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gonzomantis · 30 September 2012, 04:56 AM

I've been looking long and hard at Sea-Dwellers. One thing I've seen is that sometimes on the watches I've seen posted the HE valve looks like it has a brightly polished finish, and other times it has a darker dull look. Are there variations based upon production years?

poppydog · 30 September 2012, 05:00 AM

I don't know about the earlier versions but on my 2007 4000ft, I believe the HE valve is titantium. However, I had it serviced by Rolex UK this year and it looks as though it's been replaced by a SS one, as it looks shiny compared to the Ti.

Brushpup · 30 September 2012, 05:57 AM

I don't know, but someone here does.

tropical sunset · 30 September 2012, 07:04 AM

I remember noticing that too when I was looking a little while back. Would be curious to know the answer. I think mines about 2007 and not the darker HE valve but more shiny like the polished side of the watch in which the valve is inset.

Mickey® · 30 September 2012, 07:06 AM

Interesting...Id like to know...

gettocard · 30 September 2012, 07:25 AM

I'e like to know myself too. Mine it's a 2008 M series I've used for barely a month and the valve is on the "polish-y" side look.

mgioia16 · 30 September 2012, 07:32 AM

I have an F series (2004) SD and the titanium He valve is darker grey when compared to the surrounding case, FWIW

gwalker · 30 September 2012, 07:56 AM

I'm not going to be any help but I too have noticed this.

breanach78 · 30 September 2012, 08:02 AM

Like the Guys above I do not know either but I would like to know the answer too!

Man, we are sad!

gonzomantis · 30 September 2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breanach78

Like the Guys above I do not know either but I would like to know the answer too!

Man, we are sad!

I feel better now. I thought it was really a newbie question, but it seems I've stumped a bunch of folks here.

In any event, I'm now pretty sure that the watches I've seen with these traits are genuine. Before investigating I thought it might have been a tell for a fake.

landroverking · 30 September 2012, 09:29 AM

My '07 model is dark gray.

zeuloa · 30 September 2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgioia16

i have an f series (2004) sd and the titanium he valve is darker grey when compared to the surrounding case, fwiw

x2

Robbie68 · 30 September 2012, 10:59 AM

It might be that the titanium is polished at service and it can be polished to a good shine, titanium forms a dark gray oxidized layer pretty quickly which would account for the differences.

30 September 2012, 04:56 AM	#1
gonzomantis "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8	Newbie SD question I've been looking long and hard at Sea-Dwellers. One thing I've seen is that sometimes on the watches I've seen posted the HE valve looks like it has a brightly polished finish, and other times it has a darker dull look. Are there variations based upon production years?

30 September 2012, 05:57 AM	#3
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I don't know, but someone here does. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

30 September 2012, 05:00 AM	#2
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	I don't know about the earlier versions but on my 2007 4000ft, I believe the HE valve is titantium. However, I had it serviced by Rolex UK this year and it looks as though it's been replaced by a SS one, as it looks shiny compared to the Ti.

30 September 2012, 07:04 AM	#4
tropical sunset "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North East (UK) Posts: 32	I remember noticing that too when I was looking a little while back. Would be curious to know the answer. I think mines about 2007 and not the darker HE valve but more shiny like the polished side of the watch in which the valve is inset.

30 September 2012, 07:06 AM	#5
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Interesting...Id like to know...

30 September 2012, 07:25 AM	#6
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	I'e like to know myself too. Mine it's a 2008 M series I've used for barely a month and the valve is on the "polish-y" side look.

30 September 2012, 07:32 AM	#7
mgioia16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 204	I have an F series (2004) SD and the titanium He valve is darker grey when compared to the surrounding case, FWIW

30 September 2012, 07:56 AM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I'm not going to be any help but I too have noticed this.

30 September 2012, 08:02 AM	#9
breanach78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ireland Watch: Just A Few... Posts: 171	Like the Guys above I do not know either but I would like to know the answer too! Man, we are sad!

30 September 2012, 09:29 AM	#11
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	My '07 model is dark gray.

30 September 2012, 10:59 AM	#13
Robbie68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NH Watch: SD4K Posts: 492	It might be that the titanium is polished at service and it can be polished to a good shine, titanium forms a dark gray oxidized layer pretty quickly which would account for the differences.

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