Sea-Dweller 16600 - LC 888 - Full Set - 2006

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 - LC 888 - Full Set (2006)

The Sea-Dweller 16600 is the final iteration of the classic 40mm Sea-Dweller line, produced from 1988 to 2008 and driven by the workhorse Caliber 3135. This late-production Z-serial example is a China-market piece (LC 888) delivered as a full set with original box and Original Papers.

Details:

• Reference: 16600
• Year: 2006
• Case Size: 40mm, Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Unidirectional 60-click, black aluminum insert with 60-minute dive scale
• Dial: Gloss black with applied luminous hour markers and Mercedes hands (Super-LumiNova), date at 3 (no cyclops)
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135, automatic, 48-hour power reserve, COSC-certified
• Bracelet: 93150 Oyster in stainless steel with folding Oysterclasp and Fliplock diver's extension
• Water Resistance: 1220 meters (4000 ft), helium escape valve at 9 o'clock

Set Includes:

• Original box
• Original Papers OP4
• Certificate Card
• LC 888 (China market)

Condition:

• Very good overall condition with light signs of wear
• Case retains sharp lines with light hairlines from normal use
• Dial, hands and luminous markers clean with no visible damage
• Bezel insert intact with no cracks or fading
• Crystal free of significant scratches
• Movement running, all functions operating

The 16600 is remembered as the last of the "classic" Sea-Dwellers before the reference gave way to the deeper-rated 116660 Deepsea in 2008, and a late Z-serial example on a matching bracelet with original box and papers remains one of the most honest ways into a genuine Rolex saturation-diver.