Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea "D-Blue" (Ref. 116660) – Full Set

Up for auction is a masterpiece of extreme watchmaking: The Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea featuring the legendary "D-Blue" dial (Reference 116660). Created to commemorate James Cameron’s historic solo dive to the deepest point on Earth, the Mariana Trench, this timepiece is a marvel of engineering. Its striking gradient dial fades from brilliant blue to bottomless black, mirroring the transition from the ocean surface to the abyss. A monumental collector's piece built for those who demand ultimate performance.

Product Highlights:

• First-Generation D-Blue: Highly sought-after Reference 116660, capturing the original magic of the James Cameron tribute.
• D-Blue Dial: Unique blue-to-black gradient face accented by a vibrant chartreuse green "DEEPSEA" script.
• Extreme Waterproofing: Engineered to withstand depth pressures down to an incredible 3,900 meters (12,800 feet).
• Ringlock System: Patented Rolex case architecture designed to resist nearly four tons of crushing water pressure.
• Helium Escape Valve: Automatic decompression chamber feature essential for professional saturation diving.
• Cerachrom Bezel: Unidirectional scratchproof ceramic bezel insert scaled with platinum-coated numerals.
• Chromalight Display: Hands and hour markers emit a highly legible, long-lasting blue glow in total darkness.
• Oysterlock Clasp: Secure bracelet equipped with the Glidelock system and Fliplock extension link.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Rolex
• Reference: 116660
• Model: Sea-Dweller Deepsea "D-Blue"
• Case Diameter: 44 mm
• Material: Oystersteel (904L stainless steel) with a Grade 5 titanium caseback
• Crystal: Thick, domed 5.5 mm sapphire crystal (without Cyclops date magnifier)
• Calibre: Rolex Manufacture Calibre 3135 automatic movement