Introduction
Debuting in 1967, with the specific aim of bolstering Rolex's dive watch offering, the Rolex Sea-Dweller built upon the industry-leading dive watch credentials that the Submariner had earned Rolex over the previous 14 years. Created specifically with professional divers in mind, Rolex collaborated with diving companies like COMEX to perfect the Sea-Dweller's design and ensure it would be the ultimate dive watch. Featuring the ingenious Helium-Escape Valve that Rolex had patented the same year, a hugely impressive water resistance, and a sizeable case design, the Sea-Dweller rightfully toppled the Submariner as Rolex's most hardcore dive watch. Today offered in a few separate styles such as two-tone, with various dials, and in two different case sizes (43mm and 44mm), the Sea-Dweller has taken a leaf from the rest of Rolex's offerings and merged its tool-watch focused design with tasteful aesthetics, to create one of the most sought-after and best-equipped dive watches that any diver might ever need.
The "James Cameron" DeepSea was released in 2014, in commemoration of the director's solo dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It features a gradient dial from blue to black, with the words DEEPSEA on the dial in green.
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Grade
M 10
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Inner and Outer Boxes, Guarantee Card, Hang Tags
Est. value range
$10,000 – $12,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
44mm
Model
DeepSea Sea-Dweller
Movement
Self-Winding Caliber 3135
Reference
116660
Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Year
2014
Condition
New, Unworn with stickers
Material
Stainless Steel
Included
Inner and Outer Boxes, Guarantee Card, Hang Tags
Dial Color
Blue and lack
THE DIAL
The gradient coloring of the dial is a nod to the ocean, and James Cameron's descent into the bottom of the Mariana Trench. The deep blue color represents the surface of the ocean, whereas the black illustrates the darkness as one descends further down.
NEW AND UNWORN
Purchased in 2014, the watch has since been unworn. The original plastic stickers of the watch are present, both along the bracelet clasp as well as the mid-case.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The watch has been unworn since its original purchase in 2014, and retains its protective stickers as delivered from the factory. It can be categorized as "NEW OLD STOCK".
Our Perspective
The Deepsea James Cameron was a surprise release in late summer of 2014. Predating the current sport Rolex craze, this was one of the most difficult watches to source from the Rolex lineup when first issued, and continues to be just as elusive. Since this is an early example, it contains the original 3135 movement, which has subsequently been replaced with the newer 3235 caliber.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
