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Specification

Rolex

16600

Sea-Dweller

Rolex

1665

Sea-Dweller

Double Red / Great White

NicknameDouble Red / Great White
Production1988–20081967–1983
EraModern 40mmFirst Sea-Dweller
Statusdiscontinueddiscontinued
Case diameter40mm40mm
Case materialStainless steelStainless steel
BezelUnidirectional 60-minuteUnidirectional 60-minute
Bezel materialAluminium insertAluminium insert
CrystalSapphire (no Cyclops)Acrylic (no Cyclops)
CrownTriplock; helium escape valveTriplock; helium escape valve
Caseback typeScrew-down solid, engraved
Water resistance1220m610m
DialBlackBlack
Dial configurationDouble-red text (DRSD) early, then single-line 'Great White'
HandsMercedes handsMercedes hands
LumeTritium then Super-LumiNovaTritium
Lume typeTritium
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
Caliber31351575
ManufacturerRolexRolex
Windingautomaticautomatic
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateHours, minutes, seconds, date
BraceletOyster
AliasesDRSD

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