Rolex Sea-dweller Triple 6 With perfect Lume

The “Triple Six” among collectors due to its reference number, it is what we call a transitional reference. Rolex first introduced the Sea-Dweller ref. 16660 in 1978 as the second reference to join the saturation diving watch collection. It was the bridge between the vintage Sea-Dweller 1665 that came before it and the succeeding Sea-Dweller 16600, featuring design details from both generations. With that in mind, it’s important to note that Rolex produced both the Sea-Dweller 1665 and Sea-Dweller 16660 simultaneously for about five years.

The reference 16660 is a significant model in the Sea-Dweller’s history because it brought about some key changes to the watch, such as a new crystal material, a new movement, quickset date functionality, and double the water-resistance. This prime example has a stunning Patina on the lume.

Serial: SR88489xx From 1985

FACTS

BEZEL MATERIAL
stainless steel bezel, original insert
BRACELET
original stainless steel
CALIBER
Serviced Cal 3035
CASE DIMENSIONS
40 mm 
CASE MATERIAL
stainless steel
CLASP
buckle
DIAL
original Rolex sea-dweller dial. PERFECT mustard patina
GLASS
Sapphire crystal, original
INDEX
stick dial
MODEL
Rolex Sea dweller triple 6
MOVEMENT
Automatic
REFERENCE
16660
YEAR
1985
SERVICE
September 2024