The Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603 is the two-tone yellow gold Sea-Dweller. Rolex calls it Yellow Rolesor. The 43mm case, the fully graduated ceramic bezel, and the cyclops carry over from the steel 126600. The gold-plated bezel numerals, the gold-plated crown, the gold-plated bracelet center links, and the gold "SEA-DWELLER" text on the dial are the differences. The red text from the steel model is gone. Gold text on a black dial with a two-tone bracelet. It is the loudest Sea-Dweller and that is either the appeal or the reason to buy the steel version. VSF Watch Factory got the yellow gold tone, the bezel, and the movement right.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VSF Watch Factory |
| Reference | 126603 (Sea-Dweller 43mm, Yellow Rolesor, two-tone) |
| Movement | Dandong 3235 automatic, 1:1 clone, 72-hour power reserve |
| Case dimensions | 43mm diameter |
| Material | 904L stainless steel with 18K yellow gold plating on bezel, crown, and bracelet center links |
| Bezel | Unidirectional black Cerachrom ceramic with yellow gold plated full 60-minute graduations |
| Dial | Glossy black with yellow gold Chromalight Maxi markers, gold "SEA-DWELLER" text |
| Bracelet | Two-tone Oyster with yellow gold plated center links, Oysterlock clasp, Glidelock extension |
The gold. Yellow gold plating on the bezel edge, the crown, and the center links of the Oyster bracelet. The bezel numerals and graduations are gold-filled instead of platinum PVD. The "SEA-DWELLER" dial text is printed in gold instead of the red on the steel 126600. The applied indices are trimmed in yellow gold. Everything red on the steel model is now gold. The case body and the outer bracelet links are steel. The two-tone split is the same formula Rolex has used for decades. Gold where the eye lands. Steel where it takes wear. VSF matched the yellow gold tone correctly and the plating is even across the bezel numerals, crown, and bracelet center links.
The bezel. Black Cerachrom ceramic with full 60-minute graduations. Same fully gradated layout as the steel Sea-Dweller. The numerals and markings are filled with yellow gold instead of platinum. The contrast between the black ceramic and the gold fill is warmer than the steel model. The bezel action is firm with crisp clicks and the luminous pip is centered at 12.
The dial. Glossy black with yellow gold-trimmed Chromalight indices and Mercedes hands. The lume glows blue. The "SEA-DWELLER" is printed in gold. The date at 3 sits under the cyclops lens. VSF's crystal and cyclops magnification are correct.
The case. 43mm in 904L steel. Same platform as the steel Sea-Dweller. Larger and thicker than the Submariner. The helium escape valve at 9 o'clock. The Triplock crown is gold-plated with crown guards. VSF's case proportions and HEV integration are correct.
The movement. Dandong 3235 automatic with a 72-hour power reserve. Instantaneous midnight date flip. Blue hairspring. Same movement across VSF's Sea-Dweller and Submariner range.
The bracelet. Two-tone Oyster with brushed steel outer links and polished gold center links. The Glidelock clasp gives roughly 20mm of tool-free adjustment and the dive extension folds out for wetsuit use. The polished gold center links will pick up surface marks with daily wear. Same as gen.