THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: ROLEX
MODEL: 16660
YEAR: 1985
CASE DIAMETER: 40MM
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

During the early years of production, Rolex equipped the 16660 with matte “Pallettoni” dials. By 1983/84, glossy “Bicchierini” dials were introduced, like the example we have here. Even more so than other transitional Rolex models from this period, the 16660 exists with a remarkable variety of dial executions produced by several manufacturers, including Stern and Beyeler, despite having the lowest production numbers of any Sea-Dweller reference. 

This 1985 example features a Mk4 dial manufactured by Lemrich, which has developed an extraordinary "Stardust" tropical patina. It is, by far, the most striking Triple Six we have ever had the pleasure of handling.