Rolex Sea-Dweller "666" MK1 "Matte dial" | Year 1981 | "pallettoni"
The Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660, known as the "Triple Six," is one of the brand's most special references: a transitional watch that maintains the vintage essence of the early Sea-Dwellers while incorporating improvements that marked a turning point for professional diving watches.
This 1981 example is a highly coveted MK1 with a matte dial and original tritium, what Italian collectors call "pallettoni." It is one of the rarest and most sought-after configurations, which gives it a truly authentic vintage character.
Unlike the Submariner, the Sea-Dweller was designed specifically as a professional tool for saturation divers and extreme missions. With it came major innovations:
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More resistant sapphire crystal.
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Newly designed helium escape valve.
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Caliber 3035 movement with quickset date.
Water resistance doubled to 1,220 m / 4,000 ft.
A watch that shines with the charm of a pure vintage piece, but with modern performance features that guarantee greater durability and reliability. For this reason, the 16660 remains one of the most admired and collectible Sea-Dwellers in history.
Key features:
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Ref. 16660, year 1981
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40 mm steel case
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MK1 matte dial with "pallettoni" tritium indices
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Rolex Caliber 3035, automatic with quickset date
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Sapphire crystal
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Water resistance 1,220 m / 4,000 ft
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Helium escape valve
Delivered serviced, with a functional warranty, sales invoice, and accompanied by the authenticity that a historic Rolex watch deserves.
