ROLEX ARCHIVE: FULL SET ACCESSORIES (SEA-DWELLER REF 12660X)
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the various accessories that come with your Rolex Sea-Dweller (Ref 12660X) in the current catalogue and make sure you have the full set when purchasing from the secondary market.
ROLEX SEA-DWELLER (Ref 12660X) FULL SET ACCESSORIES
I’m sure we all have the same question the first time we buy a watch from the secondary market, what is supposed to come with my watch? What is a “Full Set”?
Below is a list of all the items that may or may not come with your watch. Go ahead and click on any of these links, and you’ll be taken to that specific section.
- Box
- Warranty Card (WC)
- Guarantee Booklet (GB)
- WC GB Holder
- Rolex Sea-Dweller Submariner Booklet
- Rolex Green Tag
- White Tag
- Bezel Protector
- Link Counts
Rolex Box
You’ll receive an “M” size Box for all the Sea-dweller collection.
In late December 2024, Rolex introduced a new box:
You may or may not get the new box during the period of 2024 Dec.
This guide is applicable to the references below:
| Ref. No | Nickname | Material | Bracelet | Box Size |
| 126600-0001 | Sea-Dweller 43/ SD43
(2017-2022) |
Steel | Oyster (with extension link) | M |
| 126600-0002 | Sea-Dweller 43/ SD43 (After 2022) |
Steel | Oyster (with no extension link) | M |
| 126603-0001 | Two-Tone SD43 | Half Yellow Gold | Oyster (with no extension link) | M |
Where can you find the size of the box?
The size of the box will be indicated at the bottom of the green box and/or the top left corner of the white sleeve.
Note: You may not get the white sleeve.
Warranty Card (WC)
This is the new warranty card released around early 2020 till current date, The new Sea-dweller sd43 Ref 126600-002 without an extension link released in 2022, will only have the new warranty card.
The warranty card below is the older version, for watches dated before the last quarter of 2020. (This does not apply to Ref 126600-002 without an extension link):
Check your serial number and make sure it matches your watch.
Where is your serial number located on your watch?
You can find the serial number at the 6 o’clock position along the inner bezel under the crystal.
Guarantee Booklet (GB)
WC GB Holder
You’ll likely receive the new warranty card holder if your watch is dated at the end of 2020 – current, it is common to get the old warranty card holder during the initial change.
Below is the version before the new warranty card holder was released.
Rolex Booklet Sea-dweller (Ref 12660X)
Rolex Green Tag
Rolex White Tag
At the back of the white tag, check the serial number and the model number. The size of the box used for your watch is indicated too. (refer to the table above in the Box section for more details) Do note that you may not receive a white tag as some authorised dealers keep them, it does not hurt the value of the watch.
Bezel Protector
Do note that you may not receive the bezel protector as most authorised dealers keep them, it does not hurt the value of the watch.
Link Counts
Ensure that you have the correct number of links when it comes to getting a watch in the secondary market. The guide below shows you how to count the number of links that should come with your Rolex Sea-Dweller (Ref 12660X).
Please note that Ref 126600-0001 link count is different from the Ref 126600-0002 and Ref 126603-0001 which share the same link counts. Rolex removed the extension link from the stainless steel 126600 around 2022, coinciding with the introduction of the new Rolex Deepsea Ref 136660 model.
How many links should come with your Rolex Sea-dweller Ref 126600-0001 (manufactured 2017 – 2022)?
There should be a total of 10.5 links + 1 extension link (excluding the end links).
At the 6 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 5 links.
At the 12 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 5.5 links + 1 extension link.
If it’s confusing or hard to count for you, you can just ensure the number of screws on each side.
| 6 o’clock side | 12 o’clock side | |
| no. of links | 5 | 5 .5+ 1 extension link |
| no. of screws | 3 | 5 |
How many links should come with your Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref 126600-0002 and Ref 126603-0001?
There should be a total of 11.5 links (excluding the end links).
At the 6 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 5 links.
At the 12 o’clock bracelet of the watch, there will be 6.5 links.
If it’s confusing or hard to count for you, you can just ensure the number of screws on each side.
| 6 o’clock side | 12 o’clock side | |
| no. of links | 5 | 6.5 |
| no. of screws | 3 | 5 |
Do note that links can be replaced, remember to factor in the cost when buying your watch that is missing some links.
Summary
You might not receive certain items that I’ve mentioned above and it’s totally fine, items such as the white tag, bezel protector, and even the white sleeve for the box. It’s okay to lose certain items as they are replaceable but do not ever lose your warranty card. Refer to the table below:
| Accessories | Should receive/May not receive | Replaceable |
| Box | May not receive the white sleeve | Yes |
| Warranty Card (WC) | Should receive | No |
| Guarantee Booklet (GB) | Should receive | Yes |
| WC GB Holder | Should receive | Yes |
| Rolex Sea-Dweller Booklet | Should receive | Yes |
| Green Tag | Should receive | Yes |
| White Tag | May not receive | No |
| Bezel Protector | Most of the time will not receive | Yes |
In conclusion, owning a Rolex is a significant milestone for watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. It not only represents a high level of achievement in one’s watch collection but also showcases the feat of your accomplishment. When spending huge sums of money, it is important to know that you are getting everything you paid for.
Check out other Rolex collection’s accessories information here.