1984 Rolex Sea-Dweller (Ref. 16660)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1984
Maker / issuer
RolexThis 1984 Rolex Sea-Dweller, reference 16660, is a stainless steel dive watch. It features a glossy black dial with tritium lume plots and white gold surrounds, housed in a 40mm stainless steel case.
The movement is the Rolex Calibre 3035, which incorporates a Quick-Set date function. Design features include a uni-directional bezel, a helium escape valve, and a sapphire crystal. The watch is fitted with a Rolex Oyster 93160 bracelet with 592 solid end links. The timepiece was designed for increased depth utility with a tested depth rating of 1220m. The auction description reports that the dial has a speckled patina and the lume has aged to a creamy color.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Bracelet
- 93160
- Movement
- Caliber 3035
- Reference
- 16660
- Depth Rating
- 1220m
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is constructed with a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter. The dial is finished in glossy black, featuring applied lume plots enclosed within white gold surrounds, a configuration described by the source as the 'Bicchierini Dial'. The tritium luminescent material applied to the dial and hands has developed a creamy patina over time. The watch utilizes a sapphire crystal and a uni-directional rotating bezel. A helium escape valve is integrated into the side of the case to facilitate use during deep-sea diving activities. The crown is identified as a 'Trip-Lock' type. The auction description reports the case is lightly polished with thick lugs and the dial shows a consistent speckled patina.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black dial with white gold surrounds on lume plots • Rolex Triplock crown visible on case side • Helium escape valve on case flank • Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp
- Bracelet and Accessories
- The auction description notes that the bracelet remains in unpolished condition with minimal wear or stretch. No original papers, boxes, or additional accessories are included with the timepiece.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is powered by the Rolex Calibre 3035 movement. This mechanism introduced the Quick-Set date function, allowing for independent adjustment of the calendar display. The movement is rated for accurate timekeeping at COSC standards following a recent service. The Ref. 16660 was designed to replace the previous Ref. 1665, increasing the tested depth rating from 610 meters to 1220 meters. The inclusion of the Quick-Set feature represented a modernization of the Sea-Dweller line during the early 1980s.
Identification
- Reference
- 16660
- Serial number
- 820XXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
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