Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector's Watches

Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector's Watches

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 10. Sea-Dweller, Ref. 16600 Stainless steel wristwatch with gas escape valve, date and bracelet Circa 1991.

Rolex

Sea-Dweller, Ref. 16600 Stainless steel wristwatch with gas escape valve, date and bracelet Circa 1991

Lot Closed

September 16, 01:10 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

Sea-Dweller, Ref. 16600

Stainless steel wristwatch with gas escape valve, date and bracelet

Circa 1991


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels 

Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down back

Case number: X'465'867  

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes 

Papers: no  

Accessories: Rolex presentation case

Launched in the 1980s, the reference 16600 is virtually identical to the late 16660, maintaining its sapphire crystal and its 1,220 meter water resistance. Over its long production period, the luminous material evolved from tritium to Luminova, and then to SuperLuminova. The present watch is within the first part of the production and is fitted with a nicely patinated dial and bezel.