RolexSea-Dweller

KEY FACTS

• ​Among the last generation of classical-styled pre-ceramic Sea-Dwellers
• Offered by a private collector based in the UK
• Presented with its box, sleeve, warranty papers, wallet, booklet, calendar card swing tags, two spare links, and a diver extension link
• Also included in the lot is a pressure testing and timekeeping printout dated 2023-01-04
• ​Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
• Uni-directional dive bezel with an aluminium insert
• Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 3135
• Self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve
• ​Helium escape valve
• Water resistance up to 1220m (4000ft)

SUMMARY

The ref. 16600 represents the final chapter for the classic ‘five-digit’ Sea-Dwellers and strikes the perfect balance between modern construction and vintage design cues. The 40mm stainless steel case has a trip lock crown and helium escape valve, affording a mammoth 4,000-feet of waterproofness. The uni-directional bezel has an aluminium insert; the last time Rolex would use this on a Sea-Dweller before switching to ceramic. Applied markers and hands are made from 18K white gold and filled with Super-LumiNova for supreme legibility. Attached to the case is a satin-finished Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock clasp and diver’s extension. Powering the ref. 16600 is the tried and tested calibre 3135, which has a 48-hour power reserve and is chronometer certified.

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