Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 156
Rolex.
Ref. 16600, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Superlative Chronometer Officialy Certified
EUR 8,000 - 15,000
USD 9,100 - 17,000 / HKD 71,000 - 134,000 / CHF 8,400 - 15,600
Sold: EUR 13,000
Rare and fine diver’s stainless-steel wristwatch, self-winding, with date and automatic center seconds, water resistant to 1220m. Screw-down engraved case back and winding crown, helium escape valve to the band, black aluminum insert fitted in the revolving unidirectional bezel calibrated to 60 units. Glossy Black dial with applied white gold triangle, dots and baton indexes, Mercedes hands, outer minute and second divisions, aperture for date at 3 o’clock, “Swiss T <25” line at 6 o’clock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model Sea-Dweller
Reference 16600
Year 1990
Movement No. 5821731
Case No. E731511
Bracelet Stainless-steel Oyster Rolex bracelet with folding clasp, approx. length 155 mm.
Diameter 41 mm.
Caliber Rolex 3135
Weight 145,9 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Box, additional link with folding clasp, tag, steel Rolex ink, Pin, Attestation de contrôle officiel Suisse de chronomètre (COSC), Leather cardholder Rolex.
Notes
The “Sea-Dweller” is one of the most purpose- fully design watches that Rolex has ever made, and possible the most important diving watch of the second half of the 20th century.
During the 1960s, the needs of professional divers working at great depths led to the development of the first “ultra water-resistant” tool-watches designed to conduct safe diving operations at depths of over 300 metres.
Today it’s a watch built to withstand a diving depth of 1 220 metres (4 000 feet), and up to 3 900 metres for the “Sea-Dweller Deepsea” model. The current “Sea-Dweller” watches are available in stainless steel or stainless steel and gold. The “Deepsea” model is fitted with the brand’s patented “Ringlock” system, designed to provide a higher degree of pressure resistance.
The “Sea-Dweller” is equipped with a gas escape valve, especially designed for watches, made by the Genevan Manufacture to allow helium trapped in the watch to be released at a given pressure during decompression, while preserving its water-resistance.
During the 1960s, the needs of professional divers working at great depths led to the development of the first “ultra water-resistant” tool-watches designed to conduct safe diving operations at depths of over 300 metres.
Today it’s a watch built to withstand a diving depth of 1 220 metres (4 000 feet), and up to 3 900 metres for the “Sea-Dweller Deepsea” model. The current “Sea-Dweller” watches are available in stainless steel or stainless steel and gold. The “Deepsea” model is fitted with the brand’s patented “Ringlock” system, designed to provide a higher degree of pressure resistance.
The “Sea-Dweller” is equipped with a gas escape valve, especially designed for watches, made by the Genevan Manufacture to allow helium trapped in the watch to be released at a given pressure during decompression, while preserving its water-resistance.