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16600 vs 126603
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 1988–2008 | 2019–present |
| Era | Modern 40mm | 43mm two-tone |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Case diameter | 40mm | 43mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel + 18k yellow gold) |
| Bezel | Unidirectional 60-minute | Unidirectional 60-minute Cerachrom |
| Bezel material | Aluminium insert | Ceramic (Cerachrom) |
| Crystal | Sapphire (no Cyclops) | Sapphire with Cyclops |
| Crown | Triplock; helium escape valve | — |
| Water resistance | 1220m | 1220m |
| Dial | Black | Black or slate |
| Hands | Mercedes hands | — |
| Lume | Tritium then Super-LumiNova | — |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic |
| Caliber | 3135 | 3235 |
| Manufacturer | Rolex | Rolex |
| Winding | automatic | automatic |
| Power reserve | — | ~70 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Bracelet | Oyster | Oyster (Rolesor) with Glidelock |
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