Sell My Rolex Sea-Dweller
Do you want to know the value of your Rolex Sea-Dweller?
We can value your vintage sports watch and help you find the best price if you are looking to sell your Sea-Dweller.
Free Valuations & Sales Advice on Your Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Sea-Dweller was created as a commission timepiece for a niche market of saturation divers and has gone on to become increasingly sought after and revered in the world of vintage sports watches. The Sea-Dweller has become a collectors’ icon in its own right, with early editions hotly contested and reaching comfortable 6 figure sums.
At Mark Littler Ltd we can help you value and sell your Rolex Sea-Dweller watch. Read our quick guide of things to look out for when identifying your Sea-Dweller watch and get in contact for a free valuation and some no obligation offers.
Vintage Sea-Dweller models:
- 5513s/ 5514 – The Comex editions
- 1665 (edition 1 aka the Double Red Sea-Dweller)
- 1665 (edition 2 aka the Great White Sea-Dweller)
- 16660 (aka ‘Triple Six’ Sea-Dweller)
- 16600
Modern Sea-Dweller models:
- 116660
- 116600
- 126600
Free Valuation Request
Six things to look for in your Rolex Sea-Dweller
Dial Colouring
Subtle variations in the dial and text decoration on your Rolex Sea-Dweller can help you to identify not just your model but the specific edition of that model. Things to look for:
- Is ‘SEA-DWELLER ’ written in red or white?
- What is the colour & depth of the the waterproof rating?
Comex editions
There are a limited number of Sea-Dweller watches made especially for Comex. These editions are usually marked with the Comex logo on the face and were engraved on the back. If you have one of these models provenance will add value to your watch.
- Is it depth rated to 200m, 600m or 610m?
Age
There are editions of the Sea-Dweller that are still readily available and so it is the older, vintage models and limited editions that command the most interest from collectors.
Models with the smaller gas escape valve (on models prior to the 16660) are generally more sought after.
Box & Papers
When looking to value your vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller the original box and papers should be present to get the best valuation for your timepiece.
If your Sea-Dweller has an interesting history or story to tell, you should also source the proper proof and provenance (paperwork, photographs etc.) in order to get the best prices and attract collectors.
Condition
When considering the condition of your Rolex Sea-Dweller first check that wear is the same all over. If a certain part of the watch shows more, or less, wear than the rest this would indicate that some parts have been replaced or repaired, which can impact the value. However, damaged watches can still be valuable, especially if they are pieces with provenance.
Reference & serial No.
Found at the 6’oclock side of the case on vintage Rolex, the serial number is the watch’s unique identity and shows when it was made. The reference number is on the 12o’clock edge and describes the model and what your Rolex Sea-Dweller is made from. The model and time of production are two of the most important factors in determining the value of your Rolex.
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- Sea-Dweller 1665 - Single Red Sea-Dweller
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- Sea-Dweller 1665 - Double Red Sea-Dweller
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- Sea-Dweller 1665 - Great White Sea-Dweller
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- Sea-Dweller 16660 - Triple 6 Sea-Dweller
The Process of Selling Your Sea-Dweller
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your vintage watch is easy.
Send us details about your watch directly via email or use the form below.
We contact our international network of customers for the best offers.
If you decide to proceed with an offer we issue you with a contract.
Send us your watch. We have a fully insured courier service available.
We complete the sale with the buyer and send your funds via BACS.
Sell your vintage Sea-Dweller
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can. Valuations are free and offers are sourced with no obligation.
Watch Selling FAQs
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The easiest way for us to give you a price for your watch is to send us a photograph of your watch, please include the box if you have it.
We use the photograph to check:
- The condition of the watch, strap and box
Please send you images to [email protected] or use the contact form
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Selling your watch with Mark Littler Ltd is the same process as selling at auction, except you know the price you are going to achieve beforehand.
The process is simple:
- Once you have accepted an offer, we issue you a contract which you return with your watch. You can use our fully insured courier service to send us your watch (see below).
- Once we receive the watch we arrange a meeting with the buyer and complete the sale.
- Once the sale is complete we send you the balance minus our commission, and postage charge if you decide to use our courier service. This is usually between 1 – 5 days after receiving the bottle.
Our commission is 10%, including VAT.
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Once the contract has been signed you send your watch to Mark Littler, you can arrange this yourself, or you can use our fully insured courier service (if you’re based in the UK).
Our courier service includes all packing material and is insured up to £40,000. It also includes a pre-paid return postage label and an instruction sheet on how to pack your watch.
