Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

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Condition: Good
Year of Production: 1998
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Location: Australia
Description

Rolex Sea-Dweller

Box : Yes Papers : Yes Age : 1998 Movement : automatic Case Size : 40mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : Black Bracelet : Stainless Steel Oyster LOT : 76719 Location : Sydney, Australia Seller : amshub Currency : AUD KEY FACTS This Rolex Sea-Dweller is offered by a private seller in Sydney, Australia A timeless cult-classic reference within the Rolex sports watch range Presented with a Rolex display box, outer box, warranty certificate, booklets, wallet, calendar card, Rolex anchor, and diver extension The vendor advises the watch to be in good working order  ABOUT THIS WATCH The ref. 16600 represents the final chapter for the classic ‘five-digit’ Sea-Dwellers and strikes the perfect balance between modern construction and vintage design cues This timeless diver was produced continuously for 20 years, making it one of the longest-running Rolex references in the Crown’s history  The 16600 was also the last Sea-Dweller to feature an aluminium bezel insert before Rolex switched to a ceramic ‘Cerachrom’ insert in 2014, making it a true end-of-an-era watch  The 40mm stainless steel case comes equipped with a trip lock crown and helium escape valve, affording a mammoth 4,000-feet of waterproofness Powering the ref. 16600 is the tried and tested calibre 3135, which has a 48-hour power reserve and is chronometer-certified Like all Sea-Dweller models, the watch is paired with an Oyster bracelet

Collectible Features |Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Comex Dial
Special dials produced for COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises), featuring unique branding. Refers to Rolex watches issued to COMEX (a French diving company). Extremely rare and highly collectible. Substantially increases value due to rarity and association with professional diving.
Swiss Only Dial
A dial marked with "Swiss," indicating it was produced during the transition period from tritium to Super-LumiNova in the late 1990s.

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