Lot 0453 - Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue Ref.116660
Estimate:
35,000 -
50,000
Current Bid:
34,700
Auction In Progress
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Key Features
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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