Is the AR Factory Rolex Sea-Dweller Single Red Letter V3 Version Recognizable at First Glance?

The Rolex Sea-Dweller model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid 316L stainless steel case, standard case diameter and ETA 2824-2 caliber architecture in accordance with Swiss norms. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Before that, let me tell you about the connection between Submariner and Sea-Dweller. The Submariner series was introduced by Rolex in 1953 and with its release, it solidified Rolex's position in the diving watch field. Sea-Dweller was born in 1967; So Sea-Dweller is a sibling of Submariner that came after it. As everyone knows, the water resistance of the Submariner is 300 meters, while the Sea-Dweller can reach 1220 meters; Ref.116600 can withstand up to 3900 meters.

In comparison, the Submariner is more of a fashion-oriented product, while the Sea-Dweller is Rolex's true focus on practicality. In 2017, at the Basel watch fair, where everyone's eyes were on, Rolex once again brought the new Sea-Dweller model of this legendary series to the top. It increased the case size and added two new never-before-seen elements; Thus, it added a special shine to this already impressive watch and made it one of the most striking masterpieces of the fair.

Dial diameter 43 millimeters; The size is exactly compatible with the original and is one millimeter larger than the previous model, making it more elegant and eye-pleasing. A ceramic bezel that can also be rotated is used.

There is no big change compared to before. The date window at three o'clock did not previously have a magnifying glass; The new Sea-Dweller uses a magnifying glass like the black Submariner and has a blue coating on it.

The small crown hidden at the six o'clock position can be noticed if you look carefully.

A very meticulous job has been done regarding Lume; The metal frame surrounding the lume point is rounded, so it does not cut the hand. The feel here is even slightly better than the craftsmanship of the N Factory Submariner.

Note the red “sea-dweller” text on the dial surface; This section is three-dimensionally processed and has a relief effect. However, at the point where replica watches have reached today, the dial surface is no longer a problem for large factories; Every company can do this very successfully.

How is the craftsmanship of the AR Factory Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 V3 version with single red lettering?

AR is famous for using 904 steel, which is the same as the original; but there is no obvious difference compared to 316L steel. On the black dial, the hour markers with PVD coating technology look even thinner. With the central large triple hour and minute hands design, the hour, minute and seconds needles complement each other and reveal the unique dial charm specific to Rolex diving watches. Additionally, the hour, minute and hour markers are coated with Chromalight lume coating; It emits a sparkling blue light in dark environments, allowing you to read the time clearly and pleasantly. The date window is at the three o'clock position; At six o'clock, a row of vibrant red letters adds new energy to the entire watch! This is one of the changes made compared to the previous one.

The patented helium release valve keeps the internal and external pressure of the watch balanced during diving; It prevents the helium gas from being expelled in time and creating an internal and external pressure difference and disrupting the clock while ascending to the surface. (The helium release function in the replica version is only for show, but its external appearance is almost identical to the original. This function only serves a certain purpose in deep diving; although it is for show, it does not affect the daily use of the watch and does not cause any problems in swimming and diving.)

As usual with Sea-Dweller diving watches, Rolex's patented waterproof winding crown is used. The screw three-stage lock and three-layer waterproof system maintain the waterproof performance even when operating the watch. The Rolex crown logo is also engraved on the crown; Very fine workmanship.

Closed case back design; The entire back cover is brushed, the logo text is deep and the texture is extremely full. There are circular patterns and laser engraved motifs on the back surface; The gear ring that you see when you open the case back is also beautifully crafted. The V2 and V3 models both use the Seagull 2824 movement; Its stability is very good, and it can also be upgraded to the ETA 2836-2 movement.

The buckle is still the original folding buckle; The crown logo on the inside and outside of the buckle gives a very distinct three-dimensional feeling and is close to the original. The Oyster three-row chain link bracelet connects to an Oyster safety folding clasp and comes with the Rolex Glidelock extension system; Thanks to the practical fine adjustment, you can fit the watch better on your wrist.

In terms of its appearance on the wrist, I recommend it to those with a wrist circumference of 16 centimeters and above.

If you have read this far, I hope this article was useful to you. I will share more detailed reviews in the coming days.