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Lot Essay
Rolex aficionados refer to the present watch as the Triple 6, a transitional Rolex that is a perfect example of the evolution of the much appreciated Sea-Dweller collection.
The Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was introduced in 1967 and was in production until 1980. It was born out of a collaboration between Rolex and the French diving company Comex and as essentially a diving watch it housed the patented helium escape valve, a thick-profile crystal, and a 2000ft depth rating.
The Sea-Dweller 16660 is the successor of the 1665 and was produced from 1978 to approximately 1988. The Triple 6 housed new and improved features such as an upgraded faster beat caliber 3035, a larger and improved helium escape valve, a flat sapphire crystal, and an unidirectional bezel. This transitional Rolex has all the improved attributes that make it easy to wear while still retaining the highly sought after vintage style.
The Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was introduced in 1967 and was in production until 1980. It was born out of a collaboration between Rolex and the French diving company Comex and as essentially a diving watch it housed the patented helium escape valve, a thick-profile crystal, and a 2000ft depth rating.
The Sea-Dweller 16660 is the successor of the 1665 and was produced from 1978 to approximately 1988. The Triple 6 housed new and improved features such as an upgraded faster beat caliber 3035, a larger and improved helium escape valve, a flat sapphire crystal, and an unidirectional bezel. This transitional Rolex has all the improved attributes that make it easy to wear while still retaining the highly sought after vintage style.