Rolex 16600 Sea-Dweller SS Black Dial

The Rolex 16600 Sea-Dweller is an emblematic professional dive watch that was produced from 1988 to 2008, marking a notable advancement in the Sea-Dweller lineage. Crafted from rugged 904L stainless steel—now known as Oystersteel—this reference combines robust engineering with refined Rolex design language. At 40mm in diameter and 14.5mm thick, the watch remains true to the tool-watch ethos, offering substantial wrist presence without excess bulk. Its black dial is highly legible, punctuated with luminescent markers and classic Mercedes hands, making it a favorite among purist divers and collectors. The 16600 is powered by the venerable automatic Rolex caliber 3135, known for its reliability and precision, and features a date complication sans cyclops lens, a key collector distinction. Water resistance is rated impressively at 1,220 meters (4,000 feet), enhanced by a helium escape valve for professional saturation diving. Notably, this reference ushered in the use of more advanced materials while maintaining the Sea-Dweller's unmistakable DNA. Highly respected for its blend of historic importance, technical merit, and versatile aesthetics, the 16600 stands as a must-own within the spectrum of modern Rolex sport watches. Its legacy as a functional yet enduringly collectible timepiece secures the 16600's place at the pinnacle of the brand's dive watch evolution. Like New with Rolex box and papers dated 1989.