Rolex Sea-Dweller 40mm Ref. 16600 – Black Dial, Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet

A classic expression of Rolex’s professional diving heritage, the Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 16600 combines a traditional 40mm stainless steel case with the purposeful engineering that distinguishes the Sea-Dweller collection.

With its black dial, aluminum bezel insert, and sapphire crystal without a Cyclops magnifier, the 16600 offers a clean, balanced appearance that remains unmistakably Rolex. It is an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate the proportions and character of the brand’s five-digit sports references.

Classic Design with Professional Roots

The black dial features contrasting hour markers, signature Mercedes-style hands, and a date display at 3 o’clock. Without a magnifying lens over the date, the crystal preserves an uninterrupted view of the dial.

A unidirectional rotating bezel with a black aluminum insert frames the watch, providing the traditional aesthetic that preceded Rolex’s ceramic-bezel generation. The stainless steel Oyster bracelet completes its versatile appearance, equally suited to casual wear or a more polished setting.

Engineered for the Deep

The Sea-Dweller 16600 was originally rated to a depth of 4,000 feet / 1,220 meters. Its defining features include a helium escape valve integrated into the case and a screw-down crown.

This depth rating describes the model’s original factory specification. The present water resistance of this individual watch should be established through pressure testing before water use.

Rolex Caliber 3135

Inside is Rolex’s automatic Caliber 3135, a chronometer-certified movement with a quick-set date and approximately 48 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Its long service history across Rolex’s catalog makes it an enduring part of the brand’s mechanical watchmaking legacy.

Specifications

• Brand: Rolex

• Model: Sea-Dweller

• Reference: 16600

• Year: [Insert year]

• Case diameter: 40mm

• Case material: Stainless steel

• Dial: Black

• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel with black aluminum insert

• Crystal: Sapphire, without Cyclops magnifier

• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, quick-set date

• Power reserve: Approximately 48 hours

• Crown: Screw-down

• Helium escape valve: Yes

• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster

• Bracelet links included: [Confirm actual count, including any loose links]

• Approximate wrist fit: [Insert measurement]

• Original factory depth rating: 1,220 meters / 4,000 feet

Condition and Included Items

Condition: Very Good.

Included with purchase:  Watch Only

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Offered by The Premier Watch Collection

The Premier Watch Collection brings more than five years of watch buying and selling experience, supported by a business background built on more than 25 years of serving customers. We care about the details, clear communication, and making your purchase a positive experience from the first inquiry onward.

For questions about this Sea-Dweller, its condition, or bracelet sizing, please contact us before purchasing.

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