Daytona 11730 replica

The third generation of the Sea-Dweller Ref.16600 appeared around 1991 and was discontinued around 2008. It didn’t change much from the previous generation of the Ref.16660 in appearance, while keeping the basic design and specifications. Some improvements were made to boost the practicality and reliability of professional diver’s watches. The movement became the 3135 movement, whereas the Ref.16660 used the 3035.

During its more than ten years of production, it underwent several detail changes that some watch enthusiasts appreciate. In 1998, the bracelet extension changed from a plate to a link shape, and the luminous paint switched to Luminova that same year. In 2003, the lug piercing changed from a full piercing to a semi-piercing, and that year, an anti-counterfeiting laser crown was added at six o’clock on the glass. In 2007, the warranty card switched from paper to plastic.

The following is a 1997 Sea-Dweller Ref.16600 T prefix. The third-generation Sea-Dweller was in production for a long time, and for long-time Rolex fans, the 90s model has a unique charm. Personally, I feel that the tritium luminous is its standout feature. The five-digit sports model (except for the Ref.14060M model) changed from a separate head to an integrated head in 2001, while the Sea-Dweller has had an integrated head since the Ref.16660 in the 80s. The high performance, along with water resistance, is also why the Sea-Dweller model is so popular.