From its original 40mm stainless steel case with a 610-meter depth rating, the model expanded in size and incorporated advanced materials like titanium and ceramic, enabling extreme depth resistance seen in the Deepsea and Deepsea Challenge models that surpass 3,900 meters.
Model case
Model case
Oyster, 43 mm, Oystersteel
Oyster architecture Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Diameter
43 mm
Material
Oystersteel
Bezel Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in black ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum
Winding crown Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance Waterproof to 1,220 metres / 4,000 feet, helium escape valve
Movement Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex
Precision -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Functions Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Oscillator Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Winding Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve Approximately 70 hours
Bracelet Oyster, three-piece solid links
Material Oystersteel
Clasp Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
Dial Intense black
Details Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
- One of the reasons I will get this watch is the FLAT sapphire crystal lens...without the bulky awkward cyclops, clean and classic. This is perhaps the most flagship Rolex ever, like the submariner, but better
- as owner of the same watch, I agree on every single point you mentioned. as for the clasp, it doesnt bother me as I wear it with natos. really it's the best combo of modern with vintage vibe rolex diver.
Model case
Model case
Oyster, 43 mm, Oystersteel
Oyster architecture Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Diameter
43 mm
Material
Oystersteel
Bezel Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in black ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum
Winding crown Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance Waterproof to 1,220 metres / 4,000 feet, helium escape valve
Movement Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex
Precision -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Functions Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
Oscillator Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Winding Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Power reserve Approximately 70 hours
Bracelet Oyster, three-piece solid links
Material Oystersteel
Clasp Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
Dial Intense black
Details Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
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- I just got a 16600 from 1995 and the lume is dead on that too, is that because of the patina?- One of the reasons I will get this watch is the FLAT sapphire crystal lens...without the bulky awkward cyclops, clean and classic. This is perhaps the most flagship Rolex ever, like the submariner, but better
- as owner of the same watch, I agree on every single point you mentioned. as for the clasp, it doesnt bother me as I wear it with natos. really it's the best combo of modern with vintage vibe rolex diver.
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