Once packed you simply drop the parcel at your local post office.
The cost for this service is £15.
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When we have completed the sale we send the balance via BACS using the details you provide us in the contract.
Payment is usually between 1 – 5 days of receiving your watch, the average is within 48 hours.
“I found Mark’s details online after looking to sell a collectable bottle of whisky. I was going to use a well know auction site but Mark secured an offer higher than the highest estimation from any auction house, within days, even after the 10% commission was deducted. Communication was perfect; punctual, to the point and polite. Collection and delivery were taken care of by Mark and instruction was clear and easy to follow. Payment was received to my bank within days of posting the bottle. I can’t recommend Mark enough; he runs a tight ship gets top end offers from his clients and delivers quickly.”
Rod Fountain, via Google
“Mark conducted a high value sale transaction for me acting as broker. A complex process, clearly explained at each step of the way. Great communication and willing to go the extra mile when it mattered. Entirely trustworthy and highly recommended.”
Mark Williams, via Google
“Wow, what a refreshing change it was to meet Mark. He was the consummate professional with an approachable and warm personality who clearly had an in-depth knowledge of his subject which he used to give me a first-class service when I wanted to sell a whisky collection. For anyone who is considering any similar specialist whisky transactions I can certainly recommend him without reservation.”
Duncan Chambers, via Google
Do you want to know the value of your Rolex Sea-Dweller?
We can value your vintage sports watch and help you find the best price if you are looking to sell your Sea-Dweller.
Free Valuations & Sales Advice on Your Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Sea-Dweller was created as a commission timepiece for a niche market of saturation divers and has gone on to become increasingly sought after and revered in the world of vintage sports watches. The Sea-Dweller has become a collectors’ icon in its own right, with early editions hotly contested and reaching comfortable 6 figure sums.
At Mark Littler Ltd we can help you value and sell your Rolex Sea-Dweller watch. Read our quick guide of things to look out for when identifying your Sea-Dweller watch and get in contact for a free valuation and some no obligation offers.
Vintage Sea-Dweller models:
- 5513s/ 5514 – The Comex editions
- 1665 (edition 1 aka the Double Red Sea-Dweller)
- 1665 (edition 2 aka the Great White Sea-Dweller)
- 16660 (aka ‘Triple Six’ Sea-Dweller)
- 16600
Modern Sea-Dweller models:
- 116660
- 116600
- 126600
Free Valuation Request
Six things to look for in your Rolex Sea-Dweller
Dial Colouring
Subtle variations in the dial and text decoration on your Rolex Sea-Dweller can help you to identify not just your model but the specific edition of that model. Things to look for:
- Is ‘SEA-DWELLER ’ written in red or white?
- What is the colour & depth of the the waterproof rating?
Comex editions
There are a limited number of Sea-Dweller watches made especially for Comex. These editions are usually marked with the Comex logo on the face and were engraved on the back. If you have one of these models provenance will add value to your watch.
- Is it depth rated to 200m, 600m or 610m?
Age
There are editions of the Sea-Dweller that are still readily available and so it is the older, vintage models and limited editions that command the most interest from collectors.
Models with the smaller gas escape valve (on models prior to the 16660) are generally more sought after.
Box & Papers
When looking to value your vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller the original box and papers should be present to get the best valuation for your timepiece.
If your Sea-Dweller has an interesting history or story to tell, you should also source the proper proof and provenance (paperwork, photographs etc.) in order to get the best prices and attract collectors.
Condition
When considering the condition of your Rolex Sea-Dweller first check that wear is the same all over. If a certain part of the watch shows more, or less, wear than the rest this would indicate that some parts have been replaced or repaired, which can impact the value. However, damaged watches can still be valuable, especially if they are pieces with provenance.
Reference & serial No.
Found at the 6’oclock side of the case on vintage Rolex, the serial number is the watch’s unique identity and shows when it was made. The reference number is on the 12o’clock edge and describes the model and what your Rolex Sea-Dweller is made from. The model and time of production are two of the most important factors in determining the value of your Rolex.
The Process of Selling Your Sea-Dweller
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your vintage watch is easy.
Send us details about your watch directly via email or use the form below.
We contact our international network of customers for the best offers.
If you decide to proceed with an offer we issue you with a contract.
Send us your watch. We have a fully insured courier service available.
We complete the sale with the buyer and send your funds via BACS.
Sell your vintage Sea-Dweller
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can. Valuations are free and offers are sourced with no obligation.