Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Monaco, Jun 13, 2024 ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16660, SEA-DWELLER COMEX, NUMERO 3044, STAINLESS STEEL A fine and extremly rare professional diver's wristwatch with the comex signature on the dial and specific engraving on the caseback with the number of the diver: 3044, self winding Excellent Slightly scratched As new Very good Brand Rolex, Switzerland Model Sea-Dweller COMEX Reference 16660 Year Circa 1981 Case No. 7205232 Bracelet 93150/592 Stainless steel Oyster bracelet Diameter 40 Caliber 3035 Signature dial, case and movement The Rolex 16660, known as the «Triple Six,» was produced from 1978 to 1989. This model was a pioneering Sea-Dweller, featuring a sapphire crystal for the first time. Additionally, the 16660 boasted a larger helium escape valve (HEV), a unidirectional bezel as opposed to the previous bidirectional one, and the new Calibre 3035 movement with a quick-set date feature. The Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 Comex was in production from 1980 to 1984, with reports indicating that only 200 examples were made. The first batch, to which this lot belongs is believed to have included around 50 pieces with the old-style matte dials with two lines of text. The second batch, featured glossy dials with white gold surround indexes and four lines of text. Antiquorum is delighted to present this exceptional example of the first batch, which has been exceptionally well-preserved. The original T<25 dial is in excellent condition, the case is very robust with no staining, and all numbers are clearly visible. Furthermore, the serial number is repeatedly stamped on the inside of the case back.