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SaddleSC · 20 November 2010, 06:11 AM

What is the difference between the Sea Dweller 16600 and the 16660 (referred to as a Triple Six)? What years was the triple six made? Why is it more collectible? Thanks guys.

simon1 · 20 November 2010, 06:40 AM

I think the 16660 was built between around 1978 and 1988.

The 16660 has the 3035 movement, the 16600 the 3135. Also, in the beginning, there were no white gold markers on the 16660 dials.

All the cases of the 16660 have lug holes there are also two different case backs for the 16660 (mark 1 and mark 2). I also believe there are differences in the dive extension clasps but am not sure about that.

Clay · 20 November 2010, 06:56 AM

The Matt Dial version of the 666 is highly sought after.....Why, not that many made, the last Matt Dial Sea Dweller, who knows.....
I do think it's the nicest looking sapphire crystal Sea Dweller.

Damage Inc. · 20 November 2010, 10:18 AM

Matte dial, sapphire, lug holes...considered (often) as the last of the 'classic vintage' era Rolex.
I want a matte Triple 6, not so much on the 16600.

yessir69 · 13 June 2011, 05:26 AM

Other than the comments above do the two models wear different? Specifically weight, comfort, and how it sits on the wrist?

20 November 2010, 06:11 AM	#1
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20 November 2010, 10:18 AM	#4
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	Matte dial, sapphire, lug holes...considered (often) as the last of the 'classic vintage' era Rolex. I want a matte Triple 6, not so much on the 16600. __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

20 November 2010, 06:40 AM	#2
simon1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 33	I think the 16660 was built between around 1978 and 1988. The 16660 has the 3035 movement, the 16600 the 3135. Also, in the beginning, there were no white gold markers on the 16660 dials. All the cases of the 16660 have lug holes there are also two different case backs for the 16660 (mark 1 and mark 2). I also believe there are differences in the dive extension clasps but am not sure about that.

20 November 2010, 06:56 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	The Matt Dial version of the 666 is highly sought after.....Why, not that many made, the last Matt Dial Sea Dweller, who knows..... I do think it's the nicest looking sapphire crystal Sea Dweller.

13 June 2011, 05:26 AM	#5
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,287	Other than the comments above do the two models wear different? Specifically weight, comfort, and how it sits on the wrist?

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