50th anniversary sea dweller

[chomps21]

Hello, I'm new to this forum but wondering if anyone else is having any issues with the 126600 movement? I purchased my red sea dweller October 2017 and have worn it everyday since (unless I'm doing something that I know could damage it) at first I was very impressed that it would be within -1 second per day but a few months ago things started to get worse it was slow -15 seconds per day and fast forward 3 months it now won't keep a charge over night while still on my wrist... I thought this movement had less friction and better longevity as it only requires maintenance every 10+ years as opposed to the older ones 5+ years? Did anyone else have any issues with theirs? I have contacted an authorized dealer repair facility but im told sea dwellers must go back to rolex for any repairs because they can't preasure test after they work on the watch and therefore rolex will not provide parts to fix the watch.... I'm scared to send mine back to rolex because its the original 50th anniversary not the markII with the rolex symbol at the 6 o'clock position and I've been lead to believe when you send a watch to rolex they replace everything

[brucethemanlee]

they would only replace with Mark II dial if you had new 70 hour movement

can't speak to issues you're having with your watch though

[vivicorsi]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

they would only replace with Mark II dial if you had new 70 hour movement

can't speak to issues you're having with your watch though

Every 126600 has the new movement. You can ask them not to change the dial.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by vivicorsi

Every 126600 has the new movement. You can ask them not to change the dial.

you're right my bad.

yes SD43 has the new movement. Yr 1 was with crown. and Yr 2 and forward it had a crown.

With that scenario - i think Rolex would swap dial to one with crown (if the dial needed replacing. if not replacing i'd think they'd leave the current dial as is

[zjd168]

no issue and had it since 2018

I don't think RSC will swap the dial unless it is damaged.

[vistec]

The movement needs to be serviced. Very common with the new movement unfortunately. They will NOT swap your dial.


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[Dirt]

Originally Posted by chomps21

Hello, I'm new to this forum but wondering if anyone else is having any issues with the 126600 movement? I purchased my red sea dweller October 2017 and have worn it everyday since (unless I'm doing something that I know could damage it) at first I was very impressed that it would be within -1 second per day but a few months ago things started to get worse it was slow -15 seconds per day and fast forward 3 months it now won't keep a charge over night while still on my wrist... I thought this movement had less friction and better longevity as it only requires maintenance every 10+ years as opposed to the older ones 5+ years? Did anyone else have any issues with theirs? I have contacted an authorized dealer repair facility but im told sea dwellers must go back to rolex for any repairs because they can't preasure test after they work on the watch and therefore rolex will not provide parts to fix the watch.... I'm scared to send mine back to rolex because its the original 50th anniversary not the markII with the rolex symbol at the 6 o'clock position and I've been lead to believe when you send a watch to rolex they replace everything

I don't know where you got the belief that Rolex replace everything.
It's true in a way and dependent upon a number of factors. None of which could possibly apply to your watch in this instance.
That is unless it's identified that the dial is somehow damaged which happened often with vintage watches which yours is not.

Your issues directly relate to, and strongly indicate your watch needs a service.
Disregard the hype and spin put out there by the marketing men at Rolex when they pitch a ridgid 10 year service interval.
A good rule to follow is that your watch will let you know when it needs a service. Period.
To your credit, you are fully aware that something is up wit it

Have no fear about your modern watch having its dial swapped for a new one.
Just send it in and tell them the issues you are having with it and Rolex will put it right for now under warranty.
And as has been mentioned on this forum quite often, the 32xx movement in your watch has been problematic in comparison to the 31xx movement it is progressively replacing.

The 31xx movement may be a little old, but it's not obsolete or redundant. It has the exact same 10 year service interval that Rolex alludes to in the marketing and is also held to the same advertised accuracy standards.

In summary, just get Rolex to fix it then enjoy it when it comes back

[Rashid.bk]

The 3235 movement does offer longer service intervals, unfortunately the first year models with this movement seem to be suffering some issues, which is said to be caused by improper factory lubrication.

My D-blue 126660 suffered from the same issue, ran perfectly fine then all the sudden started loosing about 7-10 secs a day. Dropped it off at RSC and they confirmed the issue and are servicing under warranty.

Like you, the Dwellers need special attention to ensure oem waterproofness so I would only send mine to an RSC. The 3235 is a great movement that unfortunately has been a victim of qc issues that once they’re resolved will leave you with a great performer.
As to your dial, I would just send it to an RSC and get it serviced under warranty, though they haven’t publicly admitted it, they(Rolex) know there is an issue w the 3235 and will fix right up like new and have it performing accordingly.
And most importantly you can emphatically state that the dial should not be replaced and or that you specifically want the original dial configuration which is without the center crown.
They should oblige and just make sure to get that in writing on the service request.

[GoPackGo!]

Send to RSC. I had to send two my my DJ41's that were made early on. Both lost time and one had an issue with power reserve. Rolex will take care of it.

[donas]

I purchased a used SD43 a few months ago and it seems to gain about 7-8 seconds a day when resting flat. When resting on its side, this seems to decrease to 2-3 seconds a day.

[waterman1]

Unfortunately this is a very common issue with the new sea dweller as well as other models with the new movement. Rolex is aware of issue. They will not touch your dial. They are very good. They will discuss with you on phone what they recommend and you will approve it prior to any work being done.

[alphadweller]

My SD43 used to gain 0.5 s/d in horizontal position (+1.4s over 28 days). In the past few days it's been losing 2s/d consistenly, same position.

Last night I did a full wind, let it rest horizontal, woke up this morning, it had lost 3s in 15h, about -5 s/d. I keep it under observation. At this rate I'll take it to the RSC before the warranty expires, no doubt.

[APPRF]

Maybe the crown on the dial is important for accuracy on the new movements

[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by chomps21

...I've been lead to believe when you send a watch to rolex they replace everything

People need to take what they read on here with a massive pinch of salt.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by watchmaker

People need to take what they read on here with a massive pinch of salt.

Have to agree Scott some of the posts on forum lately most are complete nonsense and have no bearing on facts. Many only post what they seen on forums or one of these so called social media sites.But if its on social media or the net it must be always true.

[CaptT]

OP - this was discussed a few days back, you may find this helpful:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...highlight=3235

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Now my Personal favourite Rolex.👍

Never had any time issues with mine so far - 2 years.

Only problem with mine,,,many scratches 🙄🙄😊😊

[chomps21]

Its nice to hear there might have been lubricant issues with the first run its comforting to know its not just mine thats a dud ..... thanks

[abozz]

I have an SD43 and no problems so far (it has been with me for 2 years), but I have read that the new caliber 3235 has come with lubrication problems that are corrected using the guarantee, whenever there is a new movement there is a correction stage. Hope the Rolex warranty works for you.

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