ROLEX SEA DWELLER 40MM (1996) #16600

Rolex Sea-Dweller 40mm — Ref. 16600, 1996

The Sea-Dweller is Rolex's professional dive watch, developed in collaboration with deep-sea saturation divers and rated to 1,220 metres (4,000 feet). The ref. 16600 succeeded the long-running 16660 "Triple Six" in the late 1980s and was produced until 2008, making it the last Sea-Dweller before the Deepsea era. This example was produced in 1996.

• Reference: 16600
• Year of production: 1996
• Case size: 40mm
• Case material: Stainless steel (904L)
• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating, 60-minute graduated
• Dial: Black with luminous hour markers and Mercedes hands
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster with Fliplock extension
• Crystal: Sapphire (no cyclops)
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3135, automatic self-winding, COSC chronometer-certified
• Water resistance: 1,220 metres / 4,000 feet
• Features: Helium escape valve at 9 o'clock

The Sea-Dweller 16600 is widely regarded as one of the most purposeful tool watches Rolex has ever produced. Its no-cyclops design, classic Mercedes handset, and serious depth rating give it a presence on the wrist that distinguishes it from the more common Submariner. A favourite of vintage Rolex collectors.

Condition: Pre-owned, fully inspected and authenticated by Watchfinder Canada.

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