The Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 reference 16600, a pinnacle of Rolex's deep-sea expertise, features a robust case tailored for professional divers. With a helium escape valve, rotatable bezel, and Chromalight illumination, it ensures optimal readability. The integrated crown guard protects the Triplock winding crown, and the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal enhances visibility. Powered by Rolex's caliber 3135, it's both reliable and distinguished. Produced from 1989 to 2008, the Sea-Dweller 4000 reference 16600 stands as an exclusive and sought-after timepiece for underwater exploration.
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Rolex
Model: Sea-Dweller
Reference Number: 16600
Movement: Automatic
Gender: Men’s
Condition: Very good
Time Period: 2000
Box: Yes
Papers: No
THE CALIBER
Caliber: 3135
Jewels: 31
THE CASE
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Waterproof: 12,220 ft. / 4,000 m./ 395 ATM
Bezel Material: Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Black
Dial Numerals: No numerals, 18K white gold and luminescent dot hour indices, minute markers around the outer rim
THE BRACELET / STRAP
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Oystersteel 904L - flat three-piece links code 93960A
Buckle: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp
Buckle Material: Stainless Steel - Oystersteel 904L (code DE6 - June 2001)
THE FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, cyclops lens date aperture at 3 o’clock, 48-hour power reserve
FURTHER READING
The Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 reference 16600 is adorned with an 18K white gold applied and Chromalight luminescent Mercedes hours hand, spade minutes hand, and stick seconds hand. The large Chromalight hour markers and hands emit a long-lasting blue glow, providing excellent legibility in dark conditions. The watch features an instantaneous date in apertures with unrestricted rapid-setting and stop-seconds for precise time setting. The 18K stainless steel and black ceramic unidirectional rotatable 60-minute dive-time scale bezel, with silver-toned Arabic numerals every ten minutes, is both functional and visually striking. The numerals and indices are molded in ceramic and colored with precision. The timepiece is equipped with a stainless steel screw-down crown using the Triplock triple waterproofness system and a screw-down stainless steel case back. The Rolex Ringlock System case incorporates a Helium escape valve on the side of the case at 9 o'clock.
THE MOVEMENT
Powering the Sea-Dweller 4000 is Rolex's caliber 3135, a self-winding mechanical movement developed and manufactured entirely by Rolex. This movement is a certified Swiss chronometer, having successfully passed the rigorous tests of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The caliber 3135 is equipped with a Parachrom hairspring, providing enhanced resistance to shock and temperature variations. It features bidirectional self-winding via a perpetual rotor, and the mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz).
THE PRODUCTION DETAILS
The Sea-Dweller 4000 reference 16600 was in production from 1998 to 2008, after which it was succeeded by the Deepsea 116660. This particular model, bearing the serial number P87****, dates its production to the year 2000. It exemplifies Rolex's dedication to precision and durability, making it a sought-after and exclusive timepiece for both professional divers and watch enthusiasts.
THE SET
This well preserved timepiece is accompanied by a Rolex presentation box and is backed by Twain Time in-house mechanical 12-month warranty, ensuring both its exceptional condition and reliable performance.