Rolex 1665 · Dial Reference · Double Red Sea-Dweller
DRSD Mark VI
Recently, Rolex has been replacing some DRSD dials with this newer version — the Mark VI.
Dial Overview
The dial features Luminova markers, and what makes it particularly interesting is that it appears virtually identical to a replacement white Sea-Dweller dial — with one key distinction: the word “SEADWELLER” has been painted over in red.
The Mark VI raises an immediate question for collectors: is this a factory double-red application over a standard white replacement dial, or a purpose-built variant? The visual evidence is striking — you be the judge.
The same dial exists without the red paint overstrike. See the DRSD Luminova White Replacement Dial page for direct comparison.
Key Characteristics
Mark VI · Dial Features
Lume Material
Luminova — consistent with late-production and service replacement dials
Base Dial
Appears identical to the standard white replacement Sea-Dweller dial
Red Text
“SEADWELLER” painted over in red — the defining characteristic that distinguishes it from the all-white version
Context
Found in watches returned to Rolex for service — original dial replaced with this newer version
DRSD Mark VI — full dial view showing Luminova markers and red “SEADWELLER” overstrike. Photos by Addict.
DRSD Mark VI — detail view. Compare the red text application and Luminova fill to earlier tritium-era DRSD dials. Photos by Addict.
Collector Note
The Mark VI sits at the late end of the DRSD production and service spectrum. Its Luminova markers and apparent base-dial construction place it firmly outside the original tritium era. Whether this represents a factory-authorized service replacement or a deliberate late variant, it remains a legitimate and documented configuration in the DRSD lineage.
For direct comparison with the same dial without the red paint, see the DRSD Luminova White Replacement Dial reference page.