Catalogue en ligne
25 juin 2025 - Basel Watch Auction / horlogerie de collection
Notes:
Introduced in 1988, the Sea-Dweller 16600 is a mythical model, as it was the watch that equipped Comex divers during the Hydra Ludion 1 and 2 missions, an experimental program that developed new gas mixtures and pushed human limits even further. When launched, this diver was immediately considered the most technically accomplished dive watch ever produced by Rolex. This model is equipped with the high-performance chronometer-certified caliber 3135.
Succeeding ref. 1665 and 16660, it would be marketed for over 20 years.
Nicknamed the “4000” because of its case waterproof to over 4,000 feet, or 1,220 meters, ref. 16600 is the 3rd generation of Sea Dweller watches.
Introduced in 1988, the Sea-Dweller 16600 is a mythical model, as it was the watch that equipped Comex divers during the Hydra Ludion 1 and 2 missions, an experimental program that developed new gas mixtures and pushed human limits even further. When launched, this diver was immediately considered the most technically accomplished dive watch ever produced by Rolex. This model is equipped with the high-performance chronometer-certified caliber 3135.
Succeeding ref. 1665 and 16660, it would be marketed for over 20 years.
Nicknamed the “4000” because of its case waterproof to over 4,000 feet, or 1,220 meters, ref. 16600 is the 3rd generation of Sea Dweller watches.
Catalogue en ligne 25 juin 2025 - Basel Watch Auction / horlogerie de collection Lot 369
Rolex
Sea-Dweller 4000,
Ref. 16600, No. K902048, circa 2001
A stainless-steel diver’s wristwatch with gas escape valve
Case: round shape, black rotating bezel, screw down case back and crown, signed
Dial: black, luminescent hour markers and hands, outer minute track, sweep centre seconds, window for the date indication, signed
Movement: automatic, caliber 3135, chronometer certified, signed
Bracelet/Strap: Oyster stainless steel with clasp, ref. DT93160A
Buckle/Clasp: deployant clasp, ref.
93160A, stamped DT5, signed
Bracelet length: approx. 20 cm
Dimensions: 40 mm
Accessories: presentation box and outer packaging, 2 Rolex Tag one of which with serial number, an anchor tag, an extra link, Rolex leather cardholder
CHF 6'000 – 8'000
Notes:
Introduced in 1988, the Sea-Dweller 16600 is a mythical model, as it was the watch that equipped Comex divers during the Hydra Ludion 1 and 2 missions, an experimental program that developed new gas mixtures and pushed human limits even further. When launched, this diver was immediately considered the most technically accomplished dive watch ever produced by Rolex. This model is equipped with the high-performance chronometer-certified caliber 3135.
Succeeding ref. 1665 and 16660, it would be marketed for over 20 years.
Nicknamed the “4000” because of its case waterproof to over 4,000 feet, or 1,220 meters, ref. 16600 is the 3rd generation of Sea Dweller watches.
Introduced in 1988, the Sea-Dweller 16600 is a mythical model, as it was the watch that equipped Comex divers during the Hydra Ludion 1 and 2 missions, an experimental program that developed new gas mixtures and pushed human limits even further. When launched, this diver was immediately considered the most technically accomplished dive watch ever produced by Rolex. This model is equipped with the high-performance chronometer-certified caliber 3135.
Succeeding ref. 1665 and 16660, it would be marketed for over 20 years.
Nicknamed the “4000” because of its case waterproof to over 4,000 feet, or 1,220 meters, ref. 16600 is the 3rd generation of Sea Dweller watches.