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Rolex introduced the Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref. 116600 at Baselworld 2014. The watch retained all the defining design features of its previous siblings and sported all the latest Rolex elements. However, Rolex has discontinued this Sea-Dweller version, replacing it with the modern Sea-Dweller Reference 126600 in 2017.
Well, you are not out of luck if you have missed the Sea-Dweller 116600 as it is yet available in the pre-owned market. Moreover, its demand has only increased in the current years, and it is pretty natural for discontinued models.
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Nonetheless, let’s explore the characteristic features that make the Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600 so unique.
The Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600 featured the usual stainless steel Oyster case, measuring 40mm in diameter.
Moreover, the upgraded Sea-Dweller Reference 116600 sported broader crown guards and lugs, giving a more prominent appearance on the wrist.
Rolex equipped the Sea-Dweller 116600 with a ceramic Cerachrom bezel as found in all contemporary Rolex watches. Its previous sibling, Reference 16600, featured the aluminium bezel. However, the ceramic offers resistance to scratching, fading and also renders a more uplifted look to the timepiece.
Moreover, the Cerachrom bezel on the Sea-Dweller 116600 featured minute markings all the way around. You can see this small detail on the vintage Rolex Milsub and Deepsea models.
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference 116600 flaunts a Maxi dial with bigger hands and luminous markers, offering a contemporary look.
Rolex released its patented Helium Escape Valve in the Sea-Dweller collection. The watchmaker produced the Helium Escape Valve in collaboration with COMEX and the US Navy. However, this component releases built-up helium molecules to enable the timepiece to decompress correctly. Keep in mind that the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref. 116600 is resistant up to 4,000ft underwater.
The bracelet of the Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref. 116600 received impressive enhancement. The watch features a stainless steel Oyster bracelet that is further fitted with a Glidelock extension system. With this micro-adjustable mechanism, you can adjust the Oyster bracelet easily and get a perfectly comfortable fit.
The Rolex Calibre 3135 powers the Sea-Dweller Reference 116600. This automatic movement offers a power reserve of 48 hours and functions at 28,800 beats per hour. Moreover, Rolex fitted the movement with its patented blue Parachrom hairspring.
And the Reference 116600 is the last example in the Sea-Dweller collection to not feature the Cyclops lens. Rolex offered the new Reference 126600 with a Cyclops lens.
Overall, Reference 116600 refreshed the Sea-Dweller line. And this is the last iteration that sported all the defining Sea-Dweller components. All these factors make this watch a significant part of the history of Rolex’s diver watches.
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