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Rolex — Sea-Dweller

Also known as: Sea-Dweller

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

1988–2022 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Rolex

Sea-Dweller is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1988 to 2022. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3135 and Rolex caliber 3235, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, chronometer and date.

The sampled references record case diameters of 40–43 mm, heights of 14.8–15.1 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 1220 m. Reference examples: ref. 116600-0003 (Sea-Dweller 116600 4000; 2014; 40.00 mm); ref. 126600-0001 (Sea-Dweller Stainless Steel / Black; 2017–2022; 43.00 mm); ref. 16600T (Sea-Dweller 16600T; 1988–2008; 40.00 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 3 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 1988 and the latest is 2022.

Physical characteristics

Bezel
Rotating, 0-60 (Dive)
Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Lug width
20 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
14.8–15.1 mm
Case materials recorded
Stainless Steel
Case diameter (sampled references)
40–43 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronometer, Date
Movements recorded
Rolex caliber 3135 · Rolex caliber 3235
Production years recorded
1988–2022
Water resistance recorded
1220 m

Design

Hands
Mercedes
Hour markers
Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Sea-Dweller
References sampled
116600-0003 — Sea-Dweller 116600 4000 · 126600-0001 — Sea-Dweller Stainless Steel / Black · 16600T — Sea-Dweller 16600T
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
116600-0003 (aka: Seadweller)
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 28 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 116600-0003 — Sea-Dweller 116600 4000

    produced 2014; Rolex caliber 3135; 40.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 126600-0001 — Sea-Dweller Stainless Steel / Black

    produced 2017–2022; Rolex caliber 3235; 43.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 16600T — Sea-Dweller 16600T

    produced 1988–2008; Rolex caliber 3135; 40.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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