Lot 0453 - Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue Ref.116660

Estimate: Dirham symbol 35,000 - Dirham symbol 50,000

Current Bid: Dirham symbol 34,700
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No. of Bids: 15
Auction Start: 10:35 am 13 Aug 2026
Auction End: Ending on August 28, 2026, 3:10 pm
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Starting Bid: Dirham symbol 20,000 Min Bid Increment: Dirham symbol100

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Key Features

Brand: Rolex
Model: Sea-Dweller Deepsea "D-Blue"
Reference Number: 116660
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes

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

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