Rolex
Reference 16660 Sea-Dweller 'Triple Six' | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1986
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3035 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 1'930'477
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 9'335'502
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 215 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box, outer blue Tiffany Box, with outer packaging, and booklet
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 16660, often called the “Triple Six,” represents a key evolution in Rolex’s professional dive watch lineage. The model incorporated the calibre 3035 automatic movement with a quickset date and increased water resistance, alongside the signature helium escape valve designed for saturation diving. Its 40 mm stainless steel case and black dial ensure legibility and durability under extreme conditions, making it a favorite among professional divers.
The current example is further distinguished by its Tiffany & Co double-signed dial, a rare and highly desirable feature for collectors. It comes together with a Rolex presentation box and booklet.