 3" meeting, lovely chap.

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