Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Box and Papers

First released in 1967, the Rolex Sea-Dweller was launched as an upgraded version of Rolex’s ever-popular Submariner collection. With an increased water resistance of 610m versus the Submariner's 200m and a helium-escape valve to alleviate pressure within the case during its wearer's ascent back to the surface, the Sea-Dweller was a dive watch truly built for professionals. Amongst its many variants, the ref. 16600T that we have here debuted in 1988 and saw the longest production periods out of any Sea-Dweller – 20 years, with its discontinuation in 2008 leaving room for Rolex to introduce the Deepsea. With its black dial and aluminum bezel, lack of cyclops date magnifier, solid end links, and comfortable 40mm stainless steel case, the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600T blends some of watchmaking's creature comforts, in its robust construction, with some pieces of vintage detailing like its bezel and old-style Oysterlock clasp that have enabled it to remain a truly iconic piece of Rolex design and engineering. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 40mm Model : Sea-Dweller Movement : Automatic cal. 3135 Reference : 16600 Bracelet : Stainless steel Oyster bracelet Year : 2001 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, box and papers Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Featuring the signature black dial and black bezel combo that have adorned Rolex's dive watches for decades, the Sea-Dweller's most telling detail is the absence of a cyclops lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock that features across the Sea-Dweller's sibling, the Submariner. THE CONSTRUCTION Measuring 40mm in diameter and just under 15mm tall, the Sea-Dweller ref. 16600 pre-dates Rolex’s move to make the Sea-Dweller a far larger watch than what inspired it, the Submariner, and hence retains a familiar presence on the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.