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.

Wwatch is in very good overall condition. Previously polished case no longer retains chamfered lugs, and the springbar holes have rounded edges. Bezzel insert has some surface marks and a darkened luminous pearl. The original matte dial is in very good condition. Although the printing and surface are generally free from visible marks or damage, the luminous material has been cleaned off at some point, and only remnants remain. The hands are were replaced at some point and have been relumed. Bracelet currently has 9 links total, and has been sized to fit a 6 1/2" wrist. There are two additional links included with the watch.

A transitional model of sorts, the ref. 16660 ushered in a new era for the Sea-Dweller as it modernized the collection with its new movement and crystal, increasing its robustness and ability to perform to the highest standard as its wearers often needed.