{"product_id":"rolex-sea-dweller-16660-triple-six-matte-dial","title":"ROLEX SEA-DWELLER 16660 'TRIPLE SIX' MATTE DIAL","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e ROLEX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO\/NO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40MM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Rolex 16660 Sea-Dweller is a testament to Rolex's long-standing legacy of combining superior craftsmanship with technical mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntroduced in 1978, the 16660 was a game-changer. Produced alongside its predecessor, the 1665, it elevated the Sea-Dweller line to new heights. With a significantly improved water-resistance rating of 1,220 metres—thanks to its more robust case design, enhanced helium escape valve, and sapphire crystal—it set a new standard for professional dive watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the early years of production, Rolex equipped the 16660 with matte \"Pallettoni\" dials. By 1983\/84, glossy \"Bicchierini\" dials were introduced and remained in use until the end of production. 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 Beyeler, Stern, and Lemrich, despite having the lowest production numbers of any Sea-Dweller reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 1983 example features a Pallettoni dial made by Beyeler. The tritium lume on the markers and hands has aged beautifully, developing a rich, dark cream patina that contrasts wonderfully against the matte black dial, which has taken on a subtle tropical hue. As you can see, the watch has been used exactly as intended. The bezel has faded beautifully, while the tritium pearl has also developed a lovely warm tan. The case has been polished in the past but remains full and even, with no pinholes. It comes fitted to its original 93160\/592 bracelet with a P11 (November 1991) clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe movement has been freshly serviced and is running beautifully at +4 s\/d, with 290° amplitude and a 0.2 ms beat error. We also replaced all of the gaskets, and the watch passed a 10-bar pressure test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Triple Six is arguably the most important neo-vintage Rolex in terms of technical advancement. Pair that with a glorious matte dial, and you have one epic combination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56737283113346,"sku":null,"price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/ROLEXSEA-DWELLER16660_TRIPLESIX_MATTEDIAL_18a39e86-ab4d-47b6-a371-18599110e2a8.jpg?v=1783698853","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/rolex-sea-dweller-16660-triple-six-matte-dial","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}