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The Triplock Crown is a patented winding crown system used in Rolex watches, designed to provide enhanced water resistance by incorporating a triple-sealed mechanism.

The Triplock is Rolex's patented triple-sealed winding crown system featuring three O-ring gaskets (two in the tube, one under the crown) that provide exceptional water resistance up to 3,900 meters. Introduced in 1970 on the Sea-Dweller, it ensures complete protection against water ingress even when unscrewed.
Triplock crowns are identified by three dots (or three filled circles) positioned under the Rolex coronet logo on the crown. Twin lock crowns have two dots, while crowns without dots are for non-water-resistant models. The dot size and material vary based on case material (steel, gold, platinum).
Triplock crowns are standard on Rolex's professional dive watches requiring maximum water resistance: Submariner (300m), Sea-Dweller (1,220m), and Deepsea (3,900m). GMT-Master II also features Triplock. It represents Rolex's highest level of crown sealing for extreme underwater performance and durability.

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