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Sea-Dweller

Ref. 16660 — “Triple Six

discontinuedSapphire transitionDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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Upgraded to sapphire, 1220m depth and the quickset caliber 3035. Early matte dials transitioned to glossy during the run.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Sea-Dweller
Reference
16660
Production
1983–1988
Caliber
3035
Case diameter
40mm
Case material
Stainless steel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 1665Double Red / Great White

    Sea-Dweller · 1575

    1967–1983
  2. 16660Triple Six

    Sea-Dweller · 3035

    1983–1988TransitionalThis reference
  3. 16600

    Sea-Dweller · 3135

    1988–2008
  4. 116600SD4K

    Sea-Dweller · 3135

    2014–2017
  5. 126600SD43

    Sea-Dweller · 3235

    2017
  6. 126603

    Sea-Dweller · 3235

    2019