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WEARING THE WATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME Before being worn for the first time, or if it has stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually in order to function correctly and precisely. To wind the watch manually, unscrew the winding crown completely, then turn it several times clockwise.
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The green seal accompanying your Rolex watch is a symbol of its status as a Superlative Chronometer. This exclusive designation attests that it has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement.
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THE HEART OF THE ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE USING YOUR WATCH OVERVIEW SETTING THE WATCH 10-13 UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL 14-15 ROLEX GLIDELOCK EXTENSION SYSTEM 16-17 ROLEX SERVICE CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 18-19 AFTER-SALES SERVICE...
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Rolex-developed, patented case an anti-reflective coating. architecture that enables it to resist the pressure at these depths. Its helium The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is escape valve and unidirectional rotatable equipped with a self-winding mechanical bezel make it a true professional diving movement entirely manufactured instrument.
THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE Professional saturation divers spend During the decompression phase that long periods of time in a hyperbaric enables divers to gradually eliminate the chamber, where the gas mixture they...
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To allow the gas to be released without compromising the waterproofness of the watch, the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is equipped with the helium escape valve. This unidirectional valve activates automatically when the pressure inside the case is too high.
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THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE OVERVIEW Hour hand Unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduated Cerachrom Minute hand insert in ceramic Seconds hand Triplock winding crown with triple waterproofness system Date window Helium escape valve...
Oyster Perpetual clockwise; turning in the other direction Rolex Deepsea is guaranteed waterproof has no effect. When setting the watch to a depth of 3,900 metres (12,800 feet). for the first time or after the watch has stopped, complete a minimum of 25 turns for partial winding.
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Initial winding and setting A. Wind the watch manually (position 1 – see page 10). B. Note the date change at midnight, then set the time (position 3 – see pages 12-13). C. Set the date (position 2 – see pages 12-13). Unscrew and then pull out After every use, carefully screw the crown back down against the case to guarantee the...
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THE HEART OF THE USING ROLEX ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE Setting the date (position 2) Setting the time (position 3) The crown is unscrewed and pulled out The crown is unscrewed and pulled out to the first notch. To set the date, turn to the second notch.
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Unscrew and then pull out After every use, carefully screw the crown back down against the case to guarantee the waterproofness. Return the crown to position 1 and apply light pressure on it while screwing it down clockwise against the case. The crown should never be unscrewed underwater.
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ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATABLE BEZEL The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea During the dive allows divers to safely monitor their dive The duration of the dive is indicated time thanks to the unidirectional rotatable on the graduation on the Cerachrom insert bezel fitted with a 60-minute graduated by the minute hand.
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ROLEX ROLEX DEEPSEA MODEL YOUR WATCH SERVICE ROLEX GLIDELOCK EXTENSION SYSTEM On the Oyster bracelet, the Rolex Adjustment Glidelock extension system enables the bracelet length to be adjusted Open the safety catch in approximately 2 mm increments up to around 20 mm, allowing the watch Lift the centre panel to be worn over a diving suit.
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YOUR WATCH SERVICE CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch You can help preserve its lustre by will require very little day-to-day care. cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre cloth. You can also wash the case and bracelet from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush.
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Before cleaning your watch, always ensure that the crown is screwed down properly against the case to guarantee waterproofness.
To guarantee continued Those that no longer meet Rolex accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex requirements are systematically replaced recommends that you periodically return by new components. The movement your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer or is lubricated on reassembly. The case...
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At the end of the process, your Rolex watch undergoes a series of tests to verify its functions, waterproofness and power reserve, as well as the precision of its movement.
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SERVICE WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK The network of Official Rolex Retailers For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and and Service Centres covers more than Service Centres, please visit rolex.com. 100 countries around the world and draws on the expertise of highly skilled watchmakers, carefully selected and trained by Rolex.
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ROLEX.COM We invite you to visit rolex.com, a privileged place to learn more about the functions of your Rolex watch and about the quality, know-how and fundamental values of the brand. Welcome to the world of Rolex.
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